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At 83, Martha Stewart celebrates gardening with her 101st book

6:00am March 18, 2025

by Michel Martin

Martha Stewart talks gardening, wanting to be "one of the girls" and her 101st book with NPR Morning Edition host Michel Martin.

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National

Indoor Vertical Farm In Cincinnati Will Be Fully Automated

by Ann Thompson

This year is expected to be a big one for autonomous farming where robots plant, nurture and harvest leafy greens indoors. One such farm is under construction in Ohio.

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South Carolina Animal Rescue Group Wants Piggy Cuddlers

Here's your chance to cuddle a pig. The Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary says volunteers need to help 100 rescued pigs prepare for their new lives as pets.

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World News

Mango Season Adds Flavor To Kenya's Njaanuary

by Eyder Peralta

January is a tough month in Kenya as people's wallets recover from the holidays. The month is known as Njaanuary — or hungry January. But at least there are mangoes. Loads of them.

Does Netflix's 'The Circle' Count As An Epistolary Drama?

by Neda Ulaby

Contestants on the new social-media-based reality show, The Circle, never meet in person. Their online profiles may not be what they seem — reminding us of a certain kind of literary drama.

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Why The Cost Of Air Ambulances Is Rising

Air ambulances used to be operated primarily by hospitals but now many private companies provide this service. Despite the increased competition, the cost of taking an air ambulance has soared.

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Atari Gaming System Is The Inspiration For New Hotel Chain

Atari, the company that popularized home video gaming in the 1970s and 80s, is partnering with a group developing a series of hotels to cater to the gaming crowd.

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Texas Zoo On Valentines Day Will Try To Help The Brokenhearted

The El Paso Zoo will name a cockroach after someone's ex, and feed it to a meerkat, a primate or a bird. Last year, scorned lovers submitted 6,000 names.

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China Confirms Nearly 6,000 Cases Of Coronavirus

by Emily Feng

China's health officials say the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus has risen to 5,974 in 31 provinces with 132 deaths. People are asking why it took so long for controls to be implemented.

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Politics & Government

Senate Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase

A two-day question-and-answer period begins Wednesday in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump as a fight over witnesses continues to heat up.

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World News

Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

At 83, Martha Stewart celebrates gardening with her 101st book

Indoor Vertical Farm In Cincinnati Will Be Fully Automated

South Carolina Animal Rescue Group Wants Piggy Cuddlers

Mango Season Adds Flavor To Kenya's Njaanuary

Does Netflix's 'The Circle' Count As An Epistolary Drama?

Why The Cost Of Air Ambulances Is Rising

Atari Gaming System Is The Inspiration For New Hotel Chain

Texas Zoo On Valentines Day Will Try To Help The Brokenhearted

China Confirms Nearly 6,000 Cases Of Coronavirus

Senate Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase

Palestinian Leaders Reject Trump's Middle East Peace Plan

News Brief: Impeachment Trial, Mideast Peace Plan, Ukraine Trip

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