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Arif Khan aims to put Indian winter sports on the map at the Beijing Olympics
India isn't famous for snow sports. Kashmiri ski racer Arif Khan hopes to change that. The first and so far only Indian to qualify for the Beijing Olympics, he crowdfunded trips to Europe to qualify.
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The future of Guantanamo Bay detention camp — and the 39 prisoners still there
The U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, admitted its first inmates 20 years ago Tuesday. The debate over what to do with the last prisoners, most of whom have never been charged, continues.
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Cecily Strong finds 'Signs of Intelligent Life' in a celebrated one-woman show
The 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and 'Schmigadoon!' star performs in "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe," a one-woman show made famous by Lily Tomlin.
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Bob Saget pushed boundaries in his stand-up shows
Bob Saget was found dead Sunday night at age 65. Many remember him for his roles on TV. But he was most at home by himself, on stage, telling often-raunchy and boundary-pushing jokes.
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'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider on what her winning streak means
Reigning Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her historic run of wins and her role as the most successful female and trans contestant in the show's history.
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Djokovic's fate remains unclear as Australian Open saga continues
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Stephanie Ferrier of the Australian Broadcasting Corp. about Novak Djokovic, his reinstated visa and where things stand with the Australian Open.
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How the current COVID surge is hurting learning and kids' mental health
Thousands of schools around the country have once again shifted to remote learning as COVID cases rise. It's taking a huge toll on children.
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The U.S. and Russia tackle growing tensions over Ukraine
The U.S and Russian deputy foreign ministers kick off a week of talks, hoping to ease tensions over Ukraine, which Russia is threatening with a troop build-up near their shared border.
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The future of solitary confinement in New York City jails
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Vincent Schiraldi, senior fellow at Columbia University Justice Lab, about the use of solitary confinement at Rikers Island.
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The Golden Globes go on, but won't be televised
The Golden Globes take place in Beverly Hills Sunday. But there will be big changes: limits on the audience size, nominees are not expected to attend — and the ceremony won't even be televised.
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Review: The Weeknd, 'Dawn FM'
Music journalist Kiana Fitzgerald reviews The Weeknd's new album, Dawn FM.
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Rising sea levels threaten affordable housing
Lots of low-income and public housing is threatened by rising seas. Losing those units will make the affordable housing crisis even worse, and put more people at risk of homelessness.