Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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A new animated film follows a lonely dog and his robot friend in New York City
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director Pablo Berger about his new animated film, "Robot Dreams," about a lonely dog in New York City who buys a robot to keep him company.
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Jon Lampley, a veteran of Stephen Colbert's talk show, releases his debut album
Musician Jon Lampley has been a fixture in the band on Stephen Colbert's talk show. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to the trumpet player about his debut album, "Night Service: Live at LunÀtico."
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The first professional women's hockey league in the U.S. has a winner
Hockey history has been made. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kendall Coyne Schofield, captain of PWHL Minnesota — that's the Professional Women's Hockey League — the first winners of the Walter Cup.
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Girls in the U.S. are getting their period earlier. Here's what parents should know
Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants.
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Mexico votes for a new president after a campaigning season plagued by violence
Mexico goes to the polls today in an election marred by violence and the killing of over 30 of the political candidates who were running.
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Jared Kushner Faces Scrutiny For His Ties To The Saudi Crown Prince
Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, has played a key role with the Saudis and in the Middle East, despite his inexperience. Now, he's at the center of the scrutiny again.
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'Quite Something': Kanye West Makes A Statement In The Oval Office
During a meeting at the White House, Kanye West spoke for 10 minutes on a range of topics. His stream-of-consciousness remarks left President Trump saying, "That was pretty impressive."
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A Look At Trump's History Of Selectively Defending Due Process
President Trump argues that his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is being treated like he's "guilty until proven innocent." But Trump's support for due process is selective.
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Trump Says He Will Defer To Senate Republicans On Timeline For Kavanaugh Vote
President Trump says he will defer to Senate Republicans on whether to delay a full vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
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News Brief: Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings Preview, Iran Sanctions
We preview the testimony of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford in front of a Senate committee Thursday. Also, the U.S. is reimposing sanctions on Iran, despite European opposition.