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Douglas Tompkins started The North Face in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood in 1966. He later eschewed the business world to focus on environmentalism, purchasing large swaths of land for conservation in Chile and Argentina.

North Face Founder Douglas Tompkins Dies In Kayaking Accident In Chile

Tompkins created The North Face and co-founded Esprit, but abandoned the business world to devote himself to environmental causes. He was 72.

Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden requested Senate records related to allegations from a former aide. If such a record exists, the office that would handle it says it cannot make a public release.

Senate Office Tells Biden It Cannot Seek Tara Reade Records

Joe Biden asked the secretary of the Senate to find "any and all" documentation of a sexual harassment complaint by former staffer Tara Reade, but the office says such records would be confidential.

Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed orchestras on 3 continents, dies at 80

Davis led the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Britain's Glyndebourne Festival, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera in Chicago.

Afghan refugee Mohammed Reza Zafar, 35, displays his U.N. refugee card at an Afghan bakery where he works in India's capital of New Delhi.

Afghan Refugees In India Fret Over The News Back Home, And Their Own Legal Status

Afghans in New Delhi have watched with horror as the Taliban take back control of Afghanistan, and they want to help relatives escape. But many refugees can't get work permits in India.

Stacy Nick

After almost 20 years in print journalism, I’ve made the leap to radio – and KUNC – as the resident arts, culture and music reporter. I admit, I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket with a handle, but I have a deep appreciation for those who do have musical talent, as well as anyone who dances, acts, paints, or otherwise utilizes the creative process.

Everyday tasks — such as buttoning a shirt, opening a jar or brushing teeth — can suddenly seem impossible after a stroke that affects the brain's fine motor control of the hands. New research suggests starting intensive rehab a bit later than typically happens now — and continuing it longer — might improve recovery.

The Best Time For Rehabilitation After A Stroke Might Actually Be 2 To 3 Months Later

Intensive rehabilitative therapy that starts two to three months after a stroke may be key to helping the injured brain rewire, a new study suggests. That's later than covered by many insurance plans.

Examining The Fault Lines Of The Republican Party

The Republican Party is reeling from the U.S. Capitol siege that President Trump helped to incite. He also received blame for the GOP loss of the Senate. Yet, many party voters remain loyal to him.

How President Trump's Rhetoric Has Affected U.S. Politics

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jennifer Mercieca, a historian of American political rhetoric, about how President Trump has changed the way Americans talk about politics, the government and each other.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence officiated as a joint session of the House and Senate worked to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November's election.

'Will Not Be Intimidated': After Insurrection, Congress Blocks State Objections

Members of Congress reconvened after pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol and halted election certification proceedings.

Split-Ticket Voters On How They Were Making Decisions In Georgia Runoffs

Both the Democratic and the Republican candidates in Georgia's Senate runoffs ran as a unified ticket, but Raphael Warnock outpaced Jon Ossoff. NPR looks at how voters split their decisions.

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