Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we’re breaking down the many uses of “um” and why the word is so controversial.
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Follow NPR’s annotated fact check of President Trump’s address to Congress
As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR’s newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.
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Human gene variant alters the voices of mice
A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.
