Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Filmmaking Program Helps Disadvantaged Kids See A Path To Hollywood

Filmmaking Program Helps Disadvantaged Kids See A Path To Hollywood
Hollywood's film industry can be tough to break in to, and that's especially true if you are a poor kid without resources. Creating Creators is all about changing that — and it's having some success.

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NPR News: Not My Job: Singer Alex Boyé Gets Quizzed On Chef Boyardee

Not My Job: Singer Alex Boyé Gets Quizzed On Chef Boyardee
In October, we went to Salt Lake City to record our 1,000th show and invited Alex Boyé, a former Mormon Tabernacle Choir member and YouTube star, to play our quiz.

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NPR News: Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity

Chew On This: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity
Dairy farmers in Massachusetts are using food waste to create renewable energy. Each farm produces enough to power about 1,500 homes. This helps prevent the release of methane, a greenhouse gas.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM

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NPR News: An Alaskan Camp Brings Higher Education Into The Wild

An Alaskan Camp Brings Higher Education Into The Wild
In remote Southeast Alaska, an experiment is bringing together radically diverse groups of college students to learn from the land, physical labor and each other.

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Environment
November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM

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NPR News: Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say

Huge Amazon Wildfires Endanger Our History As Well As Our Air, Archaeologists Say
Cristiana Barreto says deforestation threatens to erase evidence of huge, dispersed civilizations, including rock art, ceremonial earthworks and waterways.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM

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NPR News: Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law

Opinion: Bill Ruckelshaus, Conservationist Who Also Protected The Rule Of Law
William Ruckelshaus died this week. He was 87 years old. NPR's Scott Simon remembers his legacy as the first director of the EPA, and a defiant act against President Nixon.

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November 30, 2019 at 08:42PM

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NPR News: Daniel Craig: 'Knives Out' Aims To Be One Of Those 'Grand Pieces Of Entertainment'

Daniel Craig: 'Knives Out' Aims To Be One Of Those 'Grand Pieces Of Entertainment'
As a kid, Craig remembers Agatha Christie "event movies" such as Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. He says his new whodunit, Knives Out, strives for a similar effect.

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NPR News: 'We Wanted Our Patrons Back.' Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity

'We Wanted Our Patrons Back.' Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity
"There were families that couldn't afford to pay the fines and therefore couldn't return the materials," Chicago Public Library Commissioner Andrea Telli said. "So then we just lost them as patrons."

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NPR News: Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients

Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn't Be Parking Lots For Patients
Patients in hospital ERs can wait hours for inpatient beds to open up. The delays can be maddening. A solution for this longstanding problem has been elusive in the U.S., despite progress elsewhere.

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November 30, 2019 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: 'My Fake Rake' Turns The Makeover Trope On Its (Well-Coiffed) Head

'My Fake Rake' Turns The Makeover Trope On Its (Well-Coiffed) Head
The ugly duckling who transforms into a swan is a common trope in literature and pop culture — Eva Leigh turns it upside down in My Fake Rake, which features a shy, quiet hero who gets made over.

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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help

When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help
Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.

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NPR News: When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help

When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help
Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.

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November 30, 2019 at 04:24AM

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NPR News: Exceptional But Not Famous: Tell Us About Someone You Lost in 2019

Exceptional But Not Famous: Tell Us About Someone You Lost in 2019
At the end of the year, NPR's Weekend Edition will feature stories of people in your lives who passed away in 2019.

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NPR News: 'Beautiful Day' Director On Mister Rogers' 'Radical Notion': Telling Kids The Truth

'Beautiful Day' Director On Mister Rogers' 'Radical Notion': Telling Kids The Truth
Marielle Heller's film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood centers on Fred Rogers' unlikely friendship with a cynical journalist. Originally broadcast Nov. 20, 2019.

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An Artist Who Transforms Paintings Into Cosmic Sculptures


A new exhibition in New York showcases the boundary-pushing, but long overlooked, work of Zilia Sánchez.
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It Takes Two Months to Make This Classic Chanel Accessory


Each of the Parisian house’s iconic J12 watches is crafted by hand at the brand’s atelier in Switzerland.
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T Process | Chanel J12 Watch


Watch as artisans deftly construct a luxury timepiece, from the ceramic band to the steel-edged case to the self-winding internal mechanism, at the brand’s atelier in Switzerland.
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NPR News: Liam Gallagher Has A Lot To Be Happy About

Liam Gallagher Has A Lot To Be Happy About
The Britpop icon talks about his second solo album, Oasis' break-up that's chronicled in a new documentary and how his cat left poo in his tub while on tour.

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November 29, 2019 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: 500 Years After Leonardo Da Vinci's Death, France Celebrates His Life And Work

500 Years After Leonardo Da Vinci's Death, France Celebrates His Life And Work
A new exhibition at the Louvre includes Leonardo's sketches, drawings and 11 paintings. "You can really get into his brain and try to see how he thought," says biographer Serge Bramly.

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NPR News: 'My Iran' — A Show Of Photography And Video By 6 Women — Contrasts Memory And Reality

'My Iran' — A Show Of Photography And Video By 6 Women — Contrasts Memory And Reality
Photographs and video created by six Iranian women are now on view at the Smithsonian's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression

Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression
After they give birth, black women are more likely than other women to suffer from postpartum depression, but many can't get treatment, or avoid it because they fear government scrutiny.

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November 29, 2019 at 05:00PM

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The Men’s Wear Designer Keeping a Heritage Brand Cool


Berluti’s Kris Van Assche shares the art — and fries shop — that inspires him the most.
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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Clive James, Writer, TV Host And Cultural Critic, Dies At 80

Clive James, Writer, TV Host And Cultural Critic, Dies At 80
"Fiction is life with the dull bits left out." That is just one of the many clever observations of the writer, TV host and cultural critic Clive James. He died Sunday in Cambridge, England.

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NPR News: Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain

Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain
The summer kicked off with a blitz of government activity to end surprise medical billing, but lobbying, impeachment, and policy arguments have left the future of the legislation up in the air.

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November 29, 2019 at 05:42AM

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The T List: A New Place to Indulge One’s Sweet Tooth, and More


What to eat, wear and see this week, from the editors of T Magazine.
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‘The Body Remembers’ Review: One Prospers, the Other Doesn’t



By Jeannette Catsoulis

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open ()
‘The Body Remembers’ Review: One Prospers, the Other Doesn’t
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NPR News: Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth

Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth
Every day, as many as 500 babies in sub-Saharan Africa are born with HIV. A study out of Botswana finds that if newborns are given treatment right away, the virus becomes almost undetectable.

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November 28, 2019 at 07:17PM
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‘Les Misérables’ Review: Injustice Still Stalks the Poor of Paris



By Glenn Kenny

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‘Les Misérables’ Review: Injustice Still Stalks the Poor of Paris
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NPR News: Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth

Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth
Every day, as many as 500 babies in sub-Saharan Africa are born with HIV. A study out of Botswana finds that if newborns are given treatment right away, the virus becomes almost undetectable.

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November 28, 2019 at 07:17PM

NPR News: Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth

Study: For HIV-Infected Babies, Treatment Should Start At Birth
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Every day, as many as 500 babies in sub-Saharan Africa are born with HIV. A study out of Botswana finds that if newborns are given treatment right away, the virus becomes almost undetectable.

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November 28, 2019 at 07:17PM
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NPR News: This Florida Keys Neighborhood Has Been Flooded For Nearly 3 Months

This Florida Keys Neighborhood Has Been Flooded For Nearly 3 Months
Exceptionally high "king tides," combined with rising seas, have left some Key Largo residents surrounded by water. Getting out of the house for work and daily chores can be a challenge.

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November 28, 2019 at 07:12PM

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NPR News: How Vaping Could Be Damaging The Environment

How Vaping Could Be Damaging The Environment
With more than three dozen deaths attributed to vaping, attention is focused on the health and addiction impacts of e-cigarettes. But e-cigs and disposable vape pods can also harm the environment.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:09PM

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NPR News: 'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger

'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
It's hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That's why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:09PM

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NPR News: Hoops, High Jumps, Movement Of Muscles: A Crowdsourced Poem Inspired By Sports

Hoops, High Jumps, Movement Of Muscles: A Crowdsourced Poem Inspired By Sports
Poet Kwame Alexander creates a poem from submissions about tennis, baseball, ballet, track, football, basketball and hockey, as well as themes of winning and losing and technique and talent.

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NPR News: The Dismal 'Merry Happy Whatever' Is The Downside Of Binge-Watching

The Dismal 'Merry Happy Whatever' Is The Downside Of Binge-Watching
You can understand why Netflix thought people might want a holiday-themed family comedy to watch this season. But unfortunately, the one they made is a big miss.

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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Author Kristin Kimball Wants To Persuade You To Become A Farmer

Author Kristin Kimball Wants To Persuade You To Become A Farmer
Kristin Kimball's second book — published nearly two decades after she left New York City to start a farm upstate — explores the ways in which farming has shaped her life and marriage in middle age.

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November 28, 2019 at 05:06AM

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NPR News: Once More, Unto The Brits: '63 Up'

Once More, Unto The Brits: '63 Up'
Michael Apted's latest installment of his extended documentary/social experiment — revisiting a brace of British children every seven years — finds them ruminating on life, death and Brexit.

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NPR News: Massive Explosion Rips Through Texas Chemical Plant

Massive Explosion Rips Through Texas Chemical Plant
The blast is the latest in a string of industrial incidents in east Texas. The explosion at the petrochemical plant injured three people and blew out windows and mangled doors of some nearby homes.

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November 28, 2019 at 02:51AM

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NPR News: Iraqi American Artist Hayv Kahraman Is 'Building An Army Of Fierce Women'

Iraqi American Artist Hayv Kahraman Is 'Building An Army Of Fierce Women'
Repeating female images, geometric 3D wood cutouts and acts of violence: They're the semi-autobiographical signatures of a refugee, a survivor of war and domestic violence, and a busy artist.

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NPR News: Edward Norton On Urban Planning And 'Slow Cooking' 'Motherless Brooklyn'

Edward Norton On Urban Planning And 'Slow Cooking' 'Motherless Brooklyn'
Norton wrote, directed and starred in the film adaptation of Jonathan Lethem's novel. The movie centers on a detective with Tourette's syndrome who uncovers corruption in New York City.

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NPR News: Waithe's 'Queen & Slim' Is An Odyssey Set In The Era Of Black Lives Matter

Waithe's 'Queen & Slim' Is An Odyssey Set In The Era Of Black Lives Matter
NPR's Noel King talks to screenwriter Lena Waithe about her new movie Queen & Slim — about a black couple who shoot a white police officer in self-defense during a routine traffic stop.

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NPR News: Robbie Robertson On His Creative And Symbiotic Relationship With Martin Scorsese

Robbie Robertson On His Creative And Symbiotic Relationship With Martin Scorsese
The Band's songwriter and Scorsese have been friends and collaborators since they first worked together on The Last Waltz in 1976. This year, Robertson scored The Irishman.

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November 27, 2019 at 11:30PM
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A Jewelry Designer Lends Her Sculptural, Gem-Encrusted Vision to the Row


Ana Khouri and the Olsen sisters come together for one of the season’s most unexpected collaborations.
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NPR News: Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake

Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up largest share. But some people are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.

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November 27, 2019 at 10:00PM

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NPR News: Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could

Active Shooter Drills May Not Stop A School Shooting — But This Method Could
Active shooter drills are one way schools prepare for possible shootings. Now a new report underlines a method for prevention: threat assessment, along with social and emotional support for students.

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November 27, 2019 at 07:39PM
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NPR News: 99 Bottles Of Beer On The Touch Screen: The Spread Of Self-Serve Taps

99 Bottles Of Beer On The Touch Screen: The Spread Of Self-Serve Taps
Order a drink, but hold the bartender? As it becomes relatively more expensive to run restaurants and bars, some are saving money by replacing human servers with pour-your-own electronic taps.

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How Spices Have Made, and Unmade, Empires


From turmeric in Nicaragua to cardamom in Guatemala, nonnative ingredients are redefining trade routes and making unexpected connections across lands.
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NPR News: A First Date Turns Into A Stylish Nightmare In 'Queen & Slim'

A First Date Turns Into A Stylish Nightmare In 'Queen & Slim'
Director Malina Matsoukas' debut feature, about a black couple on the run, is "more interested in myth-making than storytelling," with striking visuals and an increasingly implausible narrative.

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NPR News: 'Knives Out,' A Classic Comic Mystery Of Uncommon Sharpness

'Knives Out,' A Classic Comic Mystery Of Uncommon Sharpness
Writer-director Rian Johnson has a triumph with Knives Out, a murder mystery featuring a sprawling cast having a brilliant and beautifully designed good time.

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Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 11, 2019

NPR News: Santa Barbara County Fire Burns 4,200 Acres, Threatens Thousands Of Homes

Santa Barbara County Fire Burns 4,200 Acres, Threatens Thousands Of Homes
Dry vegetation and high winds combine again in a potentially dangerous southern California fire. But firefighters could get help from an approaching rain storm.

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November 27, 2019 at 07:37AM

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NPR News: Bill Of The Month: Extraction Of Doll Shoes In Girl's Nose Cost $2,659

Bill Of The Month: Extraction Of Doll Shoes In Girl's Nose Cost $2,659
A 4-year-old girl was playing with her dolls and next thing you know, she had two tiny doll shoes stuck in her nose. A trip to urgent care, then the emergency room left her parents with a giant bill.

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November 27, 2019 at 05:29AM

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NPR News: U.N. Report Says World Is 'Not Doing Enough' When It Comes To Climate Change

U.N. Report Says World Is 'Not Doing Enough' When It Comes To Climate Change
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kelly Levin, senior associate with WRI's global climate program, about the U.N. Emissions Gap report and what impact repeated warnings about climate change are having.

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November 27, 2019 at 05:01AM

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‘63 Up’ Review: Time Keeps on Slippin’, Slippin’, Slippin’



By Manohla Dargis

63 Up ()
‘63 Up’ Review: Time Keeps on Slippin’, Slippin’, Slippin’
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A Conceptual Art Pioneer Who Doesn’t Mince Words


Mel Bochner, who has spent half a century making art, revisits one of his early shows for his latest exhibition at Dia:Beacon.
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NPR News: A Single Dose Of Ketamine Might Help Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds

A Single Dose Of Ketamine Might Help Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds
Participants in the U.K. experimental study dramatically reduced their average alcohol intake for months after the initial dose. Ketamine has also been used to treat severe depression.

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November 27, 2019 at 12:53AM

NPR News: A Single Dose Of Ketamine Might Help Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds

A Single Dose Of Ketamine Might Help Heavy Drinkers, Study Finds
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Participants in the U.K. experimental study dramatically reduced their average alcohol intake for months after the initial dose. Ketamine has also been used to treat severe depression.

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NPR News: Killer Thriller 'Knives Out' Is Surprisingly Subversive — And Comfortingly Familiar

Killer Thriller 'Knives Out' Is Surprisingly Subversive — And Comfortingly Familiar
Writer-director Rian Johnson's deliriously entertaining comic detective story brings together an all-star cast and an ingeniously plotted crime story whose every twist catches you by surprise.

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NPR News: Fusion GPS Founders On Russian Efforts To Sow Discord: 'They Have Succeeded'

Fusion GPS Founders On Russian Efforts To Sow Discord: 'They Have Succeeded'
During the '16 campaign, Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch hired former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele to investigate Trump's involvement with Russia. Their new book is Crime in Progress.

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NPR News: Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril

Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril
A young girl put matching doll shoes up her nose. One came out easily. The second required at trip to the hospital emergency department and led to a bill that isn't child's play.

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November 27, 2019 at 01:20AM
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NPR News: Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril

Nothing To Sneeze At: $2,659 Bill To Pluck Doll's Shoe From Girl's Nostril
A young girl put matching doll shoes up her nose. One came out easily. The second required at trip to the hospital emergency department and led to a bill that isn't child's play.

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November 27, 2019 at 01:20AM

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‘Queen & Slim’ Review: Love on the Run



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‘Queen & Slim’ Review: Love on the Run
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Holiday Fashion: Who’s That Girl?


The season’s boxy suiting and ’80s-inspired leather separates let women play with multiple identities.
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NPR News: Jade Jackson Brings A Rock And Roll Sensibility To Her Americana Music

Jade Jackson Brings A Rock And Roll Sensibility To Her Americana Music
The influence of her punk rock producer colors the classic Americana roots of Jackson's music in this live performance.

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November 26, 2019 at 09:01PM
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NPR News: Don't Like Harry Potter? Come To The 'Dork' Side

Don't Like Harry Potter? Come To The 'Dork' Side
Our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles has a secret: Her kids don't care about Harry Potter. But they do like Mike Johnston's relatably hapless boy wizard Wick, star of Confessions of a Dork Lord.

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This Handbag Has to Be Made Perfectly on the First Try


In a workshop in northwestern France, what starts as a simple wooden box ends up as one of Louis Vuitton’s iconic pieces.
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Show No Signs Of Peaking, U.N. Report Says

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Show No Signs Of Peaking, U.N. Report Says
The U.N. Environment Program has released its annual Emissions Gap Report. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to international climate policy export Elliot Diringer about the findings.

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November 26, 2019 at 05:02PM

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NPR News: Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe

Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe
One medical student was addicted to opioids. Another relied on them to control disabling pain. Both think their experiences will help them be better doctors when it comes to prescribing opioids.

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November 26, 2019 at 05:02PM

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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Rising, U.N. Report Says
A United Nations report warns that greenhouse gas emissions from the world's largest economies must drop dramatically in the next decade to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Department Of Veterans Affairs Thinks Telehealth Clinics May Help Vets In Rural Areas

Department Of Veterans Affairs Thinks Telehealth Clinics May Help Vets In Rural Areas
About 5 million vets live in rural America and when it comes to health-care, there can be both literal and logistical obstacles. The Department of Veterans Affairs thinks telehealth clinics may help.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:14AM

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NPR News: Lighting Industry's Future Dims As Efficient LED Bulbs Take Over

Lighting Industry's Future Dims As Efficient LED Bulbs Take Over
More efficient light bulbs are cheaper and longer-lasting than ever. But while that's good for consumers, it can be tough for an industry that's also facing shifting regulations.

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November 26, 2019 at 04:14AM

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NPR News: Bluegrass Band Della Mae Previews New Songs In A Virtuosic Live Performance

Bluegrass Band Della Mae Previews New Songs In A Virtuosic Live Performance
The unmistakably modern and inventive bluegrass string band perform live at the 2019 Americana Music Festival.

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November 26, 2019 at 02:25AM
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In Greenwich Village, the Perfect New York Bookstore Lives On


Chain stores have come and gone but Three Lives & Company remains, and is still the archetype of a neighborhood hangout.
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NPR News: Incarcerated Men And Women Find Rehabilitation And Hope In 'College Behind Bars'

Incarcerated Men And Women Find Rehabilitation And Hope In 'College Behind Bars'
A new PBS documentary series follows prisoners who earn college degrees while serving time. Director Lynn Novick and graduates Sebastian Yoon and Dyjuan Tatro talk about how the program changes lives.

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A Cocktail Necklace That Demands Attention


With the early 20th-century emergence of the cocktail party came cocktail jewelry: bright, brazen, sparkling. Now, Tiffany & Co. offers a new take.
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NPR News: Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect

Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
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Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don't get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.

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NPR News: Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect

Why Cash Aid Distributions Have A Beneficial Ripple Effect
Research suggests the most effective way to help poor people can be to give them no strings attached cash. A new study finds even neighbors who don't get the aid benefit from a big ripple effect.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:11PM

NPR News: 'Labyrinth' Is A Leisurely Wander Through A Life No Longer Remembered

'Labyrinth' Is A Leisurely Wander Through A Life No Longer Remembered
Turkish author Burhan Sönmez's quiet, subtle fourth novel, about a man who wakes up in the hospital with complete amnesia, is deeply concerned with the linkages between memory and the body.

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Why Does Rage Define ‘Parasite’ and Other Popular East Asian Movies?


Many thriller and horror films from Japan, China and South Korea reveal a complicated relationship between those societies and the ancient tenets of Confucianism.
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NPR News: Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules

Regulators Allege Christian-Based Health Care Provider Broke State, Federal Rules
Health care sharing ministries offer consumers an alternative to traditional insurance, and people are drawn to their lower premiums. But one company is accused of selling illegal insurance products.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:11PM

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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Some projections say that by 2040 the Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free summer in modern history. That means mixed emotions for young scientists seeing the ice for the first time.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Young Arctic researchers get their first glimpse of sea ice — and reflect on how the ice caps may melt away over the course of their careers.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:23AM

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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
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Young Arctic researchers get their first glimpse of sea ice — and reflect on how the ice caps may melt away over the course of their careers.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:23AM
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NPR News: Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear

Young Researchers Feel Excitement And Sadness To See Arctic Ice That May Disappear
Young Arctic researchers get their first glimpse of sea ice — and reflect on how the ice caps may melt away over the course of their careers.

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November 25, 2019 at 05:23AM

NPR News: Activists Disrupt Harvard-Yale Rivalry Game To Protest Climate Change

Activists Disrupt Harvard-Yale Rivalry Game To Protest Climate Change
The game was delayed for about an hour Saturday when students stormed the field after half-time calling on the universities to divest their multi-million dollar endowments from fossil fuels companies.

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November 25, 2019 at 02:39AM

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NPR News: 'Catfishing On CatNet:' On The Internet, No One Knows You're A Cat. Or An AI.

'Catfishing On CatNet:' On The Internet, No One Knows You're A Cat. Or An AI.
Naomi Kritzer's new novel takes off from her award-winning story about an AI that loves cats. It's a wild, rollicking tale with a gritty truth at its core: You never know who you're talking to online.

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NPR News: Climate Planners Turn To Virtual Reality And Hope Seeing Is Believing

Climate Planners Turn To Virtual Reality And Hope Seeing Is Believing
The threat of climate change and the efforts needed to adapt to it are hard to comprehend. One Maryland community hopes it can be a model for communicating the risk and prompting action.

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November 24, 2019 at 09:10PM

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NPR News: Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot

Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot
Scientists have come to realize that flu vaccines are less effective for people who are overweight or obese. Now researchers are trying to figure out why and hope to develop better vaccines.

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November 24, 2019 at 07:00PM

NPR News: Rachael Ray At 50: 'Eat Your Spaghetti!'

Rachael Ray At 50: 'Eat Your Spaghetti!'
The television chef celebrates a milestone with a new book, Rachael Ray 50, that's part cookbook and part memoir. She says she wanted to show that women older than 50 can still be relevant in America.

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NPR News: Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot

Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot
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Scientists have come to realize that flu vaccines are less effective for people who are overweight or obese. Now researchers are trying to figure out why and hope to develop better vaccines.

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November 24, 2019 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: 'Atlantics' Is A Haunting Refugee Story — Of The Women Left Behind In Senegal

'Atlantics' Is A Haunting Refugee Story — Of The Women Left Behind In Senegal
Mati Diop is the first black woman to compete at the Cannes Film Festival — where her first feature won the Grand Prix. The movie about women left behind by refugees is coming soon to Netflix.

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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz 'Teen Vogue' Editor Elaine Welteroth On 'AARP The Magazine'

Not My Job: We Quiz 'Teen Vogue' Editor Elaine Welteroth On 'AARP The Magazine'
When Elaine Welteroth was a little kid (in the '90s) she and her friends created their own fashion magazine — and the experience paid off. She went on to become editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue.

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NPR News: Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor

Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor
The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision.

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November 23, 2019 at 08:02PM

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NPR News: A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Give Better Results

A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Give Better Results
For older, often frail cancer patients, geriatric assessments can help doctors gauge the patients' physical, mental and functional capacity, and choose an appropriate treatment approach.

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November 23, 2019 at 07:57PM

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NPR News: Tom Hanks Plays Mister Rogers: Sharing Joy Is 'The Natural State Of Things'

Tom Hanks Plays Mister Rogers: Sharing Joy Is 'The Natural State Of Things'
Hanks watched "about eight million hours" of Mister Rogers to prepare for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Hanks doesn't necessarily consider himself "a nice guy," but rather "a joyful person."

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NPR News: In Australia, Stubborn Fires Shroud Cities In Smoke And Menace Koalas

In Australia, Stubborn Fires Shroud Cities In Smoke And Menace Koalas
The blazes in one state alone have consumed an area about eight times the size of Los Angeles, and other fires have erupted across Australia. Amid drought and dry months to come, it could get worse.

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November 23, 2019 at 02:16AM

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NPR News: In 'The Second Sleep,' The World May End, But Life Goes On

In 'The Second Sleep,' The World May End, But Life Goes On
Robert Harris' genre-bending new book at first appears to take place in a medieval setting — and then you realize the young priest at its center is holding a cracked, defunct, centuries-old iPhone.

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NPR News: 'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood' Showcases The Profound Effect Of Mister Rogers

'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood' Showcases The Profound Effect Of Mister Rogers
Director Marielle Heller's new film, starring Tom Hanks, casts a spell with the lightest of touches. Drop your skepticism; this film feels like an encounter with Fred Rogers himself.

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NPR News: Centuries Of Debutantes Dish About Being Put On Display In 'The Season'

Centuries Of Debutantes Dish About Being Put On Display In 'The Season'
Kristen Richardson traces the history of the practice, with firsthand accounts from diaries and letters, finding political strife, social upheaval, and machinations aiming to keep out "undesirables."

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NPR News: Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville

Kelsey Waldon Represents The Neo-Traditional Scene Burgeoning In Nashville
Waldon's new album, White Noise / White Lines, was released on John Prine's Oh Boy Records. She is the first signee to the label in 15 years.

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November 22, 2019 at 11:15PM
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NPR News: XXX

XXX
Everything's bigger in Texas, but some places are bigger than Texas. In this final round, contestants guess whether a geographic area is larger than the Lone Star state.

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NPR News: Guac-pocalypse Now With Robert Earl Keen

Guac-pocalypse Now With Robert Earl Keen
Singer-songwriter and Tex-Mex fan Robert Earl Keen tackles questions about other guac-troversies.

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NPR News: Queso-ra Sera

Queso-ra Sera
Inspired by San Antonio's queso connection, Ask Me Another's house musician Jonathan Coulton performs another music parody about cheese.

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NPR News: Seven-tonio

Seven-tonio
Quick: Name the seven deadly sins. In this game, contestants face-off in a game where they go back-and-forth, trying to name every item in a list of seven.

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NPR News: Robert Earl Keen: Texas Troubadour

Robert Earl Keen: Texas Troubadour
Musician Robert Earl Keen shares how foosball led to a career in music, and how he met Lyle Lovett on his front porch. Then he demonstrates another superpower: knowing every U.S. president's birthday.

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NPR News: Stadium Sounds

Stadium Sounds
In this college football audio quiz, contestants guess the school based on sounds you'd hear at the team's home stadium.

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NPR News: Remember the Something-O

Remember the Something-O
In an ode to The Alamo, contestants answer every question with a word that ends in the letter 'O.'

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NPR News: Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?

Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?
Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.

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November 22, 2019 at 09:37PM

NPR News: Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?

Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?
Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.

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NPR News: Katie Hood: When Does Unhealthy Love Turn Into Abuse?

Katie Hood: When Does Unhealthy Love Turn Into Abuse?
Unhealthy relationships don't start out unhealthy. But Katie Hood says you have to pay attention to some critical signs at that early stage, and learn the skills for healthy love.

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NPR News: Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?

Dessa: How Can You Fall Out Of Love?
For years, musician Dessa tried to get over a toxic relationship. But she couldn't figure out how — until she tried something unconventional: using neuroscience to dull her feelings for her ex.

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NPR News: Mandy Len Catron: Can You Jumpstart Love?

Mandy Len Catron: Can You Jumpstart Love?
Can you fall in love after just one date? With the help of 36 questions, author Mandy Len Catron did. She says, reframing love as something you can control can lead to healthier, longer relationship.

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NPR News: Guy Winch: How Can We Choose To Move On From Heartbreak?

Guy Winch: How Can We Choose To Move On From Heartbreak?
We don't consider heartbreak to be as serious as physical injury, but emotional pain can stay with us much longer. Psychologist Guy Winch says dealing with heartbreak starts with asserting control.

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NPR News: Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?

Helen Fisher: How Does Love Affect The Brain?
Research News
Helen Fisher says love is a biological drive and a survival mechanism. She discusses the science of love and how much control we have over who we love, how we love, and whether that love lasts.

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November 22, 2019 at 09:37PM
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NPR News: Interactive Art Installation Lets Strangers Talk To Each Other Across The Border

Interactive Art Installation Lets Strangers Talk To Each Other Across The Border
Searchlights illuminate the sky between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, but they have nothing to do with border enforcement. They're part of a large-scale binational art installation.

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NPR News: Mama Stamberg Takes Her Cranberry Relish Recipe To Ocean Spray's CEO

Mama Stamberg Takes Her Cranberry Relish Recipe To Ocean Spray's CEO
For decades, Susan Stamberg has managed to sneak her family's controversial, Pepto Bismol-pink, cranberry relish recipe onto the air and 2019 will be no exception.

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NPR News: In 'Crime In Progress,' Fusion GPS Chiefs Tell The Inside Story Of The Steele Dossier

In 'Crime In Progress,' Fusion GPS Chiefs Tell The Inside Story Of The Steele Dossier
Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch reveal the hows and whys of the whirlwind they uncorked by commissioning Christopher Steele to investigate Donald Trump's activities in Russia.

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NPR News: They Bring Medical Care To The Homeless And Build Relationships To Save Lives

They Bring Medical Care To The Homeless And Build Relationships To Save Lives
"Street medicine" programs, like one in Atlanta, seek out people living in back alleys and under highways. The public health outreach improves patients' health and is cost-effective, hospitals find.

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November 22, 2019 at 07:59AM

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NPR News: In 'Dark Waters,' A Conventional But Compelling Tale Of Corporate Comeuppance

In 'Dark Waters,' A Conventional But Compelling Tale Of Corporate Comeuppance
In "the most conventional movie of [director Todd] Haynes' career," Mark Ruffalo plays a lawyer taking on DuPont. The film distills years of litigation into an urgent story.

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NPR News: 'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood': Can You Say 'Sincere' And 'Heartening?'

'A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood': Can You Say 'Sincere' And 'Heartening?'
Marielle Heller's new film isn't Fred Rogers' story — it's the story of two damaged outsiders (Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys) finding a connection that overcomes the darkness in their childhoods.

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NPR News: New York's On Lockdown To Search For Cop-Killers In The Muddled '21 Bridges'

New York's On Lockdown To Search For Cop-Killers In The Muddled '21 Bridges'
Chadwick Boseman stars as a cop on the hunt for violent criminals in this "fitfully enjoyable if somewhat workmanlike action flick."

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The T List: What to See, Drink and Wear This Week


A nonalcoholic aperitif, Mike Kelley’s “paintings” and more ideas from the editors of T Magazine.
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NPR News: 'Dark Crystal' Prequel Expands Jim Henson's Vision Of 'Incredible Handmade Artistry'

'Dark Crystal' Prequel Expands Jim Henson's Vision Of 'Incredible Handmade Artistry'
Executive producer Lisa Henson (daughter of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson) and design supervisor Toby Froud talk about their Netflix fantasy series and creating a cast of handmade, sculpted puppets.

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‘Varda by Agnès’ Review: A Final Visit With an Irreplaceable Filmmaker



By A.O. Scott

Varda by Agnès ()
‘Varda by Agnès’ Review: A Final Visit With an Irreplaceable Filmmaker
Opening November 20, 2019

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NPR News: 'Crying Laughing' Will Have You Doing Both

'Crying Laughing' Will Have You Doing Both
Lance Rubin's new novel follows an aspiring young comedian as she navigates the rough waters of romance, improv and her father's failing health, with plenty of laughs to light the darker moments.

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NPR News: 'Maybe It Will Destroy Everything': Pakistan's Melting Glaciers Cause Alarm

'Maybe It Will Destroy Everything': Pakistan's Melting Glaciers Cause Alarm
Pollution and global warming are causing glaciers to melt and form unstable lakes in the north of the country. NPR visits a valley where farms were destroyed by glacial floods.

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November 21, 2019 at 09:35PM

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‘Hala’ Review: Girl, Disrupted



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‘Hala’ Review: Girl, Disrupted
Opening December 6, 2019

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NPR News: 'Mary Toft; Or, The Rabbit Queen' Asks Big Questions About Small Animals

'Mary Toft; Or, The Rabbit Queen' Asks Big Questions About Small Animals
Dexter Palmer's new novel is based on the strange true story of a woman who confounded the medical and scientific establishments of 18th century England by claiming she'd given birth to rabbits.

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NPR News: 2020 Affordable Care Act Health Plans: What's New

2020 Affordable Care Act Health Plans: What's New
ACA plans for 2020 are cheaper than last year — premiums lower, on average. And in some areas, people who qualify for federal subsidies could end up with no monthly payment. But read the fine print.

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November 21, 2019 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Disney Animation Chief Jennifer Lee Is The Queen Behind Elsa And Anna

Disney Animation Chief Jennifer Lee Is The Queen Behind Elsa And Anna
Her credits include Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia. Now, Jennifer Lee is the first female chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios — oh, and she co-directed the Frozen sequel.

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NPR News: 'Mad About You': If A Reboot Falls In A Very Particular Forest, Is It Really On?

'Mad About You': If A Reboot Falls In A Very Particular Forest, Is It Really On?
You might not even know that there's a reboot of Mad About You coming this week. But that might not matter, because unless you have the right cable provider, you can't watch it.

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NPR News: National Book Awards Handed To Susan Choi, Arthur Sze And More

National Book Awards Handed To Susan Choi, Arthur Sze And More
The novelist and poet joined Sarah M. Broom, László Krasznahorkai, Ottilie Mulzet, and Martin W. Sandler as winners Wednesday night — receiving $10,000 and a medallion for their front covers.

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NPR News: The Loudness Of Vowels Helps The Brain Break Down Speech Into Syl-La-Bles

The Loudness Of Vowels Helps The Brain Break Down Speech Into Syl-La-Bles
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Syllables are the building blocks of spoken language. And now a study of brain activity hints at how we extract them from a stream of speech.

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An Illustrated Guide to Hedi Slimane’s Celine Fragrances


The creative director’s new perfumes evoke touchstones from his own life, from Parisian nightclubs to California beaches.
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NPR News: The Loudness Of Vowels Helps The Brain Break Down Speech Into Syl-La-Bles

The Loudness Of Vowels Helps The Brain Break Down Speech Into Syl-La-Bles
Syllables are the building blocks of spoken language. And now a study of brain activity hints at how we extract them from a stream of speech.

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November 21, 2019 at 04:09AM

NPR News: 'Beautiful Day' Director On Mister Rogers' 'Radical Notion': Telling Kids The Truth

'Beautiful Day' Director On Mister Rogers' 'Radical Notion': Telling Kids The Truth
"He wasn't afraid of any of the hardest parts of childhood," Marielle Heller says. Her film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, centers on Rogers' unlikely friendship with a cynical journalist.

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NPR News: Sonny Landreth Announces A New Album And Shares Stories About Peter Frampton

Sonny Landreth Announces A New Album And Shares Stories About Peter Frampton
The slide guitar maestro announces a new album in his World Cafe session. It's tentatively scheduled for release in February 2020 and includes a song called "Mule."

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November 21, 2019 at 01:12AM
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NPR News: In 'Canyon Dreams,' A Town Struggles To Survive In An Often Hostile World

In 'Canyon Dreams,' A Town Struggles To Survive In An Often Hostile World
Journalist Michael Powell's book is about basketball the same way that Buzz Bissinger's Friday Night Lights is about football — sports are the ostensible focus, but the real interest is the community.

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NPR News: 'They Will Drown' Isn't A Whodunit, It's A Who-Is-It?

'They Will Drown' Isn't A Whodunit, It's A Who-Is-It?
Johannes Anyuru's unusual speculative mystery They Will Drown in Their Mothers' Tears follows two seemingly ordinary (at first) Swedish citizens dealing with the aftermath of a shooting.

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NPR News: America's 'Shame': Medicaid Funding Slashed In U.S. Territories

America's 'Shame': Medicaid Funding Slashed In U.S. Territories
Five U.S. territories say if Congress doesn't quickly allocate more funding for their Medicaid programs, they will be forced to make brutal triage decisions that will likely cost American lives.

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NPR News: America's 'Shame': Medicaid Funding Slashed In U.S. Territories

America's 'Shame': Medicaid Funding Slashed In U.S. Territories
Five U.S. territories say if Congress doesn't quickly allocate more funding for their Medicaid programs, they will be forced to make brutal triage decisions that will likely cost American lives.

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November 20, 2019 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: 'Frozen II' Lets It Go ... Darker

'Frozen II' Lets It Go ... Darker
Yes, there's another earworm-ballad, but the sequel at least attempts to course-correct for the pernicious princess obsession that the Disney corporation unleashed on the world in the first place.

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NPR News: Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year

Baltimore Museum Of Art Will Only Buy Works By Women Next Year
A 2019 study of major U.S. art museums found that 87% of artists in their collections are men. The Baltimore museum's chief curator calls the initiative "re-correcting the canon."

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An Artist Who Makes Paintings Without a Canvas


Ahead of a new solo show, Suzanne Jackson talks about her creative routine, her love of jazz music and the worst studio she ever had.
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NPR News: Southeast Asia's Largest Lake Is Under Threat And So Is The Greater Mekong Ecosystem

Southeast Asia's Largest Lake Is Under Threat And So Is The Greater Mekong Ecosystem
Southeast Asia's biggest lake is in serious trouble. Drought, dam building and overfishing have brought the Tonle Sap to a tipping point. And as the lake goes, so goes the greater Mekong ecosystem.

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November 20, 2019 at 05:47AM

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NPR News: Report: Solutions To Stop Sexual Violence Against Children

Report: Solutions To Stop Sexual Violence Against Children
A new study reviews evidence on what kind of solutions are effective. It's a much-needed guide for policymakers, says Regan Hofmann of USAID

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NPR News: In New Book, Journalists Alleges Russian Links To Mysterious Deaths Abroad

In New Book, Journalists Alleges Russian Links To Mysterious Deaths Abroad
BuzzFeed News editor Heidi Blake says Russian agents in Britain killed exiled Russian oligarchs, security officials and others critical of the Kremlin. Her new book is From Russia with Blood.

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How to Throw a Romantic Greek Dinner Party


The chef Mina Stone opened a casual Greek restaurant at MoMA PS1 in Queens last week and celebrated the occasion at an artist’s studio in Brooklyn.
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NPR News: Want New Taxes To Pay For Health Care? Lessons From The Affordable Care Act

Want New Taxes To Pay For Health Care? Lessons From The Affordable Care Act
When passing the ACA, Democrats touted the fact that they had included many measures to pay for the bill's expanded coverage. But nearly 10 years later, Congress has eliminated many of those taxes.

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November 20, 2019 at 12:22AM

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NPR News: An Audience Q&A Leads To Surprising Answers From The Head and the Heart

An Audience Q&A Leads To Surprising Answers From The Head and the Heart
You don't want to ask silly questions, but sometimes a silly or lighthearted question is a great way to learn something about a band. Our audience takes over in this interview.

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NPR News: 'From Russia With Blood' Doesn't Capture The Messy Nature Of Russian Politics

'From Russia With Blood' Doesn't Capture The Messy Nature Of Russian Politics
Buzzfeed's Heidi Blake fails to support a dubious argument, but the book is worth reading for its recap of more than a dozen murder and suspicious death stories during a two-decade period.

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NPR News: Gene-Edited 'Supercells' Make Progress In Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease

Gene-Edited 'Supercells' Make Progress In Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers edited the DNA in bone marrow cells taken from a Mississippi woman with sickle cell disease to produce a treatment that could alleviate the excruciating effects of her inherited illness.

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November 19, 2019 at 07:01PM

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NPR News: Open Enrollment For 2020 Obamacara Has Begun

Open Enrollment For 2020 Obamacara Has Begun
This year the federal health insurance marketplace Healthcare.gov has a few new bells and whistles. (This piece initially aired on Nov. 3, 2019 on Weekend Edition Sunday.)

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November 19, 2019 at 05:03PM

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NPR News: When It Comes To Vaping, Health Officials Insist There's A Lot At Stake

When It Comes To Vaping, Health Officials Insist There's A Lot At Stake
A former vaper has a warning for others. And, scientists work to understand how nicotine affects the teenage brain. (This segment initially aired on Oct. 10, 2019 on Morning Edition.)

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November 19, 2019 at 05:03PM

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NPR News: Stephen Miller And 'The Camp Of The Saints,' A White Nationalist Reference

Stephen Miller And 'The Camp Of The Saints,' A White Nationalist Reference
The White House adviser has read the racist 1973 book, according to leaked emails. For far-right activists, the work of fiction has helped to shape real ideology and anti-immigration stances.

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NPR News: Politics, Industry Backlash, Stall White House Ban On Flavored Vaping Products

Politics, Industry Backlash, Stall White House Ban On Flavored Vaping Products
In September, the Trump administration said it would ban all flavored e-cigarette products in an effort to reduce the youth vaping epidemic. Since then, there's been no movement toward implementation.

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NPR News: Trump Administration's Efforts To Ban Most Flavored Vaping Products Have Stalled Out

Trump Administration's Efforts To Ban Most Flavored Vaping Products Have Stalled Out
The White House is apparently backpedaling on its plan to ban most flavors in vaping products. The proposed FDA rule is unpopular with vape shop owners, and that's creating political blowback.

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November 19, 2019 at 05:59AM

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NPR News: After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can

After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can
The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city's cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items.

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Environment
November 19, 2019 at 05:28AM

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NPR News: The Challenges Scientists Face While Working In The Arctic Ocean

The Challenges Scientists Face While Working In The Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is a stunning place that not many get the chance to see. But if you're a scientist there to do field work, that beauty comes with some pretty unique challenges.

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November 19, 2019 at 04:19AM

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NPR News: 'Sorrow Is Not The Same As Pessimism': Comedian Jenny Slate

'Sorrow Is Not The Same As Pessimism': Comedian Jenny Slate
Now that she's released her first Netflix stand-up special (Stage Fright) and her first book (Little Weirds), Slate says she's finally finding her comedic voice in smallness.

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NPR News: Robert Pattinson Does Not Want To Play An English Prince, Thank You Very Much

Robert Pattinson Does Not Want To Play An English Prince, Thank You Very Much
Even since he was a kid, Pattinson has been drawn to antihero characters. In his new film, he and costar Willem Dafoe play lighthouse keepers who get stranded by a bad storm in 1890s New England.

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NPR News: Amazon Rainforest Sees Biggest Spike In Deforestation In Over A Decade

Amazon Rainforest Sees Biggest Spike In Deforestation In Over A Decade
Not since 2008 has the Amazon been destroyed at a faster rate, according to Brazilian authorities. They say an area more than 12 times the size of New York City was deforested in the span of a year.

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November 19, 2019 at 02:03AM

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Where to Stay, and Where to Eat Tempura, in Kyoto


The former capital of imperial Japan is still a bastion of tradition, where centuries-old wooden houses and craft workshops abound.
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NPR News: Pete Townshend On Creativity, 'The Age Of Anxiety' And The Who's New Record

Pete Townshend On Creativity, 'The Age Of Anxiety' And The Who's New Record
Townshend talks about his debut novel, how it relates to The Who's rock opera, Tommy, and what he'd say now to his younger self – the one who wrote the lyric "I hope I die before I get old."

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November 18, 2019 at 10:10PM
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NPR News: Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists

Wine Moguls Destroy Land And Pay Small Fines As Cost Of Business, Say Activists
In California, fines are being levied against winemakers who violate environmental laws, but activists say they are a drop in the bucket compared to the damage.

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November 18, 2019 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: For November, Men Reading Romance — And More

For November, Men Reading Romance — And More
This month, cozy up to a bunch of pro ballplayers who end up solving their relationship hassles by reading romance, a gender-flipped classic rom-com and an intrepid Victorian lady ghostbuster.

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NPR News: For Supporters Of Abortion Access, Troubling Trends In Texas

For Supporters Of Abortion Access, Troubling Trends In Texas
Three years after winning a big legal battle, abortion providers still find themselves losing the ground war when it comes to keeping clinics open across the huge, populous state.

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November 18, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change

How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change
As communities plan for sea level rise, it can be hard to convince residents of the dramatic changes in store. A California scientist is testing one possible answer: virtual reality.

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November 18, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds

Many Native Americans Can't Get Clean Water, Report Finds
A new report from the U.S. Water Alliance found race is the strongest predictor of water and sanitation access. This has implications for public health.

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Environment
November 18, 2019 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: In 'Christmas In Austin,' Family Struggles Are A Gift To Readers

In 'Christmas In Austin,' Family Struggles Are A Gift To Readers
In Benjamin Markovits' new novel, a far-flung family reunites in their home town of Austin for Christmas, bringing all their baggage. And while it's an emotional book, it never descends into pathos.

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NPR News: Living Near The Future Pipeline

Living Near The Future Pipeline
A Keystone pipeline spill is causing alarm among landowners who live in the proposed path of a new pipeline. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Jeanne Crumly of Page, Neb.

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Environment
November 17, 2019 at 07:52PM

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NPR News: Ghosts Haunt 'The Inheritance,' From E.M. Forster, To The Generation Lost To AIDS

Ghosts Haunt 'The Inheritance,' From E.M. Forster, To The Generation Lost To AIDS
The next big thing on Broadway might live up to the hype. The Inheritance takes E.M. Forster's Howards End into modern day Manhattan — the seven-hour play has been compared to Angels In America.

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NPR News: 'The Pursuit Of William Abbey' Travels A Twisty Path

'The Pursuit Of William Abbey' Travels A Twisty Path
Claire North's new book starts with a doctor witnessing an atrocity in Africa in 1884, but becomes a spy thriller, a horror story, a supernatural mystery and an indictment of capitalism and empire.

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