Thứ Năm, 31 tháng 1, 2019

NPR News: Failed Virginia Bill Sparks National Debate About Abortion

Failed Virginia Bill Sparks National Debate About Abortion
President Trump and Republican abortion opponents are criticizing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Democrats in the state over defense of a bill that sought to reduce restrictions on later abortion.

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February 1, 2019 at 05:23AM

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NPR News: Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile

Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile
Space scientists on Earth have improvised a tool on the Mars rover to help them figure out how a giant mountain on the Red Planet came to be. Their surprising conclusion: It's likely windswept sand.

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February 1, 2019 at 04:22AM

NPR News: Asylum-Seeker Barred From Entering Australia Wins Its Richest Literary Prize

Asylum-Seeker Barred From Entering Australia Wins Its Richest Literary Prize
Behrouz Boochani, who has been detained offshore since 2013, had to compose his debut using WhatsApp messages. Now, that book has earned him the Victorian Prize for Literature

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NPR News: Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile

Exploring The Mysterious Origins Of Mars' 3-Mile-High Sand Pile
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Space scientists on Earth have improvised a tool on the Mars rover to help them figure out how a giant mountain on the Red Planet came to be. Their surprising conclusion: It's likely windswept sand.

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February 1, 2019 at 04:22AM
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NPR News: Stranded And Alone, Mads Mikkelsen Sings A Song Of Ice And ... More Ice, In 'Arctic'

Stranded And Alone, Mads Mikkelsen Sings A Song Of Ice And ... More Ice, In 'Arctic'
No flashbacks, no dream sequences. Just a raw, harsh tale about the practical concerns of minute-by-minute survival in a frozen wasteland.

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NPR News: Gina Rodriguez Kicks Butt And Takes Nombres In 'Miss Bala'

Gina Rodriguez Kicks Butt And Takes Nombres In 'Miss Bala'
Miss Bala invites comparisons to other, more effective films with similar butt-kicking protagonists, but as compelling, well-acted genre filmmaking, it succeeds.

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The Danish Designer Making Fanciful Dresses With a Dark Side


Cecilie Bahnsen has won a loyal following for her frilled and intricately embroidered pieces, but now she’s experimenting with a less innocent mood.
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NPR News: Polar Vortex's End Is Near, Forecasters Say, Promising A Strong Warm-Up

Polar Vortex's End Is Near, Forecasters Say, Promising A Strong Warm-Up
By Saturday, the National Weather Service says, the central Plains area will see temperatures in the low 60s — nearly 20-25 degrees above normal.

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February 1, 2019 at 05:00AM

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NPR News: A Teen Faces Colorism At School And At Home In 'Genesis Begins Again'

A Teen Faces Colorism At School And At Home In 'Genesis Begins Again'
Thirteen-year-old Genesis keeps a running list of things about herself that she hates — her skin is #95. Debut author Alicia D. Williams says she hopes her book will help young people "heal."

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NPR News: Why Peter Stark's 'Frozen Alive' Story Still Resonates More Than 20 Years Later

Why Peter Stark's 'Frozen Alive' Story Still Resonates More Than 20 Years Later
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author and historian Peter Stark about his second-person narrative "Frozen Alive" in Outside Magazine which deals explicitly with hypothermia's physiological effects.

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February 1, 2019 at 04:36AM

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NPR News: Here's How PG&E's Bankruptcy Might Hurt California's Ambitious Climate Goals

Here's How PG&E's Bankruptcy Might Hurt California's Ambitious Climate Goals
PG&E is key to helping California meet its ambitious goal of zero carbon electricity by mid-century. Now there's concern that the utility's bankruptcy may set that back.

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February 1, 2019 at 03:43AM

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NPR News: How The Band Out Lines Turns True Tales Into Music

How The Band Out Lines Turns True Tales Into Music
World Cafe takes a trip to Glasgow to hear about Kathryn Joseph and James Graham's life-changing act of taking other people's stories and turning them into songs.

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NPR News: Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection

Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection
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In the search for what triggers sleep, researchers stumbled upon a link between sleep and the immune system. A single fly gene gets turned on in sick flies, inducing sleep and an immune response.

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February 1, 2019 at 02:13AM
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NPR News: Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection

Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection
In the search for what triggers sleep, researchers stumbled upon a link between sleep and the immune system. A single fly gene gets turned on in sick flies, inducing sleep and an immune response.

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February 1, 2019 at 02:13AM

NPR News: Nothing Is Taboo In 'Twenty-Ninth Year'

Nothing Is Taboo In 'Twenty-Ninth Year'
Hala Alyan reflects on three decades of life in an intimate, unsparing new poetry collection that offers a unique look at life as a Palestinian in exile, a woman, and a young person looking for love.

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‘Daughter of Mine’ Review: Lessons in Imperfect Parenting



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‘Daughter of Mine’ Review: Lessons in Imperfect Parenting
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NPR News: 'Here And Now And Then' Is A Perilous Mix Of Parenthood And Time Travel

'Here And Now And Then' Is A Perilous Mix Of Parenthood And Time Travel
In Mike Chen's debut novel, a time-traveling secret agent is stranded in the past and has to live out a normal life — including a family — that becomes a problem when he returns to his own time.

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NPR News: Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution

Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
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Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.

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January 31, 2019 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution

Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.

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January 31, 2019 at 05:01PM

NPR News: Will PG&E's Bankruptcy Hurt California's Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals?

Will PG&E's Bankruptcy Hurt California's Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals?
There is concern that California's climate goals could suffer a set back because of PG&E's bankruptcy filing. The utility is key to helping the state's grid become 100 percent carbon free.

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January 31, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury

Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury
Tesla is finally turning a profit selling premium electric cars. But CEO Elon Musk doesn't want to make money just selling luxury cars to the world's elite. He's still aiming for the masses.

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January 31, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: Art-Horror-Comedy 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Paints In Broad But Colorful Strokes

Art-Horror-Comedy 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Paints In Broad But Colorful Strokes
Jake Gyllenhaal re-teams with Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy for this funny Netflix horror film set in the art world that's better at delivering quotably arch lines than sharp satire.

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NPR News: Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe

Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe
Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.

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January 31, 2019 at 10:56AM

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NPR News: Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe

Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe
Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.

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NPR News: Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety

Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety
In unusually frank language, the judge said he fears the potential for more fires in 2019 if the utility company does not take drastic action.

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January 31, 2019 at 10:17AM

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NPR News: Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok

Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.

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January 31, 2019 at 09:02AM

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NPR News: With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts

With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.

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January 31, 2019 at 06:00AM

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NPR News: With Better Data On Climate Change, Scientists Predict Extreme Conditions Earlier

With Better Data On Climate Change, Scientists Predict Extreme Conditions Earlier
Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.

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January 31, 2019 at 05:58AM

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NPR News: There's Arsenic And Lead In Many Brands Of Fruit Juice. Should You Be Concerned?

There's Arsenic And Lead In Many Brands Of Fruit Juice. Should You Be Concerned?
Testing by Consumer Reports found "concerning levels" of cadmium, arsenic and lead in 21 samples of apple and other juices. But the FDA has yet to issue a guideline on arsenic limits in juice.

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‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Review: Art Snobs Get a Gory Comeuppance



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The Scrappy Brooklyn Restaurant That Forever Changed New York’s Food Scene


Since Diner opened 20 years ago, its casual service style and devotion to locally sourced produce have sparked a new way of eating.
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NPR News: Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex

Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex
The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?

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January 31, 2019 at 04:24AM

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NPR News: Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming

Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming
Sea stars along the Pacific Coast are dying in the largest disease epidemic ever documented in a wild marine species. New research suggests warmer water is making the disease even more deadly.

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January 31, 2019 at 03:10AM

NPR News: Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming

Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming
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Sea stars along the Pacific Coast are dying in the largest disease epidemic ever documented in a wild marine species. New research suggests warmer waters is making the disease even more deadly.

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NPR News: 'Beale Street' and 'Vice' Composer Isn't Afraid To Play The 'Wrong' Notes

'Beale Street' and 'Vice' Composer Isn't Afraid To Play The 'Wrong' Notes
Oscar-nominated film composer Nicholas Britell seeks out sounds that capture a movie's essence. His process involves many discussions with directors — and a lot of experimenting.

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NPR News: Several Democrats Eying A Presidential Run Embrace 'Medicare-For-All'

Several Democrats Eying A Presidential Run Embrace 'Medicare-For-All'
The idea, they say, would be to eliminate the health insurance industry and replace it with government-run health insurance. The industry is already gearing up to oppose any moves in that direction.

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January 31, 2019 at 01:19AM

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NPR News: 'Black Earth Rising' Is A Fascinating, If Clunky, Take On The Rwandan Genocide

'Black Earth Rising' Is A Fascinating, If Clunky, Take On The Rwandan Genocide
A new, eight-part Netflix series examines the complex aftermath of the 1994 killing spree — and offers a good reminder that history is vast, messy and ever-changing.

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NPR News: 'Underground' Digs Deep Into The World Beneath Our Feet

'Underground' Digs Deep Into The World Beneath Our Feet
Will Hunt approaches the world of underground caves and bunkers, death and life, with an unusual dedication and open-mindedness — and some striking photography — that is difficult to resist.

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NPR News: In 'We Cast A Shadow,' The Horrors Are Close To Home

In 'We Cast A Shadow,' The Horrors Are Close To Home
Maurice Carlos Ruffin's razor-sharp new novel is set in a dystopian near future where race relations have deteriorated further and scientists have developed a procedure to "demelanize" black people.

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NPR News: Patients Suffer As Insurers And Big Health Systems Spar For Market Share

Patients Suffer As Insurers And Big Health Systems Spar For Market Share
As hospital chains and insurers across the U.S squeeze each other, hoping to increase their market share, many patients are suddenly finding the doctors and hospitals they prefer are out of network.

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January 30, 2019 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South

Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South
Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.

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January 30, 2019 at 05:45PM

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NPR News: Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65

Brazil Arrests 5 In Dam Collapse As Death Toll Rises To 65
Authorities reportedly arrested workers with the Brazilian mining company Vale SA and contractors with Germany's TUEV SUED.

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January 30, 2019 at 05:51AM

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NPR News: Police Say 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime

Police Say 'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Attacked In Possible Hate Crime
The star of the Fox drama was reportedly assaulted Tuesday in downtown Chicago. His attackers are said to have poured a chemical substance on him and wrapped a rope around his neck.

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In the Studio With Luchita Hurtado


The artist’s home studio in Santa Monica is filled with treasures from her travels and her own vibrant works.
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This Pioneering Artist Is on the Brink of Her First Big Retrospective, at 98


A string of solo exhibitions will shine new light on the work of the Venezuelan-born artist Luchita Hurtado.
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NPR News: In 'Maid,' A Single Mother Finds 'No Way' To Make It On Minimum Wage

In 'Maid,' A Single Mother Finds 'No Way' To Make It On Minimum Wage
While raising her young daughter, Stephanie Land cleaned houses to scrape by. It was back-aching work and the pay — $8.55 an hour to start; $9.25 an hour two years in — just wasn't enough.

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NPR News: Chris Christie: There Is No One With More Influence Over Trump Than Jared Kushner

Chris Christie: There Is No One With More Influence Over Trump Than Jared Kushner
The former New Jersey governor also tells NPR he has "great faith and confidence" in special counsel Robert Mueller and that Trump's team has made "a lot of really bad personnel choices."

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NPR News: Oh Pep! Makes Unpredictable Pop

Oh Pep! Makes Unpredictable Pop
The Melbourne-based band has always got a bent note or quirky chord progression up its proverbial sleeve.

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January 29, 2019 at 10:52PM
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NPR News: 'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight

'The Invisibles' Reveals How Some Jews Survived Nazi Germany By Hiding In Plain Sight
"You just had to ignore the fear in your gut and push it away, become someone else," recalls one Jewish survivor, now 94. "I had to act like a regular Berliner. And this is what saved me in the end."

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NPR News: Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method

Drier Conditions Force Researchers To Find New Rice Farming Method
Rice farmers in Nepal are improving yields by more than 50 percent using a technique that sows fewer plants per acre but produces more rice per plant. It also uses less water.

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January 29, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: Pack Your Bags And Your Books For 6 Literary Journeys With Nancy Pearl

Pack Your Bags And Your Books For 6 Literary Journeys With Nancy Pearl
The latest stack of books from our go-to librarian will transport you to Newfoundland, New Orleans, Sierra Leone, Malaysia, Massachusetts, and the British Isles.

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NPR News: Even In His Own Memoir 'Let Me Finish,' Chris Christie Gets Upstaged By Trump

Even In His Own Memoir 'Let Me Finish,' Chris Christie Gets Upstaged By Trump
In his book, he says the transition team head is "the second biggest job in American politics" — and it is clear he took it on like he would have the top job, as if the shiny new presidency were his.

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NPR News: Washington State Officials Declare State Of Emergency As Measles Outbreak Continues

Washington State Officials Declare State Of Emergency As Measles Outbreak Continues
As of Monday, public health authorities reported 36 cases, most affecting children under the age of 10. All but four of those with the highly contagious disease have not been vaccinated.

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January 29, 2019 at 09:36AM
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NPR News: States Along Colorado River Working To Avert Crisis From 19-Year Drought

States Along Colorado River Working To Avert Crisis From 19-Year Drought
A 19-year drought has created a crisis for states along the Colorado River. They face a deadline this week to come up with a deal to share water, or the federal government says it will step in.

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January 29, 2019 at 06:04AM

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NPR News: California Wildfire Insurance Claims Total $11.4 Billion For November 2018

California Wildfire Insurance Claims Total $11.4 Billion For November 2018
This week the state's largest utility, PG&E Co., is expected to file for bankruptcy protection due to its potential liabilities.

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January 29, 2019 at 05:30AM

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NPR News: Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?

Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.

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January 29, 2019 at 03:26AM

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NPR News: Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?

Does The World Need A New Buzzword — 'Syndemic' — To Describe 3 Big Crises?
A new report in 'The Lancet' uses a not-too-familiar term to describe looming global problems that appear to be interconnected.

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January 29, 2019 at 03:26AM
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NPR News: Gregory Alan Isakov On Barn Tunes And Sand Dunes

Gregory Alan Isakov On Barn Tunes And Sand Dunes
Take a trip to the farm in Colorado where Isakov created his latest album, Evening Machines.

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January 29, 2019 at 02:51AM
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NPR News: Mural Attributed To Banksy Stolen From Paris' Bataclan Concert Hall

Mural Attributed To Banksy Stolen From Paris' Bataclan Concert Hall
The mural — painted on an exit door — was believed to be a memorial to the victims of a 2015 terror attack that killed 90 people at the Bataclan.

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NPR News: Who Ran The Numbers Racket? Mom

Who Ran The Numbers Racket? Mom
In The World According to Fannie Davis, Bridgett M. Davis has written a memoir about her mother, who ran a thriving underground gambling outfit in 1960s Detroit to provide for her family.

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NPR News: Remembering Academy Award-Winning Composer Michel Legrand

Remembering Academy Award-Winning Composer Michel Legrand
The jazz pianist, singer and producer, who died Saturday, won Oscar Awards for his compositions in Yentl, Summer of '42 and The Thomas Crown Affair. Originally broadcast in 1996.

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NPR News: 'Underground' Digs Up The Secrets Of Hidden Communities Around The World

'Underground' Digs Up The Secrets Of Hidden Communities Around The World
Journalist Will Hunt is fascinated with the world below us: "Every manhole, every doorway, every stairway going down into the dark [feels] like a potential portal into this like separate world."

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NPR News: 'Merci Suarez' Wins 2018 Newbery Medal, and 'Hello Lighthouse' Draws Caldecott

'Merci Suarez' Wins 2018 Newbery Medal, and 'Hello Lighthouse' Draws Caldecott
The world of children's books gave out its most prestigious prizes Monday at the American Library Association's conference in Seattle. Works by Meg Medina and Sophie Blackall won the headline honors.

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NPR News: 'The Falconer' Is A Vivid Tale Of Adolescence And Athleticism

'The Falconer' Is A Vivid Tale Of Adolescence And Athleticism
Seventeen-year-old Lucy Adler loves basketball but struggles to fit in with her peers. Critic Maureen Corrigan says Dana Czapnik's protagonist reminded her of Francie from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

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NPR News: A Fainting Spell After A Flu Shot Leads To $4,692 ER Visit

A Fainting Spell After A Flu Shot Leads To $4,692 ER Visit
A 39-year-old man fainted after getting a flu shot at work, so his colleagues called 911. The man turned out to be fine, but the trip to the emergency room cost him his annual deductible.

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January 29, 2019 at 12:28AM

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NPR News: Brazil Dam Disaster: 60 People Are Dead, With Hundreds More Missing

Brazil Dam Disaster: 60 People Are Dead, With Hundreds More Missing
The ruined dam had been holding more than 3 billion gallons of mud and water. A mine worker says he heard a loud sound — and when he turned, he saw a "mountain of mud" sweeping toward him.

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January 28, 2019 at 10:59PM

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Home and Work: F. Taylor Colantonio


The American designer has filled his apartment and studio in Rome with colorful flea market finds and his own handcrafted touches.
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Inside a Designer’s Theatrical Apartment and Studio in Rome


With his towering rope urns and trompe l’oeil rugs, F. Taylor Colantonio has created a surrealist world of his own.
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NPR News: How California's Worst Oil Spill Turned Beaches Black And The Nation Green

How California's Worst Oil Spill Turned Beaches Black And The Nation Green
In 1969, oil from an offshore well left beaches in Santa Barbara, Calif., coated with crude and littered with dead birds. The country's reaction helped create the modern environmental movement.

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January 28, 2019 at 05:29PM

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NPR News: Puerto Ricans Concerned That $20 Billion Recovery Plan Is 'Not For The People'

Puerto Ricans Concerned That $20 Billion Recovery Plan Is 'Not For The People'
Island officials will have discretion to spend the federal money as they see fit – from repairing homes to shoring up crumbled roads. But some worry the government's plans will leave local communities behind.

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January 28, 2019 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: 'Team Human' Stresses That The Future Lies In Connection And Cooperation

'Team Human' Stresses That The Future Lies In Connection And Cooperation
Douglas Rushkoff's knowledge of digital technology shines in his new book, horrifying us with the capacities of the machines we've built — and the ways they have been used against us.

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NPR News: What Is Love? Teachers, Share This Prompt With Your Students

What Is Love? Teachers, Share This Prompt With Your Students
NPR's Morning Edition is asking kids and students to write a poem with the prompt, "Love is." Teachers, please share this prompt with your class and submit their responses.

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NPR News: Parenting An Extrovert In An Introvert-Centric World

Parenting An Extrovert In An Introvert-Centric World
Mark Oppenheimer is a father of five. He recently wrote a piece for The Washington Post about how to raise an extrovert. He and his extroverted daughter Anna speak with NPR's Michel Martin.

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NPR News: '99 Nights In Logar' Is An Afghan Adventure Told In Nested Stories

'99 Nights In Logar' Is An Afghan Adventure Told In Nested Stories
The novel is a coming-of-age journey, about a young boy chasing after a runaway dog. Author Jamil Jan Kochai says he hopes the book will counter some American misconceptions about Afghanistan.

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NPR News: This Diet Is Better For the Planet. But Is It Better For You, Too?

This Diet Is Better For the Planet. But Is It Better For You, Too?
Less than a half-ounce of red meat per day: That's how much a new report says we should eat to meet nutritional needs and help save the planet. Americans on average now eat four to six times as much.

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January 27, 2019 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: Sulky, Cynical 'Murderbot' Is One Of Sci-Fi's Most Human Characters

Sulky, Cynical 'Murderbot' Is One Of Sci-Fi's Most Human Characters
In All Systems Red, Martha Wells hides a delicate, nuanced, character-driven story under a veneer of robot fights and space murder — and the titular Murderbot is the character doing the driving.

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NPR News: Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived 'Surrounded by Music', Dies At 86

Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived 'Surrounded by Music', Dies At 86
The musician worked across genres, collaborating with American stars like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

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NPR News: Too Many Threads Tangle 'The Suspect'

Too Many Threads Tangle 'The Suspect'
Fiona Barton's third Kate Waters mystery finds our reporter on the trail of two young girls who've gone missing while backpacking in Thailand — but the case is overcomplicated by its many characters.

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NPR News: Who Run The Numbers Racket? Mom

Who Run The Numbers Racket? Mom
In The World According to Fannie Davis, Bridgett M. Davis has written a memoir about her mother, who ran a thriving underground gambling outfit in 1960s Detroit to provide for her family.

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NPR News: Tasting Food For The Führer At 'The Wolf's Table'

Tasting Food For The Führer At 'The Wolf's Table'
Rosella Postorino's new novel is based on the real-life story of a German woman who was conscripted to serve as a food taster for Adolf Hitler, who feared that the Allies were trying to poison him.

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NPR News: Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care

Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care
A Texas girl needs autism treatment, but her immigrant mother is afraid of turning to Medicaid. As more U.S. children go without health coverage, border watchers partly blame politics of intimidation.

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NPR News: Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care

Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care
A Texas girl needs autism treatment, but her immigrant mother is afraid of turning to Medicaid. As more U.S. children go without health coverage, border watchers partly blame politics of intimidation.

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January 26, 2019 at 07:35PM

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NPR News: How Teenage Sisters Pushed Bali To Say 'Bye-Bye' To Plastic Bags

How Teenage Sisters Pushed Bali To Say 'Bye-Bye' To Plastic Bags
Plastic is choking our oceans. Inspired by Gandhi's activism, two young women on the island of Bali are on a mission to do something about it.

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January 26, 2019 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: In 'The New World,' Art Transforms Dystopia Into Camp

In 'The New World,' Art Transforms Dystopia Into Camp
Author Aleš Kot and artist Tradd Moore create a zippy, dizzily excessive vision of a future where the entertainment industry has merged with law enforcement after nuclear catastrophe and war.

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NPR News: Australia's Heatwave Is Taking A Toll On People, Animals, Infrastructure And Land

Australia's Heatwave Is Taking A Toll On People, Animals, Infrastructure And Land
As temperatures break records, Australians are suffering from heat-related illnesses, power has been cut to preserve supplies, and more than 90 horses were found dead in a dried reservoir.

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January 26, 2019 at 07:08AM

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NPR News: Teen Inspires Youth Demonstrations Across Europe, Demanding Action On Climate Change

Teen Inspires Youth Demonstrations Across Europe, Demanding Action On Climate Change
16-year-old Greta Thunberg has been the inspiration for many of the protests. She has staged weekly protests on the steps of the Swedish Parliament and spoke this week at Davos.

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January 26, 2019 at 04:48AM

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T Suggests: A Japanese Cooking Pot, a Film About Black Holes and More


A roundup of things our editors — and a few contributors — are excited about in a given week.
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NPR News: Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic
Hundreds of thousands of workers around the country are approaching another missed paycheck and the latest on the Roger Stone indictment.

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January 25, 2019 at 10:06PM

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NPR News: Why Finland's Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review

Why Finland's Beloved Baby Box Got A Harsh Review
A watchdog agency delved into the origins of the booties and bibs in a free box of goodies that the government sends to new moms.

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January 26, 2019 at 02:15AM
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NPR News: Newseum's Imposing D.C. Home Bought By Johns Hopkins For $372.5 Million

Newseum's Imposing D.C. Home Bought By Johns Hopkins For $372.5 Million
The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, represents an ambitious expansion for the Baltimore-based university — and the end of a turbulent era for the journalism museum.

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NPR News: Jim James: The Musical Magic Of Tidying Up

Jim James: The Musical Magic Of Tidying Up
The My Morning Jacket frontman reflects on some of the truths he's found in his own lyrics, including his thoughts on drinking and struggles to stay in the moment.

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January 26, 2019 at 01:59AM
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NPR News: Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors

Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
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U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines for chronic pain have been rising since 2003, statistics show. And half of those prescriptions are from primary care physicians.

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January 26, 2019 at 01:18AM
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NPR News: Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors

Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines for chronic pain have been rising since 2003, statistics show. And half of those prescriptions are from primary care physicians.

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January 26, 2019 at 01:18AM

NPR News: Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors

Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines for chronic pain have been rising since 2003, statistics show. And half of those prescriptions are from primary care physicians.

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January 26, 2019 at 01:18AM

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NPR News: Mystery Miniseries 'I Am The Night' Borne From Real-Life Family Secrets

Mystery Miniseries 'I Am The Night' Borne From Real-Life Family Secrets
TNT's intriguing six-part series features Chris Pine as a washed-up newspaper reporter whose path collides with a teenage girl searching for the truth about her past.

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NPR News: Docudrama On Jews In Nazi Germany Can't Decide On Docu- Or Drama: 'The Invisibles'

Docudrama On Jews In Nazi Germany Can't Decide On Docu- Or Drama: 'The Invisibles'
A mix of dramatization and recorded interviews with Jews who managed to hide in plain sight in Berlin despite the Nazi dragnet, this hybrid film fights against itself.

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NPR News: 5 Highly Anticipated Latinx Music Releases For Early 2019

5 Highly Anticipated Latinx Music Releases For Early 2019
Discover upcoming albums from standout talents that we can't wait to hear, all set to release in the first quarter of the year.

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January 25, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: 'The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee' Aims To Usher In A New Narrative For Native Americans

'The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee' Aims To Usher In A New Narrative For Native Americans
Author David Treuer calls his new book a "counternarrative" to Dee Brown's 1970 classic. "I have tried to catch us not in the act of dying but, rather, in the radical act of living," he writes.

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NPR News: Jada Pinkett-Smith, And Her Mom And Daughter, Get Candid On 'Red Table Talk'

Jada Pinkett-Smith, And Her Mom And Daughter, Get Candid On 'Red Table Talk'
The web series, streaming on Facebook Watch, brings three women of different generations together to discuss emotional topics like mental health, racism, addiction, divorce and forgiveness.

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NPR News: California Investigation Finds PG&E Blameless In Massive 2017 Wine Region Wildfire

California Investigation Finds PG&E Blameless In Massive 2017 Wine Region Wildfire
Power transmission lines owned by the beleaguered utility company are still the focus of an investigation into the cause of the Camp Fire in 2018.

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January 25, 2019 at 05:59AM

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NPR News: Godard's Latest Film, 'The Image Book': Montage, Collage, Plus Ça Change

Godard's Latest Film, 'The Image Book': Montage, Collage, Plus Ça Change
Jean-Luc Godard's digressive film grapples with societal collapse through footage that has been distorted and reshuffled, hypersaturated or bleached of all color, until it is just barely recognizable.

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NPR News: 'King Of Thieves': Bank Heist Film Deposits A Great Cast But Withdraws The Style

'King Of Thieves': Bank Heist Film Deposits A Great Cast But Withdraws The Style
This British heist film, based on a true story, assembles Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent and other venerable actors but lacks the stylistic flourish that great caper movies demand.

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NPR News: 'Serenity' Is All Wet. Literally.

'Serenity' Is All Wet. Literally.
A perpetually sodden Matthew McConaughey plays a fishing-charter captain drawn into a murder plot in this soapy, dopey tale that turns into an unconvincing fish story.

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NPR News: 'Struggling Here With Just Living' In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael

'Struggling Here With Just Living' In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael
Florida's panhandle took the brunt of Hurricane Michael three months ago. Small, beachside communities are just beginning to grapple with the costs and challenges of recovery.

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January 25, 2019 at 04:24AM

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NPR News: Nothing Deconstructs Songs In Studio

Nothing Deconstructs Songs In Studio
Hear a stripped-down set of songs from the band's latest album, Dance on the Blacktop, and Dominic Palermo's journey through life and the industry.

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January 25, 2019 at 02:18AM
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A Musician’s Sweet and Spicy Chicken Dish, Inspired by a Teenage Trip to Thailand


The Vaccines’s Freddie Cowan first ate pad kra pao in Bangkok years ago — and has made it ever since.
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NPR News: African Music Legend Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi Dead At 66

African Music Legend Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi Dead At 66
Mtukudzi, better known as 'Tuku' and who began his artistic career in the '70s, would go on to release dozens of records and become one of the most celebrated musicians in Zimbabwean history.

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NPR News: 'The Friend' Novelist Grapples With Suicide, Grief And Student-Teacher Relationships

'The Friend' Novelist Grapples With Suicide, Grief And Student-Teacher Relationships
Sigrid Nunez's National Book Award-winning novel is narrated by a woman grieving the suicide of her longtime friend and former writing professor, whom she slept with once.

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NPR News: Trump Seeks Action To Stop Surprise Medical Bills

Trump Seeks Action To Stop Surprise Medical Bills
In a White House meeting with patients and doctors, President Trump directed his health secretary, Alex Azar, and labor secretary, Alex Acosta, to work on a solution for unexpected bills.

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January 25, 2019 at 01:02AM

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NPR News: 'Kid Who Would Be King' Is A Delightful Riff On The Legend Of King Arthur

'Kid Who Would Be King' Is A Delightful Riff On The Legend Of King Arthur
Alex, played by Louis Ashbourne Serkis, is a spirited 12-year-old with a love for Arthurian lore. The movie has an affectionately retro vibe, but it's also very much in tune with its moment.

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Review: Revisiting a Film from Ida Lupino, Hollywood Star Turned Director



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Review: Revisiting a Film from Ida Lupino, Hollywood Star Turned Director
Opening January 1, 1950

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The Restaurant That Has Helped New Yorkers Feel Famous Since 1984


At Indochine, which turns 35 this year, the pineapple-infused martinis and aura of celebrity remain much the same three decades after its heyday.
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NPR News: 'Horse Latitudes' Is A Gripping Mix Of Genres

'Horse Latitudes' Is A Gripping Mix Of Genres
Part thriller, part noir, and part tropical gothic, Morris Collins' debut novel follows a New York photographer on a dangerous and increasingly surreal journey through Central America.

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NPR News: VIDEO: Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus

VIDEO: Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
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As a child on a New York farm, Eben Bayer helped his dad shovel wood chips in the barn. That's where he noticed a stretchy web of fungus that became the basis of his biodegradable packing material.

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January 24, 2019 at 10:00PM
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NPR News: VIDEO: Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus

VIDEO: Inventor Inspired By Childhood Memories Of Fungus
As a child on a New York farm, Eben Bayer helped his dad shovel wood chips in the barn. That's where he noticed a stretchy web of fungus that became the basis of his biodegradable packing material.

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January 24, 2019 at 10:00PM

NPR News: Learning What's Sacred In Screwball 'Holy Lands'

Learning What's Sacred In Screwball 'Holy Lands'
Very little actually is sacred — at least to begin with — in Amanda Sthers' lively new novel about a Jewish pig farmer in Israel, his fractious family, and their voluminous correspondence.

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NPR News: Siblings Struggle (Hilariously) In Their Kid Brother's Shadow: 'The Other Two'

Siblings Struggle (Hilariously) In Their Kid Brother's Shadow: 'The Other Two'
When their 13-year-old brother (Case Walker) becomes a YouTube star, directionless New Yorkers Brooke (Heléne Yorke) and Cary (Drew Tarver) reluctantly find themselves drawn into his entourage.

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NPR News: PG&E Says Federal Judge's Safety Plan Is Not Feasible And Too Expensive

PG&E Says Federal Judge's Safety Plan Is Not Feasible And Too Expensive
The utility company is trying to convince a federal judge to modify a wide-ranging proposal to mitigate wildfire risk. PG&E is also seeking bankruptcy protection.

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January 24, 2019 at 08:28AM

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‘The Image Book’ Review: Godard Looks at Violence, and Movies



By A.O. SCOTT

The Image Book ()
‘The Image Book’ Review: Godard Looks at Violence, and Movies
Opening January 25, 2019

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Totes That Are Both Practical and Polished


This season, a wave of generously proportioned logo-printed bags offer a more elevated alternative to the classic carryall.
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NPR News: Jonas Mekas, Underground Filmmaker Who Cast A Long Shadow, Dies At 96

Jonas Mekas, Underground Filmmaker Who Cast A Long Shadow, Dies At 96
The Lithuanian-born director, poet, archivist and critic, who died Wednesday, not only made dozens of experimental films — he helped carve a place for countless other filmmakers to do the same.

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NPR News: Juul Builds Lobbying Clout In Washington

Juul Builds Lobbying Clout In Washington
The maker of controversial e-cigarettes spent $750,000 on lobbying during the last three months of 2018, a dramatic increase over $210,000 it spent in the second quarter of the year.

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NPR News: California Doctors Alarmed As State Links Their Opioid Prescriptions to Deaths

California Doctors Alarmed As State Links Their Opioid Prescriptions to Deaths
The Death Certificate Project aims to weed out doctors who are overprescribing opioids, but some physicians say the investigations are having a chilling effect on the legitimate treatment of pain.

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January 24, 2019 at 02:28AM

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NPR News: Host Of The Prison Podcast 'Ear Hustle' Reflects On His 27 Years Behind Bars

Host Of The Prison Podcast 'Ear Hustle' Reflects On His 27 Years Behind Bars
Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor started the podcast Ear Hustle when Woods was a prisoner in San Quentin. Woods' sentence was recently commuted, but the two continue to tell stories of life behind bars.

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NPR News: When In Glasgow, See Martha Ffion!

When In Glasgow, See Martha Ffion!
Recommended by locals, Martha Ffion treated us to songs from her debut full length album, Sunday Best.

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January 24, 2019 at 01:30AM
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NPR News: 'I Figured It Was Going To Be A Horrible Death, And It Probably Will Be'

'I Figured It Was Going To Be A Horrible Death, And It Probably Will Be'
Thousands of coal miners across Appalachia are grappling with complicated black lung, a disease that has drastically changed their lives, their communities and their families.

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January 23, 2019 at 10:42PM

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NPR News: Song Premiere: Hear Isabelle Brown's 'What U Waiting 4'

Song Premiere: Hear Isabelle Brown's 'What U Waiting 4'
The True Panther artist will release a new EP, 03, in February.

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January 23, 2019 at 09:43PM
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NPR News: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Russell Baker Dies At 93

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Russell Baker Dies At 93
Baker made his name as a columnist for The New York Times, where he wrote thousands of columns over more than 30 years. He won one Pulitzer Prize for commentary, and another for his autobiography.

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NPR News: Why Camera Angles And Bias Support Different Opinions

Why Camera Angles And Bias Support Different Opinions
Accounts vary of what happened when students faced an Native American elder in Washington. Steve Inskeep talks to Adam Benforado, author of Unfair who argues camera angles undermine our legal system.

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January 23, 2019 at 05:04PM

NPR News: 'The Snow Leopard Project' Puts Spotlight On Afghanistan's Wild Life

'The Snow Leopard Project' Puts Spotlight On Afghanistan's Wild Life
For many, Afghanistan does not at first conjure up images of black bears and musk deer. But that's just what Alex Dehgan found when his team went there in hope of establishing the first national park.

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NPR News: Why Camera Angles And Bias Support Different Opinions

Why Camera Angles And Bias Support Different Opinions
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Accounts vary of what happened when students faced an Native American elder in Washington. Steve Inskeep talks to Adam Benforado, author of Unfair who argues camera angles undermine our legal system.

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January 23, 2019 at 05:04PM
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Couture Week, in Pictures


Daily recaps from the spring 2019 runways and our favorite images, shot by T photographers.
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NPR News: Biologists Test Promising Treatments For Bats Threatened By Fungal Disease

Biologists Test Promising Treatments For Bats Threatened By Fungal Disease
A fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of North American cave-dwelling bats over the past decade. Now, scientists are field testing some promising treatments.

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January 23, 2019 at 06:00AM

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Matte Lipsticks That Hydrate, and Stay Put, for Hours


A new breed of products pair high-impact colors with ultra-hydrating formulas, giving lips a much-needed boost this winter.
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NPR News: Beyond 'Shallow': A Look At The Oscar's Picks For Best Original Song

Beyond 'Shallow': A Look At The Oscar's Picks For Best Original Song
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson breaks down the 2019 Oscar nominees for best original song.

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NPR News: Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison

Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison
After being accused of spying, Jason Rezaian was held in Iran's most notorious prison for a year and a half. Throughout it all, he never considered giving up on writing and reporting.

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NPR News: Concern About Global Warming Among Americans Spikes, Report Says

Concern About Global Warming Among Americans Spikes, Report Says
The proportion of those polled who say global warming is "personally important" to them jumped from 63 to 72 percent last year.

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January 23, 2019 at 04:08AM

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NPR News: Did You Watch One Of The Fyre Festival Docs? Share Your Reaction With Us

Did You Watch One Of The Fyre Festival Docs? Share Your Reaction With Us
Netflix and Hulu each released documentaries last week on the how the 2017 Fyre Festival went so wrong. If you've watched either documentary, Morning Edition would like to hear from you.

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NPR News: House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate

House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate
Members of the new Democratic majority in the House vow to reverse restrictions that Republicans have imposed on abortions. But the efforts could lead to titanic fights that imperil other legislation.

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January 23, 2019 at 01:01AM

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NPR News: David Crosby Keeps The Harmonies Coming

David Crosby Keeps The Harmonies Coming
Even in his 70s, Crosby's stretching sounds in ways that seem to surprise and delight even the musician himself.

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January 23, 2019 at 12:35AM
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‘The 5 Browns’ Review: United by Music and Scarred by Sexual Abuse



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The 5 Browns ()
‘The 5 Browns’ Review: United by Music and Scarred by Sexual Abuse
Opening January 23, 2019

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NPR News: Chris Brown Arrested On Charges Of Rape In Paris

Chris Brown Arrested On Charges Of Rape In Paris
The R&B artist, along with two unnamed men, has been arrested on charges of "aggravated rape" and multiple narcotics offenses.

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NPR News: 2019 Oscar Nominations: The Complete List

2019 Oscar Nominations: The Complete List
'A Star Is Born,' 'Green Book' and 'Roma' are all expected to pick up multiple nominations.

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NPR News: 'Prisoner' Is An Intimate Portrait Of One Journalist's Captivity In Iran

'Prisoner' Is An Intimate Portrait Of One Journalist's Captivity In Iran
Writer Jason Rezaian is unsparingly personal throughout the telling of his arrest, imprisonment and trial, writing of his childhood, family, visits with his wife — and fears and insecurities.

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NPR News: For Many With Disabilities, 'Let It Go' Is An Anthem Of Acceptance

For Many With Disabilities, 'Let It Go' Is An Anthem Of Acceptance
The breakout song from Disney's Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.

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NPR News: Why Did So Many Americans Trust Russian Hackers' Election Propaganda?

Why Did So Many Americans Trust Russian Hackers' Election Propaganda?
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Investigations of Russian influence on the 2016 election have tended to focus on the role of social media. Researchers are also exploring the psychological vulnerability that hackers exploited.

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January 22, 2019 at 05:02PM
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NPR News: Why Did So Many Americans Trust Russian Hackers' Election Propaganda?

Why Did So Many Americans Trust Russian Hackers' Election Propaganda?
Investigations of Russian influence on the 2016 election have tended to focus on the role of social media. Researchers are also exploring the psychological vulnerability that hackers exploited.

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January 22, 2019 at 05:02PM

NPR News: In 'Team Of Vipers,' It's Mr. Sims Who Goes To Washington

In 'Team Of Vipers,' It's Mr. Sims Who Goes To Washington
In the movies, "Mr. Smith" stands by his principles and prevails in the capital. In Cliff Sims's story, told in a new book, the hero descends into disillusionment — but not before enjoying the ride.

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NPR News: Critics Continue Adding Voices To Challenge Of Hudson River Cleanup Results

Critics Continue Adding Voices To Challenge Of Hudson River Cleanup Results
General Electric spent six years and hundreds of millions of dollars trying to dredge toxic PCBs from New York's Hudson River. But now it's not clear whether this massive cleanup actually worked.

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January 22, 2019 at 05:06AM

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NPR News: Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. On DNA Testing And Finding His Own Roots

Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. On DNA Testing And Finding His Own Roots
As host of the PBS series Finding Your Roots, Gates tells celebrities about their family history. He reflects on his own history and some of the more controversial aspects of DNA testing.

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NPR News: Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
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It's looking like MS strikes when a variety of triggers gang up to impair neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers are using their new knowledge to search for treatments.

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January 21, 2019 at 08:35PM
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NPR News: Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis
It's looking like MS strikes when a variety of triggers gang up to impair neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers are using their new knowledge to search for treatments.

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January 21, 2019 at 08:35PM

NPR News: Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow's Libraries Are Having A 'Loud' Revival

Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow's Libraries Are Having A 'Loud' Revival
"A library can be a loud place," says a city official in charge of Moscow's 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.

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NPR News: In 'The Birds, The Bees,' Teens Take On Sex Ed

In 'The Birds, The Bees,' Teens Take On Sex Ed
In Olivia Hinebaugh's new novel, a girl gets fed up with her school's abstinence-only classes and sets herself up as a sex ed expert, handing out condoms and advice with help from her mom, a nurse.

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NPR News: Carl Reiner, Who Turns 97 Soon, Is Still Working On Projects

Carl Reiner, Who Turns 97 Soon, Is Still Working On Projects
A comedian, writer, actor, director and producer, Carl Reiner was part of the golden days of television. But these days, he's producing a lot of books.

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A Guide to Antigua, Guatemala: A Candy-Colored City Framed by Volcanoes


With its Baroque architecture and thriving textile scene, this former colonial capital is among Central America’s most beguiling destinations.
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NPR News: Food Assistance Payments Came Early But Have To Last Until March

Food Assistance Payments Came Early But Have To Last Until March
People who got their February food assistance payments early don't know when their food money for March will come as the federal government shutdown continues.

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NPR News: Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities
One in 5 LGBT adults has avoided medical care for fear of discrimination, according to a recent survey, and 80 percent of physicians surveyed say they feel "not competent" to treat LGBT patients.

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January 20, 2019 at 08:02PM

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NPR News: How Much Is That CAT Scan? Now You Can Check (If You Know Billing Codes)

How Much Is That CAT Scan? Now You Can Check (If You Know Billing Codes)
Starting this month, hospitals must publish prices for procedures and services online. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal of Kaiser Health News tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro it's not very user friendly — yet.

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January 20, 2019 at 08:01PM

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NPR News: A Mountaineer Writes A Firsthand Report From The World's Melting Glaciers

A Mountaineer Writes A Firsthand Report From The World's Melting Glaciers
NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro speaks with journalist Dahr Jamail about his new book, "The End of Ice," on climate change and its consequences to nature and humans.

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January 20, 2019 at 08:01PM

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NPR News: 'Unmarriageable' Sets 'Pride And Prejudice' In Pakistan

'Unmarriageable' Sets 'Pride And Prejudice' In Pakistan
You may not think the world needs another retelling of Jane Austen's classic, but Soniah Kamal's Unmarriageable has an undercurrent of social and political commentary that makes it a worthwhile read.

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NPR News: There's No Rest For Anyone In 'The Dreamers'

There's No Rest For Anyone In 'The Dreamers'
Karen Thompson Walker's new novel imagines a pandemic that puts victims into a deep sleep, giving them strange dreams from which they may not wake up — and panicking those still awake.

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NPR News: Not My Job: Conan O'Brien Gets Quizzed On Hot Cocoa

Not My Job: Conan O'Brien Gets Quizzed On Hot Cocoa
We've invited the longtime, late night talk show host to play a game called "Team Coco, meet hot cocoa!" O'Brien is now host of Conan on TBS, and has a new podcast called Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.

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NPR News: Is The Power Of The Flour Really The Secret To Baking The Perfect Biscuit?

Is The Power Of The Flour Really The Secret To Baking The Perfect Biscuit?
While some bakers believe that soft wheat flour, found primarily in the American South, is the best for making light, flaky biscuits, others say the key to better biscuits comes down to technique.

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NPR News: She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit

She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit
Postpartum psychosis is rare, but very real, doctors say. And, unlike in some European nations, most U.S. moms who need inpatient psychiatric care can't bring along their babies, adding to the trauma.

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January 19, 2019 at 07:01PM
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NPR News: In 'Holy Lands,' A Tale Of Family Drama And Pig Farming In Israel

In 'Holy Lands,' A Tale Of Family Drama And Pig Farming In Israel
The epistolary novel from author Amanda Sthers, newly available in English and now adapted into a feature film, is a story of reconciliation (and raising swine among Jews).

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NPR News: On Broadway, 'Network' Goes From Satire To Tragedy

On Broadway, 'Network' Goes From Satire To Tragedy
The 1976 movie Network struck a nerve with its darkly comic predictions about celebrity news anchors and the rise of infotainment. Now, a stage adaptaion is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway.

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NPR News: 'Mala Vida' Never Quite Gets Up To Speed

'Mala Vida' Never Quite Gets Up To Speed
Marc Fernandez' noir has fascinating elements — a crusading journalist, a trans detective, and the tragic real-life snatching of thousands of babies in Franco-era Spain — but ultimately falls flat.

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NPR News: Video: Giant Great White Shark Frolics With Divers

Video: Giant Great White Shark Frolics With Divers
"What some don't realize is that sometimes sharks seek touch," Ocean Ramsey said after the unforgettable encounter in Oahu. She and her team swam beside a 20-foot-long shark they say is Deep Blue.

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January 19, 2019 at 10:18AM

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The Classic Bow Shoe Is Back


Practical and unabashedly pretty, low-heeled beribboned shoes feel fresh again this season.
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NPR News: M. Night Shyamalan's Superhero Thriller 'Glass' Overflows With Preposterousness

M. Night Shyamalan's Superhero Thriller 'Glass' Overflows With Preposterousness
Shyamalan's latest film stars Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy in an eccentric, perilously self-indulgent sequel that braids together two previous movies: Unbreakable and Split.

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NPR News: Memoirist Retraces Her Journey From Survivalist Childhood To Cambridge Ph.D.

Memoirist Retraces Her Journey From Survivalist Childhood To Cambridge Ph.D.
Growing up, Tara Westover had no birth certificate, never saw a doctor and didn't go to school. She writes about her transition into the mainstream in Educated. Originally broadcast Feb. 20, 2018.

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