Vincent Acovino
Stories
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They left their countries behind. But not their Olympic aspirations
Thirty-seven refugees are competing in Paris as the Refugee Olympic Team. NPR's Juana Summers talks with kayaker Saman Soltani, who fled Iran, and judoka Muna Dahouk, who left Syria during the war.
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Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo veteran. Now, she's learning how to be a role model
Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. NPR's Juana Summers talks to her about her barrier-breaking role in the sport and her expectations for her third Olympic games.
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Longtime running buddies are poised to compete in the streets of Paris
NPR's Juana Summers talks with US men's marathoners Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about the challenges of the Paris marathon, and their longtime friendship on and off the running course.
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters talks bipartisan investigation into assassination attempt
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, about the questions that Congress is launching about the Secret Service security that allowed a direct line of fire at Trump.
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The original Resident Evil is back from the dead. What took so long?
The original Resident Evil video game has been re-released. For years, the game that started a massive franchise has been unavailable.
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Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction along Jamaica’s southern coast
Hurricane Beryl gradually weakens as it continues on its course across the Caribbean, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This is the earliest category 5 storm in the Atlantic on record.
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Patti Davis on Hunter Biden, addiction, and the pressure of the public spotlight
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Patti Davis about Hunter Biden's trial, addiction, and the pressure of the public spotlight.
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Composers reimagined some of the most iconic 'Final Fantasy' songs in 'Rebirth'
A big part of what makes the Final Fantasy franchise so beloved is its score. Rebirth's composers aimed to make music that pleases fans of the original while trying something new and surprising.
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'Tales of Kenzera: Zau' — a video game about grief, inspired by Bantu mythology
NPR's Juana Summers talks with game designer Abubakar Salim about the long journey of creating a game to process the grief of losing his father to cancer.
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What happened at WNBA draft — and what the future of the sport could hold
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jemele Hill, contributing writer for The Atlantic, about the 36 new players who were drafted into the WNBA and the future of the sport.