How a friendship was forged on the front lines of the homelessness crisis
An encampment of homeless people in Seattle caused an uproar in the area. One woman who lived across the street took a unique approach to the situation.
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In Buffalo, Iowa, a community wrestles with Trump-fueled political apathy
Donald Trump continues to dominate polls in Iowa despite losing out on a coveted endorsement from the popular governor. Kim Reynolds endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis instead but voters aren't sold.
A mother and son come back to StoryCorps for a final interview
Jackie and Scott Miller, a mother and son, first came to StoryCorps in 2008, and Jackie revealed a secret. Jackie is now 88, and her health is declining. They came back for one more conversation.
Community supports Palestinian restaurateur grieving the death of relatives in Gaza
As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, diaspora communities around the world can do little more than watch events unfold. But a Palestinian business owner in a D.C. suburb is doing something about it.
Frank Sinatra's former Los Angeles home could sell for up to $8.9 million
The crooner lived in the house for eight years. The space is a fan favorite among the stars. Lucille Ball lived there, and the property's been used in productions like Mad Men and Bewitched.
This year, Mama Stamberg's relish shares the table with cranberry chutney
It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also recommending another recipe, too — from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.
The arrival of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights launches the city as a sports hub
This weekend's F1 race is the latest large-scale sporting event the city is hosting. NPR's A Martinez talks to Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, about the city becoming a sports hub.
An eco trio, a surprising flautist and a very weird bird: It's the weekly news quiz
Plus media woes, highway disasters and more. Could this week be your first 11 out of 11?
Education Department opens school probes over alleged antisemitism, Islamophobia
In its announcement, the Education Department said five complaints involve alleged antisemitic harassment and two involve anti-Muslim harassment on campuses across the country.
Biden signs temporary spending bill that heads off a government shutdown
President Biden signed a short-term government funding bill on Thursday, avoiding a potential government shutdown and pushing into next year debates about wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel.