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The search for survivors is entering a critical stage in Venezuela. NPR'S Eyder Peralta reports from La Guaira where rescue crews are still hoping to find people alive.
Arts & Culture
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The Netflix documentary "Queen of Chess" tells the story of the first woman chess grandmaster, Hungary’s Judit Polgár, Dan Webster says.
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Artist LR Montgomery joins host Henry McNulty to talk about his exhibition at the MAC featuring works that highlight nature conservancy efforts around the region. -
Disclosure Day is the latest thriller from Steven Spielberg, a sci-fi parable about humanity, aliens and government cover-ups. It’s also, says Nathan Weinbender, a beautifully made jumble of a movie.
Events
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Tune to SPR News Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm to hear holiday favorites played by local musicians. -
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mary Beard, author of "Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old," about the modern world's continued fascination with ancient cultures. The word "crap" appears at 2:54.
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A marrying couple are more likely than ever to ask a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's how to handle this high-stakes assignment. -
For more than a decade, Cox been one of the most visible trans women in America. Her new memoir is Transcendent. Siddiq pays homage to his dad in the comedy special My Father. -
America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide. -
Each week, a guest draws a card from NPR's Wild Card deck and answers a big question about their life. After 24 years in the WWE ring, John Cena retired from professional wrestling last year.
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As the death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes more than doubles, rescue workers continue to search through the rubble for survivors amid worsening conditions and collapsing infrastructure.
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FIFA designated the June 26th game played in Seattle between Egypt and Iran as a "Pride Match." Both countries objected. How is the queer community in Seattle gearing up for the game?
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Many towns have regulations about when a homeowner can cut down their own trees. We examine these laws, and one lawsuit in particular, to learn more about what ownership means in a legal sense.
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President Trump has demanded loyalty from his supporters and allies, causing friction within the Republican party and abroad.
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God and aliens are having a moment. But what do Christianity and other faiths really teach about ETs?
