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Academy Awards add a new category — for stunt design
The Academy Awards added a new category that recognizes stunt design. We talk to a veteran stunt coordinator about the long road to recognition for stunt professionals.
Most Americans want to read more books. We just don't.
When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds out.
HHS cuts could put families at risk when weather heats up
by Asma Khalid
The entire LIHEAP office was slashed in the HHS firings earlier this week. LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income families--and experts worry that its disappearance will put families at risk in the upcoming heat season.
Far-right supporters in France rally against Le Pen's conviction
by Rebecca Rosman
Supporters of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen demonstrated Sunday against a court decision her banning her from running for office
How the Trump administration is sidestepping the legal process for deportations
by Ximena Bustillo
An investigation into the deportation supply chain and its hidden costs
Larissa FastHorse takes on the nonprofit world in new farce
by Asma Khalid
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with playwright Larissa FastHorse about her new play FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT, playing at DC's Arena Stage.