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New podcast examines what went wrong to lead to the Surfside condominium collapse

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with journalists Paul Beban and Sarah Blaskey about their podcast Collapse: Disaster in Surfside, which looks at the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South in 2021.

New podcast examines what went wrong to lead to the Surfside condominium collapse

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In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Benjamin Torres Gotay, a reporter and columnist for Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia, about recent arrests of elected officials related to corruption.

In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government

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Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage

In Minnie Driver's new memoir, Managing Expectations, the actress shares stories about the messiness of life from her childhood in England and Barbados, to her unexpected path into acting, becoming a single mom and her complicated relationship with her own parents. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images hide caption

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Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage

Decades after breaking into Hollywood, Driver is ready for the world to see a little bit more of her. In her memoir she shares stories about her life from childhood to her unexpected path into acting.

Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage

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Amputee Jacky Hunt-Broersma ran 104 marathons in 104 days — and may have set a record

Hunt-Broersma wasn't always a runner. She didn't pick up the sport until after her left leg was amputated in 2001. But since then she said she's learned just how strong she is. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption

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Amputee Jacky Hunt-Broersma ran 104 marathons in 104 days — and may have set a record

Hunt-Broersma picked up the sport after her left leg was amputated below the knee in 2001 and people told her she couldn't run. She set out to prove them wrong and never looked back.

Amputee Jacky Hunt-Broersma ran 104 marathons in 104 days — and may have set a record

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To break a world record, one woman ran 102 marathons in 102 days — and kept going

NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Jacky Hunt-Broersma, an amputee ultra-marathoner who just broke a record for running 104 marathons in 104 days.

To break a world record, one woman ran 102 marathons in 102 days — and kept going

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How one woman turned her grief into nourishment for her community

Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.

How one woman turned her grief into nourishment for her community

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World

Georgia's President wants the world to remember the countries near Ukraine during war

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, about the role of women leaders in peace and security and her country's role in the world right now.

Georgia's President wants the world to remember the countries near Ukraine during war

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Economy

Florida is ending Disney's special tax district. Here's what comes next

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to reporter Nick Papantonis of WFTV about the effect that revoking Disney's special tax district will have on local taxpayers.

Florida is ending Disney's special tax district. Here's what comes next

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Climate

The White House's new initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from transportation

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Adviser, about a new initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions and expanding clean transit.

The White House's new initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from transportation

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Taco Bell is bringing back the Mexican pizza — and South Asians are rejoicing

Taco Bell axed the Mexican pizza from its menu to make way for new items, but popular demand brought it back. Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images hide caption

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Taco Bell is bringing back the Mexican pizza — and South Asians are rejoicing

Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza was a staple comfort food for South Asians across the country. Now the fast food chain is bring the favorite back to its menu.

Taco Bell is bringing back the Mexican pizza — and South Asians are rejoicing

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Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell

Taco Bell announced this week the return of the Mexican Pizza to its menu, and fans are happy.

Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell

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The IRS misses billions in uncollected tax each year. Here's why

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo says the bureau needs more funding to increase staffing and update technology to better serve Americans in the tax filing process. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

The IRS misses billions in uncollected tax each year. Here's why

An estimated $600 billion in taxes will go uncollected this year because the IRS doesn't have the people and technology it needs to enforce the existing tax law.

The IRS misses billions in uncollected tax each year. Here's why

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How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades

Alvin Carter, a school bus driver and custodian in Skokie, Ill., has become a reliable source of joy for the children he drives and his community. Helen Wei hide caption

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Community Changemakers

How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades

Alvin Carter has been a school bus driver at Elizabeth Meyer School since 1994. He has become a beloved figure in his community and helped spread joy to countless students.

How a school bus driver in Illinois has brought joy to his community for decades

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National

Texas welfare workers are resigning over orders to investigate trans kids' families

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Eleanor Klibanoff of The Texas Tribune about the child welfare workers who are leaving their jobs over state orders to investigate the families of trans kids.

Texas welfare workers are resigning over orders to investigate trans kids' families

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Politics

Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say

Commercial trucks have been spending hours or days waiting to enter Texas from Mexico. Gov. Abbott ordered inspections of all trucks, saying it's needed to combat drug smuggling and human trafficking.

Gov. Abbott's order for truck inspections is all an unnecessary PR stunt, critics say

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