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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
An eclipse chaser catches the 'ring of fire' event in New Mexico
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with David Baron, who viewed Saturday's "Ring of Fire" eclipse from the badlands of New Mexico, about why he travels the world to view these celestial phenomena.
How an NHL rookie prepared for the big league
Hockey season is underway and NPR followed one hopeful rookie in the NHL, Mitchell Gibson, as he started the season with the Washington Capitals.
2 candidates vie for Ecuador presidency in face of historic violence and migration
by Carrie Kahn
Both candidates wear bullet proof vests after the assassination of a frontrunner last month. And both are criticized for not having more defined plans on how to combat growing crime.
Journalist flees northern Gaza ahead of expected invasion
With Israel's military poised to stage a land, sea and air invasion of Gaza, we hear from a Palestinian journalist who has already fled northern Gaza with her family.
How the Miami Dolphins are using speed and innovation in their offense
The Miami Dolphins are playing an exciting brand of football using speed to their advantage through the first five games of the NFL season.
The gang and cartel violence that Ecuador's citizens live with
by Carrie Kahn
Two candidates are vying for the presidency in Ecuador's elections this weekend, amid rising violence, turf battles by drug cartels and gangs — and more reports of extortion, kidnappings and worse.
What we know about the northern Gaza evacuation ordered by Israel's military
by Daniel Estrin
Israel has told the population of northern Gaza to evacuate to the south because of impending military activity.
On Saturday, much of the U.S. will get a view of a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
by Regina Barber
An annular solar eclipse, nicknamed the "ring of fire," will sweep across much of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday, Oct. 14. Here's what to expect.
'Complete demolition of everything': Palestinian politician on the violence in Gaza
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mustafa Barghouti, a doctor and leader of the the Palestinian National Initiative, about the humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza.
Family, friends talk about the Americans killed or missing in Israel-Hamas conflict
by Laurel Wamsley
As the fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas militants, at least 24 Americans have died in the conflict. Others are missing. We speak to some of the family members and friends.
The latest on the race for speaker of the House
by Deirdre Walsh
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., are running to be the next speaker of the House.
Thousands of Afghans are without homes after devastating earthquakes
by Diaa Hadid
The United Nations is pleading for more aid as thousands of Afghans shiver in tents after earthquakes flattened villages and killed more than 1,000 people.