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The Syrian Cassette Archive, preserving a disappearing history

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Syrian Cassette Archives

The Syrian Cassette Archive, preserving a disappearing history

When Yamen Mekdad and Mark Gergis met in 2018, the pair combined their love of Syrian cassettes into a project aiming to save them — and share them more widely.

Russia is losing the edge in Ukraine, but Putin still seems ready to double down

by Mary Louise Kelly , Michael Levitt , Sarah Handel

Russia is losing the edge in Ukraine, but Putin still seems ready to double down

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What cities can do better to protect themselves from hurricanes and other floods

by Ailsa Chang , Linah Mohammad , Patrick Jarenwattananon

What cities can do better to protect themselves from hurricanes and other floods

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Britain's finance minister reverses new policy just a week after initial annoucement

by Willem Marx

Britain's finance minister reverses new policy just a week after initial annoucement

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A group of angry library patrons in Texas has gone to court over book removals

by John Burnett

A group of angry library patrons in Texas has gone to court over book removals

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My Unsung Hero: A therapist remembers someone who comforted her on a bad day

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Planned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders

Planned Parenthood opened the Fairview Heights Health Center in Fairview Heights, Illinois, in 2019, anticipating a surge in patients from across the region. That surge is quickly materializing. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Planned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders

by Sarah McCammon

Planned Parenthood mobile clinic will take abortion to red-state borders

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Climate

A 23-year megadrought is endangering the agricultural economy in the Southwest

by Kirk Siegler

A 23-year megadrought is endangering the agricultural economy in the Southwest

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Environment

EPA creates new office to advance environmental justice initiatives

by Leoneda Inge

EPA creates new office to advance environmental justice initiatives

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World

Brazil has another month of campaigning after presidential election goes to runoff

by Carrie Kahn

Brazil has another month of campaigning after presidential election goes to runoff

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Book News & Features

In 'Thistlefoot,' GennaRose Nethercott explores painful history through folklore

by Mallory Yu

In 'Thistlefoot,' GennaRose Nethercott explores painful history through folklore

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National

Biden visits Puerto Rico to assess damage from Hurricane Fiona

by Adrian Florido

Biden visits Puerto Rico to assess damage from Hurricane Fiona

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Residents in Fort Myers, Fla., are preparing for a hard recovery after Hurricane Ian

by Martin Kaste

Residents in Fort Myers, Fla., are preparing for a hard recovery after Hurricane Ian

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Politics

Trial of Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 Capitol Riots gets underway

by Ryan Lucas

Trial of Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 Capitol Riots gets underway

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Law

Supreme Court opens starts new term by hearing case involving Clean Water Act

by Nina Totenberg

Supreme Court opens starts new term by hearing case involving Clean Water Act

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SEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting crypto on her Instagram account

Kim Kardashian, who is charged with violating federal securities laws, has agreed to pay a $1 million fine to the S.E.C. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Business

SEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting crypto on her Instagram account

by David Gura

SEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting crypto on her Instagram account

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World

Russian men continue to escape conscription in large numbers to Turkey

by Fatma Tanis

Russian men continue to escape conscription in large numbers to Turkey

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National

Lawsuits involving Florida Gov. DeSantis' migrant relocation flights move forward

by Joel Rose

Lawsuits involving Florida Gov. DeSantis' migrant relocation flights move forward

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Sports

U.S. Soccer report finds systemic abuse in multiple women's professional teams

by Tom Goldman

U.S. Soccer report finds systemic abuse in multiple women's professional teams

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Music Interviews

The Syrian Cassette Archive, preserving a disappearing history

by Ari Shapiro , Noah Caldwell , Patrick Jarenwattananon

The Syrian Cassette Archive, preserving a disappearing history

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