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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeff Conyers, president and vice chair of the Dollywood Foundation, about Dolly Parton's philanthropy, including the Imagination Library.
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The cost of electricity has been rising faster than inflation. Tulsa, Okla., has been baking in triple-digit temperatures. And some residents are in danger of having their power cut off.
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A border crossing in Arizona opened to cattle from Mexico for the first time in more than a year. This despite a parasite being found on the Mexican side. U.S. ranchers are upset.
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The Supreme Court on Monday handed President Trump an interim win in his effort to limit mail-in voting.
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A city in Colorado is suing the landlord of an ICE processing facility there, saying its detentions there violate local zoning codes.
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In a major win for President Trump who went all in for the political newcomer, Sen. Darline Graham beat out longtime Congressman Ralph Norman in a special election primary runoff in South Carolina. -
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Ken Rider of the California Energy Commission about a new rule for more efficient tires, which could cut the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
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The National Book Festival brought together two greats — Ann Patchett and Tayari Jones — listen in on part of their conversation about writing!
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Scientists are increasingly interested in how different exercise intensities can trigger different responses in the body. A new study finds that an all out sprint may have unique benefits.
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