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Why it's important to protect sacred, historic burial states across the U.S.
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sara Bronin, chair of the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, about the importance of protecting sacred and historic burial sites across the country.
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored at 3 memorial services this week
Three days of memorial events are planned in Georgia this week for former first Lady Rosalynn Carter who died on November 19 at the age of 96.
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Why progressive prosecutors face resistance from some police departments
The prosecutors face resistance from departments that see them as soft on crime. In St. Louis, resistance is so fierce a police officer is refusing to do one of the most important parts of his job.
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After nearly 7 weeks of war, the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has begun
A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect early Friday. It sets the stage for the first exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The war began on Oct. 7.
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There's a new social media star in Minnesota: a moose named Rutt
Rutt has over 26,000 people tracking him on Facebook. It's believed the moose traveled from South Dakota to Minnesota. His fans worry about his safety when he's tracked crossing streets.
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World Cup glory has returned to the U.K. — well, sort of
Britain beat out 21 teams from around the world in picking up trash — in the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup in Tokyo. The contest is aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues.
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How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season
It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could do more to protect consumers. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)
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There's growing demand for answers about the death of an Afrobeats star
In Nigeria, the sudden death of an Afropop star two months ago sparked a country wide outpouring of grief — and many questions. There are concerns about the integrity of the police investigation.
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USDA updates plant hardiness map for the first time in more than a decade
NPR's A Martinez talks to Ashlie Thomas, author of How to Become a Gardener, about the map gardeners and farmers use to determine when and where plants will thrive — based on season and temperature.
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The first phase of hostages held by Hamas could be released starting on Friday
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Diana Buttu about the upcoming exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli Jails.
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2 people were killed in vehicle explosion at U.S.-Canada border crossing bridge
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there was no sign of terrorist activity in relation to Wednesday's vehicle explosion at a checkpoint that closed the Rainbow Bridge at the Canadian border.
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How turkey became a popular dish in Taiwan
Turkey isn't just a Thanksgiving dish in Taiwan: it's also a common topping over rice. And how turkey became big in Taiwan has a lot to do with the U.S.