Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
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Rhode Island's iconic weiner restaurant sold to new owner
Philadelphia has its cheesesteaks. Buffalo’s got chicken wings. Rhode Island has Olneyville New York System Wieners.
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How one son battled conspiracy theories and misinformation to save his dad
Conspiracy theories have long been part of American politics. But what impact do they have on families?
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Call operators in North Carolina aim to soothe fears of ICE in communities
A community organization has established a 24-hour set of operators that take calls from people afraid to go to certain areas because they believe ICE agents are there.
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CEOs surprisingly optimistic about the U.S. economy
Many CEOs are focused on President Trump's other promises aside from tariffs.
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One Texan is designing a trail to hike across the state
A Texan is making big strides on creating a walking trail called the X-Tx, stretching from the Louisiana border all the way to New Mexico. The 1,550-mile stroll will be among the longest trails in the country.
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A genetically engineered tree could help Florida citrus industry fight greening disease
Greening disease is a bacterial infection that has devastated the state's citrus industry.
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Remembering musician Roy Ayers
Jazz funk pioneer Roy Ayers died after a long illness. He was 84 years old.
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How cruise ships are harming coral reefs in Key West
Water quality tests in Key West show evidence that cruise ships stir up as much sediment that can harm coral reefs and other marine life as a hurricane. Local officials responded by halting the tests.
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During Ramadan, dates are a favorite treat for many Muslims
As Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown during Ramadan, one fruit is an important part of breaking the fast each day: the sweet date.
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Immigration agents can make arrests at health facilities now. How are health care workers preparing?
A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.
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How coin collectors feel about getting rid of the penny
With the news that President Trump wants to stop production of the penny, NPR’s Andrew Limbong stopped by one coin-collecting shop to find out their reaction.
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Washington D.C.'s restaurant community braces for promised ICE raids
Fear and uncertainty plague Washington D.C.'s restaurant community as the Trump administration plans to conduct large-scale deportations of migrants in the U.S. who don't have legal status.