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Knoxville has gained a reputation for its urban walking and biking trails, but neighboring Oak Ridge has a similarly large network of trails and greenways. WUOT News contributor Heather Duncan explores the potential of trails, including a new rails-to-trails project, to attract residents to the once “Secret City” and tourists to the broader region.
A WUOT News series examining the effects of urban renewal on Knoxville's Black neighborhoods
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It's Thanksgiving! The perfect holiday to gather around the table and enjoy a sandwich made from only the very best Wait Wait leftovers. After all, the show is always better the second time around. -
An isolated city on the Amazon illustrates why Peru has the highest COVID death rate in the world. One infectious disease expert called the country's awful record the result of a "perfect storm."
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The cases involve travel to southern Africa, where the latest COVID variant of concern was first identified, the British health secretary said. No cases have been identified in the U.S. so far.
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Grohl retraces his journey from Nirvana to Foo Fighters. Justin Chang reviews The Path of the Dog. Smith says he crafted a joyful image to cover the pain of the past.
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Scott Simon talks with Jodi Picoult about her new novel, "Wish You Were Here." It's a pandemic-inspired story, with a character stranded in the Galapagos Islands.
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We know the bird can mimic human speech. Now, a researcher is trying to understand parrot-to-parrot communication, looking at the red-crowned parrot, which is the only parrot native to the U.S.
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We take a look at the Golden State Warriors making a comeback, the conviction of a Brazilian Olympics sports official and more.
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NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and legacy of Stephen Sondheim, the venerated composer and lyricist who died Friday at the age of 91.
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Anthony J. Broadwater was accused of raping author Alice Sebold in 1981 after the author mistakenly identified him as her assailant in a police lineup. He's now been exonerated of the crime.
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Honduras, one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the Americas, is holding presidential elections tomorrow. On top of COVID-19, it has also seen large numbers of people leaving for the U.S..
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