Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 4, 2019

NPR News: The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers
Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.

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April 29, 2019 at 02:03AM

NPR News: U.S. Economy Grows 3.2% During First Quarter Of 2019

U.S. Economy Grows 3.2% During First Quarter Of 2019
The U.S. economy started 2019 with a bang, growing at a better-than-expected rate of 3.2% in the first three months of the year.

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April 27, 2019 at 04:59AM

NPR News: Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay

Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay
Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting "very constructive," but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.

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NPR News: Trump Sues 2 Banks To Block Democrats From Investigating His Finances

Trump Sues 2 Banks To Block Democrats From Investigating His Finances
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Deutsche Bank and Capital One from responding to subpoenas from two House panels seeking personal financial documents related to the president, his family and his company.

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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Says 'The Moment Is Now!' To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela

Juan Guaidó Says 'The Moment Is Now!' To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela
Saying "we are making history," Venezuela's opposition leader makes his boldest attempt yet to oust President Nicolás Maduro. On Tuesday, Juan Guaidó declared "Operation Freedom" has begun.

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NPR News: Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say

Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say
The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.

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NPR News: Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release

Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release
President Trump wants to keep the banks from complying with congressional subpoenas seeking his bank records. He's joined in the suit by three of his children and some of his real estate businesses.

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NPR News: Infrastructure Gets The Attention Of Trump, Schumer And Pelosi

Infrastructure Gets The Attention Of Trump, Schumer And Pelosi
President Trump is meeting with Democratic leaders in the Senate and House Tuesday morning to discuss the nation's infrastructure needs. It seems to be a rare moment of bipartisanship.

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NPR News: Trump Lauds Disbarred Lawyer While Criticizing Others, Mueller Report Says

Trump Lauds Disbarred Lawyer While Criticizing Others, Mueller Report Says
Attorney General William Barr heads to Capitol Hill this week to face questions about the Mueller report. Critics say Barr is running interference for President Trump.

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NPR News: Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances

Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances
Concerned about the makeup of the Supreme Court, abortion-rights advocates are pushing for state legislation to protect abortion rights throughout pregnancy, in some cases into the third trimester.

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NPR News: News Brief: Infrastructure Funds, Sudan's Government, Japan's Emperor

News Brief: Infrastructure Funds, Sudan's Government, Japan's Emperor
Democrats and Republicans seek better ways to fund infrastructure projects. Opposition and military leaders are in talks about Sudan's transition. Japan's emperor abdicates the throne Tuesday.

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NPR News: House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment

House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Cheri Bustos says House Democrats can keep their majority in 2020 by focusing on local concerns from voters rather than "the outrage of the day."

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NPR News: Attorney General Barr, Only Weeks Into Job, Makes A Mark Under The Spotlight

Attorney General Barr, Only Weeks Into Job, Makes A Mark Under The Spotlight
William Barr has garnered headlines over the special counsel investigation, but he also has been at the center of several other big story lines in Washington.

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NPR News: Biden, Calling Himself A 'Union Man,' Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally

Biden, Calling Himself A 'Union Man,' Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally
The former vice president said Monday, "We need a president who works for all Americans." A key labor union hosted the event, which focused on economic issues of concern to middle-class voters.

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NPR News: Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe

Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe
The gun rights group faces pressure to address allegations of financial mismanagement. The New York attorney general is investigating and the president said it needs to "get its act together quickly."

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NPR News: House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'

House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., is running Democrats' 2020 re-election strategy. She says voters in critical districts aren't focused on impeaching President Trump.

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NPR News: Joe Biden Speaks To Pittsburgh Union Members, Kicks Off His Presidential Campaign

Joe Biden Speaks To Pittsburgh Union Members, Kicks Off His Presidential Campaign
Joe Biden kicked off his presidential campaign with a pitch to union voters in Pittsburgh. Democrats need to win over middle class white voters to make a play for the White House in 2020.

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NPR News: Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay

Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay
Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting "very constructive," but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.

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May 1, 2019 at 12:39AM

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NPR News: Trump Sues 2 Banks To Block Democrats From Investigating His Finances

Trump Sues 2 Banks To Block Democrats From Investigating His Finances
The lawsuit seeks to prevent Deutsche Bank and Capital One from responding to subpoenas from two House panels seeking personal financial documents related to the president, his family and his company.

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April 30, 2019 at 08:51PM

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NPR News: Juan Guaidó Says 'The Moment Is Now!' To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela

Juan Guaidó Says 'The Moment Is Now!' To Remove Maduro, Sparking Clashes In Venezuela
Saying "we are making history," Venezuela's opposition leader makes his boldest attempt yet to oust President Nicolás Maduro. On Tuesday, Juan Guaidó declared "Operation Freedom" has begun.

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April 30, 2019 at 08:50PM

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NPR News: Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say

Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say
The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.

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April 30, 2019 at 08:01PM

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NPR News: Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release

Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records' Release
President Trump wants to keep the banks from complying with congressional subpoenas seeking his bank records. He's joined in the suit by three of his children and some of his real estate businesses.

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April 30, 2019 at 06:56PM

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NPR News: Infrastructure Gets The Attention Of Trump, Schumer And Pelosi

Infrastructure Gets The Attention Of Trump, Schumer And Pelosi
President Trump is meeting with Democratic leaders in the Senate and House Tuesday morning to discuss the nation's infrastructure needs. It seems to be a rare moment of bipartisanship.

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Environment
April 30, 2019 at 06:13PM

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NPR News: Trump Lauds Disbarred Lawyer While Criticizing Others, Mueller Report Says

Trump Lauds Disbarred Lawyer While Criticizing Others, Mueller Report Says
Attorney General William Barr heads to Capitol Hill this week to face questions about the Mueller report. Critics say Barr is running interference for President Trump.

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April 30, 2019 at 04:03PM

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NPR News: Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances

Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances
Concerned about the makeup of the Supreme Court, abortion-rights advocates are pushing for state legislation to protect abortion rights throughout pregnancy, in some cases into the third trimester.

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Environment
April 30, 2019 at 04:03PM

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NPR News: News Brief: Infrastructure Funds, Sudan's Government, Japan's Emperor

News Brief: Infrastructure Funds, Sudan's Government, Japan's Emperor
Democrats and Republicans seek better ways to fund infrastructure projects. Opposition and military leaders are in talks about Sudan's transition. Japan's emperor abdicates the throne Tuesday.

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April 30, 2019 at 04:03PM

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NPR News: House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment

House Democrats' Campaign Chief Says Focus On Kitchen Table Issues, Not Impeachment
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Cheri Bustos says House Democrats can keep their majority in 2020 by focusing on local concerns from voters rather than "the outrage of the day."

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Environment
April 30, 2019 at 04:01PM

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NPR News: Attorney General Barr, Only Weeks Into Job, Makes A Mark Under The Spotlight

Attorney General Barr, Only Weeks Into Job, Makes A Mark Under The Spotlight
William Barr has garnered headlines over the special counsel investigation, but he also has been at the center of several other big story lines in Washington.

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Environment
April 30, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Biden, Calling Himself A 'Union Man,' Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally

Biden, Calling Himself A 'Union Man,' Kicks Off Campaign With Pennsylvania Rally
The former vice president said Monday, "We need a president who works for all Americans." A key labor union hosted the event, which focused on economic issues of concern to middle-class voters.

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April 30, 2019 at 06:29AM

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NPR News: Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe

Wayne LaPierre Re-Elected As NRA Leader Amid Internal Turmoil And Outside Probe
The gun rights group faces pressure to address allegations of financial mismanagement. The New York attorney general is investigating and the president said it needs to "get its act together quickly."

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April 30, 2019 at 05:36AM

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NPR News: House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'

House Democrats' Campaign Chair Urges Focus On Issues Rather Than 'Outrage'
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., is running Democrats' 2020 re-election strategy. She says voters in critical districts aren't focused on impeaching President Trump.

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Environment
April 30, 2019 at 05:17AM

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NPR News: Joe Biden Speaks To Pittsburgh Union Members, Kicks Off His Presidential Campaign

Joe Biden Speaks To Pittsburgh Union Members, Kicks Off His Presidential Campaign
Joe Biden kicked off his presidential campaign with a pitch to union voters in Pittsburgh. Democrats need to win over middle class white voters to make a play for the White House in 2020.

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April 30, 2019 at 05:17AM

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NPR News: A Daughter Reflects On Her Parents' Addiction In 'All That You Leave Behind'

A Daughter Reflects On Her Parents' Addiction In 'All That You Leave Behind'
Writer and documentary filmmaker Erin Lee Carr, daughter of the late NY Times columnist David Carr, talks about her parents' drug addiction and what it was like to have her father as a writing mentor.

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May 1, 2019 at 12:26AM
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NPR News: Tony Awards Nominations 2019: 'Hadestown' And 'Ain't Too Proud' Lead The Count

Tony Awards Nominations 2019: 'Hadestown' And 'Ain't Too Proud' Lead The Count
Tootsie, Beetlejuice and The Prom round up the Tony category for best musical, while The Ferryman, Gary, Ink, Choir Boy and What the Constitution Means to Me are all up for best play.

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April 30, 2019 at 11:35PM
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NPR News: In 'I Was Their American Dream,' It's Culture, Not Color, That Matters

In 'I Was Their American Dream,' It's Culture, Not Color, That Matters
Even as NPR editor Malaka Gharib makes light of herself in her high-spirited graphical memoir, her wisdom about the power and limits of racial identity is evident in the way she draws.

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April 30, 2019 at 06:01PM
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NPR News: Ali Smith's 'Spring' Unfolds Like A Fern

Ali Smith's 'Spring' Unfolds Like A Fern
The latest volume in Smith's seasonal quartet revisits some of her familiar themes — the bleakness of contemporary politics, loss, fractured families, nature and art — yet still feels spring-fresh.

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April 30, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51

John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51
The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.

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April 30, 2019 at 03:53AM
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NPR News: Patricia Arquette Explores The 'Toxic Codependency' Of Munchausen By Proxy

Patricia Arquette Explores The 'Toxic Codependency' Of Munchausen By Proxy
Arquette plays a Missouri woman who falsely convinced the world that her child was seriously ill, in the Hulu series The Act. She says it was "very weird" getting into the character's head.

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April 30, 2019 at 01:29AM
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NPR News: 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt'

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt'
The Battle of Winterfell is finally here, and it's the most brutal episode of the series yet — one that comes with a body count and a surprise, truly shattering conclusion.

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April 29, 2019 at 03:33PM
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NPR News: #NPRPoetry Month: Poet Danez Smith

#NPRPoetry Month: Poet Danez Smith
NPR's Michel Martin talks Twitter poetry with Danez Smith, co-host of The Poetry Foundation's VS podcast.

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April 29, 2019 at 04:09AM
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NPR News: The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers
Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.

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April 29, 2019 at 02:03AM
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NPR News: Whatever Your Feelings On Football, 'Fumbled' Scores Big

Whatever Your Feelings On Football, 'Fumbled' Scores Big
Alexa Martin is married to a former NFL player, and she puts that experience to good use in her latest football romance — a witty, sexy story about a determined single mom rediscovering an old love.

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April 28, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: 'Ink' Goes Back In Time To Remember Murdoch Before He Was A Mogul

'Ink' Goes Back In Time To Remember Murdoch Before He Was A Mogul
The play chronicles Rupert Murdoch's attempts to upend the insular world of British newspaper publishing — how he bought a struggling paper called The Sun and turned it into a widely read tabloid.

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April 28, 2019 at 07:54PM
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NPR News: How A 'Mama's Boy' And His Mama Found A Path Beyond Politics

How A 'Mama's Boy' And His Mama Found A Path Beyond Politics
Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's new book is a memoir of his relationship with his mother, and how they found a way forward after he came out as gay and left the Mormon church that she loved.

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April 28, 2019 at 07:40PM
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NPR News: In 'Any Other Place,' Struggling With The Feeling That Something's Not Right

In 'Any Other Place,' Struggling With The Feeling That Something's Not Right
Most of the people Michael Croley's debut story collection feel like they don't belong, even in the places they call home — and Croley conjures that unsettled feeling in understated, beautiful prose.

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April 28, 2019 at 06:00PM
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NPR News: A Bouquet Of Poets For National Poetry Month

A Bouquet Of Poets For National Poetry Month
Looks like this year, April showers brought April flowers. As in, a bouquet of outstanding poets. So stop and smell the roses, my friends.

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April 28, 2019 at 05:01PM
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NPR News: This Graphic Novel Brings Gaiman's 'American Gods' To Chilly Life

This Graphic Novel Brings Gaiman's 'American Gods' To Chilly Life
Artist Scott Hampton has a big job in this second volume of an ambitions, three-book adaptation of Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Depict Gaiman's deadly serious characters without making them quaint.

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April 27, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
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On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear the latest songs from Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, Ben Kweller, Y La Bamba and more.

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April 27, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Baloji Finds His Freedom In Between Genres

Baloji Finds His Freedom In Between Genres
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Congolese-Belgian musician Baloji blends hip-hop, funk and traditional Congolese sounds to create his own unique music.

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April 27, 2019 at 07:41PM
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NPR News: ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip

ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip
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The TDE artist returns with fits of anxiety and maturity, three years after his Grammy-nominated Blank Face LP.

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April 26, 2019 at 09:15PM
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NPR News: At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church'

At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church'
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Kanye West has been hosting exclusive worship gatherings he calls "Sunday Service." Jia Tolentino, staff writer for The New Yorker, breaks down the rapper's religious evolution.

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April 26, 2019 at 04:14AM
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NPR News: Kevin Abstract Dwells On A Past Love On 'Peach'

Kevin Abstract Dwells On A Past Love On 'Peach'
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The leader of hip-hop boy band BROCKHAMPTON releases his latest song "Peach" in preparation for his album, ARIZONA baby.

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April 25, 2019 at 02:23AM
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NPR News: Lil Dicky's 'Earth' Video Is Band Aid For The Internet

Lil Dicky's 'Earth' Video Is Band Aid For The Internet
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How did this guy manage to create a music video that rivals this year's Coachella lineup, recalling the infamous '80s supergroup that also hoped to heal the world with song?

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April 20, 2019 at 12:01AM
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NPR News: Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album

Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album
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The Texas rapper is sharing his album, ARIZONA baby, three songs at a time. Ghettobaby adds three songs to the tracklist.

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April 19, 2019 at 12:47AM
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NPR News: With His First Album In 5 Years, A 'Fire Is Coming' From Flying Lotus

With His First Album In 5 Years, A 'Fire Is Coming' From Flying Lotus
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The genre-jumping producer is set to release Flamagra, his first album in five years, in May with features from Solange, Anderson .Paak, George Clinton and more.

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April 17, 2019 at 11:34PM
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NPR News: After Coachella Premiere, Childish Gambino's Film 'Guava Island' Is Streaming

After Coachella Premiere, Childish Gambino's Film 'Guava Island' Is Streaming
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Following a major year for the "This Is America" rapper, Guava Island is a modestly stunning — and at times unnerving — extended music video about music's power to unite amid tyranny and greed.

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April 13, 2019 at 10:53PM
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NPR News: Thutmose Experiments With Genres While Honoring His Nigerian Roots

Thutmose Experiments With Genres While Honoring His Nigerian Roots
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Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based rapper Thutmose named himself after an ancient Egyptian pharaoh — a nod to the kingly responsibility he feels for his family and his music.

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April 13, 2019 at 04:40AM
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NPR News: 10 Coachella Performances Worth Watching On YouTube This Weekend

10 Coachella Performances Worth Watching On YouTube This Weekend
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Looking to avoid the hefty price tag of a festival pass? Reluctant to experience Coachella anywhere but on a couch? We've got you covered.

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April 13, 2019 at 02:31AM
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NPR News: Thousands Gather In LA For Nipsey Hussle's Memorial Service And Procession

Thousands Gather In LA For Nipsey Hussle's Memorial Service And Procession
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Nearly 20,000 people gathered at LA's Staples Center to honor deceased rapper Nipsey Hussle in a public memorial service following his shooting death on March 31.

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April 12, 2019 at 07:07AM
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NPR News: Wrangler On His Booty: Lil Nas X On The Making And The Magic Of 'Old Town Road'

Wrangler On His Booty: Lil Nas X On The Making And The Magic Of 'Old Town Road'
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The artist behind the country-trap hit, who celebrated his 20th birthday and topped the charts this week, is less beholden to any genre than he is to the shape-shifting nature of online identity.

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April 11, 2019 at 03:50AM
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NPR News: Tierra Whack Serves Up Spuds With A Side Of Horror In 'Unemployed' Video

Tierra Whack Serves Up Spuds With A Side Of Horror In 'Unemployed' Video
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The Philadelphia rapper outdoes herself with a morbid, surrealist short that resembles an alternate-dimension Bon Appétit video.

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April 10, 2019 at 12:50AM
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NPR News: Lil Nas X, Country Music's Unlikely Son, Sparks Conversation On Genre And Race

Lil Nas X, Country Music's Unlikely Son, Sparks Conversation On Genre And Race
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Lil Nas X's viral hit "Old Town Road" was pulled from Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, raising questions over discrimination in the country music industry.

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April 5, 2019 at 04:05PM
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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear the latest songs from Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, Ben Kweller, Y La Bamba and more.

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April 27, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: Baloji Finds His Freedom In Between Genres

Baloji Finds His Freedom In Between Genres
Congolese-Belgian musician Baloji blends hip-hop, funk and traditional Congolese sounds to create his own unique music.

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April 27, 2019 at 07:41PM
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NPR News: ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip

ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip
The TDE artist returns with fits of anxiety and maturity, three years after his Grammy-nominated Blank Face LP.

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April 26, 2019 at 09:15PM
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NPR News: At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church'

At Kanye West's Sunday Service, 'He Is The Church'
Kanye West has been hosting exclusive worship gatherings he calls "Sunday Service." Jia Tolentino, staff writer for The New Yorker, breaks down the rapper's religious evolution.

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April 26, 2019 at 04:14AM
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NPR News: Kevin Abstract Dwells On A Past Love On 'Peach'

Kevin Abstract Dwells On A Past Love On 'Peach'
The leader of hip-hop boy band BROCKHAMPTON releases his latest song "Peach" in preparation for his album, ARIZONA baby.

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April 25, 2019 at 02:23AM
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NPR News: Lil Dicky's 'Earth' Video Is Band Aid For The Internet

Lil Dicky's 'Earth' Video Is Band Aid For The Internet
How did this guy manage to create a music video that rivals this year's Coachella lineup, recalling the infamous '80s supergroup that also hoped to heal the world with song?

Read more on NPR
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April 20, 2019 at 12:01AM
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NPR News: Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album

Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album
The Texas rapper is sharing his album, ARIZONA baby, three songs at a time. Ghettobaby adds three songs to the tracklist.

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April 19, 2019 at 12:47AM
Children's Health

NPR News: With His First Album In 5 Years, A 'Fire Is Coming' From Flying Lotus

With His First Album In 5 Years, A 'Fire Is Coming' From Flying Lotus
The genre-jumping producer is set to release Flamagra, his first album in five years, in May with features from Solange, Anderson .Paak, George Clinton and more.

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April 17, 2019 at 11:34PM
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NPR News: After Coachella Premiere, Childish Gambino's Film 'Guava Island' Is Streaming

After Coachella Premiere, Childish Gambino's Film 'Guava Island' Is Streaming
Following a major year for the "This Is America" rapper, Guava Island is a modestly stunning — and at times unnerving — extended music video about music's power to unite amid tyranny and greed.

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April 13, 2019 at 10:53PM
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NPR News: Thutmose Experiments With Genres While Honoring His Nigerian Roots

Thutmose Experiments With Genres While Honoring His Nigerian Roots
Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based rapper Thutmose named himself after an ancient Egyptian pharaoh — a nod to the kingly responsibility he feels for his family and his music.

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April 13, 2019 at 04:40AM
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NPR News: 10 Coachella Performances Worth Watching On YouTube This Weekend

10 Coachella Performances Worth Watching On YouTube This Weekend
Looking to avoid the hefty price tag of a festival pass? Reluctant to experience Coachella anywhere but on a couch? We've got you covered.

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April 13, 2019 at 02:31AM
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NPR News: Thousands Gather In LA For Nipsey Hussle's Memorial Service And Procession

Thousands Gather In LA For Nipsey Hussle's Memorial Service And Procession
Nearly 20,000 people gathered at LA's Staples Center to honor deceased rapper Nipsey Hussle in a public memorial service following his shooting death on March 31.

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April 12, 2019 at 07:07AM
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NPR News: Wrangler On His Booty: Lil Nas X On The Making And The Magic Of 'Old Town Road'

Wrangler On His Booty: Lil Nas X On The Making And The Magic Of 'Old Town Road'
The artist behind the country-trap hit, who celebrated his 20th birthday and topped the charts this week, is less beholden to any genre than he is to the shape-shifting nature of online identity.

Read more on NPR
Blog Beauty 24/7
April 11, 2019 at 03:50AM
Children's Health

NPR News: Tierra Whack Serves Up Spuds With A Side Of Horror In 'Unemployed' Video

Tierra Whack Serves Up Spuds With A Side Of Horror In 'Unemployed' Video
The Philadelphia rapper outdoes herself with a morbid, surrealist short that resembles an alternate-dimension Bon Appétit video.

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NPR News: Lil Nas X, Country Music's Unlikely Son, Sparks Conversation On Genre And Race

Lil Nas X, Country Music's Unlikely Son, Sparks Conversation On Genre And Race
Lil Nas X's viral hit "Old Town Road" was pulled from Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, raising questions over discrimination in the country music industry.

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April 5, 2019 at 04:05PM
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NPR News: Is Buying A House Overrated?

Is Buying A House Overrated?
The Nobel laureate who co-created the way our nation measures home prices says that over the long run, they don't increase much. And when they do, it can mean a bubble. Are we in one now?

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April 30, 2019 at 05:31PM

NPR News: Where The Gender Pay Gap Is Widest

Where The Gender Pay Gap Is Widest
A report from Glassdoor reveals which industries have the starkest gender pay gaps.

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April 30, 2019 at 03:38AM

NPR News: Keeping Money Secrets From Each Other: Financial Infidelity On The Rise

Keeping Money Secrets From Each Other: Financial Infidelity On The Rise
As many as 41% of American adults deceive their partners by hiding secret debts or accounts. Therapists say it's increasingly common, and it's both the loss of trust and resources that hurt.

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April 29, 2019 at 04:09PM

NPR News: Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World

Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World
Superman could easily take over the world. But there are some good economic reasons why he doesn't.

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April 27, 2019 at 04:31AM

NPR News: Selling A T-Rex On eBay

Selling A T-Rex On eBay
On eBay right now: A baby T-Rex. The price? $2.95 million.

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April 26, 2019 at 04:36AM

NPR News: Is Everything Awesome In The Economy?

Is Everything Awesome In The Economy?
The first few months of 2019 looked troubling. But now we seem to be on the upswing.

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April 25, 2019 at 04:12AM

NPR News: What Happened To U.S. Workers?

What Happened To U.S. Workers?
The share of people aged 25 to 54 in the labor force has fallen in the past couple of decades. What happened?

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April 24, 2019 at 02:16AM

NPR News: The Traffic Tariff

The Traffic Tariff
New York will soon charge drivers to enter the most crowded parts of the city. Congestion pricing: Does it work? Who's doing it? And is it coming to a city near you?

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April 23, 2019 at 04:51AM

NPR News: Elizabeth Warren Wants To Erase Most Student Loan Debt

Elizabeth Warren Wants To Erase Most Student Loan Debt
The senator's higher-education proposal for her 2020 presidential run goes further than just free college and would forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in existing loans.

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April 23, 2019 at 12:28AM

NPR News: A Brief History Of Income Taxes

A Brief History Of Income Taxes
Taxes have been around forever. But the income tax? In the U.S., it's relatively recent.

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April 19, 2019 at 02:15AM

NPR News: Why Do Introverts Get Paid Less?

Why Do Introverts Get Paid Less?
There's a gap in career earnings between introverts and extroverts.

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April 18, 2019 at 03:18AM

NPR News: Why Do We Still Use QWERTY Keyboards?

Why Do We Still Use QWERTY Keyboards?
The story behind the first six keyboard letters are driven by economics.

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April 17, 2019 at 04:00AM

NPR News: The Cost Of Measles

The Cost Of Measles
The cost of a measles outbreak - to individuals, families, communities, and the country - is high.

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April 16, 2019 at 03:55AM

NPR News: Understanding Changes To The Tax Code

Understanding Changes To The Tax Code
Kay Bell, a writer for the Don't Mess With Taxes blog, talks with NPR's Michel Martin about changes in the tax code this year.

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April 15, 2019 at 04:12AM

NPR News: Solving Problems Caused By International Trade

Solving Problems Caused By International Trade
Free trade may solve problems for businesses transacting across borders, but it can make life painful for their workers.

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April 12, 2019 at 11:55PM

NPR News: A Daughter Reflects On Her Parents' Addiction In 'All That You Leave Behind'

A Daughter Reflects On Her Parents' Addiction In 'All That You Leave Behind'
Writer and documentary filmmaker Erin Lee Carr, daughter of the late NY Times columnist David Carr, talks about her parents' drug addiction and what it was like to have her father as a writing mentor.

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NPR News: Tony Awards Nominations 2019: 'Hadestown' And 'Ain't Too Proud' Lead The Count

Tony Awards Nominations 2019: 'Hadestown' And 'Ain't Too Proud' Lead The Count
Tootsie, Beetlejuice and The Prom round up the Tony category for best musical, while The Ferryman, Gary, Ink, Choir Boy and What the Constitution Means to Me are all up for best play.

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NPR News: U.S. Measles Outbreak Is Linked To Global Surge In The Virus

U.S. Measles Outbreak Is Linked To Global Surge In The Virus
The World Health Organization tallied more than 112,000 measles cases in the first quarter of 2019 — up more than 300% compared to the same period in 2018

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April 30, 2019 at 09:38PM
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NPR News: In 'I Was Their American Dream,' It's Culture, Not Color That Matters

In 'I Was Their American Dream,' It's Culture, Not Color That Matters
Even as NPR editor Malaka Gharib makes light of herself in her high-spirited graphical memoir, her wisdom about the power and limits of racial identity is evident in the way she draws.

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NPR News: Ali Smith's 'Spring' Unfolds Like A Fern

Ali Smith's 'Spring' Unfolds Like A Fern
The latest volume in Smith's seasonal quartet revisits some of her familiar themes — the bleakness of contemporary politics, loss, fractured families, nature and art — yet still feels spring-fresh.

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NPR News: Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix's '13 Reasons Why,' Study Says

Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix's '13 Reasons Why,' Study Says
Boys aged 10-17 killed themselves at a much higher rate in the month after Netflix's show about suicide was released in 2017. Researchers attribute an extra 195 deaths that year to the series.

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April 30, 2019 at 05:20PM
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NPR News: As Nuclear Waste Piles Up, Private Companies Pitch New Ways To Store It

As Nuclear Waste Piles Up, Private Companies Pitch New Ways To Store It
Nuclear power plants around the country are running out of room to store spent fuel. Federal plans for a permanent disposal site are stalled, so private companies are pitching their own solutions.

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April 30, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Measles Cases In The U.S. Reach Highest Count In 25 Years

Measles Cases In The U.S. Reach Highest Count In 25 Years
Federal health officials released the latest national measles count Monday. Measles has been reported in 22 states.

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April 30, 2019 at 03:53AM

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NPR News: John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51

John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51
The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African-American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.

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NPR News: Summer Bummer: A Young Camper's $142,938 Snakebite

Summer Bummer: A Young Camper's $142,938 Snakebite
The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail in Illinois. Expensive antivenin and a helicopter ride to the hospital led to big bills that struck her parents a few weeks later.

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April 30, 2019 at 02:38AM

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NPR News: Patricia Arquette Explores The 'Toxic Codependency' Of Munchausen By Proxy

Patricia Arquette Explores The 'Toxic Codependency' Of Munchausen By Proxy
Arquette plays a Missouri woman who falsely convinced the world that her child was seriously ill in the Hulu series The Act. She says it was "very weird" getting into the character's head.

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NPR News: Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?

Why Is China Placing A Global Bet On Coal?
China has taken dramatic steps to fight climate change, including shutting major coal power plants. But now it plans to build hundreds of coal plants abroad.

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April 30, 2019 at 12:42AM

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An Artist Who Makes Irreverent, and Pocket-Size, Sculptures


Ron Nagle helped pave the way for clay artists to be taken seriously — but he still has a sense of humor. Ahead of a new solo show, he discusses his work, his dog and his TV habits.
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NPR News: China's Infrastructure Plan Criticized For Harming Other Countries' Environments

China's Infrastructure Plan Criticized For Harming Other Countries' Environments
China's president spoke to foreign press members in Beijing about efforts for more green development. While China has curtailed its coal-fired plants, it is building such plants in other countries.

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April 29, 2019 at 04:09PM

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NPR News: Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too

Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.

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April 29, 2019 at 04:09PM
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NPR News: Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too

Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.

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April 29, 2019 at 04:09PM

NPR News: Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too

Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
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With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.

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NPR News: 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt'

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt'
The Battle of Winterfell is finally here, and it's the most brutal episode of the series yet — one that comes with a body-count, and a surprise, truly shattering conclusion.

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Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 4, 2019

NPR News: #NPRPoetry Month: Poet Danez Smith

#NPRPoetry Month: Poet Danez Smith
NPR's Michel Martin talks Twitter poetry with Danez Smith, co-host of The Poetry Foundation's VS podcast.

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NPR News: Melinda Gates On Marriage, Parenting, And Why She Made Bill Drive The Kids To School

Melinda Gates On Marriage, Parenting, And Why She Made Bill Drive The Kids To School
In her new book, The Moment Of Lift, the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls on readers to support women everywhere as a means to lift up society.

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April 29, 2019 at 04:09AM

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NPR News: The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers
Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.

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NPR News: Whatever Your Feelings On Football, 'Fumbled' Scores Big

Whatever Your Feelings On Football, 'Fumbled' Scores Big
Alexa Martin is married to a former NFL player, and she puts that experience to good use in her latest football romance — a witty, sexy story about a determined single mom rediscovering an old love.

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NPR News: 'Brady Bunch' Episode Fuels Campaigns Against Vaccines And Marcia's Miffed

'Brady Bunch' Episode Fuels Campaigns Against Vaccines And Marcia's Miffed
One of TV's most famous families laughed off the measles in 1960s. The episode has resurfaced in battles over measles vaccinations today.

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April 28, 2019 at 07:54PM
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NPR News: Young Republicans And Climate Change

Young Republicans And Climate Change
Many young Republicans view climate change as a pressing reality. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Nick Lindquist of the American Conservation Coalition.

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April 28, 2019 at 07:54PM

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NPR News: 'Ink' Goes Back In Time To Remember Murdoch Before He Was A Mogul

'Ink' Goes Back In Time To Remember Murdoch Before He Was A Mogul
The play chronicles Rupert Murdoch's attempts to upend the insular world of British newspaper publishing — how he bought a struggling paper called The Sun and turned it into a widely read tabloid.

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NPR News: 'Lingering Fields Of Yellow' As California's Super Bloom Begins To Fade

'Lingering Fields Of Yellow' As California's Super Bloom Begins To Fade
Photographer Michael Lee Jackson of Los Angeles documents the changing landscapes of Southern California, from the spectacular super bloom of this spring to the brown hills of summer.

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April 28, 2019 at 07:50PM

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NPR News: How A 'Mama's Boy' And His Mama Found A Path Beyond Politics

How A 'Mama's Boy' And His Mama Found A Path Beyond Politics
Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's new book is a memoir of his relationship with his mother, and how they found a way forward after he came out as gay and left the Mormon church that she loved.

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NPR News: In 'Any Other Place,' Struggling With The Feeling That Something's Not Right

In 'Any Other Place,' Struggling With The Feeling That Something's Not Right
Most of the people Michael Croley's debut story collection feel like they don't belong, even in the places they call home — and Croley conjures that unsettled feeling in understated, beautiful prose.

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NPR News: A Bouquet Of Poets For National Poetry Month

A Bouquet Of Poets For National Poetry Month
Looks like this year, April showers brought April flowers. As in, a bouquet of outstanding poets. So stop and smell the roses, my friends.

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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 4, 2019

NPR News: Another Cyclone Devastates Mozambique

Another Cyclone Devastates Mozambique
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with photojournalist Tommy Trenchard about Cyclone Kenneth, the second devastating cyclone to hit Mozambique in just six weeks.

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April 28, 2019 at 04:04AM

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NPR News: Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear the latest songs from Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, Ben Kweller, Y La Bamba and more.

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April 27, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: This Graphic Novel Brings Gaiman's 'American Gods' To Chilly Life

This Graphic Novel Brings Gaiman's 'American Gods' To Chilly Life
Artist Scott Hampton has a big job in this second volume of an ambitions, three-book adaptation of Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Depict Gaiman's deadly serious characters without making them quaint.

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NPR News: California Farmers Try New Strategy To Cut Carbon

California Farmers Try New Strategy To Cut Carbon
Cover crops can make soil healthy and help it soak up a lot of carbon. Now, California is paying farmers to grow them, to help meet its ambitious climate goals.

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April 27, 2019 at 07:41PM

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NPR News: Margaret Trudeau Takes Center Stage — This Time, On Purpose

Margaret Trudeau Takes Center Stage — This Time, On Purpose
A wife and then a mother to Canadian prime ministers, she addresses her time in the public eye and her battles with mental illness in an upcoming one-woman show called Certain Woman Of An Age.

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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz Big Wave Surfer Laird Hamilton On Channel Surfing

Not My Job: We Quiz Big Wave Surfer Laird Hamilton On Channel Surfing
We've invited the legendary surfer, fitness model and lifestyle guru to play a game called "Championship Channel Surfing." Three questions about terrible moments in television history.

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NPR News: 'Inspection' Doesn't Quite Live Up To Its Surprising Premise

'Inspection' Doesn't Quite Live Up To Its Surprising Premise
Josh Malerman's latest imagines two towers full of boys and girls, raised in isolation and ignorance of the opposite sex, but spends too much time creating a world and not enough on its consequences.

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Thứ Sáu, 26 tháng 4, 2019

NPR News: Friday News Roundup - International

Friday News Roundup - International
The U.N. reports that 581 civilians were killed in Afghanistan in the first quarter of this year. Plus, the latest out of Sri Lanka and the outcome of a Kim-Putin summit.

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April 26, 2019 at 10:06PM

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NPR News: Teaching Climate Change: Push And Pull

Teaching Climate Change: Push And Pull
A new poll shows that only 42 percent of teachers cover climate change in their classrooms.

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April 23, 2019 at 09:05PM

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NPR News: The Cranberries' Last Album Celebrates The Life Of Dolores O'Riordan

The Cranberries' Last Album Celebrates The Life Of Dolores O'Riordan
The Cranberries' co-founder Noel Hogan talks about why the band's music, and Dolores O'Riordan as it's lead vocalist, resonated so strongly with fans.

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April 26, 2019 at 11:28PM
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NPR News: Does Taking Time For Compassion Make Doctors Better At Their Jobs?

Does Taking Time For Compassion Make Doctors Better At Their Jobs?
In their new book Compassionomics, two doctors review the field of compassion research. Their finding? When physicians take time to connect and express care, both patients and doctors benefit.

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April 26, 2019 at 09:17PM

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NPR News: Students In Mozambique Are Afraid The Winds Will Blow Them Away

Students In Mozambique Are Afraid The Winds Will Blow Them Away
Cyclone Idai damaged over 600 schools in Mozambique. Teachers and administrators struggle to rebuild and keep kids in class in the aftermath.

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April 26, 2019 at 08:01PM
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NPR News: Students In Mozambique Are Afraid The Winds Will Blow Them Away

Students In Mozambique Are Afraid The Winds Will Blow Them Away
Cyclone Idai damaged over 600 schools in Mozambique. Teachers and administrators struggle to rebuild and keep kids in class in the aftermath.

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April 26, 2019 at 08:01PM

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NPR News: Blockbuster Films Keep Getting Longer; How And Why Did We Get Here?

Blockbuster Films Keep Getting Longer; How And Why Did We Get Here?
Critic Chris Klimek crunches the numbers to examine how and why blockbuster films like Avengers: Endgame grew to such great, bladder-busting lengths.

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NPR News: Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life

Comedian Brian Regan Sees The Dinosaurs In Everyday Life
He's a favorite of other comics — an physical, observational and airtight performer who works "clean." All that helps explain why families make up a good portion of his massive audience.

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NPR News: Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court

Trump Administration Puts Offshore Drilling Plan On Hold After Setback In Court
The Trump administration is delaying efforts to boost offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of a recent court setback. The plans have been controversial, even in Republican-held states.

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April 26, 2019 at 04:16AM

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As Rents Rise, Artists Are Reviving the Idea of the Medieval Guild


From London to Berlin, five collectives embracing the centuries-old structure of shared resources and labor.
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NPR News: Real Photos Inspire A Fictional Life In 'Feast Your Eyes'

Real Photos Inspire A Fictional Life In 'Feast Your Eyes'
Myla Goldberg's new novel is written as an exhibition catalogue for photographer Lillian Preston, who's fictional — but her story of ambition and controversy in 1950s New York is real and relatable.

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NPR News: Auteur! Auteur!: 'Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché'

Auteur! Auteur!: 'Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché'
Pamela D. Green's enlightening documentary adds to the already strong case that Guy-Blaché was the first female auteur of cinema, though in doing so it strives to connect a few too many dots.

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NPR News: 'JT LeRoy': An Infamous Literary Fraud, Seen Through The Eyes Of The Fraudsters

'JT LeRoy': An Infamous Literary Fraud, Seen Through The Eyes Of The Fraudsters
Laura Dern and Kristin Stewart star in the real-life tale of a frustrated author who created a false identity that captivated the literary world.

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NPR News: A Horrorshow Find: 'Clockwork Orange' Follow-up Surfaces After Decades Unseen

A Horrorshow Find: 'Clockwork Orange' Follow-up Surfaces After Decades Unseen
Not long after the release of the film adaptation, Anthony Burgess embarked on an ambitious companion to his seminal novel. But it was never published, and the manuscript went unread — until now.

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How to Wear Spring’s Best Work-Wear-Inspired Pieces


Taking inspiration from the spring collections, a roundup of practical pieces to simplify dressing in a season of unpredictable weather.
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How to Wear Spring’s Best Work-Wear-Inspired Pieces


From elegant raincoats to khaki dresses, suggestions for updating your wardrobe this season.
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NPR News: 'The Heartland' Aims To Debunk Myths About The Midwest

'The Heartland' Aims To Debunk Myths About The Midwest
Though leaving no answer to the region's political future, author Kristin L. Hoganson writes a deeply researched book that will remain useful and readable long after this election cycle.

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NPR News: 'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Thrilling (If Exhausting) Journey Through Time

'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Thrilling (If Exhausting) Journey Through Time
As the grand finale of 22 tightly interconnected movies, Endgame brings this chapter of the saga to a stirring and resonant close. Critic Justin Chang says it's one of Marvel's better pictures.

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NPR News: 5 Years After Flint's Crisis Began, Is The Water Safe?

5 Years After Flint's Crisis Began, Is The Water Safe?
"In some ways we're better," says activist Melissa Mays. "In other ways, we're forever poisoned, damaged, traumatized ... that's not gonna ever be better."

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April 26, 2019 at 12:54AM

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NPR News: Anna Tivel's Songs Are Mini Movies With Unlikely Stars

Anna Tivel's Songs Are Mini Movies With Unlikely Stars
The tremendous songwriter zooms in on the kinds of people who don't usually get the red carpet treatment.

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April 26, 2019 at 12:15AM
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‘Be Natural’ Review: Rescuing Alice Guy Blaché, a Film Pioneer, From Oblivion



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Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché ()
‘Be Natural’ Review: Rescuing Alice Guy Blaché, a Film Pioneer, From Oblivion
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NPR News: Eight Ways To Teach Climate Change In Almost Any Classroom

Eight Ways To Teach Climate Change In Almost Any Classroom
65% of teachers in our poll said the reason they don't talk about climate change is because it's not related to the subjects they teach. Here are some tips that you can use in any classroom.

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April 25, 2019 at 08:11PM

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‘Queen of Diamonds’ Review: Fear, Loathing and Misogyny



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‘Queen of Diamonds’ Review: Fear, Loathing and Misogyny
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‘If the Dancer Dances’ Review: An Inheritance in Motion



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If the Dancer Dances ()
‘If the Dancer Dances’ Review: An Inheritance in Motion
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Thứ Tư, 24 tháng 4, 2019

NPR News: Tony-Award Winning Playwright Mark Medoff Dies At Age 79

Tony-Award Winning Playwright Mark Medoff Dies At Age 79
Medoff is best known for Children of a Lesser God, a play about a young deaf woman's romance with her speech teacher.

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NPR News: CDC Reports Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak Since Year 2000

CDC Reports Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak Since Year 2000
There are 695 cases in 22 states. HHS Secretary Alex Azar said the spike was "avoidable" and he called measles vaccines "among the most extensively studied medical products we have."

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April 25, 2019 at 08:14AM
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NPR News: Scientists Explain A Common Fight In Basketball

Scientists Explain A Common Fight In Basketball
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Are players just pretending to be so certain that it's out on their opponent? Or could there be a difference in how they experience the event that has them pointing a finger at the other player?

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NPR News: Scientists Explain A Common Fight In Basketball

Scientists Explain A Common Fight In Basketball
Are players just pretending to be so certain that it's out on their opponent? Or could there be a difference in how they experience the event that has them pointing a finger at the other player?

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NPR News: 'The Beneficiary' Weighs The Emotional Heft Of Inheritance

'The Beneficiary' Weighs The Emotional Heft Of Inheritance
Janny Scott, a biographer and award-winning reporter for The New York Times, has written a vivid and penetrating memoir about her own illustrious family.

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NPR News: Decoded Brain Signals Could Give Voiceless People A Way To Talk

Decoded Brain Signals Could Give Voiceless People A Way To Talk
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Scientists have found a way to transform electrical signals in the brain into intelligible speech. The advance may help people paralyzed by a stroke or disease, but the technology is experimental.

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April 25, 2019 at 12:58AM
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NPR News: Decoded Brain Signals Could Give Voiceless People A Way To Talk

Decoded Brain Signals Could Give Voiceless People A Way To Talk
Scientists have found a way to transform electrical signals in the brain into intelligible speech. The advance may help people paralyzed by a stroke or disease, but the technology is experimental.

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NPR News: Academy Leaves Door Open To Netflix, Others After Tussle Over Eligibility Rules

Academy Leaves Door Open To Netflix, Others After Tussle Over Eligibility Rules
A controversial proposal would have limited the ability of streaming services to compete for Oscars. But after a dust-up that even included the Justice Department, the academy decided against it.

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NPR News: County Jails Struggle With A New Role As America's Prime Centers For Opioid Detox

County Jails Struggle With A New Role As America's Prime Centers For Opioid Detox
The National Sheriffs' Association has published a detailed guide to jail-based medication-assisted treatment. States hardest hit by opioids are moving fastest to get inmates the help needed to quit.

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April 24, 2019 at 04:05PM

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NPR News: Mourning Has Broken Them: 'Avengers: Endgame'

Mourning Has Broken Them: 'Avengers: Endgame'
The culmination of the Avengers franchise proves a remarkably intimate and somber affair, until it concludes with a climactic battle more thrilling than anything superhero cinema has delivered to date.

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NPR News: Rochester Drug Cooperative Faces Federal Criminal Charges Over Role In Opioid Epidemic

Rochester Drug Cooperative Faces Federal Criminal Charges Over Role In Opioid Epidemic
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Gary Craig, a Democrat and Chronicle reporter, about the first major pharmaceutical distributor to face federal criminal charges over its role in the opioid epidemic.

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April 24, 2019 at 05:13AM

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NPR News: Why Democrats Are Eager To Make Climate Change A Central Issue In The 2020 Campaign

Why Democrats Are Eager To Make Climate Change A Central Issue In The 2020 Campaign
Democrats have prioritized climate change as an issue in the 2020 presidential campaign. Most candidates have talked about it through the framework of the Green New Deal.

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April 24, 2019 at 03:21AM

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NPR News: Drowning In Parenting Advice? Here's Some Advice For That

Drowning In Parenting Advice? Here's Some Advice For That
In her new book Cribsheet, economist Emily Oster offers a lifeline to parents overwhelmed by contradictory parenting guidance. She offers a data-driven, and common-sense, approach to raising a baby.

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NPR News: 'The Moment Of Lift' Is More Of A Whisper Than A Call To Action

'The Moment Of Lift' Is More Of A Whisper Than A Call To Action
If Melinda Gates had fully owned her goal — writing a book that would strengthen some readers' abortion-rights convictions and open others' minds — she would have called for greater advocacy.

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NPR News: Glenda Jackson On Playing King Lear: Gender Barriers 'Crack' With Age

Glenda Jackson On Playing King Lear: Gender Barriers 'Crack' With Age
The 82-year-old British actor is currently playing Shakespeare's famed tragic figure on Broadway. "Doors have opened for women that were firmly locked many decades ago," she says.

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NPR News: Bob Mould Reflects On Albums He Loved As A Youth With 'Sunshine Rock'

Bob Mould Reflects On Albums He Loved As A Youth With 'Sunshine Rock'
The influential musician to the punk and hardcore scene returns with new latest album, Sunshine Rock.

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NPR News: New York City Lawmakers Pass Landmark Climate Measure

New York City Lawmakers Pass Landmark Climate Measure
The bill requires large buildings to dramatically cut carbon emissions. Buildings emit about 70 percent of the city's greenhouse gases. The measure is expected to cost billions of dollars.

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April 23, 2019 at 06:23PM

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NPR News: In McEwan's Latest, The 'Machine' Is Too Much Like You

In McEwan's Latest, The 'Machine' Is Too Much Like You
Ian McEwan imagines an alternate, technologically-advanced 1982 England in his new novel, in which the development of lifelike, artificially intelligent cyborgs leads to some uncomfortable questions.

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NPR News: Hospitals Chafe Under A Medicare Rule That Reduces Payments To Far-Flung Clinics

Hospitals Chafe Under A Medicare Rule That Reduces Payments To Far-Flung Clinics
Hospital-owned clinics that are miles away should be reimbursed at the same rates as an independent doctor, but not more, Medicare says. That new rule could save taxpayers $380 million in 2019.

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April 23, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: How Some Teachers In Alaska Are Tackling The Subject Of Climate Change

How Some Teachers In Alaska Are Tackling The Subject Of Climate Change
Parts of Alaska are warming twice as fast as the global average. But teaching about climate change can be tricky in a state with a strong oil and gas industry.

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April 23, 2019 at 04:07AM

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NPR News: In 'Choked,' Beth Gardiner Looks At The Origins Of The Clean Air Act

In 'Choked,' Beth Gardiner Looks At The Origins Of The Clean Air Act
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with environmental journalist Beth Gardiner about the origins of the Clean Air Act, which she writes about in her book Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution.

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