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Teachers, how are you coping in the aftermath of the Texas shooting in Uvalde?

Saturday, May 28, 2022

NPR would like to hear from teachers around the country about how they are feeling in the aftermath of the latest school shooting. We may contact you for an upcoming story.

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Mass shootings are so common that mayors now have a checklist for when one happens

Friday, May 27, 2022

Mass shootings have become so common in the U.S. that one group has created a mass shooting protocol checklist to guide mayors and city officials during the first 24 hours after a tragedy occurs.

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How are your kids processing the Uvalde shooting news? Share their creations with us

Thursday, May 26, 2022

NPR wants to know how your children are coping with the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Have they drawn a photo or written a letter or poem to express themselves? We'd like to share them with our audience.

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What conversations are you having about Roe v. Wade? We'd like to hear about them

Monday, May 23, 2022

The Supreme Court is expected to strike down Roe v. Wade later this month, and NPR wants to hear how you are feeling about the likely decision and what conversations you're having with your community.

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Jif peanut butter is being recalled for potential salmonella contamination

Saturday, May 21, 2022

The J.M. Smucker Co. announced the recall on Friday. The Food and Drug Administration says current epidemiologic evidence points to a Lexington, Ky., facility as the likely cause of the outbreak.

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Here's what we know about North Korea's COVID outbreak — and its ability to handle it

Thursday, May 19, 2022

North Korea says it's experiencing its first COVID outbreak. Experts are skeptical, but they are also wondering if this means the country will accept outside help or if it can handle it alone.

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Songs of Remembrance

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

At least 1 million people have died in the U.S. from COVID-19. NPR's Songs of Remembrance project shares some of their stories and the music they loved.

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This dog broke into a Tennessee couple's house and snuggled her way into their bed

Monday, May 16, 2022

Julie and Jimmy Johnson woke up to quite the surprise after a night of thunderstorms earlier this month. While they have three dogs of their own, the dog sandwiched between them was a total stranger.

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What is StockX and why is Nike suing them?

Thursday, May 12, 2022

StockX is an online marketplace where many sneakerheads buy and sell shoes. But Nike is claiming in a lawsuit that StockX is not authenticating all products and selling counterfeits.

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Tom Brady will be Fox Sports' lead analyst whenever he decides to really retire

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Fox Sports announced the deal and Brady confirmed the plans. But before he begins calling some of the biggest games, Brady said he has "unfinished business" on the field with Tampa Bay.

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Penguins goalie Domingue claims the crown of Pittsburgh with his playoff performance

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

With both the starter and backup Penguins goalies out because of injuries, third-string Domingue entered Game 1 of the playoff series with the New York Rangers — and he didn't disappoint.

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Americans who died under mysterious conditions at Bahamas resort have been identified

Monday, May 09, 2022

Three Americans were found dead at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in the Bahamas over the weekend. Officials are still working to determine the cause of death.

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For many Arab Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan, it's not Eid without ma'amoul

Monday, May 02, 2022

Palestinian-Syrian chef Reem Assil shares what she's making for Eid al-Fitr and what the holiday means to her.

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BeReal is Gen Z's new favorite social media app. Here's how it works

Saturday, April 16, 2022

BeReal bills itself as an alternative to other social media platforms where users may feel pressure to post the perfect photo. You can only post to the app once a day at a random time.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Florida is the latest state to pass legislation that further restricts access to abortion. The new law bans abortions after 15 weeks, but doesn't have exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking.

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The Capitol fox fascinated folks. But no one mentioned the cost of rabies treatment

Saturday, April 09, 2022

Rabies deaths are extremely rare in the U.S., thanks to the effectiveness of the post-exposure prophylaxis treatment that exists. But the cost of those lifesaving shots can be extremely high.

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Albert Pujols returns to St. Louis for one last season with the Cardinals

Thursday, April 07, 2022

When Albert Pujols left the Cardinals in 2011, it was right after the team won the World Series. There was some hurt then, but time seems to have healed those wounds as he makes a return to St. Louis.

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As MLB's opening day arrives, St. Louis fans are glad to have Albert Pujols back

Thursday, April 07, 2022

Albert Pujols is making his return to St. Louis after more than 10 years away. Cardinals fans have given him a warm welcome home despite a bitter breakup after the 2011 World Series.

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How Madeleine Albright made women's issues central to foreign policy

Friday, March 25, 2022

When Madeleine Albright became secretary of state in 1997, she was the first woman to do so. She used her career to advance women's issues and served as a role model for many generations.

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Ukraine appears to have stalled Russia's advance. Here's what that could mean

Friday, March 18, 2022

It's been three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and while many thought that it would be over quickly, Ukraine is continuing to fend Russia off. Now, some analysts think Ukraine could win the war.

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