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British Homeowners Build A New Superhighway — For Hedgehogs

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British Homeowners Build A New Superhighway — For Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are starting to disappear from the English countryside, threatened by cars, garbage and even fences. But now there's a campaign to save one of England's favorite animals.

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To Me, To You PRhyme & Jay Electronica
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Acid Raindrops (Instrumental) People Under The Stairs
LISTEN: Billionaire Charles Koch Says He's Behind On Political Spending

The organization of donors led by Charles Koch (above) and his brother David has vowed to spend $889 million to influence the 2016 election. Yet he suggested to NPR he is merely playing defense, not offense. Getty Images hide caption

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People Of Color With Albinism Ask: Where Do I Belong?

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Code Switch

People Of Color With Albinism Ask: Where Do I Belong?

People Of Color With Albinism Ask: Where Do I Belong?

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A Young Afghan Pianist Plays For His Country's Future

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Deceptive Cadence

A Young Afghan Pianist Plays For His Country's Future

A Young Afghan Pianist Plays For His Country's Future

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12 Etudes, Op: No. 3 in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3 Elham Fanoos
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Trick of the Light Esmerine
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Xiang Howie Lee
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Cloud Lamps Howie Lee
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All In Flying Lotus
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With Rainy Eyes
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San Diego Mulls Whether To Let City, Not Utility, Buy Alternative Energy

"Solar trees," which suspend solar panels over parking spaces in San Diego, collect electricity. Generating solar power like this is just one rung on a ladder the city will have to climb to reach 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. Clare Trageser /KPBS hide caption

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San Diego Mulls Whether To Let City, Not Utility, Buy Alternative Energy

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San Diego Mulls Whether To Let City, Not Utility, Buy Alternative Energy

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Goodbye Sunshine Colleen
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