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Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Chicago, IL

Four people were killed on a commuter train in the Chicago area on Labor Day, police said. Police were dispatched to a train station in Forest Park, a village 10 miles west of Chicago, at about 5:30 a.m. after receiving a call that three people were shot. Three people were pronounced dead on the scene, while one was transported to the hospital and died there, Forest Park police said.

4 people were killed on a train in the Chicago area on Labor Day, police say

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

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The ocelot was listed as endangered in 1972 amid habitat loss due to human activity.

Video: Endangered species of wildcat found in Arizona for the first time in 50 years

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Ray Zahab was diagnosed with blood cancer a few years ago. To celebrate getting through chemo and reaching remission he took Death Valley head on.

I ran over 100 miles through Death Valley in record heat after recovering from chemo — here's what it was like

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Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

The brain needs a lot of energy — far more than any other organ in the body — to work properly. And aging and Alzheimer’s disease both seem to leave the brain underpowered. But an experimental cancer drug appeared to re-energize the brains of mice that had...

This metabolic brain boost revives memory in Alzheimer’s mice

Novelist Danzy Senna spoke with Terry Gross about racial identity, growing up with a Black father and white mother in an era when "mixed-race" wasn't a thing. "Just merely existing as a family was a radical statement at that time," she says. Her new book is Colored Television.

Danzy Senna Writes Herself (And Other Mixed-Race People) Into Existence

Hawaii State

Honolulu, HI

Audio will be available later today. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Steven Hufana in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he works as a prep cook at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Hotel worker strike in the U.S. extends into third day

Eagle Pass, TX

Audio will be available later today. Eagle Pass, Texas, has been center stage in a border conflict between federal authorities and the state. A new art exhibition aims to reframe the city's image. (Story first aired on Morning Edition.)

Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Wisconsin State

Manitowoc, WI

Child care continues to be a vexing problem for working parents. In Wisconsin, the CEO of the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been trying and struggling to make a difference. Support is growing for a view of child care as an essential good, meaning something people feel they have to buy no matter what it costs. Because of that, advocates say it should be much more accessible and affordable, but progress toward that goal has been elusive. NPR's Andrea Hsu introduces us to one CEO who has been trying and struggling to make a difference.

CEO in Wisconsin tries to help employees struggling to find affordable child care

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Shaking hands, sending cold emails and asking for coffee can feel unnatural. Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains how to create meaningful job connections in more authentic ways. This episode originally published on October 2, 2022.

How to make networking less awkward

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

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Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

Over the last decade, more companies have adopted endless leave policies that allow employees to take as much vacation time as they want. With summer drawing to an end, workers across the country are eyeing their dwindling paid leave balances. Some people, though, don't have to worry about that - those working for companies offering unlimited paid time off. Here to investigate this growing company perk are Darian Woods and Wailin Wong from The Indicator From Planet Money.

The rise of endless vacation

Colorado State

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

What's it like to learn to read with dyslexia? How could I put two elements like oxygen and hydrogen in conversation? Why is marijuana farming still around in my hometown when it’s illegal in so many places?. Those are just a couple curiosities students brought to our annual Student...

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There are fewer opportunities to train above-ground miners to rescue their coworkers

Mining industry deaths hit a near-decade high last year. Most occurred in surface mines, like strip or open-pit mines, but there are fewer opportunities to train...

There are fewer opportunities to train above-ground miners to rescue their coworkers

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