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As the longest continuously held sporting event in the country, the Kentucky Derby has developed its own eccentric culture over more than 150 years. Here's a look at the Run for the Roses from the perspective of a first-time attendee.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow. -
The governor of Louisiana canceled the U.S. House primaries after tens of thousands of votes had already been cast. On Election Day, we hear from voters trying to make sense of the last-minute changes.
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An Iranian man who was buried under rubble in US Israel bombing campaign says he wants the war to go on, and destroy the regime.
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While in China to cover President Trump's visit to meet with leader Xi Jinping, host of NPR and WBUR's Here & Now Scott Tong spent time learning about a difficult chapter in his family's history.
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The team behind NPR's Wild Card explains how careful preparation helps them produce interviews that reveal deep and surprising human moments.
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Ahead of the Season 50 finale of the beloved CBS show, two time "Survivor" player Rob Cesternino talks to NPR's Emily Feng about what gives the reality competition show such lasting power.
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Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks -- and most say they won't leave.
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Elham Fini, professor of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University, talks about her work on the health impact of asphalt emissions and a solution that could minimize the harmful effects.
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Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine. -
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