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Juliana Kim is a weekend reporter for Digital News, where she adds context to the news of the day and brings her enterprise skills to NPR's signature journalism.

She is based in Nashville and came to NPR from member station WPLN, where she most recently served as the education beat reporter. Before that, Kim was a fellow at The New York Times, and her stories included covering the summer 2020 protests after George Floyd's murder and the Atlanta-area spa shootings. She was a key player in the Times' coverage of the spa shootings, connecting with the community as well as the family members of the victims to show their stories.

In her free time, Kim enjoys volunteering, watching reruns of "Law and Order" and learning how to cook her mother's Korean dishes.

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Monday March 20, 2023

U.S. aid worker and French journalist freed after years in captivity in West Africa

French journalist Olivier Dubois left, and Jeffery Woodke, right, are seen as they arrive at the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on Monday. Souleymane AG Anara/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

U.S. aid worker and French journalist freed after years in captivity in West Africa

March 20, 2023 • Jeff Woodke, an American missionary and humanitarian aid worker, was kidnapped by militants in 2016. Olivier Dubois, who was a correspondent for French news outlets, was kidnapped in 2021.

Giant African snails, a voracious invader, are intercepted at Detroit's airport

Giant African snails can eat through over 500 different types of plants and produce. When those are not available, they'll consume flowers, tree bark and even the paint and stucco off of houses. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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Animals

Giant African snails, a voracious invader, are intercepted at Detroit's airport

March 20, 2023 • Considered one of the most damaging snails in the world, the U.S. has worked spent over a $1 million over decades to eradicate them.

Saturday March 18, 2023

Education

A Florida professor says his contract was terminated for teaching about racial justice

March 18, 2023 • A longtime English professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University says his "decision to teach and speak about racial justice" led to a parent complaining and the university terminating his contract.

Trump claims that he will be arrested this week

Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Adler Theatre on March 13, in Davenport, Iowa. On his platform Truth Social on Saturday morning, Trump cited "illegal leaks" that he will be arrested Tuesday. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Trump claims that he will be arrested this week

March 18, 2023 • The claim comes as a New York prosecutor considers charging him in connection with hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. There has been no announcement of plans for an indictment.

Monday March 13, 2023

California, hit by a 2nd atmospheric river, is hit again by floods

This aerial photograph shows a car and market shop in floodwaters in Pajaro, Calif., on Saturday. More rain and snow is expected in the state this week. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Weather

California, hit by a 2nd atmospheric river, is hit again by floods

March 13, 2023 • The National Weather Service posted dozens of flood watches, warnings and advisories across the state.

Sunday March 12, 2023

In military academies, 1 in 5 female students said they experienced sexual assault

A cadet waits for the arrival of cadet candidates at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2016. The Defense Department's recent survey showed that many young military academy students are still reluctant to come forward about sexual assault and harassment. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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In military academies, 1 in 5 female students said they experienced sexual assault

March 12, 2023 • An anonymous survey conducted by the Defense Department showed that despite prevention efforts, cases of sexual assault and harassment are growing among men and women in military academies.

At least 7 victims of a capsized boat in San Diego are presumed to have been Mexicans

Two boats, carrying at least eight people, attempted to reach the shores of Black Beach on Saturday night. Donald Miralle/Getty Images hide caption

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National

At least 7 victims of a capsized boat in San Diego are presumed to have been Mexicans

March 12, 2023 • The consulate general in San Diego says identifications on the victims suggest they were nationals of Mexico.

Friday March 10, 2023

Canada rules that flipping the middle finger is a 'God-given' right

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World

Canada rules that flipping the middle finger is a 'God-given' right

March 10, 2023 • A recent court case between two rival neighbors near Montreal boiled down to whether flipping someone off is considered a crime.

Two dead as nearly 13 inches of rain drench Central California

In an aerial view, workers make emergency repairs to a road that was washed out heavy rains Friday in Soquel, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Weather

Two dead as nearly 13 inches of rain drench Central California

March 10, 2023 • Severe rain and warmer temperatures created a dangerous combination, posing risks of flooding, mudslides and avalanches. In Monterey County, a breached levee submerged a small town.

Tuesday March 7, 2023

What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord

Overfishing and poaching have been detrimental to marine wildlife, including the Shkodra's lake, a body of water that straddles Albania and Montenegro, which is shown above. Gent Shkullaku/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

What to know about the new U.N. high seas treaty — and the next steps for the accord

March 7, 2023 • Right now, two-thirds of the ocean are regulated by a fragmented patchwork of agreements and organizations. This treaty plans to unite countries to improve the health of the ocean.

Saturday March 4, 2023

Russia's foreign minister gets laughed at over Ukraine remarks at a global conference

In this handout photo released by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participates in the Raisina Dialogue conference on the sideline of the G-20 foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi on Friday. Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Russia's foreign minister gets laughed at over Ukraine remarks at a global conference

March 4, 2023 • Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was not the aggressor in the Ukraine war, but that his country was simply trying to defend itself, to which the crowd laughed and groaned.

Friday March 3, 2023

Yosemite National Park, blanketed by snow, is closed temporarily

The Yosemite Falls shuttle stop in Yosemite Valley is seen in a photo the national park posted on social media Tuesday. Yosemite National Park hide caption

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Yosemite National Park

Weather

Yosemite National Park, blanketed by snow, is closed temporarily

March 3, 2023 • The park has been closed since Saturday as park crews work to restore critical services. Meanwhile, more heavy snow is forecast to fall over the park this weekend.

A Greek train driver was told to ignore a red light before a head-on crash killed 57

Police and emergency crews examine the debris of a crushed wagon on the second day after a train accident in the Tempi Valley near Larissa, Greece, March 2, 2023. Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Europe

A Greek train driver was told to ignore a red light before a head-on crash killed 57

March 3, 2023 • A newly released recording shows a station manager telling the train driver to pass the red light before two trains collided in one of the country's worst railway disasters in history.

Tuesday February 28, 2023

Cartoonists say a rebuke of 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is long overdue

Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, poses for a portrait with the Dilbert character in his studio in Dublin, Calif., Oct. 26, 2006. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption

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Art & Design

Cartoonists say a rebuke of 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is long overdue

February 28, 2023 • Illustrators say the creator of Dilbert has held problematic views for a long time, from claiming that he lost job opportunities because he is white to questioning the legitimacy of the COVID vaccine.

Sunday February 26, 2023

Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards

Cherelle Griner, on the left, and Brittney Griner, on the right, speak onstage during the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday. Amy Sussman/Getty Images hide caption

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National Security

Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards

February 26, 2023 • In one of her first public appearances since her release from a Russian prison, Griner took the stage to thank everyone for their support and to remind the audience of those still detained abroad.

Saturday February 25, 2023

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

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Health

FDA authorizes the first at-home test for COVID-19 and the flu

February 25, 2023 • The at-home nasal swab kit simultaneously tests for COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.

Five people died after an air ambulance crashed in western Nevada

A Care Flight medical transport plane carrying a patient and four others that crashed the day before is seen Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lyon County, Nev. All five people on board were killed. Jason Bean/AP hide caption

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National

Five people died after an air ambulance crashed in western Nevada

February 25, 2023 • The airplane included a pilot, nurse, paramedic, a patient and family member of the patient. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined.

Friday February 24, 2023

California braces for winter storms as parts of the northern U.S. recover

A parks worker puts up a closed sign at the entrance to Mount Tamalpais State Park in Mill Valley, Calif., on Friday. California and other parts of the West are facing heavy snow and rain from the latest winter storm to pound the United States. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for the Sierra Nevada and Southern California mountains. Haven Daley/AP hide caption

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Weather

California braces for winter storms as parts of the northern U.S. recover

February 24, 2023 • Major winter storms continue to hit parts of the U.S. — upending travel, closing roads, and leaving thousands of households in the dark.

More than 2 million Cosori air fryers have been recalled over fire risks

Several models of Cosori-brand air fryers have been voluntarily recalled over their risk of overheating and catching fire. Patrick Wood/NPR hide caption

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Business

More than 2 million Cosori air fryers have been recalled over fire risks

February 24, 2023 • The home appliance brand Cosori received more than 200 reports of air fryers overheating, burning or melting — several of which led to minor burn injuries and property damage.

Monday February 20, 2023

A new museum will be built in the cavernous space beneath the Lincoln Memorial

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National

A new museum will be built in the cavernous space beneath the Lincoln Memorial

February 20, 2023 • The new exhibit space built into the memorial's long-hidden "undercroft" will explore the history of President Lincoln and the monument that honors him. Construction is expected to finish in 2026.

Tuesday February 14, 2023

Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment

Smoke rises from a derailed cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 4. Dustin Franz/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Environment

Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment

February 14, 2023 • Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week.

Monday February 13, 2023

Adidas is looking to repurpose unsold Yeezy products. Here are some of its options

An Adidas store stands in Manhattan on October 25, 2022, in New York City. The company is facing big losses after terminating its relationship with Kanye West. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Business

Adidas is looking to repurpose unsold Yeezy products. Here are some of its options

February 13, 2023 • Retail experts say Yeezys will be particularly difficult to resell given their distinct design and damaged reputation. But not doing so could cost Adidas up to 500 million euros.

Adidas is looking to repurpose unsold Yeezy products. Here are some of its options

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Saturday February 11, 2023

An uncrewed Russian spacecraft docked at the space station loses pressure

The Russian Progress MS-21 cargo craft is pictured on Oct. 28, 2022, shortly after docking at the International Space Station. On Saturday, the Russian space corporation said the spacecraft lost cabin pressure. NASA hide caption

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World

An uncrewed Russian spacecraft docked at the space station loses pressure

February 11, 2023 • The incident does not pose a danger to the station's crew, Russian space officials said. The announcement came shortly after a new Russian cargo ship docked at the station.

Tuesday February 7, 2023

Immigration fees may go up and green card applicants could be hard hit

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Immigration fees may go up and green card applicants could be hard hit

February 7, 2023 • Facing a budget crunch, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is planning to raise the cost of applications. Attorneys say it could make green cards harder to obtain for working class immigrants.