Jordan-Marie Smith
Stories
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A record label is reissuing the 'oldest country record in existence'
A small record label is reissuing what it calls the first country record. The music was first released in 1891 on a wax cylinder. And the singer on the album was a Black man from New Orleans.
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'Nothing prepares you': UN's new humanitarian chief reflects on his visit to Sudan
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tom Fletcher, the UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official, about his first-hand look at what's been called "the world's worst humanitarian crisis" in Sudan.
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Jaleel White opens up on the highs and lows of child stardom in 'Growing Up Urkel'
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Jaleel White about his new memoir, Growing Up Urkel, and the highs and lows of the fame that came along with playing one of the most iconic nerds on '90s television.
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The DMV used the term 'San Fran' on driver's licenses. Residents weren't having it.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued driver's licenses to some San Franciscans with the city listed as 'San Fran' — a reviled nickname among the city's residents. Uproar ensued.
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The true story of a famed librarian and the secret she guarded closely
The name Belle da Costa Greene might not ring a bell, but New York's renowned historic Morgan Library and Museum is trying to change that.
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A deconstructed chile relleno taco is the best taco in Texas, says 'Texas Monthly'
NPR talks with Jose Ralat, the taco editor at Texas Monthly, about the best tacos in the state.
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'I need the kind of generals that Hitler had': The reporting behind Trump's comment
Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic talks with NPR's Juana Summers about former President Donald J. Trump's perspective on military personnel.
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Hurricanes like Helene and Milton leave behind a trail of psychological damage
NPR's Juana Summers talks with with Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, about the mental health consequences of devastating hurricanes like Helene and Milton.
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Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich set a new women's marathon world record
Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s marathon world record yesterday in Chicago by nearly two minutes.
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A closer look at Eric Adams' relationship with Turkish officials
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Politico reporter Joe Anuta about indicted Mayor Eric Adams' relationship with Turkish officials.
