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Anne Schwartz Books

2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

Meet Mr. Sidney, who's always sharply dressed. Belle, who catches butterflies in jar. And the Hat Lady, Ms. Sarah. They're just some of the residents of Dream Street, the best street in the world.

Week in politics: Congress passes temporary funding bill to avoid shutdown

by Ron Elving

Week in politics: Congress passes temporary funding bill to avoid shutdown

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Don't let omicron crash your holiday gathering. Here's how to keep your family safe

by Maria Godoy , Michaeleen Doucleff , Carmel Wroth

Don't let omicron crash your holiday gathering. Here's how to keep your family safe

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Opinion: Do you know who's picking your açaí berries?

Detail of the fabric used on his feet by Marcos Antonio Costa, 27, to climb açaí palm trees to pick its berries in the rainforest near Melgaco, southwest of Marajo Island, state of Para, Brazil, on June 6, 2020. Tarso Sarraf/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: Do you know who's picking your açaí berries?

by Scott Simon

Opinion: Do you know who's picking your açaí berries?

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Media

Buzzfeed tries to go public again

by Scott Simon

Buzzfeed tries to go public again

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Environment

Reduce, reuse, recycle is getting a fourth R: Recirculation

by Teresa Carey

Reduce, reuse, recycle is getting a fourth R: Recirculation

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Religion

Worshipers found religious homes near and far thanks to virtual services

by Deena Prichep

Worshipers found religious homes near and far thanks to virtual services

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Greece and Austria are mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and fining people who refuse

by Joanna Kakissis

Greece and Austria are mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and fining people who refuse

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Books

Here are some of NPR's favorite scary reads of 2021

by Liam McBain , Preeti Aroon , Nina Fill , Leah Donnella

Here are some of NPR's favorite scary reads of 2021

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Animals

Sloths have become a prominent factor in some cities' infrastructure plans

by Scott Simon

Sloths have become a prominent factor in some cities' infrastructure plans

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Theater

An interview 21 months delayed: Patti LuPone talks 'Company' back on Broadway

by Scott Simon , Danny Hensel , Matthew Schuerman

An interview 21 months delayed: Patti LuPone talks 'Company' back on Broadway

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National

Parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter

by Quinn Klinefelter

Parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect charged with involuntary manslaughter

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Omicron COVID-19 cases spreading at alarming rate in South Africa

by Eyder Peralta

Omicron COVID-19 cases spreading at alarming rate in South Africa

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Business

New York City is seeing business as usual, but rising COVID-19 cases are worrisome

by Camille Petersen

New York City is seeing business as usual, but rising COVID-19 cases are worrisome

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Business

China has a record of human rights' abuses, and U.S. businesses make billions there

by Scott Simon

China has a record of human rights' abuses, and U.S. businesses make billions there

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Sports

Saturday sports: Wrapping up the NFL season; Grizzlies set margin of victory record

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Europe

Goodbye ceremony for Germany's Chancellor Merkel featured some telling music choices

by Esme Nicholson

Goodbye ceremony for Germany's Chancellor Merkel featured some telling music choices

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Climate

A rare winter wildfire is a sign of climate change lengthening fire season

by Shaylee Ragar

A rare winter wildfire is a sign of climate change lengthening fire season

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Anne Schwartz Books

Picture This

2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

by Samantha Balaban

2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

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Movie Interviews

Animated documentary 'Flee' tells of a teen's escape from Afghanistan to Denmark

by Scott Simon

Animated documentary 'Flee' tells of a teen's escape from Afghanistan to Denmark

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