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A Wisconsin-based surfer's quest to create a more eco-friendly board
The Great Lakes don't readily evoke images of surfing and surfboard-making, but a surfer in Wisconsin is on an eco-friendly mission to change that.
In France, Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in grand ceremony
by Scott Detrow
The Notre Dame Cathedral To Re-Open After Devastating Fire
Science fiction writer Ted Chiang wins PEN/Malamud Prize
by Scott Detrow
Science fiction author Ted Chiang wrote the short story that became the movie "Arrival." He talks with host Scott Detrow.
Voters approved an amendment to end Missouri's abortion ban, but there's been a holdup
by Elissa Nadworny
Missouri voters moved to end the state's strict abortion ban in November but it's unclear when abortion treatment will be allowed. Some of the old laws remain on the books pending a judge's ruling.
The latest on Austin Tice, an American journalist kidnapped in Syria in 2012
by Tinbete Ermyas
Conflict between the Syrian government and rebel groups is raising uncertainty in the region. But in the chaos, some are optimistic about the possible release of American journalist Austin Tice.
Lauren Mayberry toured first, then recorded album. 'Vicious Creatures' is out now
by Sarah Handel
NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with Lauren Mayberry, known as the lead singer of CHVRCHES, about launching her solo career from the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC in September 2023. Her solo debut is out now.
House Democrats look to shuffle leadership after losses in November's election
by Claudia Grisales
After their party's election losses in November, House Democrats are looking to regroup with a shuffle in leadership.
'Moana 2' songwriters made history as 1st all-female team to lead a Disney soundtrack
by Christopher Intagliata
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear made history as the youngest composers and only all-woman songwriting team for a Disney animated film with Moana 2.
U.S Court of Appeals has upheld a law that would force the sale of TikTok
by Bobby Allyn
A panel of three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld a federal law Congress passed in April mandating that TikTok will be banned in the United States unless its sold.