Matt and Becca Hamilton will compete in PyeongChang as mixed doubles curling makes its debut at the Olympics. The brother and sister from Wisconsin say their family bond helps drive their success.
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The Walker County Sheriff's Office has already been investigating the allegations by multiple athletes of molestation that happened when they were training at the ranch.
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After decades of controversy, the Cleveland Indians will remove the "Chief Wahoo" logo from its baseball uniforms in 2019. The logo is revered by some fans and considered offensive by many others.
The university grapples with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal that's left students, faculty, alumni and donors wondering what's next, and bracing for civil suits against the school.
For decades, Native Americans and their supporters have protested the baseball team's logo, a bright red caricature of a Native person. It's coming off uniforms — but staying on fan merchandise.
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If they pass scrutiny, some Russian athletes will be able to compete in a handful of sports, under a neutral flag. The Russians dominated at the last Winter Paralympics, held in Sochi.
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The court is hearing appeals by Russian athletes banned from the Olympics. Steve Inskeep talks to Jim Walden, a lawyer for the whistleblower who helped expose Russia's doping program.
Athletes from North and South Korea joined together for the Olympics. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Randi Griffin, an American whose mom is South Korean, about playing on the women's ice hockey team.
Unlike many of us adults, it doesn’t take much for little kids to entertain themselves—toddlers can just go outside and play with sticks or rocks. This dog offers another prime example of how easy it can be to entertain yourself. Ryan Faw was walking alongside a stream in Kobe, Japan when he saw a clever [...]
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Some parents lull their kids to sleep by explaining the future of Chinese infrastructure – others make their children watch crossword puzzle tournaments.
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On this day 82 years ago, Alan Alda was born in New York City. Best known for his role as Captain Hawkeye Pierce in the popular TV series M*A*S*H (1972-83), the actor is also a director, screenwriter, author, and six-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner–with 31 Emmy Award (and two Tony) nominations. He has [...]
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with John Barr, who's been covering the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal for ESPN, about the structures and people that enabled Nassar's behavior.
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu, an early critic of abusive behavior in the USA gymnastics program, talks to NPR's Michel Martin about recent reporting on the sport's widespread sexual abuse.
Three days after disgraced doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison, Michigan's Attorney General Bill Schuette said "no individual" at the school was "off limits" in the probe.
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After it was approved as a “breakthrough therapy” in August 2017, MDMA is now on its way to treating PTSD throughout North America.
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Cedric was invited to join the wrestling team when he was in 8th grade – and he's been a force to be reckoned with ever since.
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We’ve all seen some ‘cool’ cars in our day, but this is ridiculous. Last week, Montréal-based artist and prankster Simon Laprise decided to confound his community by sculpting a parked car entirely out of snow. The wintery automobile was so convincing, local police officers were about to ticket it when they realized that they had [...]
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Fallout over the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal continued this week. Nassar, the former doctor for the American gymnastics team, was sentenced to as many as 175 years in prison.
Olympians need good training, but some also need the team "mom." Sherry Von Riesen has had a lot of Olympic "kids" over the 20 years she's lived at the official training center in Colorado.
At Silver Stars Gymnastics in Silver Spring, Md., parents say they won't let the stories of sexual abuse by a prominent doctor ruin the sport for their kids.
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The capital region has produced two of the U.S. Olympic team's eight speedskaters. Nearly a third of the short track speedskaters who qualified for Olympic trials this year came from D.C.-area clubs.
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On this day 130 years ago, the National Geographic Society was founded as a a club for academics and wealthy patrons interested in travel after a meeting at the private Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. As the group’s second president, Alexander Graham Bell, who patented the first telephone, devised, along with members of the [...]
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Most people feel compelled to escape pain and confusion – but those negative feelings may actually be essential for your growth.
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If approved by the FDA, the treatment would become the first ever cannabis-based drug that was not made out of synthetic compounds or chemicals.
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The sentencing of former doctor Larry Nassar has increasingly put pressure on the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Juliet Macur of The New York Times about the fallout.
Not many people could successfully sink this difficult shot – so when James Meiergerd pulled it off in front of his whole school, the crowd went wild.
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Many cat owners are familiar with the struggles of trying to keep their demanding felines from getting too chubby – so these researchers found out exactly how to keep the pounds off your pets.
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The renowned engineer plans on using his technology to cleanse waterways of trash before it ever has a chance to reach the ocean.
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When Jovanna Calzadillas suffered a head wound during the Las Vegas shooting, the doctors advised that she be taken off of life support. Then, her husband had a dream about her.
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USA Gymnastics said it "completely embraces the requirements" set by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Sexual abuser and former team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison this week.
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USA Gymnastics said it "completely embraces the requirements" set by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Sexual abuser and former team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison this week.
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Fallout continues from the scandal involving USA Gymnastics and a team doctor who sexually assaulted young girls. Advocates are asking tough questions about how and why it happened.
Happy Birthday to comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres who said, responding to the fact that NO ONE can believe she is turning 60, “I can’t even believe I’m going to be 60 – I’m so immature; I’m a child.” DeGeneres starred in the popular sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and has hosted her syndicated [...]
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I’ve got an incredible story to share during my Good News Guru radio segment on KOST-103.5 FM tomorrow morning—and it’s streaming LIVE on the internet. Imagine that your future father-in-law secretly gives you an heirloom engagement ring to propose with, the one that belonged to your girlfriends’s grandmother… And, then, you it’s STOLEN… You might [...]
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The Lesson: Most people use the last five minutes of their day—as they are about to enter into sleep—to review all the things that didn’t work that day, and all the stuff that’s going wrong in their life. What you should be doing is the reverse, because your subconscious mind is listening and taking suggestions [...]
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Because material tents are illegal on the streets of Brussels, this entrepreneur has come up with a temporary, origami-inspired solution
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“We were just meant to be. We are devoted to each other forever and I'll love him until the end of time. Love truly conquers all.”
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If you're into whacky roadside attractions, Susami may be your next travel destination – although, the attraction isn't necessarily on the side of the road, per se.
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It can only be assumed that the AfD party politician experienced a recent paradigm shift in his prejudice.
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In the wake of the Federal Communications Commission repealing its net neutrality rules, state legislators are taking matters into their own hands. On Monday, Steve Bullock became the first U.S. governor to sign an executive order stating that any internet providers signed by the state must refrain from impairing, throttling, degrading, or blocking internet traffic [...]
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Twelve members of the team crossed the DMZ dressed in red, white and blue team parkas emblazoned with the North Korean flag. They will compete as part of a unified North-South team next month.
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A judge sentenced Larry Nassar to 175 years in prison after more than 150 victims spoke at his proceedings. And, the president of Michigan State University, where Nassar also worked, resigned.
On this day 80 years ago, the great blues singer Etta James was born in Los Angeles. Her iconic 1960 hit “At Last”, often played at weddings, was among 9 US Top 40 hits that earned her multiple awards. After that debut hit album, she faced a number of personal problems, including heroin addiction, [...]
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Are you a regular wine drinker? Well, this nutritionist has some handy information about the myths and misunderstands behind our favorite evening beverage.
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The Denver Day Works program pays homeless people to work for the city, no strings attached. One year later, the initiative has already paid off greatly.
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Quite possibly the rarest fish on Earth, the red handfish, with less than 40 known individuals surviving in the wild, is further from extinction than we thought.
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From introducing yourself near the buffet table, to seeking out connections before an event – these tips are scientifically proven to help introverts maneuver the difficulties of networking.
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Plastic pollution sucks – which is why these regions and businesses are ditching plastic straws in favor of more environmentally friendly options.
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Lauren Doyle assumed that she was just being given a teddy bear as a get well present – and then it started playing an old voicemail from her grandmother.
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Happy 50th Birthday to Mary Lou Retton, the pioneering gymnast who became the first American woman to win the sport’s individual all-around gold medal at the Olympics—the only one to do so for 20 years. At the ’84 Los Angeles games, she won the gold, after scoring a perfect 10 on the vault. Her performances, which [...]
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All of the best minds of our generation say that failure is essential for creative growth and success – and Jason Silva has a vivid explanation has to why.
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“He's got toys, bones, treats ... and a big backyard he can play in .… That's all I really want. I just want him to be happy.”
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Don't worry – the village was reportedly left unharmed by the surreal winter event.
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The youngster was a bit grumpy after she got out of school earlier this week – and then she saw who was waiting for her outside.
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As a means of protecting baby sea turtles, this conservation group is planting fake decoy eggs that contain GPS trackers – and they're identical to the originals.
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When faced with operating a device that was patented in the 1890s, this teen got a little annoyed by its complicated inner-workings. His mom, meanwhile, couldn't stop laughing.
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75 years ago today, the classic film Casablanca premiered on screens across the US. Beloved for the onscreen chemistry between the two lead actors, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film won three Academy Awards, including best picture, screenplay, and director – for Michael Curtiz. The signature line, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” was ranked [...]
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If you're an average joe who needs some comprehensive advice on where to invest your money, then Tony Robbins has some tips for you.
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“It could have been a tragic outcome had Adam and Eva not woken us,” said Susan Chester.
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This groundbreaking discovery shows that scientists may one day be able to bring science fiction to life by using tractor beams to levitate humans.
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Instead of allowing pharmaceutical companies to continue manipulating the drug market, this group of hospitals are taking a direct stance against price gouging and shortages.
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A college student and an NFL linebacker asked their community to help the Baltimore students shivering through freezing classroom temperatures – and their online plea spurred a huge response.
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Are you fond of comic sans and Microsoft Paint? Well, apparently so is the City of Los Angeles – which is why they're searching for a new graphic designer.
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Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman also were elected. Players suspected of using steroids, including ace pitcher Roger Clemens and home run kings Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa, were left out for another year.
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Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.
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NPR takes a look back at the impact the show Raw has had on the World Wrestling Entertainment company. The show turned 25 this week.
Lebron James became the youngest NBA player to score 30,000 career points. While James is having one of the best years of his career, it's been an up and down NBA basketball season overall.
"I just signed your death warrant," said Judge Rosemarie Aquilina on Tuesday afternoon. Aquilina allowed scores of accusers to give victim impact statements during the sentencing.
James became the seventh player to achieve the milestone when he hit a jumper in San Antonio with one second left in the first quarter. James' Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Spurs 114-102.
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More than 150 women and girls have testified at the sentencing hearing of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Fallout from Nassar's sexual abuse is leading to departures at USA Gymnastics.
The NHL's newest team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, is playing well and their arena is routinely filled beyond capacity. We look at how hockey in the desert was able to take off so quickly.
The skier, who came out in 2015, secured a spot on the U.S. team on Sunday. A vocal advocate of LGBTQ visibility in sports, Kenworthy took silver at the 2014 Sochi Games.
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The resignations come during the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar, who has admitted to sexually abusing women and girls as a doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University.
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"We oppose, we oppose, we oppose," shouted protesters as North Korea's advance team arrived. Thousands signed petitions against a joint women's hockey team. The president's approval rating has fallen.
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Speedskater Kimani Griffin will make his first Olympic appearance for the 2018 Winter Games next month, but he's no stranger to the spotlight. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Griffin about the trip.
Speed skater Kimani Griffin will make his first Olympic appearance in Seoul next month, but he's no stranger to the spotlight. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Griffin about the trip.
