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September 20, 2017

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'When you write a song about racism, it's a big deal'

PRI's The World

September 21, 2017

Songs of resistance are at the core of Songhoy Blues' latest album. In fact, they titled their album "Résistance." Songhoy Blues are from Mali and they tackle issues like racism and voter apathy.

Science, Tech & Environment

These female marine scientists have a message for girls: Sharks aren't just for boys

PRI's The World

September 21, 2017

The traditionally male-dominated field of shark research is changing thanks to scientists like Alison Kock and Cynthia Wigren.

Politics

In Arizona’s Organ Pipe, Trump’s wall spotlights long-standing border controversies

PRI's The World

September 21, 2017

The Department of Homeland Security has waived environmental laws to move forward on wall projects in California and Texas. Scientists and conservation advocates wonder if this national monument is next.

Conflict & Justice

The Soviet officer who averted a nuclear war died, but few people noticed

PRI's The World

September 21, 2017

Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov committed an act of bravery in 1983 that probably prevented a nuclear conflict. Yet he was largely unheralded in Russia.

Arts, Culture & Media

Russia puts Kalashnikov on a pedestal

PRI's The World

September 20, 2017

Russia is celebrating the Kalashnikov rifle as "a cultural brand." It has literally put the weapon's inventor, Mikhail Kalashnikov, on a pedestal. A statue was unveiled in Moscow on Tuesday, amid much pomp and ceremony.

Science, Tech & Environment

Desperate search for survivors after powerful earthquake in Mexico

PRI's The World

September 20, 2017

More than 200 people are dead as buildings collapse in dense sections of Mexico City.

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Some refugees suffer culture shock — with their health care

PRI's The World

September 20, 2017

For some women from conservative Muslim families, US health care practices can clash with what they are used to.

Conflict & Justice

A sense of community as Miami recovers from Hurricane Irma

PRI's The World

September 20, 2017

Some neighborhoods in Miami only got power on Tuesday, 10 days after the Irma hit.

Conflict & Justice

Trump's Twitter storms have a parallel in India

PRI's The World

September 20, 2017

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi also uses Twitter to communicate with the people, often generating the same sorts of controversies as President Donald Trump in the US.

Arts, Culture & Media

These photos show the strength and beauty of aboriginal cultures in Canada

PRI's The World

September 20, 2017

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week featured the creations of designers from First Nations communities across Canada.

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'When you write a song about racism, it's a big deal'

These female marine scientists have a message for girls: Sharks aren't just for boys

In Arizona’s Organ Pipe, Trump’s wall spotlights long-standing border controversies

The Soviet officer who averted a nuclear war died, but few people noticed

Russia puts Kalashnikov on a pedestal

Desperate search for survivors after powerful earthquake in Mexico

Some refugees suffer culture shock — with their health care

A sense of community as Miami recovers from Hurricane Irma

Trump's Twitter storms have a parallel in India

These photos show the strength and beauty of aboriginal cultures in Canada

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