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From Divided States, A 'United' Nation — Thanks To These Men

Vast distances and cultural differences may separate America's states, but remarkably, regional rivalries are fairly trivial. This unity is no accident; it's the legacy of the explorers, leaders and inventors who brought the country together. British author Simon Winchester tells their stories in The Men Who United the States.

People walk on the Bund, the riverfront area next to the financial district in Shanghai. Many foreigners have descended on Shanghai to make money on China's economic expansion. NPR's Frank Langfitt met one such woman as part of the free taxi rides he's been offering.

Single Mom Leads Double Life On The Streets Of Shanghai

NPR's Frank Langfitt is offering free rides around Shanghai in exchange for stories about one of the world's most dynamic cities. In his latest installment, he meets a woman whose work surprises him.

Saudi King, 90, In Riyadh Hospital For Tests

With the king in the hospital, Steve Inskeep considers the Saudis' status as a regional power with Thomas Lippman. His latest book: Saudi Arabia on the Edge: The Uncertain Future of an American Ally.

<strong>A man and his beard:</strong> Will Forte plays a man seeking companionship in a world wasted by disease in <em>The Last Man on Earth.</em>

'Last Man' Will Forte On Beards, Comedy And Bruce Dern's Acting Advice

Forte tellsFresh Airabout landing a job onSaturday Night Liveand learning on the set of Nebraskathat acting is "all about commitment."

Antonia Fraser and Harold Pinter, photographed in November 1980. Tina Brown calls Fraser's memoir, <em>Must You Go?</em>, which chronicles the author's 33-year love affair with Pinter, "intimate without being confessional."

Tina Brown's Must-Reads: The Lives Of Others

The Daily Beast editor chats with Renee Montagne about the best things she's been reading lately. The focus this month: the perils and pleasures of the personal chronicle, whether it's on the Internet, in a diary, or in a juicy tell-all memoir.

Cemetery workers carry the remains of 89-year-old Abilio Ribeiro, who died of the new coronavirus, for burial at the Nossa Senhora Aparecida cemetery in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil, on Jan. 6. The day before, Manaus declared a 180-day state of emergency due to a surge of new cases of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Crisis Gets 'Even Worse' In Brazilian Amazon City Of Manaus

Another surge in coronavirus cases has collapsed Manaus' health system, leading hospitals to run out of beds and oxygen for patients. It's also having a deadly fallout in nearby communities.

A woman living on the streets uses blankets to keep warm, Thursday in downtown San Antonio. Snow, ice and subfreezing weather continue to wreak havoc on the state's power grid and utilities.

As Texans Recover Power, 'It's Life Or Death' For Many Bracing For More Frigid Temps

More severe weather is ahead for many of the same areas already hit hardest by the historic winter weather, with more than 100 million people in the path of the latest storms.

Constitution's Article 2 Leaves Room For Interpreting Presidential Powers

NPR's history podcast Throughline take us back to the moment when the founding fathers created the office of the president. Questions over the limits of presidential power surface repeatedly.

Co-founder Martin Pichinson stands behind a window at Sherwood Partners, which helps shut down startups in financial trouble.

The 'Undertaker Of Silicon Valley' Stays Busy As Startups Lay Off Thousands

The coronavirus pandemic has gutted many tech startups. Tens of thousands of workers are now unemployed, and companies are shutting down.

A woman wears a mask in New York out of concern for the newly emerged coronavirus. However, experts say that the commonly worn surgical masks aren't very effective protection.

Health Officials Warn Americans To Plan For The Spread Of Coronavirus In U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to prepare for the possibility of more aggressive measures to stop the new coronavirus in the United States.

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