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This Musician's Unlikely Duet Partner? The Golden Gate Bridge
Renovations to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge made it produce an eerie humming sound. Guitarist Nate Mercereau heard its musical potential and made an album by playing along.
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The Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex Is A Park, A Holy Site And A Symbol Of Resistance
In the news, the al-Aqsa mosque compound is a fuse for conflict between Israel and Palestinians. But in daily life of Muslims, it's a park, holy site and, yes, a symbol of resistance.
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White House Climate Scientist Reacts To U.N. Report
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, who leads climate and environment science efforts at the White House, about the findings of the United Nations' major new report on climate change.
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With Revelation Of Aiding Cuomo, Roberta Kaplan Resigns As Chairwoman Of Time's Up
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rebecca Keegan, senior editor for The Hollywood Reporter, about the resignation of Time's Up board chairwoman Roberta Kaplan.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Wants Entire U.S. Military Vaccinated By Mid-September
With COVID-19 vaccination rates in the military somewhat below the national average, Secretary of Defense LLoyd Austin says he wants all members of the U.S. military to be vaccinated by mid-September.
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Some Republicans Claimed Migrants Fueled A COVID-19 Surge. Doctors Say It's Not True
Some Republicans have been blaming the latest surge in COVID-19 cases on migrants crossing the southern border. But many doctors disagree, saying the politicians are just looking for a scapegoat.
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Republican Sen. Rick Scott Talks Infrastructure, Climate And The Pandemic In Florida
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., about the infrastructure bill, climate change and the state of the pandemic in Florida.
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Director Todd Stephens On His New Dramedy, 'Swan Song'
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with director Todd Stephens about his new film, Swan Song, starring veteran actor Udo Kier.
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As Nonprofit Disburses Rent Relief, Leader Says Government Can Make It Easier
Lisa Isay, executive director of Bridges Ministries, describes her experiences distributing federal rental assistance in Jefferson County, Ala.
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How A Meteorologist Does His Job When Climate Change Is Politicized
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci about the challenges of communicating about climate science during the weather report.
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A Look Back At A Weird Summer Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics have officially ended. It was one of the strangest Olympics ever with most venues completely empty of fans during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Will Be With Us For Some Time. What Might That Look Like?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Matt McCarthy, author of Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic, about the threat of new COVID-19 variants and the recent rise in cases throughout the country.