NPR News: With parallel parking turning competitive, one producer gets a lesson

With parallel parking turning competitive, one producer gets a lesson
Philadelphia held a parallel parking competition, and crowned Mario Zucca the winner after three rounds of challenges.

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NPR News: The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago

The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago
The animated series "Arthur" premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.

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NPR News: Michael Douglas on life in the limelight: 'Being yourself on screen is not easy'

Michael Douglas on life in the limelight: 'Being yourself on screen is not easy'
Douglas grew up in the shadow of his famous father, Kirk, before establishing himself as an Oscar-winning actor and producer. In One Helluva Ride, he reflects on his early life and Hollywood career.

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NPR News: Ayad Akhtar's 'The Radiance' addresses provocative subjects head-on

Ayad Akhtar's 'The Radiance' addresses provocative subjects head-on
Like his previous work, including Homeland Elegies, The Radiance exposes the fissures of American racial, political and economic identity.

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NPR News: 'Lanterns' revitalized the modern superhero story for the small screen

'Lanterns' revitalized the modern superhero story for the small screen
HBO's series, which concluded Sunday night, focuses more on characters' internal battles than costumes and special effects.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: 'In' at the Finish

Sunday Puzzle: 'In' at the Finish
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WVIA listener Mary Ann Paulukonis of Pittston, Pennsylvania.

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NPR News: These dads figured out they could use drones to send each other potatoes

These dads figured out they could use drones to send each other potatoes
A group of dads in the Houston suburbs discovered they could use drone deliveries to send each other potatoes. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with one of them, Nathan Edwards, an editor for The Verge.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne

'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest David Byrne and panelists Rob Anderson, Alonzo Bodden, and Rachel Coster

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NPR News: Theaster Gates bets on fine china

Theaster Gates bets on fine china
The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.

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NPR News: No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope Leo

No one expected an American pope. Here's the inside story of how 'Bob' became Pope Leo
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.

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NPR News: Cornell assault story sparks rage, fear, fatigue and more

Cornell assault story sparks rage, fear, fatigue and more
Authors Carmen Maria Machado, Soraya Chemaly, Jessica Valenti and Jennifer Weiner reflect on the week's news of the alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024.

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NPR News: Drag queen Trixie Mattel has a new holiday album — but think Halloween, not Christmas

Drag queen Trixie Mattel has a new holiday album — but think Halloween, not Christmas
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer questions about topics we don't always talk about. Drag queen Trixie Mattel reflects on whether competition has been a positive or negative force in her life.

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