Korva Coleman
Korva Coleman is a newscaster for NPR.
In this role, she is responsible for writing, producing, and delivering national newscasts airing during NPR's newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition. Occasionally she serves as a substitute host for Weekend All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition.
Before joining NPR in 1990, Coleman was a staff reporter and copy editor for the Washington Afro-American newspaper. She produced and hosted First Edition, an overnight news program at NPR's member station WAMU-FM in Washington, D.C.
Early in her career, Coleman worked in commercial radio as news and public affairs directors at stations in Phoenix and Tucson.
Coleman's work has been recognized by the Arizona Associated Press Awards for best radio newscast, editorial, and short feature. In 1983, she was nominated for Outstanding Young Woman of America.
Coleman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University. She studied law at Georgetown University Law Center.
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High winds from Hurricane Milton tore off the fiberglass roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. -
The Russian opposition leader was a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin. He was known for organizing nationwide protests against election fraud and government corruption. -
Many of these laws will be challenged, but it's not just about the threat of legal action. Studies have shown that LGBTQ youth already face higher health and suicide risks. -
While Facebook and Twitter have come under criticism for the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, Instagram has flown relatively under the radar, says Taylor Lorenz of The Atlantic. -
In an interview about her book, How Safe Are We?, Janet Napolitano says "a wall is a symbol, it's not a strategy" and that there's no evidence Russia has stopped interfering with our election systems. -
High altitude searches are a risky business. So let us introduce the hero of our story, the DJI Mavic Pro drone.
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Also: A court sustains a ruling against California's assisted suicide law; a former Navy SEAL will receive the Medal of Honor today; and the Washington Capitals advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
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Also: American novelist Philip Roth dies; President Trump will travel to New York to discuss combating gangs; and thousands of unionized casino workers in Las Vegas authorize a potential strike.
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Also: South Korea's President meets President Trump today at the White House; a deadly new virus appears in India; and a Florida city mistakenly sends residents a "zombie" alert.
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Also: Services begin for the slain Santa Fe, Texas students; the Las Vegas Golden Knights defy expectations and advance to the NHL Final; and barbecuing while black: Oakland challenges racism.
