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Student test scores drop
The Nation's Report Card was released for 12th grade math and reading, along with 8th grade science. Scores dipped across the board, following a decade long decline.
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How the Rhone and other rivers were used in ancient times
They developed a computer model that estimates how easily Roman and Celtic travelers navigated rivers thousands of years ago.
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A look at the summer and fall box office
This past summer's box office was sluggish, but over the weekend, Hollywood found help in the form of the devil. The Conjuring: Last Rites ended up having the top horror movie opening of all time.
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20 new dance projects will receive up to $100K each — but the grant program is ending
Today 20 dance projects from around the country won grants totaling $100,000 dollars each. The announcement comes from the National Dance Project. These grants are among the most coveted in the dance world because they cover a range of costs including fees to artists and presenters as well as operating support. But this round of winners is the last of its kind due to a funding shortage.
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What to know about the turmoil in Nepal
Nepal's army chief has threatened to "take control of the situation" as protesters attack politicians and burn down parliament and government buildings a day after security forces killed 19 people.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to some of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The tariffs have become a flashpoint, with two lower courts declaring them illegal, and the president asking the Supreme Court for reversal as soon as possible.
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A musical about Luigi Mangione sells out theaters — and raises eyebrows
The UnitedHealthcare CEO's alleged killer was in the same Brooklyn jail as Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried. A satirical comedy about their jailhouse vibe is selling out theaters — and raising eyebrows.
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In his new book, author Dan Brown tackles the ultimate mystery
Author Dan Brown is known for storylines that delve into myth and conspiracy theories. His new book — The Secret of Secrets — tackles the ultimate mystery: human consciousness.
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Some of our favorite high school podcasts from the NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Here are some of our favorite high school podcasts from this year's NPR Student Podcast Challenge. In its seventh year, the contest received nearly 2,000 entries from students all around the country.
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Israeli air strikes blow up Hamas HQ in Qatar
In a major escalation, Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar, which is a key mediator in the Gaza conflict.
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Recent attacks on Wikipedia may have more to do with politics than accuracy
Wikipedia has often faced criticism for accuracy, but now the attacks are becoming political. One reporter says that's putting Wikipedia at risk.
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How J.P. Morgan enabled Jeffrey Epstein
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times' Matt Goldstein, who reported on the money from Jeffrey Epstein to J.P. Morgan Chase — concluding that the bank enabled his crimes.
