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What's changed in Wuhan 5 years after the COVID-19 outbreak?
The epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak was in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Five years on, NPR returns to get a sense of what's changed — and what hasn't.
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Lunar Trailblazer should help scientists sort out the nature of water on the moon
The Lunar Trailblazer is an uncrewed mission to find water on the moon and determine its characteristics, accessibility and possible uses.
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The WHO urges Israel to stop attacks on Gaza's medical infrastructure
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to the director-general of the World Health Organization, about medical access in Gaza. He also narrowly escaped an Israeli airstrike on an airport in Yemen.
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A review of Carter's foreign policy and views on global affairs post presidency
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Richard Haas, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, who reflects on his time serving in the Pentagon under President Jimmy Carter, who has died at age 100.
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Carter, who was considered a liberal president, was also fiscally conservative
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kai Bird about former President Carter's legacy. Bird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter."
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Jason Carter talks about what kept his grandfather, Jimmy Carter, grounded
NPR's Steve Inskeep talked to Jason Carter in September, who at that time, reflected on what it was like growing up in the shadows of his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter.
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Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
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Why are the weeks leading up to Christmas known as breakup season?
Breakups spike during the holidays and the new year. NPR's A Martinez talks to author John Kim, who has a new guide out on how to split from your partner with purpose.
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9 countries eliminated dire disease in 2024
In 2024, the World Health Organization certified the elimination of a disease in nine countries. We focus on how Pakistan got rid of trachoma, which can cause blindness.
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Experts say it appears North Korean soldiers, fighting with Russia, are ill-prepared
In one week there were more than a thousand North Koreans casualties in the fight with Russia against Ukraine. U.S. officials say they are sent into battle with little equipment or preparation.
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Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac 5 decades ago
Fifty years ago on New Year's Eve, Fleetwood Mac welcomed two musicians: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Their artistry redefined the rock band and their mercurial relationship captivated fans.
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South Korea begins week-long national mourning period, following air disaster
Nearly everyone was killed when the plane's landing gear failed to deploy and the plane skidded off the runway and crashed into a wall. Of the 181 people aboard, 179 were killed.
