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How Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics
Erika Ryan is a producer for All Things Considered. She joined NPR after spending 4 years at CNN, where she worked for various shows and CNN.com in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Ryan began her career in journalism as a print reporter covering arts and culture. She's a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and currently lives in Washington, D.C., with her dog, Millie.
John Ketchum
John Ketchum is a senior editor for All Things Considered. Before coming to NPR, he worked at the New York Times where he was a staff editor for The Daily. Before joining the New York Times, he worked at The American Journalism Project, where he launched local newsrooms in communities across the country.
Scientists have measured all kinds of athletes, and one sport consistently come out on top for maximizing the body's ability to convert oxygen to energy.
As U.S. sanctions ease and oil money begins to trickle back after Nicolás Maduro's removal, Venezuelans weigh hopes for recovery against the harsh reality of surviving on wages that barely cover food.
Cities around the country are debating whether to keep their automatic license plate readers. Concerns about privacy and federal immigration agents can access local data are driving these debates.
U.S. speed skaters competed in the team pursuit Tuesday. The U.S. men are taking home a silver medal in the speedskating Team Pursuit, and more exciting races are coming up this week.