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Politics

Co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign reflects on their strategy

by Ayesha Rascoe

5 min

Co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign reflects on their strategy

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In this photo, Charlie Kirk stands at a lectern and speaks into a microphone attached to it. He's wearing a suit, and behind him is a backdrop that says

Turning Point's Charlie Kirk speaks at a rally for former President Donald Trump at Dream City Church in Phoenix on June 6. Caitlin O'Hara for NPR hide caption

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Untangling Disinformation

Beyond campuses and churches, can Charlie Kirk turn out votes for Trump?

by Lisa Hagen

5 min

Turning Point GOP

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Asia

Biden administration says North Korea has sent troops to aid Russia

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Biden administration says North Korea has sent troops to aid Russia

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Two maps of the U.S. with the states sized according to their number of votes in the Electoral College. Each is colored in showing a combination of results that could lead to a Harris or Trump win.

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2024 Election

These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president

by Domenico Montanaro

4 min

Path to 270

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Research News

Scientists may be able to revive the Tasmanian tiger from extinction. But should they?

by Ari Daniel

4 min

Scientists may be able to revive the Tasmanian tiger from extinction. But should they?

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This renovated jeepney, built in 1946, tours people around the Filipino Cultural District in San Francisco. Chloe Veltman/NPR hide caption

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Culture

Here's one of the only places you can ride in a Filipino jeepney

by Chloe Veltman

3 min

Jeepney Tour

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Name the category

by Will Shortz

6 min

Sunday Puzzle 10/27/24

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Author Interviews

A new book charts the history of horror from the Salem Witch Trials to Stephen King

by Ryan Benk, Ayesha Rascoe, Matthew Schuerman

9 min

A new book charts the history of horror from the Salem Witch Trials to Stephen King

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Politics

Trump and Harris ramp up the rhetoric on the campaign trail

by Ayesha Rascoe

3 min

Trump and Harris ramp up the rhetoric on the campaign trail

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Politics

Politics chat: Trump gives 3-hour Joe Rogan interview, Harris leans on 'fascist' label

by Ayesha Rascoe, Mara Liasson

3 min

Politics chat: Trump gives 3-hour Joe Rogan interview, Harris leans on 'fascist' label

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National

Police are preparing for possible violence against election workers

by Martin Kaste

3 min

Police are preparing for possible violence against election workers

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National

U.S. finds 100 million people were affected by UnitedHealth healthcare hack

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

U.S. finds 100 million people were affected by UnitedHealth healthcare hack

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Health Care

Veneers are rising in popularity. Why you should trust doctors over technicians

by Ayesha Rascoe

4 min

Veneers are rising in popularity. Why you should trust doctors over technicians

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Weekend Edition Sunday

How Tim Walz's tone has evolved on the campaign trail

by Dana Ferguson

4 min

How Tim Walz's tone has evolved on the campaign trail

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Culture

A Miami photo exhibit dispels myths about Haitian-American religious traditions

by Greg Allen

3 min

Miami religious rituals

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Movie Interviews

Comedian Stavros Halkias on his new film 'Let's Start a Cult'

by Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

Comedian Stavros Halkias on his new film 'Let's Start a Cult'

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Weekend Edition Sunday

Kelsea Ballerini on her new album 'Patterns'

by Ayesha Rascoe

7 min

Kelsea Ballerini on her new album 'Patterns'

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Politics

Co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign reflects on their strategy

Untangling Disinformation

Turning Point GOP

Asia

Biden administration says North Korea has sent troops to aid Russia

2024 Election

Path to 270

Research News

Scientists may be able to revive the Tasmanian tiger from extinction. But should they?

Culture

Jeepney Tour

Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle 10/27/24

Author Interviews

A new book charts the history of horror from the Salem Witch Trials to Stephen King

Politics

Trump and Harris ramp up the rhetoric on the campaign trail

Politics

Politics chat: Trump gives 3-hour Joe Rogan interview, Harris leans on 'fascist' label

National

Police are preparing for possible violence against election workers

National

U.S. finds 100 million people were affected by UnitedHealth healthcare hack

Health Care

Veneers are rising in popularity. Why you should trust doctors over technicians

Weekend Edition Sunday

How Tim Walz's tone has evolved on the campaign trail

Culture

Miami religious rituals

Movie Interviews

Comedian Stavros Halkias on his new film 'Let's Start a Cult'

Weekend Edition Sunday

Kelsea Ballerini on her new album 'Patterns'

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