Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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LA's wildfire cleanup efforts struggle to meet Trump's deadline amid FEMA setbacks
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires left a vast amount of toxic debris. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Tony Briscoe, environmental reporter at The Los Angeles Times, about where the cleanup stands.
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Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz reflects on the legacy of the civil rights leader
Friday, February 21st marked the 60th anniversary of the death of civil rights leader Malcolm X. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe reflects on his legacy with his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.
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Hezbollah to hold funeral for Hassan Nasrallah, assassinated by Israel in September
Hezbollah on Sunday holds a long-delayed funeral for leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut in November. The event is expected to be akin to a state funeral, marking the end of an era for the Iran-backed group.
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Two conservative events show how Trump has created a divide in the Republican Party
Two gatherings of conservative activists, one supportive of President Trump and the other opposed, show how he has remade the Republican Party.
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Why Ukrainians are skeptical of a ceasefire deal even after 3 years of war
It has been three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk about how Ukrainians feel about the ceasefire discussions that don't include them.
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Why consumers are not feeling optimistic about the economy, and what the data says
Fears of renewed inflation are weighing on people's economic mood. That could affect their spending and the broader economic outlook.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks about post-war Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu amid questions over Gaza's future.
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The Trump administration's funding cuts are impacting pro-democracy organizations
The Trump administration's funding freezes have brought pro-democracy organizations created by Congress to a standstill.
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What the NBA looks like after a chaotic mid-season trading period
After a chaotic trade deadline involving some of the league's biggest stars, the NBA looks different than it did two weeks ago. The Athletic's Dave DuFour talks to NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.
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Politics chat: State governors push back, Vance makes first international appearance
As the Trump administration pushes the boundaries of executive authority, some state governors are pushing back.