Here & Now
Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it’s happening in the middle of the day, with timely, smart and in-depth news, interviews and conversation.
Episodes
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Remembering musician Roy Ayers
Jazz funk pioneer Roy Ayers died after a long illness. He was 84 years old.
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How cruise ships are harming coral reefs in Key West
Water quality tests in Key West show evidence that cruise ships stir up as much sediment that can harm coral reefs and other marine life as a hurricane. Local officials responded by halting the tests.
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During Ramadan, dates are a favorite treat for many Muslims
As Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown during Ramadan, one fruit is an important part of breaking the fast each day: the sweet date.
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Immigration agents can make arrests at health facilities now. How are health care workers preparing?
A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.
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How coin collectors feel about getting rid of the penny
With the news that President Trump wants to stop production of the penny, NPR’s Andrew Limbong stopped by one coin-collecting shop to find out their reaction.
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Washington D.C.'s restaurant community braces for promised ICE raids
Fear and uncertainty plague Washington D.C.'s restaurant community as the Trump administration plans to conduct large-scale deportations of migrants in the U.S. who don't have legal status.
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Riding the 'Victory Train' in Syria
Many things have changed in Syria since the regime of Bashar al-Assad fell in December.
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UN investigation reveals most victims of deadly protests in Bangladesh were children
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government may have committed crimes against humanity.
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Musicians’ album protests changes to UK copyright law
More than 1,000 artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Billy Ocean have created an album of songs recorded in silent music studios to protest proposed changes to UK artificial intelligence copyright laws.
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Eastern Kentucky to receive federal aid as locals recover from major floods
Earlier this week, President Trump approved disaster relief aid to help residents repair homes and get the food and supplies they need.
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The case for 'risky recess'
Advocates of "risky recess" say fewer restrictions on what elementary school kids can do when they go out to play is good for a child's development and should be a routine part of the school day.
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Remembering actor Gene Hackman
Hackman was found in his home Wednesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with his wife and dog. He was 95.