
U.S., Afghanistan And Taliban Announce 7-Day 'Reduction In Violence'
The quasi cease-fire was hammered out during protracted negotiations in Qatar that began in 2018 and could ultimately lead to a significant reduction in U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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We checked in with educators to see what tools their students are using to create entries for NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
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The Lessons To Be Learned From Forcing Plants To Play Music
It's not as mean as it might sound (though it does involve a little electrocution) and the results can be both beautiful and, well, eye-opening.
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Enjoy The Extra Day Off! More Bosses Give 4-Day Workweek A Try
The notion of a shorter workweek might sound crazy to overworked Americans, but around the world, companies and even governments are starting to embrace it. The key is fewer meetings and distractions.
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In An Internment Camp, Maggie The Magpie Lifted Spirits
Shig Yabu rescued a bird when he was a young boy detained at a Japanese relocation camp in Wyoming. "She was so compassionate with the internees," he said. "I don't think she realized she was a bird."
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