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How Scientists In Kenya Are Trying To Understand Cow Emissions

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and livestock account for a lot of the gas produced in agriculture. In Kenya, climate scientists are experimenting with different types of feed to reduce the amount cows burp.

Paris Art Pop-Up Offers Migrants Community And Creativity Amid Time Of Uncertainty

Migrants and asylum seekers in Paris are using a theatrical showcase to create understanding between themselves and their Parisian hosts.

Former North Korea Analyst Discusses Country’s Intelligence Operation

NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Patrick McEachern, a former analyst on North Korea with the State Department, about Kim Yong Chol and the North Korean intelligence operation.

A Look At The Relationship Between White House Sources And The Press

Over the weekend, President Trump falsely accused The New York Times of making up a source within the White House. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mike McCurry, former press secretary during the Clinton administration, about the delicate relationshi…

Iowa Democrats Are Trying To Reverse A Shift In Their State

Democrats have been pushed out of power at all levels of state and federal government. They have lost a lot of ground in Iowa, where the state party is rebuilding from the grassroots.

Thousands Of Starbucks Stores Close For Racial Bias Training

Starbucks closed thousands of stores across the country Tuesday for racial bias training. The sessions were closed to the public, but the company hosted an event for reporters in New York.

Supreme Court Declines To Hear Challenge To Arkansas Abortion Law

The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal to a restrictive abortion law in Arkansas that would effectively ban abortions by medication. But this is hardly the end of the line for this case.

Puerto Rico Governor Outlines Island’s Hurricane Preparedness Plans

Two days before the start of hurricane season, Puerto Rico’s governor outlined the steps his government has taken to prepare. He also responded to the Harvard study on the number of deaths after Hurricane Maria.

Investors Concerned Over Especially Polarizing Political Crisis In Italy

A political crisis in Italy is nothing unusual. But this one is roiling financial markets, raising fears about populism and the future of the euro.

The Road Warriors Take The Idea Of A Travelling Sports Team To The Extreme

The Road Warriors are a baseball team that never plays at home. They don’t even have a stadium of their own, but they’ll play over 100 games this summer.

Trump Administration Preparing For More Tariffs On China

The Trump administration is preparing for more tariffs and investment restrictions on China. This comes a little more than a week after saying the “trade war” with China was “on hold.”

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