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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.
Author Dave Eggers channels a stray dog for his new book
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Dave Eggers about his new book, "The Eyes and the Impossible." The protagonist is a dog whose job is to serve as the eyes of the vast urban park where he resides.
Alabama father-son journalists win Pulitzer for reporting that changed laws
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with father-son Alabama journalists John and Ramsey Archibald about their shared Pulitzer win.
Grace Bumbry, a trailblazing Black opera singer, has died at age 86
by Brandon Gates
Grace Bumbry has died. She had one of the most illustrious operatic careers of the 20th century. She was also the first Black singer to perform at the Paris Opera and the Bayreuth Festival in Germany.
Immigration issues have an importance to Arizona farmers, in terms of workforce
by Ximena Bustillo
Immigration and labor issues are top of mind for farmers in Arizona. Nearly three quarters of farm workers in the United states are immigrants.
The hurdles Black immigrants face to drive in the U.S.
by Leah Donnella
Black immigrants in Tennessee have a slew of bad options when it comes to transportation and getting a license — and are disproportionately likely to face traffic stops that may lead to deportation.
How a drugs lord's 'cocaine hippos' got out of control in Colombia
by John Otis
A drugs lord's exotic pets got out of control in Colombia — it's the tale of the so-called "cocaine hippos."
Why the U.S. builds more three-car garages than one-bedroom apartments
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Henry Grabar about his book Paved Paradise. It makes the case that Americans' pursuit of abundant parking is upending our cities and our lives.
A look at Biden and McCarthy's relationship ahead of their debt ceiling meeting
by Scott Detrow
President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting on the debt ceiling on Tuesday. Here's a look at their relationship.
Producer Chris Strachwitz, responsible for many recordings of roots music, has died
Producer Chris Strachwitz was responsible for many recordings of roots music. He died last week at the age of 91.