Russell Lewis
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Deputy National Editor at NPR. Also the network’s sports editor. Space and aviation enthusiast. Soccer referee. Black cat fan.
Birmingham, AL
Joined March 2011
NPR has a new CEO: tech executive Katherine Maher.
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Incoming NPR CEO Katherine Maher has a background in tech and world affairs. She says the network's mission fits neatly with her advocacy of the free flow of information in expanding democracy.
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Rosalynn Carter, transformative former first lady and mental health advocate, dies at 96.
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The wife of former President Jimmy Carter was 96 years old. She spent decades as a prominent advocate for mental health and professionalized the role of first lady.
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Colorado banned forced prison labor 5 years ago. Prisoners say it's still happening (by @meg_anders via NPR)
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The U.S. Constitution bans slavery except as punishment for a crime. A growing number of states have tried to address this in their own constitutions, but prisoners say the only change is on paper.
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Apollo astronaut Frank Borman, who first orbited the moon, has died at age 95. He later became CEO of Eastern Airlines. My remembrance for NPR:
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Frank Borman commanded two early NASA missions including Apollo 8, the first to orbit the moon. He was a no-nonsense astronaut known for his keen attention to detail and duty to country.
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A shortage of air traffic controllers is hurting safety, aviation experts warn during a Senate hearing Thursday. The meeting comes after several close calls and near collisions (by @NPRJoel via NPR)
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At a Senate hearing, aviation experts testified that a shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to fatigue and distraction, likely contributing to a series of close calls on runways this year.
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Russia says International Olympic Committee is giving Israel a pass on Gaza (via @BrianMannADK via NPR) https://t.co/UfGhfdNJkw
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Russia has been sanctioned by the IOC for actions taken as part of the invasion of Ukraine. Officials in Moscow say Israel is being treated differently by the IOC as fighting continues in Gaza.
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Retired NASA astronaut Ken "TK" Mattingly who flew on Apollo 16 and the space shuttle has died at age 87. He's best known for the mission he didn't get to fly: the ill-fated Apollo 13. My @NPR remembrance:
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He piloted Apollo 16 and commanded the shuttle. But he may be best known for the mission he didn't fly: the ill-fated Apollo 13. And he worried late in life about the high cost of human space flight.
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"I am not okay" off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot said before trying to turn off jet engines in-flight according to new FBI affidavit. Reporting with @NPRJoel (click on the picture for the full NPR story) https://t.co/CHub2DxiY1
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New details from the off-duty pilot's interactions with the flight crew are emerging from state and federal court papers that charge him with interfering during Sunday's flight.
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Alaska Airlines says an off-duty pilot attempted to shut off the engines in flight - forcing the commercial jet to divert. The off-duty pilot was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Click the picture below for more details from @NPRJoel.
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An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an unexpected landing after an off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit allegedly attempted to disable the aircraft's engines.
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A major storyline of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics was the doping scandal of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. Now, almost 600 days later, an arbitration panel is finally hearing the case with a gold medal waiting for the U.S (by @BrianMannADK)
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport begins a hearing Tuesday into the doping scandal of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. U.S. skaters still haven't received team medals from the 2022 Winter Games.
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NPR is hiring an immigration correspondent -- based in Texas. Are you someone who is enterprising with expertise in policy, regulation and enforcement - and can report on the U.S. immigration system with fairness, nuance and compassion? Details below.
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Tropical Storm #Lee - set to to see "explosive intensification" - churns across the Atlantic Ocean on its way to 'major hurricane' strength.
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The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Lee is forecast to strengthen rapidly into an "extremely dangerous" major hurricane this weekend as it nears the Lesser Antilles and Caribbean.
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The @USWNT kicks off against Portugal in the Women's World Cup later this evening/overnight (depending where you live in the U.S.) Just don't ask Fox Sports exactly *when* the game begins.
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Fox Sports is telling viewers that coverage begins at 1 a.m. ET Tuesday for the U.S.'s crucial game against Portugal at the Women's World Cup. But the match actually kicks off two hours later.
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Thanks to @kathellison @washingtonpost for this lovely interview. Hope it helps someone out there who may also be struggling.
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"For many years I felt like everyone mumbled all the time. I couldn’t hear the words to songs," the radio host recalls.
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High jumper Dick Fosbury, who revolutionized the sport, with his 'flop,' dies at 76 (by @TomGoldmanNPR)
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Eyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida' by @gallennpr
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A reporter's indulgence no longer a secret — 'The NBA's Damian Lillard made me a fan' -- by @TomGoldmanNPR
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News: NPR to lay off about 10 percent of its workforce. CEO John Lansing says ad revenue for podcasting shriveled even as general economy seems on mend. He promises NPR will build on its mission and values but adds, ""This will be a major loss." My story:
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NPR must lay off 10% of its workforce to address an advertising shortfall of about $30 million, CEO John Lansing says. Lansing says marketers are nervous about the economy.
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After Russia finds "no fault" in doping scandal of figure skater, WADA appeals case (by @TomGoldmanNPR via @NPR)
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Kamila Valieva helped Russia win gold in team figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. It wasn't until after the competition that it was learned she'd previously tested positive for doping.
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Off the air, Fox News stars blasted the election fraud claims they peddled (by @NPR media correspondent @davidfolkenflik)
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