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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NPR News: How Carlos the Jackal became the world's most wanted terrorist of the '70s and '80s

How Carlos the Jackal became the world's most wanted terrorist of the '70s and '80s
In The Jackal, national security writer Joby Warrick writes about the playboy terrorist who killed and kidnapped for years, eluding law enforcement while frequenting nightclubs and luxury hotels.

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NPR News: Squeeze in one last summer read: Here are 3 suspense thrillers to choose from

Squeeze in one last summer read: Here are 3 suspense thrillers to choose from
If you're looking for an end-of-summer escape you can't go wrong with The Intrigue, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Under the Falls, by Richard Russo, or The Blue Flame, by George Pelecanos.

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NPR News: These American doctors treated Gaza's wounded. Then they came home to bear witness

These American doctors treated Gaza's wounded. Then they came home to bear witness
The director of American Doctor and two physicians in the film discuss the challenges of treating Gaza's wounded civilians and why they believe the world must see what is happening there.

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NPR News: Lisa Kudrow on her 'The Comeback' delusion, Conan and revisiting 'Friends'

Lisa Kudrow on her 'The Comeback' delusion, Conan and revisiting 'Friends'
Kudrow is nominated for an Emmy for her final season playing Valerie Cherish on HBO's The Comeback. We'll also talk about her experience watching Friends after Matthew Perry's death.

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