Elissa Nadworny
Stories
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World
A tradition of plunging in an icy river persists in Ukraine, despite the war
For many in Ukraine, the tradition of plunging into an icy body of water on Epiphany, which marks the day of Jesus' baptism, serves as a reminder that the new year represents a fresh start.
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National
During the pandemic many Americans chose not to go to college, but high schoolers did
Fewer people in the U.S. are going to college, but through early college programs and dual enrollment, many colleges are seeing a growing number of high schoolers in their classrooms.
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Diver Tom Daley shares how knitting helped him win gold in new book 'Made with Love'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with British diver Tom Daley about his new book, "Made with Love," and how he turned knitting and crocheting into a mindfulness practice.
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Are octopuses deliberately throwing things at each other?
Researchers have observed octopuses lobbing silt and shells at each other — and they say in some cases it might be deliberate.
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Democrats win Michigan and Minnesota state legislatures, defying expectations
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Governing Magazine reporter Alan Greenblatt about Democrats defying the odds in state legislatures like Michigan and Minnesota, where they flipped three chambers.
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What voters want from the candidates they're voting for
On Election Day, NPR heads to the polls across the country to find out what voters' expectations are for the next two years and what they want from the candidates they're voting for.
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National
The Supreme Court will decide the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act
In Brackeen v. Haaland, the Supreme Court will decide the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which prioritizes placing Native children in the foster care or adoption system with Native families.
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National
The college enrollment drop is finally letting up. That's the good news
The bad news: Colleges are still seeing enrollment declines, and they haven't made up any ground after the pandemic's dramatic drops.
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National
You can now apply for Biden's student loan relief plan. Here's how
"It's easy, it's fast," Biden said in a press conference announcing the launch, noting applications take less than 5 minutes and can be done on desktop or phone.
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How much did Russia's war with Ukraine change in a single weekend?
On Saturday and Sunday, Ukrainian forces reclaimed a wide swath of territory in the northeast in a swift-moving counteroffensive that appeared to catch the Russians by surprise.