Ayesha Rascoe
Stories
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National
Shooting in Birmingham, Ala., leaves at least 4 dead, dozens injured
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe hears the latest on the shooting from Gulf States Newsroom reporter Drew Hawkins.
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After almost a year of war, Israel-Lebanon border fighting sees major escalation
Rocket fire and airstrikes across the Israeli-Lebanon border are producing the most significant uptick of violence there since last year's Oct. 7 attacks.
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Sony unveils PS5 Pro gaming console. Is it worth the $700 price tag?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with NPR Gaming lead James Mastromarino about the new PS5 and what the next generation of consoles says about the industry.
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Politics
Politics chat: Will lawmakers OK a bill to fund the government?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses the week ahead in politics with NPR's senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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Fact-checking former President Trump's promise to cut U.S. energy costs
Former President Trump has vowed to tackle inflation by slashing energy costs by 50% if reelected. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with energy analyst Patrick De Haan about energy regulation's role as an election issue.
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Movies
Director Coralie Fargeat on her new horror movie 'The Substance'
Demi Moore stars in the film about an aging actress who takes a black market drug to create a younger version of herself.
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Books
Rapper Eve chronicles her hip-hop career in new book
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with rapper and actor Eve about her new book, "Who's That Girl." The memoir dishes on Eve's rise in the hip-hop world.
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Politics
How the gun lobby has influenced the 2024 election
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with journalist Stephen Gutowski of The Reload about the NRA and the influence of the gun lobby this election.
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Politics
Politics chat: Biden to host foreign leaders, Congress stalls on government funding
As the candidates vie for the Oval Office, President Biden continues working and Congress stalls on funding the government.
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Politics
Abortion opponents seek to block state amendments
In more than half the states where abortion rights are expected on the ballot in 2024, there are efforts to stop those amendments before they make it to voters this November.