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'Awkward' And 'Insecure' Get To The Root Of Writer Issa Rae's Humor

A self-described "awkward black girl," Rae is now nominated for an Emmy for her starring role on Insecure, the HBO series she created. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2016.

From left: Cati Bennett, Frank Ruiz, Carla Stickler, Jack Elliot and Kristin Zawatski transformed their lives as a result of the pandemic.

The pandemic pushed people to reevaluate their jobs. Meet 5 who reinvented themselves

Morning Edition spoke with people who changed their jobs and transformed their lives as a result of the pandemic, from a Broadway actor who entered the tech world to a mom who set more boundaries.

Rachel Eve Moulton on her horror novel 'The Insatiable Volt Sisters'

A Victorian mansion on a Lake Erie island and half-sisters with a terrifying legacy: NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Rachel Eve Moulton about her new horror novel, "The Insatiable Volt Sisters."

Charlene Gawronski waits in a tree stand in the early hours of Michigan’s opening day of the deer firearm season. When out in the field, she said she often thinks of her Uncle Bob, who taught her to hunt rabbits when she was a girl. “Sometimes, I’ll say a prayer, and instead of talking to Jesus or God, I’ll say, ‘Uncle Bob, give me a good shot. Or make sure that I take a clean, ethical shot,’” she said.

Women are a growing segment of hunters. But keeping them in the sport remains a challenge

Many Midwest states and outdoor organizations are now trying to reach groups that haven’t historically participated in hunting — including women. But while women make up about a third of new hunters, many face barriers to break into and continue with the sport.

Casino mogul Steve Wynn has denied the accusations against him and said, "We find ourselves in a world where people can make allegations, regardless of the truth."

After Sexual Misconduct Claims, Vegas Mogul Steve Wynn Fell Fast

Less than two months after reported allegations, Wynn is unemployed and facing public shame and an uncertain future.

Lawmakers To Visit Charleston To Promote Racial Reconciliation

Democrat Rep. Jim Clyburn and Republican Sen. Tim Scott, both of South Carolina, are among several lawmakers visiting Emanuel AME church to promote racial understanding.

World-Renowned Rock Climber On Constantly Pushing The Limits

NPR's Lakshmi Singh talks to Tommy Caldwell, the first to free climb a 3,000 foot "Dawn Wall" granite cliff, about his book The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk and Going Beyond Limits.

An outside legal review found a "perception of a culture at NPR that favors men," in a way that it said many employees believe "can foster harassment and bullying."

Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites 'High Level Of Distrust' Of Management

An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.

Stateville Correctional Center, a maximum security prison in Crest Hill, Ill.

Durbin Regrets Voting To Take Pell Grants Away From Prisoners

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is cosponsoring legislation that would rollback one of the provisions of the 1994 crime bill. It’s called the Restoring...

After 7 Months In Space, Meir Will Return To A Very Different World

NPR's David Greene connects with American astronaut Jessica Meir at the International Space Station, as she observes the COVID-19 outbreak from the ultimate quarantine.

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