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Daniel Zwerdling

Daniel Zwerdling is a correspondent in NPR's Investigations Unit.

League One Volleyball is a new pro league that aims to nurture players from the youth club level, where coaches and elite players will share their expertise.

Are you ready for some volleyball? A new women's pro league hopes the answer is yes

"We have 400 girls that have to go abroad" if they want to play pro volleyball, the CEO of a fledgling women's league says. She's trying to fix that problem, starting with youth clubs.

Most fruits and vegetables — particularly after being cut — store better in an airtight container, Gunders says. And it's best to store them in see-through containers so we don't forget about them.

Don't Toss That Sour Milk! And Other Tips To Cut Kitchen Food Waste

The typical American family tosses out some $1,500 of food yearly. From smarter fridge packing to sauteing soggy lettuce, a new book is full of tips to rescue edibles from landing in the trash.

The entire USA Gymnastics board will resign, the group says. Rachael Denhollander (center) listens as Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor, was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexual abuse over decades of his involvement with the program.

Entire Board Of USA Gymnastics To Resign

USA Gymnastics said it "completely embraces the requirements" set by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Sexual abuser and former team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison this week.

Naomi Osaka, left, and Carlos Alcaraz react during their second-round matches on Thursday at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York.

Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

In China, Bernanke Offers Praise, and Advice

Fed Chairman Benjamin Bernanke calls for China to reduce its massive trade surplus. Among his suggestions: enact policies to increase China's consumer spending; embrace more flexibility in the exchange rate; and develop more of a 'social safety net', so that households will be less preoccupied with saving and more willing to invest.

Inclusion and equity front and center at a GR Commissioner candidate forum

Two candidates running for first ward city commissioner and three candidates running for the second ward took advantage of the opportunity to speak to a…

City holds S. Division talks on economic opportunities

This Tuesday, the topic will be Health and Environment. But, in case you missed it, the one at the Kroc center last Tuesday, November 28 was about…

Chief of Police search narrows field to three

Grand Rapids announces candidates, all of whom are outsiders to the city.

Steve Bannon speaks to the media as his lawyer Matthew Evan Corcoran listens after his trial for contempt of Congress began at the U.S. District Courthouse on July 19 in Washington, D.C.

Steve Bannon faces fraud charges in New York over the We Build the Wall charity

New York state is charging ex-Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon with fraud related to fundraising to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Bannon is accused of skimming money for personal use.

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