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Movie Interview: 'The Outpost'

By editor • 18 hours ago

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

A Competition To Finish Louisa May Alcott's Story

By editor • 18 hours ago

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

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UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

The Ethics Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials In Developing Countries

By editor • 18 hours ago

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A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

Protesters Block Highway To Mt. Rushmore Amid President Trump's July 4th Celebration

By • Jul 3, 2020

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Federal Law Enforcement Agencies To Protect Statues And Monuments This July 4th

By • Jul 3, 2020

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Supreme Court Blocks Curbside Voting In Alabama

By • Jul 3, 2020

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How Much Would Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?

By & Paddy Hirsch • Jul 3, 2020

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'Canada, Canada, Cana...da': Researchers Spot Change To White-Throated Sparrow's Song

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

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What Happened For Black Transgender People When Police Protests And Pride Converged

By & • Jul 2, 2020

June 2020 was a pride month that looked different from past years, and not just because people were socially distancing and wearing masks: Demonstrations for LGBTQ equality overlapped with protests against violence and systemic racism against Black people.

At the intersection of these two fights for equality are Black transgender people.

Imara Jones, an independent journalist and founder of TransLash media, told NPR's All Things Considered, that this moment has been "a crucible."

Coronavirus Outbreak Continues To Accelerate In Arizona, Positivity Rate Nears 25%

By editor • Jul 2, 2020

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To Arizona now, where the state is reporting some of the worst coronavirus numbers in the country. Hospitals are filling up. The Republican governor, Doug Ducey, is asking for help. NPR's Will Stone has the latest.

Tips For Staying Safe On July 4th This Year

By • Jul 2, 2020

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Pro-Democracy Activist Flees Hong Kong After China Passes New National Security Law

By editor • Jul 2, 2020

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Pride month is over, and it looked a little different this year, not just because people were social distancing and wearing masks. Demonstrations for LGBTQ equality overlapped with protests against violence and systemic racism against Black people. At the intersection of these two fights for equality are Black transgender people. A couple weeks ago, organizers estimate that 15,000 people gathered in Brooklyn to march for Black trans lives. It's believed to have been the biggest-ever gathering of its kind.

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Alabama's Top Health Officer: Without Compliance, Health Orders Can Only Go So Far

By • Jul 1, 2020

The surge in COVID-19 infections throughout Alabama is forcing Gov. Kay Ivey to rethink plans to reopen the state.

For the last seven days, Alabama has logged an average of nearly 1,000 new daily coronavirus cases, with hospitalizations at their highest level since the pandemic began.

Boston To Remove A Copy Of Thomas Ball's 1876 Emancipation Memorial

By Cristela Guerra (WBUR) • Jul 1, 2020

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COVID-19 infections are now on the rise in 40 states, and that is forcing many governors to rethink their reopening plans. In Alabama yesterday, Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state's safer-at-home orders until the end of July.

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KAY IVEY: While we are not overwhelmed yet, we should not think that because our summer feels more normal than our spring that we are back to normal. Fact is, folks, we are still in the thick of this virus disease, and it is deadly.

Why Some People Don't Wear Masks

By • Jul 1, 2020

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Northwest Arkansas Struggles To Deal With A Surge In Coronavirus Cases

By Zuzanna Sitek (KUAF) • Jul 1, 2020

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COVID-19 infections are now on the rise in 40 states, and that is forcing many governors to rethink their reopening plans. In Alabama yesterday, Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state's safer-at-home orders until the end of July.

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KAY IVEY: While we are not overwhelmed yet, we should not think that because our summer feels more normal than our spring that we are back to normal. Fact is, folks, we are still in the thick of this virus disease, and it is deadly.

A Spike In Coronavirus Cases Causes Outrage In Iraq

By • Jun 30, 2020

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Turkey's Claims For Drilling Rights In Mediterranean Sea Lead To Threats From Greece

By • Jun 30, 2020

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With New Albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young And Willie Nelson Are As Relevant As Ever

By • Jun 30, 2020

This week, Bob Dylan's first album of new music in eight years, Rough and Rowdy Ways, rose to No. 2 on the Billboard albums chart, making him the first ever artist to have a Top 40 album in every decade since the 1960s. But Bob Dylan is not alone in making vital new music well into what some might call his "retirement" years.

Airlines Are Getting Help From The TSA To Reassure Travelers That It's Safe To Fly

By • Jun 30, 2020

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Economy Of The Berkshires In Western Massachusetts Suffers From Arts Cancellations

By editor • Jun 30, 2020

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Tourism has been decimated by coronavirus closures. And that's been especially tough in areas that rely heavily on seasonal dollars, like the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Andrea Shea of member station WBUR reports on the region's creative economy now shut down by the pandemic.

ANDREA SHEA, BYLINE: During a normal summer, 350,000 visitors set up blankets and coolers on the lawn at the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox to hear music in the open air.

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Afghan Interpreter Who Saved U.S. Troops Gets American Citizenship

By • Jun 30, 2020

Many immigrants have inspiring stories. Then there's Janis Shinwari, who worked eight years as an Afghan interpreter with the U.S. military in some of the most dangerous parts of his homeland.

"During his service, he saved the lives of five American soldiers. That is not something many people can say," Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Remdesivir Priced At More Than $3,100 For A Course Of Treatment

By • Jun 29, 2020

The drugmaker behind the experimental COVID-19 treatment remdesivir has announced how much it will charge for the drug, after months of speculation as the company tried to figure out how to balance profit and public health needs in the middle of a pandemic.

Republican Congressman On Reports About Bounties Russia Offered To Taliban

By editor • Jun 29, 2020

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'Dungeons & Dragons' Tries To Banish Racist Stereotypes

By • Jun 29, 2020

Dungeons and Dragons is reconsidering what it means to be evil.

The classic role playing game's publisher, Wizards of the Coast, recently announced some changes it was making to the game in response to the ongoing protests over racism and police violence. While this includes editing some past racist descriptions, as well as adding more diverse writers, the game's designers are also making a fundamental change to the way certain playable characters are portrayed.

Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty To 13 Murders To Avoid The Death Penalty

By • Jun 29, 2020

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Black In America: Listeners Share Their Experiences

By editor • Jun 28, 2020

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Pro-Softball Players Quit Over General Manager's Politicized Tweet

By editor • Jun 28, 2020

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College Athletes Rise Up To Protest Racism

By editor • Jun 28, 2020

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Sami Tamimi Peppers Palestinian Cuisine Cookbook With Stories From The Region

By editor • Jun 27, 2020

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