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Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
by Ailsa Chang
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
It turns out the models for many relaxer brands in the '90s didn't use those products
by Michel Martin
Many of the models even shared that the silky, glossy hairstyles were accomplished with a hot comb and mousse. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Refinery29 writer Adama Munu about the scandal.
Many Americans struggle to get food. Inflation is making it worse
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with c, CEO and founder of WANDA, about President Biden's hunger plan and the idea of a food bill of rights.
Close to 15% of the nation's bees were in Hurricane Ian's path
by Kerry Sheridan
Ian hit hundreds of thousands of bee colonies as it made its way across Florida. The storm came at a critical time, just as many beekeepers from the East Coast had brought their hives to the state.
Thailand is rethinking its approach in its drug laws
by Michael Sullivan
Southeast Asia has some of the toughest drug laws in the world, but Thailand bucking that trend. It has decriminalized cannabis and freed thousands of people convicted on related offenses.
What to know about Xi Jinping, the man at the center of China's politics
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rana Mitter, professor of the modern China's history and politics at the University of Oxford, about President Xi.
Why you should pay attention to the Chinese Communist Party's congress
by Emily Feng
The major political conference is underway in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, who is also the party's general secretary, has delivered a major speech outlining the party's goals.
Charlie Puth goes for a different sound in his first new album in four years
The superstar talks about "Charlie," which came out this month, and how he didn't want to stick with a specific genre.
What LA's city council scandal says about race and political power
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Loyola Marymount University political science professor Chaya Crowder about her research on the dynamics in Los Angeles.
What effects the Jan. 6 hearings could have on the midterm elections
by Domenico Montanaro
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection wrapped up its hearings Friday.
Since 2020, Georgia has restored old voting restrictions and added new ones
by Stephen Fowler
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgia Public News politics reporter Stephen Fowler about the changes to election laws in the state.
Iran tries to crack down on protests, even online. Here's how activists are evading those efforts
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the podcast Click Here, who spoke with some of the protesters.
Use these tips to unlock and embrace the power to schmooze
by Andee Tagle
Professional networking — whether in person or online — is tough for a lot of people. NPR's Life Kit breaks down how to make meaningful connections for your career.