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Cookbook author Grace Young is on a mission to save America's Chinatowns
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with cookbook author and activist Grace Young about her work to save America's Chinatowns.
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The German cockroach changed its mating rituals to adapt to a pest control attempt
The German cockroach evolved to live only in human environments. This means it's very good at adapting to pest control methods — even if it means changing its mating rituals.
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All eyes on Beijing as Taiwan's president makes stops in the U.S. and Central America
Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen is arriving in New York Wednesday afternoon on what the administration official calls "a transit" before headed to central America.
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A dad thanks the doctor who brought difficult news about his newborn
A parent thanks the doctor who, years ago, brought them difficult news about their newborn.
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Lawmakers in Ore., Calif. attempt to expand involuntary commitment
Expanding the use of involuntary commitment is being discussed in liberal California and Oregon, where severe mental illness, drug use and homelessness are becoming political liabilities for leaders.
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National Zoo steps in after Amur tiger pair prove to be 'just friends' and won't mate
When their rare Siberian tigers proved to be "just friends," the National Zoo turned to artificial insemination in hopes of creating a next generation.
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Parishioners are salvaging what they can from their 100-year-old church after tornado
A 100-year-old church in Rolling Fork, Miss., was decimated by tornados. Parishioners are already in the process of rebuilding their congregation.
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Allentown is over its Billy Joel song
Forty years after singer Billy Joel's song "Allentown" put Allentown, Pa., on every pop station, city leaders say they're ready to move on.
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HBO's hit dark comedy 'Succession' returns Sunday for its final season
HBO's hit Succession returns for its fourth and final season Sunday, offering episodes filled with tart, biting humor while exploring the dysfunctions of a powerful family still trying to connect.
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The Queen's Cartoonists: Where jazz meets animation and hints of musical circus
The Queen's Cartoonists is a jazz band with elements of classical music, comedy and clowning that performs music live to animation, both old and contemporary.
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Black veterans are less likely to be approved for benefits, according to VA documents
A whistleblower said the Department of Veterans Affairs has known of and tracked racial disparities in benefits decisions for years. Here's an update an ongoing discrimination lawsuit against the VA.
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With a few 1 seeds, Cinderellas and underdogs left, this Sweet 16 has everything
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with The Athletic senior writer Nicole Auerbach about this weekend's Sweet 16 matchups in men's and women's college basketball tournaments and how Cinderella teams have fared.