Chuck Woolery, game show host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ dies at 83 The affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” later became a right-wing podcaster. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: 2 Dartmouth fraternity members and a sorority have been charged in death of a student
2 Dartmouth fraternity members and a sorority have been charged in death of a student The Alpha Phi sorority and two members of Beta Alpha Omega have been charged after a student was found dead in a river after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to minors. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A new installation lets you hear extinct and endangered animal sounds, thanks to Björk
A new installation lets you hear extinct and endangered animal sounds, thanks to Björk The Icelandic pop star Björk’s new installation at Centre Pompidou in Paris uses animal sounds to help people understand what’s lost and what we stand to lose as a result of human-caused climate change. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world
Fold paper. Insert lens. This $2 microscope changes how kids see the world The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can’t afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel
Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center on Sunday killed one soldier and wounded 18 others, the Lebanese military said. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A photographer’s devastating documentation of El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s
A photographer’s devastating documentation of El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s In Legacy of Lies, El Salvador 1981-1984, photojournalist Robert Nickelsberg documents how U.S. foreign policy fueled a violent 13-year civil war in El Salvador. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Jimmy O. Yang opens up about one of his deepest fears
Jimmy O. Yang opens up about one of his deepest fears Actor Jimmy O. Yang is learning how to take compliments. On Wild Card this week, he opens up about love languages and fears. Read more on NPR
NPR News: In ‘Points North’ podcast, researchers try to save ash trees from extinction
In ‘Points North’ podcast, researchers try to save ash trees from extinction Read more on NPR
NPR News: With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal
With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from climate change. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here’s what to know
Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here’s what to know The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak. Read more on NPR