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Baked, fried or fileted: Fish dishes can link us to our histories
by Ari Daniel
The food we grow up with says a lot about our heritage and community. Researchers are on a mission to connect people to local fishers — and introduce more Americans to a more diverse array of seafood.
Colorado River, Lifeline Of The West, Sees Historic Water Shortage Declaration
by Kirk Siegler
The first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River forces arid Western states to re-examine their relationship with resources many take for granted, drinking water and cheap hydroelectricity.
COVID Etiquette: Boosters, Masks, Misinformation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with columnist Steven Petrow about the etiquette of vaccines and gatherings as the pandemic continues.
Remembering Don Everly, Half Of The Influential Duo The Everly Brothers
by Elizabeth Blair
Singer and guitarist Don Everly has died at age 84. The Everly Brothers, his hugely influential duo with his late brother, Phil, was among the first acts inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tropical Storm Henri Knocks Out Power In Connecticut, Rhode Island
by Frankie Graziano
Tropical Storm Henri, which made landfall earlier on Sunday, has already left thousands without power in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Korean Americans Await Biden's Decision On North Korea Travel Ban
by Anthony Kuhn
The Biden administration must decide by month's end whether to keep or scrap a 2017 ban on travel to North Korea. The ban prevents Korean Americans who have families in the North from visiting them.
Why The 'Jeopardy!' Host Search Drama Outraged Fans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Claire McNear, a writer for The Ringer, about the controversy swirling around Jeopardy! and the saga of picking a new host after Mike Richards stepped down.
German Politicians Fret Over Afghan Refugees As Election Looms
by Esme Nicholson
By the time of the Afghan government's collapse, Germany had the second-largest contingent of NATO troops in the country. It is grappling with its role in the return of the Taliban.
'The Debt Trap' Author On The Generational Setbacks From Student Loans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell about his new book, The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe.
Arizona Teacher Says Lack Of Mask Mandate Leaves Teachers And Students On Edge
Diane Lundahl, a Spanish teacher in Arizona, describes what the first few weeks of school have been like under a "mask optional" policy.
Americans Who Trained Afghan Pilots Now Fear For Pilots' Safety
by Martin Kaste
American contractors who trained Afghan military pilots are now sounding the alarm about their safety under Taliban rule.
Liz Shuler On Her Vision As New AFL-CIO President
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Liz Shuler, the newly elected president of the AFL-CIO, about her goals for the organization and the future of the labor movement.
Behind The OnlyFans Ban Of Sexually Explicit Content
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporter Taylor Lorenz about the online subscription service OnlyFans announcing that it will bar sexually explicit content from its site starting in October.