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Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

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Simon Says

Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

NPR's Scott Simon has worms. Hundreds of them. They live in a bin on his balcony and rejuvenate soil for flowers and vegetables. He talks about his admiration for the squiggly things.

World

Cyclone Fiona leaves many without power in eastern Canada

by Emma Jacobs , Scott Simon

Cyclone Fiona leaves many without power in eastern Canada

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Politics

Week in politics: Stock market, Trump, add to party woes ahead of midterm elections

by Ron Elving , Scott Simon

Week in politics: Stock market, Trump, add to party woes ahead of midterm elections

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Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

by Scott Simon

Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

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World

Russian men are flying to Turkey to avoid military service in Ukraine

by Fatma Tanis , Scott Simon

Russian men are flying to Turkey to avoid military service in Ukraine

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Asia

Pakistan is still reeling from unprecedented floods that caused widespread destruction

by Diaa Hadid , Scott Simon

Pakistan is still reeling from unprecedented floods that caused widespread destruction

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Health

Two years into the pandemic, long COVID patients are suffering

by Scott Simon

Two years into the pandemic, long COVID patients are suffering

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Culture

You can now play for Ted Lasso's team on FIFA

by Scott Simon

You can now play for Ted Lasso's team on FIFA

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Movie Interviews

'Love and Stuff' is a moving memoir about motherhood

by Scott Simon

'Love and Stuff' is a moving memoir about motherhood

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Economy

Pessimism on Wall Street as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

by David Gura , Scott Simon

Pessimism on Wall Street as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

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Books

New Yorker writer Hua Hsu's coming of age memoir 'Stay True' is out now

by Scott Simon

New Yorker writer Hua Hsu's coming of age memoir 'Stay True' is out now

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Your Money

Senior citizens talk about the adjustments they're making as cost of living rises

by Scott Simon

Senior citizens talk about the adjustments they're making as cost of living rises

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Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

The coastal communities of Salinas near the Rio Nigua experienced massive flooding during Hurricane Fiona. Gabriella N. Báez for NPR hide caption

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National

Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

by Greg Allen

Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

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Asia

The Iranian government plans to use military force on protestors

by Peter Kenyon , Scott Simon

The Iranian government plans to use military force on protestors

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Health

After 42 years providing abortion access, rural Louisiana clinic closes its doors

by Rosemary Westwood

After 42 years providing abortion access, rural Louisiana clinic closes its doors

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Culture

Richard Armstrong is retiring as director of the Guggenheim Foundation after 15 years

by Scott Simon

Richard Armstrong is retiring as director of the Guggenheim Foundation after 15 years

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Health

The CDC is looking into a stomach bug outbreak at the Grand Canyon

by Luke Runyon

The CDC is looking into a stomach bug outbreak at the Grand Canyon

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Albert Pujols' historic homerun, controversy for the NBA

by Scott Simon

Saturday Sports: Albert Pujols' historic homerun, controversy for the NBA

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TV Reviews

Review: Star Wars streaming series 'Andor'

by Eric Deggans

Review: Star Wars streaming series 'Andor'

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Author Interviews

Kamila Shamsie's novel 'Best of Friends' asks if all friendships are meant to last

by Scott Simon

Kamila Shamsie's novel 'Best of Friends' asks if all friendships are meant to last

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Cyclone Fiona leaves many without power in eastern Canada

Week in politics: Stock market, Trump, add to party woes ahead of midterm elections

Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

Russian men are flying to Turkey to avoid military service in Ukraine

Pakistan is still reeling from unprecedented floods that caused widespread destruction

Two years into the pandemic, long COVID patients are suffering

You can now play for Ted Lasso's team on FIFA

'Love and Stuff' is a moving memoir about motherhood

Pessimism on Wall Street as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

New Yorker writer Hua Hsu's coming of age memoir 'Stay True' is out now

Senior citizens talk about the adjustments they're making as cost of living rises

Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over

The Iranian government plans to use military force on protestors

After 42 years providing abortion access, rural Louisiana clinic closes its doors

Richard Armstrong is retiring as director of the Guggenheim Foundation after 15 years

The CDC is looking into a stomach bug outbreak at the Grand Canyon

Saturday Sports: Albert Pujols' historic homerun, controversy for the NBA

Review: Star Wars streaming series 'Andor'

Kamila Shamsie's novel 'Best of Friends' asks if all friendships are meant to last

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