Ailsa Chang
Stories
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The Middle East war widens as Iranian missiles shoot into Israel
The war in the Middle East appears to be widening. Iran sent a volley of missiles at Israel just days after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hasan Nasrallah.
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Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
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'Image architect' Law Roach creates memorable red carpet moments. Now, he has a book
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with celebrity stylist Law Roach, the man behind some of the most memorable red carpet looks in recent years, about his new book How to Build a Fashion Icon.
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Alejandro Mayorkas talks about FEMA’s plans to assist after Helene
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about assisting the states dealing with Hurricane Helene's aftermath.
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Law & Courts
Chicago street gang founder Larry Hoover argues he should be resentenced
The founder of a notorious Chicago street gang is set to make his first appearance in court in more than 20 years. Larry Hoover hopes a new judge will undo a life sentence he received in 1998.
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Politics
New York senator explains why he has called for NYC Mayor Eric Adams' resignation
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with New York State Sen. John Liu about New York City Mayor Eric Adams being indicted on five federal charges Thursday.
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National Security
A Senate report says the Secret Service failed repeatedly on July 13
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Senator Gary Peters, D-Mich., chair of the Homeland Security Committee, about the findings of their investigation into the failures of the Secret Service on July 13.
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After a 32-year run, United Airlines will stop printing its inflight magazine
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ellen Carpenter, who edited United Airlines' Hemispheres magazine from 2017-2024. The magazine published its final printed edition in September after a 32-year run.
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Saxophonist Nubya Garcia writes her own Odyssey, string section and all
The London-based saxophonist and composer Nubya Garcia talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about the diverse sounds on her new album Odyssey. It's her first time writing for and conducting strings.
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Elections
What past interviews with Harris reveal —and don't— about her current campaign
NPR has interviewed Kamala Harris five times since she was elected vice president. Here's what can be learned from those conversations.