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Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install

6:00am March 19, 2025

by Jeff Brady

Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper.

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Politics & Government

Exploring Clinton And Trump's Weaknesses Heading Into November

by Asma Khalid

As the primary season is about to end, the general election season is gearing up. What are the demographic strengths and weakness of each candidate as they try to win over general election voters?

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Sports

What Happened To The Muhammad Ali I Idolized, Blackistone Asks

Growing up, sports commentator Kevin Blackistone idolized Muhammad Ali. With Ali's death last week, he wonders why the man he sees in the obituaries is so different than the Ali he remembers.

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Religion

'Curious George' Learns How American-Muslims Celebrate Ramadan

by Monique Parsons

Curious George has celebrated Christmas, welcomed Easter and marked the eight days of Hanukkah. And now, the iconic little monkey is curious about another world faith: Islam.

Sports

NHL Final Round Standouts: Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Sharks' Joel Ward

David Greene talks to Hemal Jhaveri, a writer with the USA Today sports blog — For The Win — about two of the most interesting players in this year's final round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.

Politics & Government

Where Do Democrats Stand As Far As Unifying The Party?

The president is eager to endorse Hillary Clinton but Bernie Sanders fights on. David Greene and Renee Montagne talk to Clinton supporter Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Raul Grijalva, who backs Sanders.

World News

The Party Of Nelson Mandela Struggles To Attract New Voters

by Peter Granitz

South Africa has been a de facto one-party state since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the ruling African National Congress is losing support among South Africa's youth.

Politics & Government

Trump Pivots Toward A Presidential Image In Primary Results Speech

Donald Trump finds himself in a head-to-head race for the presidency with Hillary Clinton. Renee Montagne talks to writer Roger Simon about what to expect from the Trump campaign.

Was It Worth It For Lesotho To Sell Its Water To South Africa?

by Robert Smith

What happens when a country decides to sell its water then hits a drought? Our Planet Money team takes us to a country in Africa that might have given away its most valuable resource.

Bretagne, Last Known Sept. 11 Search Dog, Dies At 16

The golden retriever was euthanized Monday in Texas. Searching through the rubble of ground zero was her first deployment as a search and rescue dog.

Politics & Government

Clinton Reaches Milestone While Sanders Continues The Fight

NPR's Mara Liasson reports on Tuesday's primary results; David Greene and Renee Montagne talk to Democratic pollster Mo Elleithee and Republican analyst and Trump supporter John Feehery.

Landowners And Federal Officials Dispute Red River's Boundaries

by Wade Goodwyn

The federal government is changing the border between Texas and Oklahoma. What's going on? That's what landowners along the Red River want to know.

Politics & Government

Clinton Has The Delegates To Claim Democratic Nomination, AP Tally Shows

Renee Montagne talks to former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, a Clinton supporter. And, Tamara Keith reports on Clinton campaigning in California, one of six states voting on Tuesday.

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