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A woman and her unsung hero reconnect 15 years later
A stranger helped two people stranded while moving from Maryland to Pennsylvania. They reconnected thanks to "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain.
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Argentina's far-right president has had some economic success. But analysts are wary
Argentina's ultra libertarian president is raking up economic successes at home and stirring up controversy abroad.
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A look at the think tank that may shape Trump's health policies
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz are headline grabbers for sure. But here's the think tank that might inform Trump's behind the scenes efforts on health policy. They're all about the free market.
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Yes, get to the airport early. But here are some travel tips you might not know
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Scott Keyes, the founder of the travel app Going, about tips for what to do if your air travel doesn't go precisely as planned
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A preview of NPR's Books We Love
The 2024 edition of NPR's Books We Love is here — 350 titles recommended by critics and NPR staff.
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What Trump's approach to Iran might look like in his second term
During his first term in the White House President trump took a hardline approach with Iran but is yet to say what his plans are for his second term.
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Weight loss drugs could soon be covered by Medicare and Medicaid
The Biden administration is looking to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. Weight loss drugs are now excluded from mandatory coverage.
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Actor Jimmy O. Yang talks about one of his greatest fears on NPR's 'Wild Card'
Actor Jimmy O. Yang went from bit parts to supporting roles in hits like Silicon Valley and Crazy Rich Asians. He draws a card from the Wild Card deck and talks about one of his greatest fears.
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Kentucky voters rejected proposals to allow tax dollars to go to private schools
Many states have school voucher programs allowing tax money to be used for private schools. Supporters of "school choice" put proposals on the ballot in three states this month. Voters defeated them.
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Trump's defense pick says women shouldn't serve in combat. These veterans disagree
President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth advocates a purge of what he calls "woke" policy and leadership at the Pentagon.
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Thousands of cranes stop to rest in Minnesota as they migrate south for winter
Each year tens of thousands of sandhill cranes stop at a Minnesota wildlife refuge for an extended layover as part of their migration south. These birds are long-legged, loud -- and methodical.
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Taste in music: Eating on tour with indie musicians Alex Bleeker and Luke Pyenson
For touring musicians, who often spend holidays away from home, working and eating on the road is not always a rock star experience.