Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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Negotiations begin to end the war in Gaza, even as Israel's bombardment continues
As negotiators from Israel and Hamas meet to discuss details, hopes rise for a swift hostage release.
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Politics chat: Trump renews his threats to Chicago, no end in sight for the shutdown
The White House is renewing threats to send military force to Chicago. Meanwhile there seems to be no progress in ending the federal government's shutdown.
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Tony Hawk auctions his iconic 1999 skateboard on which he first did the "900"
In 1999, Tony Hawk's "900" trick put a fresh spin on skateboarding. Now the board, helmet and other gear he used to land it have sold big at auction. Hawk tells us how it all came together.
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Julia Michaels discusses her new song 'No Heartbreak's Killed Me Yet'
We hear from singer/songwriter Julia Michaels about her new song, "No Heartbreak's Killed Me Yet." It was inspired by an incident that wasn't fatal, but nonetheless landed the artist in the hospital.
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'Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave' is a journey to cemeteries across 4 continents
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Argentine novelist, Mariana Enriquez, about her new nonfiction book, "Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave." It chronicles her visits to cemeteries across four continents.
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'Doomscroll,' 'rizz,' 'dad bod': Gen Z lingo is entering the Meriam-Webster dictionary
Meriam-Webster is revising one of its dictionaries to include many Gen Z words like "dad bod" and "cold brew."
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Trump wants to send troops to 'war-ravaged' Portland. City officials say there's no need
President Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon - the latest deployment to an American city. Officials there say it's unnecessary.
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New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim discusses how Democrats are negotiating to avoid a shutdown
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Senator Andy Kim, a New Jersey Democrat, about his party's strategy heading into a possible government shutdown.
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The last day to switch federal payments to online direct deposit is approaching
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Kathleen Romig from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the end of physical Social Security checks.
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What to know about taking Tylenol while pregnant, according to an obstetrician
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Judette Louis for clarity on acetaminophen use in pregnancy after President Trump's comments against it.