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Review: 'Last of Us' takes a familiar story to exciting new places
Last of Us, about two people trying to survive in a post apocalyptic world ravaged by a killer fungus, may sound derivative. But the show subverts all we have seen before in disaster movies and shows.
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Grassroots efforts bring firewood to Hopi people
When a massive coal mine closed in 2019, thousands of Hopi people lost access to free coal to heat their homes. Grassroots efforts to replace coal with firewood have sprung up and are winning funding.
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The Fed has been raising interest rates — so why are savings interest rates low?
When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, the interest rate on your savings account usually follows in step. But recently, that logic hasn't held up.
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After weeks of violence, protests expected to continue in Peru
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Marcelo Rochabrun, Peru Bureau Chief at Bloomberg, about the ongoing protests against the Peruvian government which have left dozens of people dead.
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Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer Yukihiro Takahashi has died at age 70
We remember Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer Yukihiro Takahashi died over the weekend. He was 70 years old. Yukihiro co-founded the Japanese super group known for electronic hits.
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France's new far right
For decades, France's far right party has been led by a Le Pen: first father, then daughter. Marine Le Pen's replacement hails from a younger generation, and party supporters hope he attracts voters.
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Germany's defense minister resigns after missteps during her short term
The resignation of Germany's defense minister is shining a spotlight on what many see as the country's lackluster support of Ukraine.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Where the U.S. and schools stand with segregation
King and Segregation: We take a look at King and the famous "I have a dream" speech and the call for an end to segregation — and how schools are a key example of how intransigent segregation remains.
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Lisa Marie Presley spent her life in the spotlight
Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, has died at 54 years old.
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Who is special counsel Robert Hur?
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein about Robert Hur, the special counsel investigating President Biden's handling of classified documents.
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California moves ahead with efforts to dismantle the nation's largest death row
This year, the state will start to move all inmates into the general prison population.
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Open enrollment for ACA insurance is about to close. It's already a record year for sign-ups
Nearly 16 million people have enrolled so far, and people can still sign up in most places until Sunday.