NPR News: Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance

Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran's underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

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NPR News: 'More relevant every day' in the U.S.: A filmmaker documented Russia's journalists

'More relevant every day' in the U.S.: A filmmaker documented Russia's journalists
Julia Loktev's documentary My Undesirable Friends follows young independent journalists covering Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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NPR News: How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals

How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.

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NPR News: A group of mudlarkers see what's hiding by a Philadelphia creek

A group of mudlarkers see what's hiding by a Philadelphia creek
"Mudlarking" is the hobby of searching for keepsakes along muddy creek banks. An old marble is enough to get people outdoors for this pursuit best performed in the winter.

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NPR News: Reporter's notebook: A peek inside the Olympic Village

Reporter's notebook: A peek inside the Olympic Village
NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions.

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NPR News: Award winning poet Kimberly M. Blaeser combines science and spirituality

Award winning poet Kimberly M. Blaeser combines science and spirituality
Kimberly Blaeser, a former poet laureate of Wisconsin, will accept a prize from the National Book Foundation next month for her collection of poems, Ancient Light.

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NPR News: A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever

A new generation revives 'The Muppet Show' and it's as delightful as ever
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an executive producer, and Maya Rudolph and Sabrina Carpenter guest star.

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NPR News: Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions

Trump says he's closing the Kennedy Center for renovations. We have questions
After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts?

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NPR News: 'Blue Moon' pushed Ethan Hawke to his limit: 'That's a thrilling spot to be in'

'Blue Moon' pushed Ethan Hawke to his limit: 'That's a thrilling spot to be in'
"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of his Oscar-nominated portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart. Originally broadcast Nov. 13, 2025.

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NPR News: From the dumpster to the aisle: This wedding dress restorer brings gowns back to life

From the dumpster to the aisle: This wedding dress restorer brings gowns back to life
During the coronavirus pandemic, TikTok and Instagram creator Hobby Bobbins taught herself how to restore vintage dresses. Now, she's brought dozens of old wedding dresses back to life.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says
President Trump says he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center for two years. It follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building.

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NPR News: You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book

You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book
In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love…

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