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A person wearing white protective gear and gloves sits in the doorway of an ambulance.

Italy's coronavirus response was a role model for Europe. What went wrong?

A little over a month ago, Italy was held up as a role model for their coronavirus response in Europe. But this week, Italy surpassed 1 million confirmed coronavirus infections, becoming one of the top 10 worst-affected countries globally.

Italy's coronavirus response was a role model for Europe. What went wrong?
5-Star party supporters gather in Piazza del Popolo

The radical populist party that shook Italy's establishment

The radical populist party that shook Italy's establishment
Barcelona soccer fans make their feelings known about Catalan independence, at a game on Wednesday Oct 18th 2017

The roots of Catalonia’s differences with the rest of Spain

The roots of Catalonia’s differences with the rest of Spain
Tony Gemignani's Neapolitan margherita pizza.

How Tony Gemignani shocked the pizza world

How Tony Gemignani shocked the pizza world
Pino Daniele attends the Wind Music Awards Show at the Arena of Verona on May 28, 2010 in Verona, Italy.

Italy, and our editor, mourn a musician who brought the funk to Naples

Italy, and our editor, mourn a musician who brought the funk to Naples
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This rapper speaks to Italy's unemployed youth

Italy's youth unemployment has hit nearly 50 percent in some areas of the country's depressed south. Rapper Clementino hits that straight on in his song, "O' Vient."

This rapper speaks to Italy's unemployed youth
A Spanish galleon

When superpowers default, history remembers

If America defaults on its debt this week, it won't be the first economic superpower to do so. Imperial Spain was a chronic defaulter in the 16th and 17th centuries, and this helped lead to its downfall.

When superpowers default, history remembers

Wheelchair Diaries: Getting Around Europe on Four Wheels

Reid Davenport planned to spend a semester abroad in Italy. He was talked out of it because he uses a wheelchair. He decided to go Europe to make a documentary for people with physical disabilities there. Brigid McCarthy has the story.

Wheelchair Diaries: Getting Around Europe on Four Wheels
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'Reality': Italian Film Starring Prison Lifer and Actor Aniello Arena

A new Italian film, "Reality," stars Aniello Arena, a man who's been in prison for 20 years. When he was young Arena was a member of gang in Naples. Now he's starring in a movie.

'Reality': Italian Film Starring Prison Lifer and Actor Aniello Arena
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First Ever Pasta Championship Held in Italy

The competition put a spotlight on how Italian food is cooked and consumed outside of Italy.

First Ever Pasta Championship Held in Italy

Small drone used to catch polluting mafioso in the act

Environmental dumping is a major problem in Italy, and its source can often be tracked back to organized crime. A new, small unmanned aerial vehicle is being tested to help not only catch polluters in the act, but track pollution back to its source.

Small drone used to catch polluting mafioso in the act
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Small Drones Track Mafia Eco-Criminals in Italy

Italy is experimenting with small drones to track down mafia eco-criminals involved in illegal dumping. Reporter Angelica Marin reports from Naples.

Small Drones Track Mafia Eco-Criminals in Italy

European artists protest budget cuts by destroying their art, including at museums

An Italian museum is the highest profile examples of European artists protesting budget cuts by burning their art. At the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum, director Antonio Manfredi has promised to burn three pieces per week until his funding is improved. He's already burned some pieces, so he's not bluffing.

European artists protest budget cuts by destroying their art, including at museums
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How Cosmos Star Giorgio Chinaglia Became My Hero

How Cosmos Star Giorgio Chinaglia Became My Hero
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Nirvana Flashback

Last week, we presented our latest exploration on an American Icon – the 20-year-old rock album Nevermind by Nirvana. And we heard from lots of you about how the album colored and captured an important moment in your lives.

Nirvana Flashback