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A remembrance of Dale Webster, who surfed for 40 years
Friends remember Dale Webster, who surfed every day for decades, and who died this month at the age of 76.
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Climate change brings tropical fruits to high-altitude Mexico City
Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some garden surprises.
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The International Association of Chiefs of Police calls for more transparency from ICE
The International Association of Chiefs of Police has issued two resolutions focused on ICE agents' use of face masks and heated comments around policing coming from influential leaders. Ari Shapiro speaks with Terrence Cunningham, a retired police chief and head of the IACP.
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This year's U.S. Open is a redemption of sorts for American Taylor Townsend
American tennis player Taylor Townsend is gearing up for the U.S. Open. She'll take to the court as the top-ranked doubles player. Her story is one of resilience and overcoming preconceived notions.
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In France, debate heats up over air conditioning
The politics of air conditioning in France, as the country basks in yet another heatwave.
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This community is trying something new to keep rat numbers down: birth control
No one wants rats scurrying about their neighborhood. But they're a cunning and evasive foe. Now, a community near Boston is trying their luck with a different approach: rat birth control.
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In navigating hearing loss, poet Raymond Antrobus explains his views on 'deaf gain'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to poet Raymond Antrobus about his new memoir, The Quiet Ear, and how he has navigated between the worlds of hearing and hearing loss.
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A church in Sweden is being relocated down the road in one piece
A historic 113-year-old church is being moved a few miles down the road -- in one piece.
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Chili's has staged a remarkable revival in sales
The 50-year-old casual dining chain Chili's has posted five straight quarters of double digit sales increases. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Slate's Dan Kois about what's behind the brand's turnaround.
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New Yorkers are in the middle of their once-a-decade tree census
Every 10 Years, New York City counts all its trees.
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The number of Shakers in the U.S. rises to 3
A new person has joined the last active Shaker community in the U.S, bringing the Christian, communal, and celibate group to a total of three. They once numbered in the thousands.
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A Palestinian survivor in the U.S. legally fears he isn't safe as he seeks asylum
A Gaza scholar at Yale lost his wife, children and mother in Israeli airstrikes. He's fighting to stay in the United States.