Jackie Northam
Stories
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President Trump has threatened Iran as protests widen over a crumbling economy
President Trump is threatening he will take action if Iran kills any people taking part in protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
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Protesters take to the streets of Iran as the country's economy collapses
Protests over the economy are sweeping through Iran. The country's currency is plummeting amid concerns Israel will restart its war with Iran, a move President Trump signaled he would approve.
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Trump touts his peace deals - but many are already unraveling
President Trump has been racing to rack up peace deals — but keeping them intact is proving far more difficult.
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Exploring our Planet Through the History of Maps
Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and how we perceive the world. We visit a map library in Maine to see what maps can tells about the planet and ourselves.
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From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life
From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.
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Shooter and victims identified in yesteray's attack on National Guard soldiers in D.C.
The injured National Guard soldiers were identifed as Sarah Beckstrom, age 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24. The alleged gunman was said to have driven from his home in Washington state.
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How Iranian authorities target businesses dealing with women not covering their heads
Instead of arresting women who shun the hijab head covering, Iran is targeting the cafes where they gather
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Greetings from the Arctic Circle, where an icebreaker ship drew polar bears' attention
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
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Trump's new rare earth deals unlikely to weaken China's dominance
President Trump recently signed several rare earth agreements with Asian countries to reduce America's reliance on China. Thin on details, the deals are unlikely to dent China's dominance.
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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month.
