NPR News: How Shorefront Legacy Center preserves Black history from a church basement in Evanston

How Shorefront Legacy Center preserves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 19, 2026: With Not My Job guest Hernan Diaz

'Wait Wait' for September 19, 2026: With Not My Job guest Hernan Diaz
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Hernan Diaz and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson

, and Sam Rocha

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NPR News: Here are 8 movies we loved at the Toronto International Film Festival

Here are 8 movies we loved at the Toronto International Film Festival
A thoughtful comedy starring Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick, a haunting adaptation of Mrs. Dalloway set in Lagos, and a (possible?) swan song from acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh stood out at TIFF.

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NPR News: An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left

An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm.

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NPR News: Editor Rose Friedman, who helped shape NPR's cultural coverage, dies at 38

Editor Rose Friedman, who helped shape NPR's cultural coverage, dies at 38
Friedman was in her early 20s when she landed her first position as an editorial assistant at NPR. She became an editor and reporter, and a co-creator of the annual Books We Love reading guide.

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NPR News: 'Joyful protestors' talk about the cultural value of the Kennedy Center

'Joyful protestors' talk about the cultural value of the Kennedy Center
The center, a beacon of American arts and culture, is slated to be closed after a board vote. On Friday, a group called Hands Off the Arts is holding what they call a "joyful protest" outside.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center ATC SSP

Kennedy Center ATC SSP
The president made the remark to reporters amidst back-and-forth developments in federal court, including an allegation that a forklift repeatedly struck the center.

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NPR News: Sara Bareilles excavates loss in all its messy forms on new album 'Good Grief'

Sara Bareilles excavates loss in all its messy forms on new album 'Good Grief'
Sara Bareilles talks to Morning Edition about grief, infertility and the experiences that shaped her new album.

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NPR News: How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech

How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story.

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NPR News: 'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump
In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.

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NPR News: Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

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NPR News: Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian
The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

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