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'More Than A Political Status': Ai Weiwei Captures Scale Of Global Refugee Crisis

For his new documentary, Human Flow, Ai traveled around the world to document the scale and human toll of the international refugee crisis. Christina Ascani/NPR hide caption

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'More Than A Political Status': Ai Weiwei Captures Scale Of Global Refugee Crisis

For his new documentary, Human Flow, the Chinese artist-activist traveled around the world to document the scope and human toll of the international refugee crisis.

Sword Swallower Makes Triumphant Return As He Battles Severe Health Issues

Johnny Fox hugs a fan at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. This fall, Fox has made a triumphant comeback even as he battles with health issues. Mark Mitton/NPR hide caption

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Sword Swallower Makes Triumphant Return As He Battles Severe Health Issues

by Tara Boyle

2 min

Sword Swallower Makes Triumphant Return As He Battles Severe Health Issues

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'More Than A Political Status': Ai Weiwei Captures Scale Of Global Refugee Crisis

For his new documentary, Human Flow, Ai traveled around the world to document the scale and human toll of the international refugee crisis. Christina Ascani/NPR hide caption

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'More Than A Political Status': Ai Weiwei Captures Scale Of Global Refugee Crisis

by Michel Martin

6 min

'More Than A Political Status': Ai Weiwei Captures Scale Of Global Refugee Crisis

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