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Kaity Kline

Assistant Producer, Morning Edition and Up First

Kaity Kline is an Assistant Producer at Morning Edition and Up First. She started at NPR in 2019 as a Here & Now intern and has worked at nearly every NPR news magazine show since.

Kline is from New Jersey and graduated from Mercer County Community College in 2016 and Rowan University in 2019.

While at Rowan Radio, Kline was a one-man band for a talk show that won a Gracie Award for best student talk show. She also hosted a late-night rock and metal show. In her free time she yells at reality TV shows, plays video games, and plays guitar.

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Friday

Miley Cyrus

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Music

Miley Cyrus has never been 'super consistent.' She told us why that works for her

Miley Cyrus says she's never quite figured herself out — and that's influenced how she makes music.

Miley Cyrus reflects on her life and deluxe album 'Something Beautiful'

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Wednesday

Displaced Palestinians move with their belongings southwards on a road in the Nuseirat refugee camp area in the central Gaza Strip following renewed Israeli evacuation orders for Gaza City on September 16, 2025. Israel launched its long-anticipated ground assault on Gaza City at dawn on September 16, a day after winning backing from its top ally the United States despite mounting international alarm. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) (Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)

Displaced Palestinians move with their belongings southwards on a road in the Nuseirat refugee camp area in the central Gaza Strip following renewed Israeli evacuation orders for Gaza City on September 16, 2025. Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

A humanitarian expert says civilians in Gaza City are facing an 'impossible choice'

As Israel's ground offensive in Gaza City escalates, Shaina Low of the Norwegian Refugee Council warns civilians are trapped, forced to choose between staying under bombardment or fleeing south.

How civilians in Gaza City are surviving the latest Israeli offensive

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Wednesday

Micherre Fox shows the diamond she found on her hand.

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Strange News

A New York woman dug for 3 weeks to find her own engagement ring diamond

Micherre Fox from New York City decided to source her own diamond for an engagement ring. She finally found one — after digging for three weeks straight.

NYC woman sources own engagement ring diamond after 3 weeks of digging in Arkansas

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Thursday

A roadworks crew works in Monterey Park, California on June 24, 2021.

A roadworks crew works in Monterey Park, California on June 24, 2021. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Weather

Why is extreme heat causing roads to buckle in multiple states?

There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?

It's so hot and humid, the roads in some places are buckling

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Friday

Large swaths of the U.S. will experience intense heat and humidity in the coming days.

Large swaths of the U.S. will experience intense heat and humidity in the coming days. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption

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Life Kit

It's the humidity that gets you. Here's why — and tips for dealing with muggy days

High humidity can make it tough for your body to cool down. As most of the country braces for extreme temperatures, a doctor shares advice on how to cool down when the humidity is working against you.

How to stay safe and comfortable during the coming heat wave

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Monday

Clownfish swim at the Ocearium in Le Croisic, western France, on December 6, 2016.

Clownfish swim at the Ocearium in Le Croisic, western France, on December 6, 2016. Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Science

Some clownfish are shrinking, according to new study. Here's why

Clownfish in Papua New Guinea are temporarily shrinking in response to heat stress caused by climate change, a new study found. Here's how that might help them deal with warmer water temps.

Clown fish in Papua New Guinea is shrinking in response to heat stress

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Monday

The Black Knight (John Cleese) blocks King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his servant Patsy (Terry Gilliam) on their journey to find the Holy Grail in this still from Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

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Movies

50 years of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail': Its legacy and what it means to fans

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was released 50 years ago and became a cult classic that inspires comedy to this day. Here's what fans told NPR the film means to them.

A look at the enduring legacy of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' as it turns 50

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Tuesday

Mohsen Mahdawi sits for a picture at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, Vt. on April 28.

Mohsen Mahdawi sits for a picture at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans, Vt. on April 28. Leila Fadel/NPR hide caption

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Interview highlights

Mohsen Mahdawi — the Columbia student arrested at his citizenship appointment — speaks

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

Mohsen Mahdawi, facing possible deportation, speaks from detention center

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Monday

National

A student protester in danger of deportation tells his story from detention

In his first interview since being detained, pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi tells NPR he was arrested after arriving for what he thought was a citizenship test.Editor's note: After this segment aired, Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, responded to our request for comment. She said: "It is a privilege to be granted a visa or green card to live and study in the United States of America. When you advocate for violence, glorify and support terrorists that relish the of killing Americans, and harass Jews, that privilege should be revoked, and you should not be in this country." McLaughlin did not respond to NPR's request that the government provide evidence for its allegations that Mahdawi's actions amounted to antisemitism and led to violence. Mahdawi and his lawyers say those allegations are false.

Mahdawi

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Wednesday

Bear Michal at Bear Sanctuary Mueritz in May 2015

Bear Michal sleeps on the ground at Bear Sanctuary Müritz in Germany in May 2015. FOUR PAWS/FOUR PAWS hide caption

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Animals

March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears

A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest.

March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears

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Monday

Spring cleaning season is here, and experts say some of the dirtiest spots in your home are the ones you forget to clean.

Spring cleaning season is here. Cleaning experts say some of the dirtiest spots in your home are the ones you forget to clean. Carol Yepes/Getty Images hide caption

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Things people forget to clean the most, according to cleaning experts

Kyshawn Lane of Weekly Home Check and Dana K. White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life, share their top house cleaning hacks and tips.

The spring season is here — a good excuse to clean around the house

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Thursday

Student protesters gather inside their encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York on April 29, 2024.

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Interview highlights

Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition

Kenneth Stern, who drafted a widely used definition of antisemitism, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism claims to stifle speech and debate on the Middle East on college campuses.

Weaponizing antisemitism makes students 'less safe,' says drafter of definition

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Thursday

Several students, faculty and staff who participated in the February 10 African American Read-In event held at the University of Louisville.

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National

As Black History Month faces federal pushback, these authors see read-ins as more critical than ever

Since their founding in 1990, African American Read-Ins have become a Black History Month tradition at school and community gatherings nationwide.

African American Read-Ins have become a Black History Month tradition nationwide

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Friday

Rosé and Bruno Mars on set for "APT" music video.

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Interview highlights

Rosé talks debut solo album 'rosie,' success and reuniting with BLACKPINK

As a member of the hit K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, Rosé has earned worldwide fame. Now, she's got the spotlight all to herself with her first solo album, rosie.

K-pop star Rosé discusses finding her own voice and her first solo album

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Wednesday

The cover art for the new Legends of Zelda game on Switch.

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Gaming Culture

Zelda is the hero in this one. 'Echoes of Wisdom' flips roles in iconic franchise

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Amanda Cote of Michigan State University about Princess Zelda being cast as the protagonist for the first time in a main "Legend of Zelda" game.

Zelda is her own hero in the series' latest: 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom'

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Friday

Members of a Friday the Thirteenth club walking under a ladder in a single file

circa 1930: Members of Friday The Thirteenth Club walk under a ladder in single file at a meeting on the outskirts of Paris. The club meets every Friday 13th to do everything that superstitious people traditionally avoid. Hulton Archive/Keystone/Getty Images hide caption

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World

The possible origins of Friday the 13th and other unlucky days

The superstition of Friday the 13th isn't as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.

Beware: It's Friday the 13th. Don't say we didn't warn you

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Thursday

WANTAGH, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: A Health Care Worker seals a coronavirus swab after testing at the Pro Health Urgent Care coronavirus testing site on April 30, 2020 in Wantagh, New York. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Health

COVID is on the rise this summer. Here's why and what else you should know

There is a worldwide COVID-19 wave this summer, and a new vaccine coming in September.

New variants contribute to COVID surge. What's the latest guidance?

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Monday

The J. Edgar Hoover Building of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen on April 03, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

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Architecture

Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly

Many people think brutalist architecture is ugly. Architects make a case for why the buildings shouldn’t be torn down.

Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative

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Art & Design

Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative

Created between the 1950s and 1970s, brutalist buildings are defined by its use of exposed concrete and a minimalist design. Many people hate brutalism, though architects have an appreciation for it.

Some call brutalist architecture ugly or chunky. Others call it creative

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Tuesday

TOPSHOT - The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon as the torchbearers French former sprinter Marie-Jose Perec and French judoka Teddy Riner stand in front during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden) in Paris on July 26, 2024. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP) (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The cauldron, with the Olympic flame lit, lifts off while attached to a balloon as the torchbearers French former sprinter Marie-Jose Perec and French judoka Teddy Riner stand in front during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris on July 26, 2024. MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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2024 Paris Olympics

The Olympic flame isn't actually fire. So what is it?

Visitors and locals gather each night to watch the Olympic Flame rise above Paris suspended by a huge balloon. But what's really in the cauldron?

The cauldron of fire in Paris is more eco friendly clouds of mist and beams of light

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Tuesday

System of a Down's Serj Tankian on his memoir, why a new album hasn't come since 2005

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Author Interviews

System of a Down's Serj Tankian on his memoir, why a new album hasn't come since 2005

System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005.

System of a Down's Serj Tankian on his memoir, why a new album hasn't come since 2005

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Monday

New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world. But over the past decade, around 150 diners have closed in the state. The ones that remain have made big changes to survive.

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National

New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed 'diner capital of the world'

New Jersey is known as the "diner capital of the world." But as more diners close, the ones that remain need to adapt to survive.

New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed 'diner capital of the world'

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Thursday

A growing number of gamers are LGBTQ+, so why is representation still lacking?

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Gaming

A growing number of gamers are LGBTQ+, so why is representation still lacking?

While nearly 20% of American gamers identify as LGBTQ+, according to a study from GLAAD and Nielsen, less than 2% of all games include LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.

A growing number of gamers are LGBTQ+, so why is representation still lacking?

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