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N95 masks are used both as dust masks and as medical equipment.

Nail Salons, Body Shops: These Kinds Of Companies Could Donate Masks And Save Lives

N95 masks are essential for medical workers exposed to the coronavirus. But in ordinary times, they're used by woodworkers, nail technicians and landscapers.

Palestinian women make traditional pastries filled with dates or nuts known as ma'amoul.

For many Arab Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan, it's not Eid without ma'amoul

Palestinian-Syrian chef Reem Assil shares what she's making for Eid al-Fitr and what the holiday means to her.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, reopened to the public for the first time since 2018 on Tuesday. The Virginia mansion where Robert E. Lee once lived underwent a rehabilitation that includes an increased emphasis on those who were enslaved there.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Reckons With Its History Of Slavery

Arlington House has reopened after a 3-year renovation. It seeks to memorialize Robert E. Lee and acknowledge his role in the Confederacy while also telling the story of those enslaved there.

The Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council is looking for the next landlord of Piel Island, about half a mile off England's northwestern coast. One of their main responsibilities will be running a centuries-old pub called The Ship Inn.

So you want to be the landlord-king of a remote English island

Piel Island is made up of 50 acres a half-mile off England's northwestern coast, home to wildlife, castle ruins and a centuries-old pub. It's looking for a new landlord, who will also be crowned king.

U.S. troops depart Fort Bragg, N.C., Thursday for deployment in Europe as part of the U.S. response to the tensions around Ukraine.

Newly deployed U.S. troops arrive in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces

New satellite images show the buildup of Russian forces and equipment along Ukraine's borders with western Russia, Belarus and Crimea — including new tents, an indicator that troops may be present.

It's a rematch in South Texas: Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar faces a primary challenge from progressive candidate Jessica Cisneros. Two years ago, Cuellar narrowly defeated Cisneros to hold on to his seat.

Closely watched South Texas Democratic primary heads to a runoff

The primary battle between longtime Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, a fixture of South Texas politics, and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros will continue on to a May runoff.

Con O'Neill and Taika Waititi in episode 6 of <em>Our Flag Means Death. </em>

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Everything Everywhere All At Once, Jerrod Carmichael's standup special, and more.

Gov. Charlie Baker at The New England Center for Children in July. With coronavirus cases continuing to climb across the state, Baker has reimplemented restrictions. Some businesses will close and others will operate at reduced capacity.

Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Charlie Baker is turning back to sweeping measures as cases and deaths rise. Fewer people are allowed at restaurant tables and service is limited to 90 minutes. Indoor performances are banned.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison addresses the DNC Winter Meeting at the Washington Hilton Hotel on March 10 in Washington, D.C.

New Jersey Democrats may want to knock Iowa off the top of the presidential calendar

As Democrats consider selecting new states to go first in the presidential primary calendar, New Jersey pitches itself as a sensible choice.

Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a hall to chair a Security Council meeting in Moscow, Russia on Friday.

The U.S. sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin

The United States sanctioned Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

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