Suzanne Nuyen
Stories
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National
Supreme Court weighs challenge to EPA rule; student loans wiped under SAVE plan
The Supreme Court considers whether to pause an EPA rule meant to reduce pollution that drifts across states. The Education Department canceled loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers on the SAVE plan.
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National
1 killed at Chiefs parade shooting; Russia is developing a space-based nuclear device
A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade killed one woman and injured at least 21 others, including children. Russia is developing a nuclear capability that could target satelites.
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Politics
Chaos in Congress over border security; 'None of the above' wins Nevada's primary
Congressional Republicans are opposing a border bill that they demanded. Nikki Haley loses the Nevada primary.
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Arts & Life
Up First briefing: Life Kit has 50 ways to change your life in 2024
Whether you want to exercise more, pay off your debts or make big career moves, NPR's Life Kit is here to support you.
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Race & Identity
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet
TJ the muppet joined actor Kal Penn and Korean American muppet Ji-Young this week to discuss the word of the day: confidence. He debuts during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Race & Identity
For the Asian diaspora, Lunar New Year is different depending on who you ask
While Lunar New Year traditions have been carried on for years in Asia, festivities for members of the Asian diaspora have evolved as celebrants welcome in loved ones from other cultures.
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Food
K-Pop Group BTS And McDonald's Launch Exclusive Meal And Clothing Line
The meal includes Chicken McNuggets, a medium order of french fries, a medium Coke and two new sauces inspired by McDonald's South Korea.
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Law & Courts
4 U.S. Supreme Court Cases Where Asian Americans Fought For Civil Rights
Over the years, many Asian Americans have fought unjust laws in the courts and changed the course of human rights in the U.S. We look at key Supreme Court decisions.
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Arts & Life
David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85
Audiences heard James Earl Jones' voice as the iconic Star Wars villain, but it was Prowse behind Darth Vader's mask.
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National
U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began
The 83,000 surpasses the previous record from mid-July by about 6,000. In addition, 943 people died from COVID-19 on Friday. Cases of the virus have been rising in the U.S. since mid-September.