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When David Frum's daughter unexpectedly died, she left him with her dog Ringo
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David Frum about his latest piece in The Atlantic, titled "Miranda's Last Gift: When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories — and Ringo."
University of Colorado football is raking it in with new coach Deion Sanders
by Tony Gorman
The University of Colorado's new football coach Deion Sanders is turning the program from notorious basement dweller to the hottest ticket in the NCAA. Fans are excited and UC is raking in millions.
Iran is gaining access to about $6 billion in the deal to release 5 Americans
by Michele Kelemen
Five Americans are freed from Iran to joy from their families but the U.S. agreement to release them is drawing criticism.
Puerto Rico hopes solar project will secure electric grid for future hurricanes
by Chris Bentley
Puerto Rico's power grid does not have a good record when it comes to weathering powerful storms. Many on the island would like to develop a more decentralized grid powered mostly by the sun.
The politics of McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into Biden
by Deirdre Walsh
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's directing the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Deirdre Walsh and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly
by Marielle Segarra
Spotted Lanternflies are an invasive species of bug now in 14 states. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how you can help stop their spread.
UAW strike enters Day 3: layoffs; talks ongoing
by Andrea Hsu
Auto workers are three days into a strike at the Big Three American automakers. Talks are ongoing, but not a lot of progress has been reported yet. The automakers have announced layoffs in response.
Pro-gun groups argue Albuquerque firearm ban is unconstitutional
by Megan Myscofski
In response to recent shootings New Mexico's governor banned open carry of firearms in public places in Albuquerque. Pro-gun groups sued, calling the public health order unconstitutional.
Rotten Tomatoes can make or break a film's success — is that a problem?
Rotten Tomatoes has been a go-to source for movie reviews for years - and its ratings can make or break a film's success. But some say the site has major flaws in its ratings system.
Reflecting on Iran's Protests
by Peter Kenyon
Two Iranians who fled the government crackdown in their country reflect on a year of protests for more freedoms.
How a Massachusetts project is trying to fight the loneliness epidemic
Loneliness is a national epidemic, according to the U.S. surgeon general. A project in Massachusetts is trying to combat the problem by helping people make friends.