Bill Chappell
Stories
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What happens after a wildfire destroys your home? A survivor has tips
"What the hell just happened to my future?" — that's the immediate thought for many people when they learn a fire has destroyed their home, says consumer advocate Annie Barbour.
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Churches have a long history of being safe havens — for immigrants and others
For centuries, houses of worship have served as havens for people needing refuge — and, in recent decades, sanctuary from the U.S. government.
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Would it be legal for Trump to send U.S. citizens to El Salvador's jails?
President Trump says he would deport American criminals to El Salvador "in a heartbeat" if it were legal. An ACLU attorney tells NPR that such an idea "would be blatantly unconstitutional."
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Burglary of Joe Burrow's home is linked to a pattern of 'crime tourism,' FBI says
High-profile burglaries of pro athletes are seen as part of a wider pattern of criminals traveling from South America to target affluent homes in the U.S.
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Where is my tax refund?
If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.
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Chilean crime ring charged in robberies at homes of high-profile athletes
Robberies at a string of NFL and NBA athletes homes have generated headlines lately. Now, The FBI says these are connected to an international crime ring.
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By the numbers: Does LeBron James' new points record shake up the GOAT debate?
LeBron James has been so good for so long, there's a famous running joke about when he might slow down. At age 40, where does his 50,000 career points record put him in the GOAT debate?
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How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?
President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?
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In their own words: How COVID changed America
The COVID-19 lockdown "felt like solitary confinement," a San Diego resident tells NPR. Even after many pandemic rules lifted, American society remains deeply fractured.
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Green card holders' rights in spotlight after arrest of pro-Palestinian activist
A New York federal judge is set to hear pivotal questions in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of large Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University who now faces deportation after his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
