NPR News: Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness

Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness
The Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones

'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with 'city?'

Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with 'city?'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WAMC listener Allison Fitch of Poughquag, New York

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NPR News: If the Emmys were up to us ...

If the Emmys were up to us ...
The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus are leading the Emmy nominations pack this year. Here's who we'll have our fingers crossed for on Monday night.

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NPR News: Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation

Venice Film Festival ends with Golden Lion at stake after 'NAZA' draws record ovation
The documentary "NAZA," in which Israeli military insiders describe what they call the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation — the longest on record.

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NPR News: An Oregon nonprofit harvests fruit from backyards and parks for people in need

An Oregon nonprofit harvests fruit from backyards and parks for people in need
In the Portland area, one nonprofit harvests edible fruit from thousands of metro trees, shrubs and bushes and distributes it to people in need.

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NPR News: Two Juilliard students created a global art project in the wake of 9/11

Two Juilliard students created a global art project in the wake of 9/11
Sing for Hope, which creates artist-decorated pianos and puts them in public spaces for everyone to enjoy, started after two Juilliard students thought about giving up performing in the wake of 9/11.

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NPR News: After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London

After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The nearly 230-foot long Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English history that ended Anglo-Saxon rule.

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NPR News: Colin Kaepernick reflects on Jay-Z 'disappointing' him, losing the NFL and finding his power

Colin Kaepernick reflects on Jay-Z 'disappointing' him, losing the NFL and finding his power
A decade after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick has no regrets and is reflecting on his life in his new memoir, The Perilous Fight. He talks to NPR's Michel Martin about losing football, his disappointment with Jay-Z and what the protest taught him about power.

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NPR News: Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material

Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis.

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NPR News: COMIC: If we fight, is our love doomed? And other honest questions about conflict

COMIC: If we fight, is our love doomed? And other honest questions about conflict
Arguing with a partner or a loved one can be anxiety-inducing. Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains how to start and end a fight — while easing dread for everyone.

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NPR News: The legacy that Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch leaves

The legacy that Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch leaves
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced Tuesday that he's retiring at the end of the year. Bunch says his timing has nothing to do with attacks on the Smithsonian from the Trump administration.

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