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American Jordan Stolz speedskates to a third Olympic medal -- silver this time
U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz had a lot of hype accompanying him in these Winter Olympic Games. He's now got two gold medals, one silver, with one event to go.
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8 confirmed dead in Sierra Nevada avalanche
Eight skiers in the Castle Peak avalanche near Lake Tahoe are confirmed to be deceased.
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Carla Hayden recommends books by Black authors from 2016 that resonate today
We're continuing to celebrate Black History Month by looking back at 2016, a year that brought big moments in the culture.
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Curling builds community in rural Massachusetts
In tiny Petersham, Mass., a volunteer-run curling club is a gathering place for people of all ages who love to curl and hang out.
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Foreign policy experts struggle to name Trump's vision of global affairs
President Trump's unpredictable rhetoric and actions when it comes to foreign policy amount to what some experts call a "madman strategy." Other analysts say Trump is actually a realist in this area.
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Mass grave sheds light on 7th century plague
In modern-day Jordan, a 1500-year old mass grave sheds light on the lives of people affected by the Plague of Justinian.
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In China, a meme is worth a thousand words
As China celebrates the lunar new year, the year of the horse has taken on an uncanny association with Draco Malfoy of the Harry Potter series.
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Wrapping snow in blankets. Can that save the ski season?
Warming temperatures and no snow are also a problem in Western states, where winter sports are a billion-dollar industry. One ski area in Idaho is experimenting with insulated blankets, which keep snow from melting over the summer.
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Palestinian man says he was sexually abused in Israeli prison
A Palestinian prisoner who alleges he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison says he is telling his story to highlight the rise in abuse by prison authorities since the war in Gaza began in 2023.
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An expected end-of-year federal ban puts hemp businesses in jeopardy
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect towards the end of 2026. That could put the kibosh on the most profitable market for hemp farmers.
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U.S. military buildup continues as Iran faces possible strikes
The U.S. is sending even more Navy ships and top-of-the-line warplanes into the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Iran are talking about that country's nuclear program.
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Two new children's books capture the sights, sounds and community-building of Ramadan
As millions of Muslims begin observing Ramadan, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Aya Khalil and Nadine Presley, authors of two new children's books about this holy month.
