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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NPR News: Documentary 'American Doctor' follows three doctors on medical missions in Gaza

Documentary 'American Doctor' follows three doctors on medical missions in Gaza
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mark Perlmutter {PEARL-mut-tur}, a Jewish American orthopedic surgeon from North Carolina, and Thaer {THAA-uhr} Ahmad, a Palestinian American emergency physician from Chicago. They are among three doctors working in Gaza featured in the documentary "American Doctor."

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NPR News: How movies have explored manhood... For better and worse

How movies have explored manhood... For better and worse
Movies have been exploring what it means to be a man almost as long as there have been movies. But where is the line between critiquing or lionizing the dominant ideas of manhood?

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: MBA's

Sunday Puzzle: MBA's
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KUHF listener Ned Andrews of Houston, Texas.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 22, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular, Part 2!

'Wait Wait' for August 22, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular, Part 2!
This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!

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NPR News: A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art

A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art
A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters.

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NPR News: Harvard's American Repertory Theater puts on revival of Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros'

Harvard's American Repertory Theater puts on revival of Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros'
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University premiers a revival of Eugène Ionesco's landmark play, "Rhinoceros." NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to director Diane Paulus and actor John Turturro.

Read more on NPR Category: Arts & Life August 21, 2026 at 03:53PM Blog Beauty 24/7