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In mass protests across China, goals go beyond easing COVID rules

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Cities are killing birds. Activists and architects have solutions.

This nonprofit helps old building materials find new homes

Amid swirl of violence, Palestinians wonder: Where are their leaders?

Matthew Teller’s Jerusalem: A rich tapestry of humanity

In Qatar, ‘sportswashing’ runs out of steam

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Old ways, new gains: US apprenticeships expand, ancient Dutch crop revives

How I was tamed by a jungle of houseplants

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Bears, bees, and a twist on ‘Goldilocks’ enliven latest children’s books

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A Kazakh Gorbachev? Why some expect change from new leader.

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Love and connection: The transforming power of a thank-you note

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Criticisms ‘outdated’: Australia opposes endangered reef status

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‘We still believe’: Makeshift centers provide food, warmth in Ukraine

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Election certification stumbles in rural Arizona counties

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Mexican migrants flee to Canada over US, citing safety, YouTube

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Tender touch for Africa's troubles

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Readers respond: Speaking whale, blackberry jam, and more

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Of homelands lost and home found

On Thanksgiving and beyond, we basked in the shine of Margaret’s grace

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Gratitude aplenty for Spain’s reconciliation

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'Bad Blood': Angry Swifties take political action against Ticketmaster

What’s in a pie? History, culture, and a taste of home.

Drought: Is there a way to have sustainability and a lawn?

I welcome winter’s gift of repose

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In #MeToo film ‘She Said,’ survivor courage resonates

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The path to Hiroshima and Nagasaki began with the firebombing of Tokyo

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Say That Again?: A Podcast

Accent is identity

The way we speak is shaped by our families, communities, histories, beliefs, and experiences. This podcast shares stories of people finding pride and dignity in their accents, dialects, and voices. Their journeys bring to life our shared human desire to be understood – and to understand one another.
People Making a Difference: A Podcast

A podcast about people who are, step by step, making a better world

In a world of problems, this eight-episode podcast talks to the problem solvers. These are ordinary individuals worldwide who are stepping up. They offer credible hope, find innovative answers, fuel generosity, and inspire others to uplift their fellow human beings.
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Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

Disabled Georgia activist gives free, accessible voting rides

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Wheelchair user Zan Thornton organized free, accessible voting rides for more than 150 people during the 2020-2021 Georgia Senate elections, the activist says. Zan is continuing this work for the 2022 midterms.
Monitor Breakfast with former Trump administration senior counselor Kellyanne Conway

Monitor Breakfast with former Trump administration senior counselor Kellyanne Conway

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

On tour and in bomb shelters, he sings to rouse the spirit of Ukraine

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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, musician Jurij Fedynskyj spent three months performing in Ukraine’s bomb shelters, refugee centers, and even near the front line.
This day care helps a language survive

This day care helps a language survive

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At Tanan Ch’at’oh, toddlers spend their days immersed in an endangered Alaska Native language. This type of day care space, known as a "language nest," is used by communities around the world to save their languages. In this video, we explore the crucial role of toddlers in language revival.