Lauren Frayer
Stories
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World
3 Americans are on trial for a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, three Americans are among dozens of people on trial for a failed coup attempt. NPR's Lauren Frayer talks to independent journalist Emmet Livingstone.
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Technology
The U.S. healthcare industry has been the target of two ransomware attacks this year
NPR's Lauren Frayer talks with Wired senior writer Andy Greenberg about how healthcare hacks are on the increase after a major attack against Change Healthcare earlier this year.
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Arts & Life
New fathers celebrate Father's Day and reflect on the joy of becoming dads
New fathers Alex Thompson, Andy Cottrell, Dave Bluhm, and Colton Canton reflect on becoming dads.
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History
A peek inside London's old war office, the place of inspiration for James Bond
NPR explores a secret vault under London’s Old War Office, where the UK kept fake passports for undercover agents abroad. Behind door #007 is where Ian Fleming hatched his famous character in WWII.
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Sports
Summer of soccer: Euros 2024 kick off with Copa America to follow
NPR's Lauren Frayer talks to soccer commentator Roger Bennett about the two major international soccer tournament this summer: the European Championship and Copa America, which the US will host.
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Arts & Life
In 'Ghostlife', a real-life family plays their reel selves
NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with actors Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen and Katherine Mallen Kupferer, a real family of actors, about playing a fictional family in the new movie "Ghostlight."
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World
Anti-establishment candidate Nigel Farage could split the U.K.'s Conservative vote
An anti-establishment candidate has thrown a wrench into the U.K. election. Nigel Farage is running for Parliament with a new populist party -- which is likely to split the Conservative vote.
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World
The MeToo Movement In India Picks Up Steam
A Bollywood actress pilloried 10 years ago for complaining about sexual harassment is now reviving her complaint against a famous actor — and finding support from India's new #MeToo movement.
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World
Supplies For Those Recovering From Earthquake In Indonesia Are Coming, But Slowly
As recovery from the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami stretches into a second week, more supplies are making their way to the disaster zone. But that doesn't mean the aid is reaching areas most in need.
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World
Aung San Suu Kyi Says Rohingya Crisis 'Could Have Been Handled Better'
Speaking in Vietnam, Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims "could have been handled better." U.N. investigators have said crimes against Rohingya were genocide.