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Why it's important to protect sacred, historic burial states across the U.S.

5:09am November 27, 2023

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Sara Bronin, chair of the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, about the importance of protecting sacred and historic burial sites across the country.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses a report on mental health and addiction during the 21st annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy at the Carter Center, Nov. 3, 2005, in Atlanta. The advocacy of Carter, who died Nov. 19 at age 96, created a framework for much of the progress on mental illness in America.

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Rosalynn Carter's mental health advocacy changed journalism — and journalists

5:09am November 27, 2023

by Aaron Glantz

Aaron Glantz writes that he was adrift after years of reporting in Iraq and on the war's effects. His fellowship at The Carter Center and a pointed question from the first lady put him back on course.

Florida's coal reefs are recovering after record high ocean temperatures

5:09am November 27, 2023

by Greg Allen

Marine scientists have begun restoring corals to underwater nurseries as waters have cooled and conditions have improved off Florida's coast, following a summer of record-breaking ocean temperatures.

'Today, your son is my son': A doctor's words offer comfort before surgery

5:00am November 27, 2023

Before Calvin Lowe's young son went in for a major operation, his doctor shared a comforting message.

A sign on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vt., is pictured on March 11, 2020.

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Police arrest suspect in the shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent in Vermont

3:27am November 27, 2023

by The Associated Press

Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering near the University of Vermont Saturday evening.

Honda recalled a few hundred thousand 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles that may be missing a piece in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase injury risks.

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Honda recalls 300,000 cars and SUVs over missing seat belt component

8:52pm November 26, 2023

by Emma Bowman

Some 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V models may be missing a part of the seat belt pretensioners, increasing the risk of injury during a crash, say federal regulators.

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The Unmarked Graveyard: Angel Garcia

5:41pm November 26, 2023

A Radio Diaries podcast brings the story of one daughter's search for her father and the discovery of a family she never knew.

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Georgia lawmakers will redraw political maps that disenfranchised Black voters

8:24am November 26, 2023

Georgia lawmakers are set to hold a special session to consider new political maps after a judge found the state's existing districts diluted the power of Black voters.

In Wisconsin, a lot of training goes into being a cheese tester

8:24am November 26, 2023

by Maayan Silver

250 people applied for five open jobs, hoping to be chosen to help cheesemakers create a creamier cheddar or more melty mozzarella. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on November 22, 2023.)

Politics chat: White House negotiating the release of American hostages

7:56am November 26, 2023

We look at where the White House is in negotiating the release of American hostages held by Hamas, as well as how those efforts are resonating with voters.