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Opinion: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and digits to nothing

A West Point archeologist and museum curator take part in the opening of a lead box placed in the base of a monument by cadets almost two centuries ago. Michael Hill/AP hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and digits to nothing

NPR's Scott Simon has thoughts about a 19th century time capsule opened at West Point this week, and what lay within.

Economy

Hiring has slowed down, but employers are still adding jobs and wages are rising

by Scott Simon , Scott Horsley

Hiring has slowed down, but employers are still adding jobs and wages are rising

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Politics

Week in politics: Short-term spending measure; Mitch McConnell freezes again

by Scott Simon , Ron Elving

Week in politics: Short-term spending measure; Mitch McConnell freezes again

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A West Point archeologist and museum curator take part in the opening of a lead box placed in the base of a monument by cadets almost two centuries ago. Michael Hill/AP hide caption

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Opinion: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and digits to nothing

by Scott Simon

Opinion: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and digits to nothing

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National

Their house miraculously survived the wildfire, but it no longer feels like home

by Pien Huang

Their house miraculously survived the wildfire, but it no longer feels like home

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Law

Two years ago, Oregon changed its approach to drug addiction. The results are in

by Scott Simon , Jonathan Levinson

Two years ago, Oregon changed its approach to drug addiction. The results are in

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Climate

Minnesota swimmers break a record to raise awareness about climate change

by Dan Kraker

Minnesota swimmers break a record to raise awareness about climate change

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Animals

Zoos are getting creative about caring for older animals

by Scott Maucione

Zoos are getting creative about caring for older animals

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Books

Ariel Dorfman on his novel 'The Suicide Museum'

by Scott Simon

Ariel Dorfman on his novel 'The Suicide Museum'

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Music

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is embarking on its second international tour

by Scott Simon

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is embarking on its second international tour

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National

Florida residents are assessing the damage after Hurricane Idalia

by Scott Simon , Stephanie Colombini

Florida residents are assessing the damage after Hurricane Idalia

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Health

Scientists are meeting in Santa Fe to unravel the mystery of long COVID

by Scott Simon , Will Stone

Scientists are meeting in Santa Fe to unravel the mystery of long COVID

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Environment

A visit to Northern New York's 350-year-old white pines

by Amy Feiereisel

A visit to Northern New York's 350-year-old white pines

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World

Violence in Haiti escalates amid a civilian vigilante movement

by Scott Simon

Violence in Haiti escalates amid a civilian vigilante movement

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Mental Health

Fake 'sober homes' targeting Native Americans scam millions from taxpayers

by Alice Fordham

Fake 'sober homes' targeting Native Americans scam millions from taxpayers

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Climate

A new satellite will help tackle methane leaks, a major driver of global warming

by Sam Brasch

A new satellite will help tackle methane leaks, a major driver of global warming

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Sports

Saturday Sports: U.S. Open; NFL season opener; four MLB races to watch

by Scott Simon

Saturday Sports: U.S. Open; NFL season opener; four MLB races to watch

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Music

Remembering Jimmy Buffett

by Scott Simon

Remembering Jimmy Buffett

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Music

Icona Pop on releasing a new album, 10 years after their debut

by Scott Simon

Icona Pop on releasing a new album, 10 years after their debut

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