Alejandra Marquez Janse
Stories
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Food
Here's the scoop on vegan ice cream — and why it's everywhere now
There's more variety than ever with plant-based ice cream, from the freezers of your grocery store to your local scoop shop. How come?
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National
A handbook aims to help local officials with the first 24 hours after a mass shooting
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with one of the creators of a "mass shooting checklist" designed to help mayors and city managers in the first 24 hours after one of these attacks.
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National
When her son died, a woman turned to gardening. Now, she feeds her entire community
Jenna Fournel lost her son in the fall of 2019. To keep his spirit alive, and connect with her community during the pandemic, she expanded her garden and shared the goods with neighbors for free.
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Health
North Korea is reporting a major disease outbreak, but it's not calling it COVID
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jean Lee, a journalist specializing in North Korea, about the country's report of a major disease outbreak that state media is not calling COVID-19, yet.
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National
Grubhub offered New Yorkers a free lunch promotion yesterday. It backfired
Food delivery service Grubhub launched a free lunch promotion on Tuesday in New York City. It didn't go well. Both customers and restaurateurs were left frustrated.
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National
In Puerto Rico, the arrests of elected officials worsen trust in government
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Benjamin Torres Gotay, a reporter and columnist for Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia, about recent arrests of elected officials related to corruption.
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Books
Minnie Driver on the paradox of fame and her 'complicated' notion of marriage
Decades after breaking into Hollywood, Driver is ready for the world to see a little bit more of her. In her memoir she shares stories about her life from childhood to her unexpected path into acting.
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Food
Taco Bell is bringing back the Mexican pizza — and South Asians are rejoicing
Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza was a staple comfort food for South Asians across the country. Now the fast food chain is bring the favorite back to its menu.
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Food
Mexican Pizza, beloved by South Asian Americans, is coming back to Taco Bell
Taco Bell announced this week the return of the Mexican Pizza to its menu, and fans are happy.
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Politics
On Tax Day, the Treasury Department urges for more funding to the IRS
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo about the deadline to file taxes and what the department says the IRS needs.