Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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A second major winter storm bringing rare, heavy snowfall to the Southeast U.S.
A winter storm is hitting North Carolina. Charlotte has seen heavy snowfall so far, with more to come, and a bomb cyclone threatens the eastern part of the state.
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Alex Plechash, chair of Minnesota's Republican Party, on federal agents in the state
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Alex Plechash, chair of the Minnesota GOP, about the federal presence in his state.
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Why Florida has moved to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Professor Talat Rahman about Florida's move to freeze H-1B work visas at state public universities.
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AI, health insurance stocks drove a bumpy week for markets
Tariffs, gold and the AI bubble are just some of the reasons January was a bumpy ride for markets.
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A Vancouver museum shows failure is worth celebrating
At Vancouver's Museum of Personal Failure, artifacts celebrate a range of life's shortcomings. Some contributors say taking part in the project has been cathartic.
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What to watch for at the 2026 Grammy Awards
From Lady Gaga to Kendrick Lamar, we hear about the nominees for this year's Grammy awards.
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The latest in the shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minnesota
Tensions in Minneapolis have increased after the death of Alex Pretti. Local law enforcement say federal officers are keeping them from investigating his shooting by a Border Patrol agent.
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Minnesota Senator Tina Smith on the immigration crackdown and shooting of Alex Pretti
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Minnesota Senator Tina Smith about yesterday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis by a Border Patrol agent and the continued immigration crackdown in the city.
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Winter storm pummels Nashville, takes out power
Nashville is one of the cities hard hit by the winter storm that's been pummeling the South this weekend and is heading to New England.
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Mayor of Tupelo, Miss. discusses how the winter storm has affected his city
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Todd Jordan, mayor of Tupelo, Miss., about how the massive winter storm has affected his city and region.