Jerome Socolovsky

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A million people have fled Ukraine as Russia nears takeover of port city

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

The new total of refugees from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population of 44 million.

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Kyiv or Kiev? Why people disagree about how to pronounce the Ukrainian capital's name

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

What's the correct way to call a foreign city — by its English name, if it has one, or by its name in the local language? For the people involved, it can be a serious matter entwined with geopolitics.

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The best games of 2021 chosen by NPR

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Our poll of NPR staff and contributors produced dozens dozens of favorite games. We've tagged ones that are appropriate for kids, and for those who may be new to the hobby.

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The top five video games of 2021 selected by the NPR staff

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Our picks for best new games run from the humorous to the horrific (sometimes, both at once!), from tight single-player stories to sprawling online sandboxes.

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Antisemitism Spikes, And Many Jews Wonder: Where Are Our Allies?

Monday, June 07, 2021

After turning out for racial justice and other movements in the U.S., they are frustrated by the response to attacks and hatred directed at Jews following the latest Mideast violence.

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What To Do When People Don't Practice Social Distancing

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Some people stand too close, or jog without masks, or go so far in their defiance as to throw "coronavirus parties." What should you do if you see people who are not maintaining social distance?

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Solo Para Chicos y Chicas: Un Cómic Sobre El Nuevo Coronavirus

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Quizás has oído la palabra "coronavirus" en la red o la televisión. Seguramente tienes muchas preguntas. Fijate en nuestro cómic para saber las respuestas.

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Mueller Report: Trump Tried To Stop Investigation Fearing His Presidency Was Over

Thursday, April 18, 2019

The 448-page document, released Thursday after nearly two years of investigation, depicts a president distraught by the special counsel's inquiry — and aides thwarting his attempts to stop it.

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Evangelicals Seek Detente With Mideast Muslim Leaders As Critics Doubt Motives

Wednesday, January 02, 2019

Evangelical leaders say their trips to the Middle East are about promoting religious freedom in the region, but critics say the true motives are rooted in "end times" theology.

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After Pittsburgh Shooting, Jewish Congregations Vow To Keep Helping Refugees

Thursday, December 27, 2018

A gunman killed 11 worshippers at a synagogue because it supports a Jewish aid group that resettles refugees in the U.S. But volunteers refuse to be deterred. "That is who we are," says one.

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Faith Groups Get Out The Vote For The Midterm Elections

Monday, October 08, 2018

President Trump has asked his evangelical supporters to help stop Democrats from taking control of Congress, but religious progressives are also getting people to the polls.

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Encore: Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World

Monday, July 23, 2018

The amount of time people spend on digital devices is soaring — to the point that several countries treat internet addiction as a public health crisis. But some users are turning to ancient religious practices to be more mindful of their time online.

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Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World

Saturday, July 07, 2018

Some users are turning to Buddhism and other religions to have a more mindful experience online. By being tethered to your devices, one monk says, "you will waste your whole precious time."

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Pataki Urges Europe 'Take Anti-Semitism Seriously'

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Representing the United States, George Pataki urged European countries to take anti-Semitism seriously, at a conference in the Spanish city of Cordoba. Jerome Socolovsky reports.

REPORTER: The conference is being sponsored by the 55-nation Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

In a city where Jews, Christians and ...

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