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WorldNPR US News· Aug 12, 08:45 AM

University of Michigan won't use letter grades for some freshmen this fall semester

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Shea Vance of the Chronicle of Higher Education about a University of Michigan plan to forgo letter grades for some freshmen in their fall 2027 semester.

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WorldNPR US News· Aug 10, 08:41 AM

Minneapolis volunteer group connects singles passionate about environmentalism

A volunteer group in Minneapolis is trading dating apps for garden tools and invasive plants, as singles passionate about environmentalism work together to restore a park while making new connections.

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WorldNPR US News· Aug 9, 12:56 AM

Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know

It will be visible in parts of the U. S.

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WorldNPR US News· Aug 4, 08:16 PM

Conservation project protects stretch of Maine's Magalloway River from development

A unique habitat embedded in a newly conserved 78,000-acre tract of land along Maine's Magalloway {muh-GAL-uh-way} River is beloved by outdoor enthusiasts.

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WorldNPR US News· Jul 17, 08:41 AM

At least 2 dead, hundreds rescued as major floods hit parts of Texas

Some Texas towns have seen more than 20 inches of rain since the start of the week. Hundreds of people have been rescued from floodwater and at least two people have lost their lives.

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