NPR News: Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction

Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.

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NPR News: Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican

Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.

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NPR News: High class suspects in Ian Rankin's new novel 'The Heights'

High class suspects in Ian Rankin's new novel 'The Heights'
Writer Ian Rankin takes us to the underbelly of uber wealthy London life in his new novel The Heights.

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NPR News: 'I was partying too much': Jordan Firstman knows firsthand about being a 'Club Kid'

'I was partying too much': Jordan Firstman knows firsthand about being a 'Club Kid'
Firstman's new film is about a gay party promoter whose life is upended when he discovers he has a young son. "Arlo teaches Peter to grow up, and I think Peter teaches Arlo to be a kid," he says.

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NPR News: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe

Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.

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NPR News: Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country

Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.

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NPR News: Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time

Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.

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NPR News: 6 books you won't want to miss in November

6 books you won't want to miss in November
This month's books we're noting, from authors including Daisy Johnson and Louise Kennedy, tell stories of star-crossed romance, hard-won redemption and high-stakes struggle.

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NPR News: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe

Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.

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NPR News: John Turturro says he likes trying new things (even pickpocketing)

John Turturro says he likes trying new things (even pickpocketing)
Lifting wallets was part of Turturro's training for the film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. In it, he plays a small-time thief who's also the primary caretaker for his ailing wife.

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NPR News: Bill Hader talks about his latest role as 'The Cat in the Hat''

Bill Hader talks about his latest role as 'The Cat in the Hat''
NPR's A Martinez talks to Bill Hader, who stars as "The Cat in the Hat" in the latest film adaptation of Dr. Seuss's beloved book.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: All over the place

Sunday Puzzle: All over the place
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and WESA listener Deborah Freedman.

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