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Where Camels Become Beauty Queens: Inside Mongolia's Biggest Camel Festival

Herders from across Mongolia's Gobi Desert gather for a festival to celebrate the two-humped Bactrian camel. The event is held in early March before the birthing season begins. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Asia

Where Camels Become Beauty Queens: Inside Mongolia's Biggest Camel Festival

Two-humped Bactrian camels were domesticated thousands of years ago to carry goods and people across Asia. Every year, herders come to one Gobi Desert town to celebrate these gentle giants.

Opinion: 1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Disappearing. Humans Should Act Now

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Opinion: 1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Disappearing. Humans Should Act Now

Opinion: 1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Disappearing. Humans Should Act Now

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QUIET VILLAGE MARTIN DENNY
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6 Months After Paradise Burned, Trauma Endures For Kids And Adults

A homemade sign hangs on the fence surrounded Paradise Elementary School. The school was destroyed by the fire and the rubble is now being bulldozed and cleaned up. Michelle Wiley/KQED hide caption

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6 Months After Paradise Burned, Trauma Endures For Kids And Adults

by Michelle Wiley

6 Months After Paradise Burned, Trauma Endures For Kids And Adults

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You're the One Jimmy McGriff & Hank Crawford
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Welcome To Heartbreak Kanye West
In 'The British Are Coming,' Rick Atkinson Turns His Gaze To The American Revolution

Gerry Marrocco, a historical interpreter and guide, gives a tour known as the Liberty Ride at the Battle Green in Lexington, Mass. on May 8, 2019. Tony Luong for NPR hide caption

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History

In 'The British Are Coming,' Rick Atkinson Turns His Gaze To The American Revolution

In 'The British Are Coming,' Rick Atkinson Turns His Gaze To The American Revolution

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Cuban Diva Omara Portuondo Feels As Strong As Ever On 'Last Kiss' World Tour

Omara Portuondo may be on her "Last Kiss" Tour, but the Cuban music matriarch says she plans to keep performing for as long as possible. Johann Sauty/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Cuban Diva Omara Portuondo Feels As Strong As Ever On 'Last Kiss' World Tour

Cuban Diva Omara Portuondo Feels As Strong As Ever On 'Last Kiss' World Tour

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Saving a Life Richard Houghten
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Returning Paul White
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Way Back When RudeManners
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Goosebumps Travis Scott
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Midas Era [*] Lord Finesse
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Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) Digable Planets
Where Camels Become Beauty Queens: Inside Mongolia's Biggest Camel Festival

Herders from across Mongolia's Gobi Desert gather for a festival to celebrate the two-humped Bactrian camel. The event is held in early March before the birthing season begins. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Where Camels Become Beauty Queens: Inside Mongolia's Biggest Camel Festival

Where Camels Become Beauty Queens: Inside Mongolia's Biggest Camel Festival

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