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Ulf Andersen Archive - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'

5:00am March 04, 2025

by Michel Martin

Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."

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Don't Let Your Thanksgiving Day Dinner Go Up In Smoke

The Massachusetts state fire marshal says Thanksgiving is the No. 1 day of the year for house fires. Cooking is the leading cause.

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Belgians Tweet Cat Photos During Terror Lockdown

Brussels police asked the public not to disclose any raid details on social media. People complied and instead posted pictures of cats under #BrusselsLockdown.

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N.J. Mayor Disagrees With Gov. Christie Over Syrian Refugees

The mayor Of Prospect Park is speaking out against Gov. Chris Christie's plans to block Syrian refugees from resettling in the state. Steve Inskeep talks to Mohamed Khairullah, a Syrian American.

World News

Europe's Open Borders Could Be Another Causality Of The Paris Attacks

by Peter Kenyon

The Paris attacks have led some countries to question the European Union's open border policies. With the current system, passports and visas aren't needed within EU countries.

Politics In The News: Terrorism Becomes Major Campaign Issue

by Cokie Roberts

The rise in terror attacks and how the U.S. should respond has become a key talking point among 2016 presidential hopefuls. According to a recent poll, GOP voters like Donald Trump's strong rhetoric.

Minneapolis Protesters Keep Up Pressure After Black Man Is Killed By Police

by Matt Sepic

Justice Department lawyers are in Minneapolis conducting a civil rights investigation, and are expected to discuss the possible release of video that may show the shooting.

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President-Elect Promises A New Future For Argentina

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro

President-elect Mauricio Macri says it's a new era for Argentina. Those who voted against him worry he will take them back to the years of financial crisis.

PBS To Air Eddie Murphy Receiving The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

by Eric Deggans

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor went to comedian Eddie Murphy this year. Monday night, PBS will air Murphy's first jokes for an audience in 28 years, delivered during his acceptance speech.

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Macri's Ties To Soccer Boost His Chances In Argentina's Presidential Runoff

by John Otis

The mayor of Buenos Aires is expected to win Sunday's presidential runoff. In that soccer-mad country, front-runner Mauricio Macri gets points for having been team president for the Boca Juniors.

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Morning Edition

Weekdays 5:00-9:00am

Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known'

Don't Let Your Thanksgiving Day Dinner Go Up In Smoke

Belgians Tweet Cat Photos During Terror Lockdown

N.J. Mayor Disagrees With Gov. Christie Over Syrian Refugees

Europe's Open Borders Could Be Another Causality Of The Paris Attacks

Politics In The News: Terrorism Becomes Major Campaign Issue

Minneapolis Protesters Keep Up Pressure After Black Man Is Killed By Police

President-Elect Promises A New Future For Argentina

PBS To Air Eddie Murphy Receiving The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Crimea Loses Electricity After Power Lines Are Blown Up

U.S. Resettlement Of Refugees Varies From Europe's Model

Paris Attacks Revive Demands For Expanded Surveillance Powers

Macri's Ties To Soccer Boost His Chances In Argentina's Presidential Runoff