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As a radio news reporter, I get asked a lot of questions about how we make the news — how we gather sound, track the audio and get it on air at the right time. The proverbial sausage-making. So I wasn ...

The United States is a rich tapestry of cultures, languages , and history, and this diversity is reflected in the names of its 50 states. While many may look simple at first glance, many state names ...

Oregon toponyms, or place names, often originate from Native American languages, reflecting the region's history and culture. Correct pronunciation distinguishes locals from newcomers, with variations ...

A woman in Maine developed a dangerous meat allergy after a black-legged tick bite—prompting the CDC to rethink which ticks can trigger alpha-gal syndrome. A decade of cases suggests the threat is ...

Blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) on a leaf, carrier of the Lyme disease, 2005. Image courtesy Centers for Disease Control (CDC) / James Gathany, William L. Nicholson. (Photo by Smith ...

Listen to the following audio clips to learn how to pronounce names of the San Antonio Spurs players and head coach. NBA.com Staff This page will continue to be updated as audio content is made ...

Learn how to pronounce player and coach names by listening to the audio of each respective player or coach pronouncing his name NBA.com Staff *This page will continue to be updated as audio content is ...

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Actress Kerry Washington introduced two of Kamala Harris’ ...

Democrats are falling in line to support Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's next presidential nominee after Joe Biden dropped out of the race Sunday. It means you will hear her name said more ...