Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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Explosion outside Palm Springs reproductive health clinic kills 1, injures 4
An explosion outside a reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs, California killed one person and injured 4. Police say it appears to be an intentional act of violence.
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L.A. mayor Karen Bass discusses city's recovery efforts and progress after the fire
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has taken a lot of criticism for problems plaguing her city. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bass, who is dealing with budget cuts and the remains of the wildfires.
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Trump hosts dinner for holders of his memecoin
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Politico reporter Declan Harty about President Trump's memecoin, the dinner he is hosting for its holders and the ethical questions surrounding his crypto dealings.
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'Sinners' is the latest movie to have a post-credit scene
What is the deal with post-credit movie scenes? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Linda Holmes, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about why they exist and whether they really work.
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Cuba's deputy foreign minister denies claims China is building spy bases in the country
There are signs that China is trying to spy on the US from Cuba. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses developments with correspondent Eyder Peralta, who recently met with Cuba's deputy foreign minister.
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Walmart CEO warns tariffs will raise prices. Here's how that impacts you
Who are the winners and losers when it comes to inflation? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University, about the impact of President Trump's tariffs.
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Nyle DiMarco discusses his documentary 'Deaf President Now!'
A student protest at Gallaudet University forced out its newly appointed president 37 years ago. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nyle DiMarco, co-director of the new documentary "Deaf President Now!"
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Kentucky Governor confirms over 18 dead from overnight tornadoes
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said 18 people were killed in his state from a devastating tornado, and the death toll could rise.
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New research finds how Barbie doll's heel height corresponds with her job
Barbie once could only stand on her tip toes, in tiny high heels. Her job? To look pretty. A new study finds there's a correlation between flatter-footed Barbies and more job choices.
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Here's why dogs look like their owners, according to science
People often say dogs and their owners look and act alike. Now there's science to back that up.
