Daniel Ofman
Stories
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Ukrainian military chaplain shares wisdom from the frontlines
Father Andriy Zelinskyy, a chaplain in wartime Ukraine, talks about what he sees in the trenches and what he's learned about the fragility of humanity, years into the war with Russia.
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'All Norwegians are born with skis on their feet,' Norwegian reporter explains her country's dominance at the Olympics
At this year's Winter Olympics, one country has dominated: Norway. Sara Sivertsen Fahrendorff, a sports journalist based in Oslo, discusses how Norway's culture plays a role in its sporting success.
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How NPR reporters built an archive to document January 6th
Five years ago, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol with the goal of stopping the certification of the presidential election. NPR's Tom Dreisbach wanted to preserve a record of the moments before, during, and after the attacks for future generations.
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A London beat framed by colonial history
NPR's Lauren Frayer arrived in London after years in India, and she's been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view.
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'Getting to Reparations' argues a clear path and legal strategy to atone for slavery
Dorothy Brown, a Georgetown University law professor, lays out a case for reparations in her new book Getting to Reparations: How Building a Different America Requires a Reckoning with Our Past.
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The Trader Joe's tote bag goes global
Trader Joe's tote bags have become all the rage overseas. Why have the supermarket chain's bags become an international fashion statement?
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Are snow days bad for students?
If you have ever experienced the giddy freedom of a snow day, you are not alone. But while most kids love the days off, is there an impact on academic performance?
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What to know about ice sailing ahead of the North American championship
It's not in the Olympics yet, but we'll introduce you to ice sailing ahead of this weekend's U.S. sailing championship.
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What was the state of Chavismo under Maduro?
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Javier Corrales, author of a book on Hugo Chavez and a professor at Amherst College, about the legacy of Chavez's rule in Venezuela today.
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State Department memo pauses immigrant visas for 75 countries
The Trump administration is pausing immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries. Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute breaks down what the changes to immigration policy means.