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Lilla Lanivich, 14, of Rochester Hills, Mich., wins NPR podcast contest
by Leila Fadel
The middle school winner of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.
The huge effort to save an endangered snail in upstate New York
by Taryn Mento
Researchers are working to rehome some tiny, rare snails. Understanding their decline could help mitigate broader climate changes. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 8, 2023.)
Rep. Jim Himes offers a counterpoint to the American consensus on China
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democrat Congressman Jim Himes of Connecticut about his take on U.S.-China relations, and why the current rhetoric might be dangerous.
Soccer champion Brandi Chastain assesses the U.S. team and what's ahead for them
NPR's A Martinez asks 1999 World Cup champion Brandi Chastain why the U.S. Women's National Team underperformed this year, and what's next for women's soccer in America.
Pakistan's prime minister is expected to announce the dissolution of parliament
It's a move that should trigger general elections by November. But already there are concerns that elections could be delayed — potentially throwing the country into more instability.
Rapper Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting
by Chloe Veltman
Tory Lanez was found guilty last December of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020 as they left a party at the home of celebrity Kylie Jenner. The trial divided the hip-hop community.
Fentanyl makes its way into the U.S. from Mexico. Who's smuggling it in?
by Joel Rose
Most of the fentanyl comes through legal ports of entry. We hear the story of one of the couriers.
Recent controversial laws in Florida interfere with the state's tourism industry
by Tom Hudson
Florida is losing tourism dollars over divisive policies passed by the state legislature. Civil rights groups have advised some groups not to travel to the state.
Mammoth Mountain wraps up its second-longest ski season in history
Officials at Mammoth Mountain resort officially closed for the season after historic snowfalls allowed it to stay open well into the summer. It's been a record breaking year for skiing.
In a special election in Ohio, voters consider changes to the state's constitution
by Karen Kasler
Ohioans vote Tuesday on whether to make it more difficult to pass future amendments to the state constitution. It's an attempt to keep an abortion access amendment from passing this fall.
Research from Alabama's Mobile Bay help oyster reef restoration elsewhere
by Guy Busby
Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.
Ahead of possible charges against Trump, Ga. courthouse is on heightened alert
Roads are closed around the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta because soon a Georgia grand jury is expected to indict former President Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 election.