Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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David Johansen, lead singer of the New York Dolls, dies at 75
Punk pioneer David Johansen of the New York Dolls died Feb. 28 at his home in New York City. He was 75.
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European leaders meet in London to discuss Russia-Ukraine strategy
European leaders are meeting in London on Sunday for emergency talks on Russia and a peace plan for Ukraine.
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Rep. Mike Lawler discusses Republicans' reaction to the tense Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., about U.S.-Ukraine policy following Friday's combative meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy.
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Israel halts all aid to Israel, delays negotiations for phase two of the ceasefire
As phase one of the ceasefire expires, Israel is halting all aid into Gaza.
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He led the 2014 US response to Ebola. He says USAID cuts will impact future readiness
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Jeremy Konyndyk, who oversaw USAID's response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, if cuts to the agency leave the U.S. more vulnerable to infectious disease.
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Where US-Ukraine relations stand after the Trump-Zelenskyy standoff
Friday's Oval Office altercation could signal an irreparable break in U.S. relations with Ukraine.
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Politics chat: Trump's possible negotiating tactic, address to Congress
In one week, President Trump may have broken the Western Alliance and kick-started a nuclear arms race.
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Germany votes for a new government with the alt-right on the rise
Germany goes to the polls in an election dominated by talk of the rise of the far right. Also on voters' minds are the economy, immigration, and relations with Donald Trump.
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LA's wildfire cleanup efforts struggle to meet Trump's deadline amid FEMA setbacks
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires left a vast amount of toxic debris. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Tony Briscoe, environmental reporter at The Los Angeles Times, about where the cleanup stands.
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Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz reflects on the legacy of the civil rights leader
Friday, February 21st marked the 60th anniversary of the death of civil rights leader Malcolm X. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe reflects on his legacy with his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.