Courtney Dorning
Stories
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In Kerrville, community rushes in to help after flooding
In Kerr County, Texas, people say they're eager to help their neighbors who have lost everything due to flooding. The community has found a gathering place in a local church.
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NPR reports from Texas' Kerr County, which saw the worst flooding
Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR's Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning.
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A look at different definitions of America through music
On America's 249th birthday, we look at the different definitions of America by revisiting NPR's American Anthem series.
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Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
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Children's book 'Marianne the Maker' celebrates creativity
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty about their new book Marianne the Maker.
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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used a tragedy to change gun laws
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about the aftermath of the 2019 Christchurch shooting and reforming the country's gun laws.
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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern broke the mold on leadership, motherhood and stepping down
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about balancing leadership and motherhood.
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A longtime national security adviser weighs in on recent NSC firings
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former national intelligence official Richard Clarke about the changes at the National Security Council.
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Can Trump suspend habeas corpus?
The Trump administration has said it's considering suspending habeas corpus. UC Berkeley law professor Amanda Tyler explains the concept, what rights it guarantees and whether a suspension is legal.
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Biden's cancer diagnosis underscores question at the heart of new book 'Original Sin'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with CNN Anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson about their new book Original Sin.