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Olympics opening ceremonies tend to get more love than their closing counterparts. But a pair of NPR reporters who watched both in Italy left with a newfound appreciation for the latter.
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Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war
Along with a growing number of war-wounded amputees, Mykhailo Varvarych and Iryna Botvynska are navigating an altered destiny after Varvarych lost both his legs during the Russian invasion.
University students hold new protests in Iran around memorials for those killed
Iran's state news agency said students protested at five universities in the capital, Tehran, and one in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.
Pakistan claims to have killed at least 70 militants in strikes along Afghan border
Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, the deputy interior minister said.
Armed man is shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Sheriff says
The U.S. Secret Service says the man carried a gas can and shotgun before agents shot and killed him early Sunday morning.
Golden again! U.S. tops Canada to win 1st men's hockey gold since 'Miracle on Ice'
The U.S. won its first Olympic gold in 46 years in a 2-1 overtime thriller over rival Canada. A brilliant performance by U.S. goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved the Americans' chances.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Mick Mulroy about possible American military action against Iran.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Colleen Shogan, former Archivist of the U.S., about an initiative to "debrief America" in its 250th year with essays by prominent Americans, starting with George W. Bush.
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As the U.S. beefs up its military presence in the Middle East, Iranians mark the 40th day of mourning for loved ones killed during the January protests.
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President Trump says he will raise global tariffs by 15% days after the Supreme Court ruled he doesn't have the emergency power to raise tariffs. And the world waits to see if Trump will strike Iran.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to actress and comedy writer Paula Pell about her role in the new show, "The 'Burbs."
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Plastic from Canada that dates from the 1960s recently washed up on the shores of a Scottish island. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to David Warner from Orkney, Scotland who made the discovery.
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Republicans and Democrats in state capitols across the country agree on some things when it comes to regulating Artificial Intelligence and data centers.
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Instead of throwing away your old vape, consider turning it into a musical instrument.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Tayari Jones, author of "An American Marriage," about her new book "Kin."
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Photographer Martin Roemer visited 22 countries — from the U.S. to Senegal to India — to show how our identities are connected to our mode of transportation. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Joan Suits and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project.
