NPR News: Black comic book shop owners across the U.S. team up to increase sales and diversity

Black comic book shop owners across the U.S. team up to increase sales and diversity
NPR's Adrian Florido talks with the co-founder of a newly formed network of independent Black comic book shops across the U.S. They hope to strengthen sales and increase the diversity of comic fans.

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NPR News: Musician Brittany Howard on how growing up poor in Alabama affected her creative life

Musician Brittany Howard on how growing up poor in Alabama affected her creative life
On Wild Card, famous guests answer questions that we don't always talk about. Alabama Shakes lead singer Brittany Howard talks about a place that helped shape her.

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NPR News: Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'

Mike D thought making music was behind him. Then came 'Thank You'
His first solo album finds the Beastie Boys rapper making music with his sons and embracing the unpredictability of collaboration.

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NPR News: This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark

This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark
A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.

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NPR News: A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot an iconic Vietnam War-era photo has died
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.

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NPR News: After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger

After an unexpected loss, a young woman received support from a stranger
While living abroad, Kate Rogan received news that her mom had passed away. Traveling home was difficult, but a kind stranger took charge and ensured she got back to her family in time for the funeral.

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NPR News: Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it
A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

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NPR News: Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died

Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died
The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.

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NPR News: How 'Magic: The Gathering' creates transgender community

How 'Magic: The Gathering' creates transgender community
Magic: The Gathering, the fantasy card game with over 50 million enthusiasts worldwide, has become an important social outlet for some real people: the transgender community.

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NPR News: Tim Curry, who defined 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died

Tim Curry, who defined 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died
Curry will be most remembered for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the tyrannical gender-bending alien scientist in both stage and screen versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.

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NPR News: Dolly Parton brought music and books to the world

Dolly Parton brought music and books to the world
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeff Conyers, president and vice chair of the Dollywood Foundation, about Dolly Parton's philanthropy, including the Imagination Library.

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NPR News: Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80

Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

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