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UK Golf Ireland's Shane Lowry Wins British Open In His First Major TitleNPR - Bobby AllynIrishman Shane Lowry won the British Open on Sunday by six strokes in his first major title. Lowry, who brought out loud cheers from the sellout crowd on every shot, began the day with a four-stroke lead.
Science Once Nearly Dead As The Dodo, California Condor Comeback Reaches 1,000 ChicksNPR - Scott Simon , Josh AxelrodThe California condor, North America's largest bird, once ruled the American Southwest and California's coastal mountains. The vulture-like bird was revered by Native Americans and was believed to contain
World News Hong Kong Protests Turn Violent As Clashes Erupt Between Demonstrators And Masked MobNPR - Bobby AllynSome three dozen people were injured Sunday night in Hong Kong at a railway station in a turn of violence in which a group of pro-democracy activists and other bystanders were attacked following a night
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Culture 'At Dusk' Exposes South Korea Through A Variety Of LensesNPR - Gabino IglesiasThere has to be an equivalent of Americana in each country; art that digs deep into the culture and history of a place in a way that allows those who consume it to get a sense of what that country's shifting
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Louisiana Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana's Unique Mix Of CulturesNPR - Tegan WendlandHurricane Barry last weekend was just the latest to batter Louisiana's coast. The state is trying to preserve some traditions before they disappear. When storms like Hurricane Barry batter Louisiana's
Music Ambience, Vocalized: Instrumentalist Tycho Adds Saint Sinner's Vocals To 'Weather'NPR - Lulu Garcia-NavarroOver the past 16 years, the musician Tycho has emerged as a titan in the ambient electronic scene. Tycho, whose real name is Scott Hansen, is known for crafting dreamy, atmospheric instrumentals that often
NPR As Heat Wave Hits U.S., Air Conditioning Units Struggle To Keep People CoolNPR - Mayowa AinaMillions of Americans are suffering through a heat wave, and HVAC workers are trying to keep up with calls for help. If you're in the central and eastern parts of the country, you know you're dealing heat
Politics Examining Biden's Health Care PitchNPRNew York Times health reporter Sarah Kliff tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Joe Biden's health care plan and how it differs from "Medicare for All." We're going to talk policy now - health care policy.
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NPR Sunday Puzzle: Rhyme TimeNPR - Will ShortzOn-air challenge: I'm going to give you two 4-letter words. Rearrange the letters in each of them to make two new words that rhyme. Last week's challenge: This week's challenge comes from listener Eric
Marriage Evangelical Writer Who Influenced Purity Culture, Announces Separation From WifeNPR - Sarah McCammonJoshua Harris, one of the most influential voices on sex and relationships for a generation of evangelical Christians, announced this past week that he and his wife are separating after 19 years of marriage.
Ricardo Rosselló Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello Says He Will Not Seek Reelection In 2020NPR - Wynne DavisPuerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2020. The announcement follows days of protests across the island sparked by leaked messages between Rossello and
Marvel Studios Comic-Con 2019, Day 3: Cosplay Day! (Plus, Yes, The Marvel Panel)NPR - Mallory Yu , Petra MayerPetra: It's Saturday! (Or actually, as we're posting this it's now Sunday) I feel the need to reiterate this, lest I forget what day it is or which direction is up! Saturday tends to be the day people
Miami, FL Burglars Lift $2 Million Worth Of Body-Shaping 'Faja' UndergarmentsNPR - Josh Axelrod , Lulu Garcia-NavarroThese burglars came prepared. They cut a hole through the concrete roof and shimmied down into the warehouse. They disabled the alarms. They escaped with $2 million worth of goods. The stolen booty: 34,000
Iran For Britain's Next Prime Minister, A High-Stakes Standoff With Iran AwaitsNPR - Joanna Kakissis , Shannon Van SantThe United Kingdom is trying to defuse an escalating standoff with Iran just days before Britain's ruling Conservative Party announces the successor to Theresa May, who is resigning. On Tuesday, the Tories
Music New Opera 'Blue' Takes On The Tragedy Of Police BrutalityNPR - Jeff LundenOpera is an art form well-suited to big emotions and tragic stories, often set in the past. But a new opera, Blue, grapples with a more contemporary tragedy — the killing of an unarmed black man at the
Denali (Mt. McKinley) With Alaskan Native Lead, 'Molly Of Denali' Breaks New GroundNPR NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim and Creative Producer Princess Johnson about the first PBS children's series featuring an Alaskan Native lead.
NPR Mueller Hearing LookaheadNPR NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with former prosecutor Harry Litman about the upcoming Mueller hearings — and how to effectively ask questions to get answers out of a tight-lipped investigator.
Puerto Rico Calls Grow Louder For Puerto Rico Governor's ResignationNPR - Adrian Florido Protesters took to the streets today, calling for the governor of Puerto Rico to resign after offensive chats leaked to the public.
NPR What's Happening With New Abortion Regulations Under Title XNPR Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about recent changes to Title X regulations.
Microplastics Great Pacific Garbage Patch Swimmer Collects Data On MicroplasticsNPR NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with environmental advocate Ben Lecomte, who is swimming through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Title X Some Title X Recipients Will Have More Time To Comply With New Abortion RulesNPR - Shannon Van SantThe Trump administration is giving Title X recipients more time to comply with new regulations that prohibit organizations that receive federal grants from referring patients for abortion. Under the new
Bulgaria Man Accused Of Hacking Bulgaria's Tax Agency Is Released And Given Lesser ChargesNPR - Kaity KlineA cybersecurity expert accused of hacking the data of more than 5 million Bulgarian taxpayers was released by police Wednesday after his charges were downgraded. Kristian Boykov, a 20-year-old Bulgarian
UK Golf Ireland's Shane Lowry Wins British Open In His First Major TitleNPR - Bobby AllynIrishman Shane Lowry won the British Open on Sunday by six strokes in his first major title. Lowry, who brought out loud cheers from the sellout crowd on every shot, began the day with a four-stroke lead.
Science Once Nearly Dead As The Dodo, California Condor Comeback Reaches 1,000 ChicksNPR - Scott Simon , Josh AxelrodThe California condor, North America's largest bird, once ruled the American Southwest and California's coastal mountains. The vulture-like bird was revered by Native Americans and was believed to contain
World News Hong Kong Protests Turn Violent As Clashes Erupt Between Demonstrators And Masked MobNPR - Bobby AllynSome three dozen people were injured Sunday night in Hong Kong at a railway station in a turn of violence in which a group of pro-democracy activists and other bystanders were attacked following a night
Croissant In 'My Ideal Boyfriend Is A Croissant', The Heroine Is No FlakeNPR - Alethea KontisI must say, I really am enjoying this trend of contemporary novels starring young women who are 100% body positive. Laura Dockrill's My Ideal Boyfriend is a Croissant fits squarely into that category,
Culture 'At Dusk' Exposes South Korea Through A Variety Of LensesNPR - Gabino IglesiasThere has to be an equivalent of Americana in each country; art that digs deep into the culture and history of a place in a way that allows those who consume it to get a sense of what that country's shifting
World News In India's Assam State, Residents Of River Islands Face Uncertainty Over CitizenshipNPR - CK VijayakumarBy 8 a.m., the sun hasn't pierced through dark clouds hanging over India's Brahmaputra River, but it's already warm and humid. People wait for a boat to take them to the Chandanpur char, an island in northeastern
Louisiana Storms, Rising Seas Threaten Louisiana's Unique Mix Of CulturesNPR - Tegan WendlandHurricane Barry last weekend was just the latest to batter Louisiana's coast. The state is trying to preserve some traditions before they disappear. When storms like Hurricane Barry batter Louisiana's
Music Ambience, Vocalized: Instrumentalist Tycho Adds Saint Sinner's Vocals To 'Weather'NPR - Lulu Garcia-NavarroOver the past 16 years, the musician Tycho has emerged as a titan in the ambient electronic scene. Tycho, whose real name is Scott Hansen, is known for crafting dreamy, atmospheric instrumentals that often
NPR As Heat Wave Hits U.S., Air Conditioning Units Struggle To Keep People CoolNPR - Mayowa AinaMillions of Americans are suffering through a heat wave, and HVAC workers are trying to keep up with calls for help. If you're in the central and eastern parts of the country, you know you're dealing heat
Politics Examining Biden's Health Care PitchNPRNew York Times health reporter Sarah Kliff tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about Joe Biden's health care plan and how it differs from "Medicare for All." We're going to talk policy now - health care policy.
World News The Stakes For Pakistan Prime Minister's D.C. TripNPRNPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Farahnaz Ispahani, who served in Pakistan's Parliament, about Prime Minister Imran Khan's upcoming White House visit. Tomorrow, President Trump will welcome Pakistani Prime
Duke Ellington A Special Tune Marked Apollo 11NPRABC commissioned an original song from Duke Ellington for the 1969 mission. Ellington wrote and performed "Moon Maiden" as viewers waited for the lunar landing. And to close the show, here is a bit of
Politics Mueller Hearings: The Questioning Strategies That Lawmakers Could ImplementNPRAhead of Robert Mueller's Wednesday testimony, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks former Nixon White House counsel John Dean about the congressional hearing process. This week, former special counsel Robert
Politics Local Environmental Issue In New Hampshire Gets A 2020 BoostNPR - Annie RopeikClean water activists are leveraging their state's crucial position in the presidential primaries to get candidates to take up their issue. In New Hampshire, a local environmental issue is attracting lot
News Women Protesting Puerto Rico's Governor Say He's Ignored Their ConcernsNPR - Adrian FloridoPrivate chats among Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and his inner circle included content that were sexist and homophobic. Protesters are calling for the governor's resignation. In Puerto Rico, citizens this week
NPR Sunday Puzzle: Rhyme TimeNPR - Will ShortzOn-air challenge: I'm going to give you two 4-letter words. Rearrange the letters in each of them to make two new words that rhyme. Last week's challenge: This week's challenge comes from listener Eric
