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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.
Yellowknife mayor provides the latest update on evacuations in the Canadian city
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Atly, the mayor of Yellowknife, Canada, which has issued an evacuation for all of the city's 20,000 residents due to wildfires.
A trip to the newly-discovered undersea spa, where humpback whales go for skin care
by Carrie Feibel
For our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, NPR's Carrie Feibel relays a new discovery involving humpback whales going to the undersea spa for some skin care.
U.S. highlighted North Korea's human rights violations in Security Council meeting
by Michele Kelemen
North Korea is likely to be a major topic when President Biden hosts his Japanese and South Korean counterparts at Camp David Friday. The U.S. put a spotlight on North Korea's human rights violations.
The burn zone on Maui is laden with toxins, officials say
by Gabriel Spitzer
State and local officials have warned that the burn area on Maui is laden with distinct and potent toxic contaminants from incinerated buildings, vehicles and infrastructure.
A new website covers the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
by Jon Kalish
A new website says it offers transparent news about the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community with an insiders' perspective
A look ahead at Biden's Camp David retreat with South Korea and Japan leaders
by Asma Khalid
President Biden will host leaders from South Korea and Japan at Camp David, part of an ongoing push to elevate the trilateral relationship in the region.
Avant-garde music legend John Cale talks about his album 'Mercy'
John Cale, a legend of avant-garde music, is out with a highly-collaborative album called Mercy at the age of 80.
Sen. McConnell's health issues put spotlight on unique appointment system in Kentucky
by Sylvia Goodman
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's recent health concerns have raised questions about the state's appointment system.
Russia is trying to recover from currency dip by hiking interest rates
by Charles Maynes
Russia has increased interest rates to try to stabilize the country's currency. But it doesn't mean it's running out of money to pay for the war in Ukraine.