Mary Louise Kelly
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World
Far-right surges in European parliamentary elections
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World
The U.S. effort to push a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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World
USAID says it will send $90 million in aid to Gaza
The U.S Agency for International Development says that it will be sending $90 million to aid Palestinians in Gaza. The announcement comes amid growing concerns of famine.
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National
Nebraska Aims To Lure Travelers Seeking An Escape From Noisy Cities
Nebraska's new tourism marketing campaign concedes that the state is a bit boring, yet it hopes to lure travelers by highlighting that you can escape noisy cities and create your own fun.
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Reporter's Notebook: North Korea
This month, All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly was granted a rare opportunity to report from the capital of North Korea. Kelly shares some highs — and lows — from her week in Pyongyang.
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World
Kim Jong Un Says He's Building North Korea's Economy, But It's Hard To Assess Progress
In the wake of summits with the leaders of the U.S. and South Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has directed his country to focus on growing their economy rather than emphasizing nuclear weapons.
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World
101 Ways To Thwart A Reporter In Pyongyang
Behind the scenes of NPR's recent reporting trip to North Korea, where a government-assigned minder stymied the team at nearly every turn.
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World
What It Looks Like Inside A Classroom In North Korea
North Korea wants the world to know that its students are learning cutting-edge technologies in the classroom, so the government recently offered a tour of a teaching college in Pyongyang to Western journalists. But how technologically advanced is North Korea really?
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How Kathy Mattea Got Back Her Voice With 'Pretty Bird'
The country singer-songwriter's voice changed in her 50s and, for a time, she thought her career in music was over. With advice from Tony Bennett and a voice coach, Mattea has returned.
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World
Some North Koreans Puzzled By U.S. Call For Denuclearization
A summit between the North and South Korean leaders seemed to move the peninsula closer to denuclearization. While in North Korea, NPR asked citizens their thoughts on giving up nuclear weapons.