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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.
Former Cricket Star Declares Himself New Prime Minister Of Pakistan
by Diaa Hadid
Pakistan's cricket hero, Imran Khan, has claimed victory in the country's general election, despite claims from other parties that the vote was rigged.
Russian Agents Unsuccessfully Tried To Hack Sen. Claire McCaskill's Campaign
According to The Daily Beast, Russian intelligence agents tried to hack Sen. Claire McCaskill's, D-Mo., 2018 reelection campaign. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Daily Beast reporter Andrew Desiderio.
What The Trump Administration Has Proposed To Change In The Endangered Species Act
by Nathan Rott
The Trump administration wants to roll back some rules for endangered species. Environmentalists say it could mean more species go extinct.
How Trump's Tariffs And Trade Policies Are Affecting Midterm Campaigns
Tariffs levied by the Trump administration are becoming a major part of this fall's Senate campaigns. Depending on the race, Democrats are choosing whether to run against the tariffs or support them.
No Goldfish? No Problem: Make Your Own Crackers To Cope
Goldfish crackers were recalled this week over concerns about potential salmonella contamination. Food writer Casey Barber has one alternative for struggling parents: homemade goldfish crackers.
Facebook Loses More Than $100 Billion In Value In Worst Stock Market Wipeout In History
by Alina Selyukh
Tech stock strength has fueled most of the market growth this past year, which is why so many people were shocked when Facebook's stock fell sharply. At the same time, Amazon is on track to become the world's first trillion-dollar company by market value.
In Zimbabwe, Voters In Mugabe's Hometown Hold Opposition Rally
by Eyder Peralta
As Zimbabwe holds its first election since the end of the four-decade rule of Robert Mugabe, people in Mugabe's hometown try to figure out what the election means for them.
How The American Automotive Industry Is Coping With Trump's Tariffs
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with analyst Michelle Krebs from Autotrader about how the U.S. auto industry is coping with President Trump's tariff strategy, and how manufacturers are viewing the latest announcement.
Heavy Weapons Training May Cause Brain Injuries, But The VA Doesn't Cover It
by Jon Hamilton
The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying to figure out how to deal with veterans who may have brain damage from firing powerful weapons.