National Singer Evokes Turbulent History of Cairo, Ill. January 27, 2006 • Cairo is best known for its link to the Lewis and Clark Expedition and its role during the Civil War. But musician Stace England delves into the town's most recent history, including dark periods of lynches, race riots and economic depression.
Reporter's Notebook Lessons from Cairo, Illinois January 21, 2006 • As a young girl growing up in a town torn by racial tensions, NPR's Rachel Jones learned about heartache, but also about survival and kindness.
National Homeownership for Former Foster Children January 16, 2006 • Walking through the front door of your own home for the first time is a big deal. And for people who grew up as foster children -- without a home or in many different homes -- the moment can be unforgettable. In Atlanta, a group is helping former foster kids learn how to manage their money and, in some cases, buy their own homes. Homeownership for Former Foster Children Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5159749/5159750" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Research News Study Explores Minority Exclusion from Medical Trials December 6, 2005 • A new study explains in part why minorities aren't included in the nation's most important medical trials. Study Explores Minority Exclusion from Medical Trials Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5040444/5040445" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hunger in America Hunger Hidden but Real in America's Suburbs November 22, 2005 • One-third of poor Americans live in suburbs. In Holly, Mich., Joy and Chris Hardenburgh found their dreams derailed after an on-the-job accident forced Chris to take sick leave. Soon, the family of three found themselves overwhelmed with medical bills and struggling to provide themselves with basic necessities. Hunger Hidden but Real in America's Suburbs Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5023760/5024145" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Groups Join Forces to Oppose Housing Bill October 25, 2005 • Housing, faith-based and community groups are angry at House GOP leaders over a provision in a federal housing bill that would bar nonprofit groups from obtaining funds to build low-income housing if they engage in voter-registration activities. Groups Join Forces to Oppose Housing Bill Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4974324/4974325" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education Mixed Report Card for U.S. Schools October 19, 2005 • The Education Department releases its latest report card for the nation's schools. U.S. fourth graders scored higher on reading and math tests in 2005 than in 2003, and the achievement gap between white and minority students continues to narrow. But results for eighth graders are less encouraging. Mixed Report Card for U.S. Schools Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4965899/4965900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Research News Disparities Seen in Breast Cancer Survival Rates October 12, 2005 • A study published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that black women with breast cancer have shorter survival rates due to a higher incidence of other illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension. Disparities Seen in Breast Cancer Survival Rates Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4955283/4955284" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Foster Children Missing, Displaced After Katrina September 29, 2005 • Hurricane Katrina displaced more than 2,300 foster children in Louisiana, and state officials say about 158 are still unaccounted for. Most were separated from their foster parents during the evacuation, and relocating to other states has raised complex legal issues. Foster Children Missing, Displaced After Katrina Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4928796/4928797" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Chefs Hold a Fundraiser for Louisiana September 12, 2005 • In Washington, D.C., several chefs with ties to Louisiana used their culinary skills with the state's signature Po' Boy sandwich to raise funds for hurricane survivors. Chefs Hold a Fundraiser for Louisiana Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4843173/4843174" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Community Offers Meals to Students in Summer August 1, 2005 • In Washington, D.C.'s Edgewood Terrace community, where more than 90 percent of elementary school students are eligible for free meals, the Beacon House Community Center is trying to fill in the gaps by providing free breakfasts and lunches. A new study estimates that only a fifth of students who get free and reduced meals at school have access to free meals during the summer. Community Offers Meals to Students in Summer Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4780897/4780898" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Government's New Role Could Be Marriage Broker July 30, 2005 • Can the government promote marriage? Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KA) has proposed funding for a program that encourages healthy marriages for low-income residents of Washington, D.C. Government's New Role Could Be Marriage Broker Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4778711/4778712" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National More U.S. Children Living in Poverty, Report Says July 27, 2005 • An annual report on child well-being from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds an increase in the number of children living in poverty in the United States. On an encouraging note, declines were noted in teen births and high-school dropouts. More U.S. Children Living in Poverty, Report Says Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4772784/4772785" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education Faith-Based Hiring Spat Threatens Head Start June 17, 2005 • As Congress considers the reauthorization of the 40-year-old Head Start program for young children, a key concern is whether local programs should be able to hire employees based on their religious background. Democrats are threatening to derail the legislation over the issue. Faith-Based Hiring Spat Threatens Head Start Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4708338/4708339" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education Grading Schools' Abstinence Efforts June 14, 2005 • The Department of Health and Human Services releases results from the first major national study of abstinence-only education programs. Grading Schools' Abstinence Efforts Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4703263/4703264" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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