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NHPR's Morning Edition Host Rick Ganley is sitting down with presidential candidates as they make their early trips through the Granite State to meet with…

A California developer wants to build the tallest building in the U.S. in Oklahoma City, where people are skeptical of the project.

A California developer wants to build the tallest building in the U.S. in Oklahoma City, where people are skeptical of the project. This story first aired on All Things Considered on May 28, 2024.

A pair of Canadian skyscrapers have been dubbed the "Marilyn Monroe" towers due to their shapely form. In Abu Dhabi, twin towers are shielded from the sun by computer-controlled shading screens. Architect Antony Wood discusses features of some tall buildings that make them standouts across the world.

While the Empire State Building may no longer be the tallest in the world, it is still the iconic skyscraper. Going above and beyond the observation deck, NPR's Peter Breslow investigates the history of the Empire State Building for the Present at the Creation series.

Nick has been the co-host and Education Outreach Producer for Civics 101 since 2018, where he creates episodes and works with teachers across the country to design lesson plans to pair with the show.

Scenes of destroyed homes and businesses were common following the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. David Prevatt, a structural engineer at the University of Florida, says that improving resistance to tornadoes will require better building materials and techniques, plus a strong dose of political will.

Damn Tall Buildings performed in-studio Sunday for The Folk Show. The band is out with a new album, "Don't Look Down."

The final demolition is underway for a 133-year-old building in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, that collapsed after heavy rain last fall.The Main Street…

Gov. Chris Christie is defending local tax increases and major federal investments, despite his tough talk on spending. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is courting the spotlight as he calls for billions of dollars from Washington to rebuild. The Republican and Democrat will have to find consensus on the plan for rebuilding — together and with a divided Congress.