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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Also: Afghanistan's leader is reportedly seeking a letter from the U.S. on civilian casualties; Iranian nuclear talks open; San Diego's mayoral candidates advance to a runoff to replace Bob Filner; and a pilot who made an emergency landing on the Pennsylvania Turnpike got a $3,000 towing bill.
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Also: There's progress reported in the Yosemite National Park fire; most of Venezuela loses electricity; a vigilante is targeting Mexican bus drivers suspected in sexual assaults; and a Florida family turns up thousands in pirate gold just offshore.
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Also: Paula Deen's cookbook is selling like hotcakes; Secretary of State John Kerry is using shuttle diplomacy between Israel and the Palestinians; and former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez is investigated on additional murder charges.
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Also: Russia says it's unable to hand over NSA leaker; Mandela is in critical but stable condition; Massachusetts voters will choose their next senator today; and celebrity chef Paula Deen loses another endorsement deal.
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Also: NSA leaker says U.S. hacked Chinese computers; Turkey's prime minister gives protesters 24 hours to leave city square; Colorado wildfires burn more homes; and NASCAR driver Jason Leffler is killed in a sprint-car accident.
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There's at least $360 million up for grabs, the third largest jackpot in the lottery's history. And your chance to claim the winning ticket has improved — though it's still not great: 1 in 175 million.
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Also: Nigeria declares a state of emergency in states where Islamists often attack; a House panel will review potential cuts to the federal food stamp program; the sun ejects at least four massive solar flares, with more on the way; and the third largest Powerball jackpot is up for grabs tonight.
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NASA is looking for three haiku to include on a DVD that will travel to Mars aboard a spacecraft this fall. And everyone who submits a poem will have their name included.
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The former military dictator was taken into custody and returned to a courtroom a day after he ran away from another one to avoid arrest. He's been placed into custody for 48 hours as new terrorism charges are filed against him.
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New Zealand lawmakers approve same-sex marriage law; despite opposition from some religious and social organizations, gay and lesbian couples will also be able to jointly adopt children.