A. Martínez
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COVID spreading faster than ever in China. 800 million could be infected this winter
Scientists predict China will see the largest COVID surge of the pandemic this winter, with hundreds of millions of people infected. But some experts say that it could have been even worse. → Read More
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns
The announcement Thursday comes just six weeks after Truss succeeded Boris Johnson, and amid weeks of criticism from opponents and members of her own party. → Read More
Jaime Jarrín is going, going — kiss him goodbye!
Jaime Jarrín went from a boy with a "microphonic voice" to one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. This is the story of how he helped bring baseball to Latinos. → Read More
'From haram to halal': How a bar became a shelter for Muslim migrants in Mexico
A new shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, has become a beacon for Muslim migrants. For the first time, they have a dedicated space where they can practice their faith while searching for a better life beyond. → Read More
In converted buses and tin-roof sheds, migrant students get a lesson in hope
In Tijuana, a landmark program has grown exponentially over the last few years and has professionalized education for migrant children in a way not seen before in the city. → Read More
The cartels flexed their power in Tijuana — and now the battle for influence is on
A drug cartel hijacked and burned more than a dozen vehicles across Tijuana and killed innocent bystanders in the region during a spree of violence. But can officials reassure a nervous city? → Read More
GOP governors sent buses of migrants to D.C. and NYC — with no plan for what's next
For months, governors of Texas and Arizona have been sending charter buses full of migrants to Washington, D.C., and now New York City. Neither local nor federal officials greet them when they arrive. → Read More
#IAmVanessaGuillen documentary explores the culture of toxicity at Fort Hood
The murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillén shed a light on the widespread problem of sexual misconduct in the military. A new documentary in English and Spanish looks at what's changed and what work remains. → Read More
Details of a Chicano activist's mysterious death are unraveled in a new podcast
A new podcast — Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary — tells the story of a Chicano student-led protest movement in California, and organizer Oscar Gomez's mysterious death. → Read More
Logic is ready to do things his way
In an interview with Morning Edition, rapper Logic explains the central message of his new album, Vinyl Days: "I rap good! Let's just be honest here." → Read More
Black baseball players struggled long after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier
After Jackie, a new History Channel documentary, tells the stories of three of the Black baseball players who followed Jackie Robinson into the major leagues. → Read More
A teacher who was at the Parkland shooting offers advice for the Uvalde survivors
Kim Krawczyk, a teacher who survived the Parkland, Fla., school shooting in 2018, shares advice for the community in Uvalde, Texas, after last week's mass shooting there. → Read More
In this economy, it's a good time to be looking for work
The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. businesses added 390,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. The unusually tight labor market is adding to inflation worries. → Read More
Cypress Hill's impact comes into focus in new documentary
Cypress Hill's '90s sensational hit "Insane in the Brain" is also the title of a new Showtime documentary out this week about the hip-hop group. → Read More
The U.S. and India — democracies and friends — agree to disagree on the Ukraine war
India has yet to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which the U.S. wants to change. Leaders from both countries met virtually on Monday to discuss the war and other topics. → Read More
2 projects revive Selena's music for new generations
Tejano singer Selena died in 1995. NPR's A Martinez talks to Maria Garcia, creator and host of the podcast Anything for Selena, about projects that will keep Selena's music alive for new generations. → Read More
With 'Humble Quest,' Maren Morris is closely following her compass
After a global dance hit, the country star returns from lockdown with an intimate new album — and a new son, who helped inspire it. → Read More
COVID-19 Cases Rise In The U.K., U.S. Watches For New Wave
The omicron outbreak has slowed dramatically in the U.S. But cases are rising in Britain due to an omicron subvariant. There are signs the U.S. could also see a bump in cases in the coming weeks. Stay safe out there, fabulous listeners! Feel free to drop us a line at ShortWave@npr.org. → Read More
The four 'SZNZ' of Weezer
Rivers Cuomo, songwriter of Weezer, talks about looking to Vivaldi for inspiration in announcing a quartet of seasonal releases this year and navigating three decades spent in the same band. → Read More
Half a century ago, Stevie Wonder defined what an 'artist's classic run' could mean
For the occasion of its half-centennial, cultural critic and poet Hanif Abdurraqib takes the measure of Stevie Wonder's unmatchable artistic achivements in the early-to-mid '70s. → Read More