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Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler
Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable.
Wealthy Donors Look To Solve Financial Crisis In Kalamazoo, Mich.
by Erin Toner
Kalamazoo, Mich., is getting a little help from some wealthy friends to solve a growing financial crisis. Two local philanthropists have pledged $70 million to help the city end chronic budget deficits and cut property taxes. While private donors have rescued programs governments can no longer afford, such as public art and parks, rarely do people give millions directly to a city's general fund with no strings attached. But some question the donors' motivations and fear the arrangement could fundamentally change how government functions.
In 'The Eagle Huntress,' A Mongolian Girl Sets Out To Prove Her Elders Wrong
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Otto Bell, the director of the new documentary, The Eagle Huntress.
Fires Continue To Burn Across Southeastern U.S.
by Nick de la Canal
Dozens of fires continue to burn across the drought-stricken southeast. Smoke is blanketing parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.
Syrian Refugee Father Shares His Story With Help Of U.S. Veteran
by Deborah Amos
A Syrian refugee father came to the U.S. with his daughter to escape the war. Now they're telling their story to groups of Americans with the help of a U.S. Marine veteran.
Radio Station Lawsuit Highlights Battle Over Women's Rights In Israel
by Lauren Frayer
A lawsuit against a religious radio station that won't hire women broadcasters highlights a battle over women's rights in Israel.
Report Offers New Counterterrorism Strategy For Trump Administration
by Mary Louise Kelly
A commission chaired by Tony Blair and Leon Panetta calls for a U.S.-led strategy focusing on stopping radicalization before it happens and partnering with tech companies to fight extremism online.