Mountain View, CA

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

If you spend any time at all on social media, then you've seen plenty of photos of people on vacation or in photogenic spots. And it turns out that those images have certain effects. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:. An unsurprising reaction is you feel kind of bad because you're not somewhere...

Selfies taken in desirable locations makes people less likely to go there, study finds

Did you know this? Dungeons and Dragons is 50. The first edition came out in 1974. When I was growing up, I knew kids who played, and decades later, one of my kids started playing and explained to me it's a kind of role-playing game. Most of the action takes place in your head as players roll dice to determine the next moment in a story that may involve mythical creatures or daring rescues.

As Dungeons & Dragons turns 50, NPR listeners describe what it has meant to them

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Barrow County, GA

A suspect is in custody after opening fire at a high school in Georgia, leaving two students and two teachers dead and injuring nine other people, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Police agencies rushed to Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Ga., on Wednesday after a shooting was...

2 students, 2 teachers dead in Georgia high school shooting; 14-year-old in custody

LORI LIZARRAGA, BYLINE: Hey, y'all. You're listening to CODE SWITCH. I'm Lori Lizarraga, and I'm here with Gene and Parker. DEMBY: We've got some exciting news for y'all. LIZARRAGA: That's right. We are bringing a whole new extra segment of the CODE SWITCH podcast you know in love to our feed.

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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

London — A damning report on a deadly London high-rise fire concluded Wednesday that decades of failures by government, regulators and industry turned Grenfell Tower into a "death trap" where 72 people lost their lives. The public inquiry into the 2017 blaze found no "single cause" of the tragedy,...

Decades of failures turned Grenfell Tower into a 'death trap,' report says

The fall to-do list is long: There are apples to be picked, Oktoberfest beers to sip, elections to vote in, and of course — so many new books to read! We sorted through the current and upcoming releases to find 16 titles you should watch out for this fall. Dive in!

Here are the new books we're looking forward to this fall

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Glendale, CA

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It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

A mass breakout from one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's largest prisons has drawn attention to the horrific conditions there. More than 100 prisoners were killed - either shot dead or crushed - after they tried to escape Monday from the infamous Makala prison. It's in the capital of Kinshasa. Emmet Livingstone has our story. And here's where I want to let you know there is a brief sound of gunfire in the story.

Breakout at Democratic Republic of Congo jail draws attention to horrific conditions

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This week on NPR, we are bringing you stories about rural health care for senior citizens. And today, we are talking about farmers in North Dakota. Now, most people will need long-term care at some point in their life. That means help with bathing, dressing or using the bathroom. And that type of help is expensive. It is especially tough for aging farmers who want to afford health care without it costing their farm. And that is why some experts say long-term care costs are a big threat to small family farms. Joining us now is NPR's Juliana Kim, who met with farmers in North Dakota. Hey there.

The cost of senior care: Why aging farmers fear the nursing home

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OK, an aide to New York state's Democratic governor is accused of working secretly for China's government. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that she was taking payments from China's Communist Party. Linda Sun and her husband Chris Hu pleaded not guilty late yesterday at a Brooklyn courthouse. INSKEEP: NPR's Brian...

Aide to NY state politicians arrested and charged for working on behalf of China

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

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It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

More than a century after the Titanic sank, the wreck is still offering up new discoveries to researchers. This summer, RMS Titanic, Inc. — the salvor-in-possession of the wreck — made its first unmanned dive to the site in 14 years. The expedition was armed with high-resolution cameras and scanning equipment, and took more than two million photos of the Titanic.

Titanic research dive reveals discovery, decay and new photos

A report into sexual assault in one of India's most respected film industries has triggered a #MeToo-style reckoning. Quote, "the sky is full of mysteries, with the twinkling stars and the beautiful moon. But scientific investigation revealed that stars do not twinkle, nor does the moon look beautiful." Those cautionary words begin a groundbreaking government report that found women were routinely sexually assaulted in one of India's most prestigious film industries. The release of that report has triggered a dizzying #MeToo-style reckoning. And a warning - our report contains disturbing details of sexual assault. Here's NPR's Diaa Hadid in Mumbai.

Abuse claims trigger a reckoning in India's Mollywood

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Libra Moon trines Pluto on September 4 and will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. The astrological transition will favor them and earn them a fortune. Things will go their way everywhere. Some signs will envy them as they will excel at home and work. Are you anticipating good luck?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | September 4, 2024

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

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How a stranger's kind words changed an exhausted traveler's day

Time now for \"My Unsung Hero,\" our series from the team at Hidden Brain. \"My Unsung Hero\" tells the stories of people whose kindness left a...

Time now for "My Unsung Hero," our series from the team at Hidden Brain. "My Unsung Hero" tells the stories of people whose kindness left a...

How a stranger's kind words changed an exhausted traveler's day

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