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A look back at Jimmy Carter’s presidency

Former President Jimmy Carter served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, with a focus on human rights-centered policies.

Carter’s single White House term still stirs controversy after more than 40 years

Jimmy Carter was a former one-term governor from Georgia, almost unknown nationally, when he broke through in Iowa and New Hampshire early in 1976 and rode that momentum all the way to Washington.

Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy set the foundation for today’s climate action

Former President Jimmy Carter’s work on energy efficiency and renewable energy were criticized, but it laid the groundwork for the country to address climate change now.

Jimmy Carter to be honored with a state funeral before being buried next to Rosalynn

Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.

Under a ‘grandma moon,’ Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the Nisqually tribe shared their culture and renewed their sacred pact with the salmon.

A Sunday in the Park

In our last episode of 2024, we go for a walk.Earlier this year, NPR’s immigration reporter Jasmine Garsd and Code Switch producer Xavier Lopez spent a day in one of their favorite places in the world: Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York.It’s a p…

Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open

Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, a firm that specializes in distressed companies.

Severe weather could disrupt holiday travel, with tornadoes forecast in the South

Severe thunderstorms and an outbreak of tornadoes could disrupt holiday travel Saturday. More than 3,000 flights were delayed.

Cook County Treasurer is getting famous for spreading joy with her annual calendar

Maria Pappas is the treasurer of Cook County, Ill., but also is the star of her own unique calendar that has developed a cult following.

Miami is naming a street after this 73-year-old who’s been running on it every day for 50 years

A man who has been running on Miami Beach every day for the past 50 years is getting a street named for him. We catch up with him on one of his runs.

In Fresno, one of California’s toughest new camping bans comes into focus

Three months since Fresno implemented its new law, police have made over 300 arrests, but only a few unhoused people are taking them up on drug treatment services

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