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A Hispanic community teams up with activists to demand protection from pollutants

Monica Otarola — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:12:00 +0000

Residents say a steel mill in Pueblo, Colo., has received preferential treatment for decades as it polluted the creek that runs along their neighborhood.

Baxter Black, cowboy poet and ‘Morning Edition’ commentator, dies at 77

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:56:00 +0000

Baxter Black — a cowboy poet, philosopher and former large-animal veterinarian --- has died. He was a Morning Edition commentator for more than 20 years.

The 2nd hearing from the Jan. 6 committee will focus on Trump’s election lies

Susan Davis — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:56:00 +0000

The House Jan. 6 committee is holding its second hearing after a brief delay this morning when a key witness pulled out of his appearance.

What does it take to really treat ourselves with care? (Rebroadcast)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:17:46 +0000

Over the past two years, people have reimagined how and how frequently they treat themselves.

Congress may take action on gun safety legislation after decades of inaction

Array — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:09:00 +0000

A bipartisan group of senators announced a gun safety deal on Sunday, the most substantial progress on the issue in decades. It had very narrow measures related to gun ownership to garner GOP support.

Naming heatwaves may help warn of the risks associated with them

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:25:00 +0000

Cities across the country are considering naming and ranking heatwaves to better communicate the danger of heat to the public.

The music conductors who make Broadway sing – but won’t get Tonys

Jeff Lunden — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:22:00 +0000

Broadway's music conductors aren't eligible for Tony Awards. But they're still vital to each show.

This bipartisan gun safety proposal can save lives, Sen. Blumenthal says

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:19:00 +0000

A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal on new gun control measures. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, a Democrat involved in the negotiations.

Airbnb is offering overnight stays in Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:43:00 +0000

Airbnb will park the gang's psychedelic van on the southern California coast and rent it out for three one-night stays. The tricked-out van comes with a bed, a wood-paneled interior and a lava lamp.

China faces a lot of uncertainty about its economic growth

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:43:00 +0000

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Arthur Kroeber, author of China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know, about the economic potential of China, and how it compares to the U.S.