Thứ Sáu, 31 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: Coronavirus: CDC Puts Americans Who Left Wuhan Into 'Unprecedented' 14-Day Quarantine

Coronavirus: CDC Puts Americans Who Left Wuhan Into 'Unprecedented' 14-Day Quarantine
The evacuees are currently being housed at March Air Reserve Base in California – and the quarantine order comes after one of them tried to leave the base.

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NPR News: 'Giri/Haji' Is A Story Of Cultural Cross Pollination Unlike Anything Else On TV

'Giri/Haji' Is A Story Of Cultural Cross Pollination Unlike Anything Else On TV
A Tokyo police detective heads to London to bring back his gangster brother in this BBC series, which is playing on Netflix. Giri/Haji is a thriller that bursts with compelling scenes.

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NPR News: How A Heart Attack Brought Antonio Banderas Closer To 'Pain And Glory'

How A Heart Attack Brought Antonio Banderas Closer To 'Pain And Glory'
The Spanish actor has been nominated for an Oscar for his role as a screenwriter and director who has stopped working because of physical and emotional pain. Originally broadcast Sept. 30, 2019.

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NPR News: The Lone Bellow Brings Light Into A World That Can Seem Pretty Dark Sometimes

The Lone Bellow Brings Light Into A World That Can Seem Pretty Dark Sometimes
The band's new record, Half Moon Light, features sing-along choruses, hand-clapping rhythms and melodies that somehow sound familiar even on a first listen.

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The Queer, Half-Deaf Actor Redefining the Idea of a Leading Man


Gideon Glick shines — and sings — in a moving Off Broadway revival of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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NPR News: Make It a Double

Make It a Double
Finalists go double-or-nothing in a quiz where every answer begins with "double."

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NPR News: Future Imperfect With John Cameron Mitchell

Future Imperfect With John Cameron Mitchell
Writer and performer John Cameron Mitchell plays a game about past predictions of life in the 21st century. It'll make you think, "Yeah, why don't we have super chimpanzees?"

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NPR News: Purple Prince

Purple Prince
This is what it sounds like when the contestants play a music parody game based around Prince's discography and the artist's favorite color.

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NPR News: This, That, Or The Other: Archaic British Insults Edition

This, That, Or The Other: Archaic British Insults Edition
Contestants try not to be total shabbaroons as they guess whether a word is a music festival, a children's television show, or a 19th-century British insult.

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NPR News: Literature After Dark

Literature After Dark
Esmerelda, u up? In this game, literary romances are rewritten as flirty late-night texts.

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NPR News: Rhyme Signature

Rhyme Signature
Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton conduct and instruct the contestants to answer with a musical term and a rhyming word.

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NPR News: John Cameron Mitchell: Getting Shrill

John Cameron Mitchell: Getting Shrill
John Cameron Mitchell talks about Hedwig and the Angry Inch's enduring legacy and co-starring in the Hulu comedy series, Shrill.

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NPR News: A Goodbye To 'The Good Place'

A Goodbye To 'The Good Place'
The NBC afterlife comedy ended Thursday after four seasons, and it did so in a rich, emotionally satisfying, provocative fashion.

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NPR News: A Poem For Those Who Dropped The Ball On New Year's Resolutions

A Poem For Those Who Dropped The Ball On New Year's Resolutions
As 2020 rang in, there were inevitable promises to diet, exercise and save money. Poet Kwame Alexander shares a community poem of audience-submitted couplets inspired by broken New Year's promises.

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NPR News: Health Care Issues Motivate Iowa Voters To Turn Out For Caucuses

Health Care Issues Motivate Iowa Voters To Turn Out For Caucuses
Health care consistently polls as the top issue Iowa voters care about. In the western part of the state, one doctor faces growing debt as he sometimes treats patients without coverage for free.

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January 31, 2020 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: The Modern Mocktail: Three Distinctive Nonalcoholic Drink Recipes

The Modern Mocktail: Three Distinctive Nonalcoholic Drink Recipes
How to make three nonalcoholic cocktails that will have your guests asking for another round. Also, learn some basic tenets of what makes a delicious mixed drink (with or without alcohol).

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NPR News: A Poem For Those Who Dropped The Ball On New Year's Resolutions

A Poem For Those Who Dropped The Ball On New Year's Resolutions
As 2020 rang in, there were inevitable promises to diet, exercise and save money. Poet Kwame Alexander shares a community poem of audience-submitted couplets inspired by broken New Year's promises.

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NPR News: Several 'Best' U.S. Hospitals Penalized Over Too-High Rates Of Infection, Injury

Several 'Best' U.S. Hospitals Penalized Over Too-High Rates Of Infection, Injury
Medicare is cutting payments to 786 hospitals with the highest infection and complication rates. The list includes a third of the hospitals proclaimed as the nation's "best" in one prominent ranking.

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January 31, 2020 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: Activists Will Use Super Bowl To Raise Awareness About The Environment

Activists Will Use Super Bowl To Raise Awareness About The Environment
When crowds of NFL fans converge on Miami for this weekend's Super Bowl, they may encounter environmental activists and a local host committee raising awareness about ocean health and the everglades.

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January 31, 2020 at 05:01PM

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Thứ Năm, 30 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: White House Moves To Formally Decriminalize Accidentally Killing Birds

White House Moves To Formally Decriminalize Accidentally Killing Birds
Wildlife protection groups are decrying the proposal as an attempt to gut a century-old law that protects birds, while industry groups say they have long been hamstrung by the threat of legal action.

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January 31, 2020 at 06:54AM

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NPR News: Academy of American Poets Receives $4.5 Million Grant

Academy of American Poets Receives $4.5 Million Grant
The grant, thought to be the largest-ever from a philanthropic institution for poetry, will enable the academy to fund its Poets Laureate Fellowship program for the next three years.

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NPR News: 2 Friends Scarred By War Attempt To Heal In 'Beanpole'

2 Friends Scarred By War Attempt To Heal In 'Beanpole'
In post-WWII Leningrad, two women bonded by grief, guilt and hardship set out to make their futures brighter than the horrors of their shared past.

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NPR News: 'The Assistant': When A Workplace's Silence Can't Be Broken

'The Assistant': When A Workplace's Silence Can't Be Broken
In this "quietly shattering drama," a young woman (Julia Garner) learns that her new boss is a serial sexual predator; her efforts to call him out meet with indifference and hostility.

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NPR News: 'The Rhythm Section' Misses A Beat

'The Rhythm Section' Misses A Beat
Stephanie (Blake Lively) trains to become a super-assassin to avenge the murder of her parents in this well-paced, well-directed, but poorly scripted Bond knockoff.

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NPR News: A New Form Of Northern Lights Discovered In Finland – By Amateur Sky Watchers

A New Form Of Northern Lights Discovered In Finland – By Amateur Sky Watchers
It was the members of a Facebook group who noted that the auroras they'd seen didn't look like any that had been previously catalogued. So physicists asked them to take a few carefully timed photos.

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January 31, 2020 at 05:13AM

NPR News: A New Form Of Northern Lights Discovered In Finland – By Amateur Sky Watchers

A New Form Of Northern Lights Discovered In Finland – By Amateur Sky Watchers
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It was the members of a Facebook group who noted that the auroras they'd seen didn't look like any that had been previously catalogued. So physicists asked them to take a few carefully timed photos.

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January 31, 2020 at 05:13AM
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‘Miss Americana’ Review: Taylor Swift, Scathingly Alone



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Taylor Swift: Miss Americana ()
‘Miss Americana’ Review: Taylor Swift, Scathingly Alone
Opening January 31, 2020

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NPR News: When The Tide Goes Out, Mudlarks Dig Into The Thames In Search Of History

When The Tide Goes Out, Mudlarks Dig Into The Thames In Search Of History
Mudlark author Lara Maiklem scours the edge of London's River Thames looking for historical artifacts. Among her finds: Roman pottery, medieval jug handles and a 500-year-old child's shoe.

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NPR News: 'Black Wave' Author Chronicles Cultural, Religious Upheaval In The Middle East

'Black Wave' Author Chronicles Cultural, Religious Upheaval In The Middle East
Kim Ghattas grew up in Lebanon during the civil war and covered the Mideast for the BBC for 20 years. She says events in the region in 1979 set off waves of extremism and violence that continue today.

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NPR News: 1st Person-To-Person Spread Of Coronavirus Has Occurred In U.S., CDC Says

1st Person-To-Person Spread Of Coronavirus Has Occurred In U.S., CDC Says
The respiratory virus was spread in Chicago, from one person to their spouse, CDC Director Robert Redfield said.

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January 31, 2020 at 12:58AM

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NPR News: Your Questions About Wuhan Coronavirus, Answered

Your Questions About Wuhan Coronavirus, Answered
Does the virus have an official name yet? Can I get the disease from touching goods shipped from China? How worried should we be in the U.S.? We answer questions from our readers.

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January 30, 2020 at 10:50PM

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How the Co-Founder of the Malala Fund Pivoted to Cookware


Shiza Shahid has brought her thoughtfulness and entrepreneurial spirit to a line of items for the modern, multiethnic American kitchen.
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The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week


A new wine bar that doesn’t skimp on the food — and more.
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NPR News: The Milk Carton Kids Answers Its Own Question: "What Even Is Americana?"

The Milk Carton Kids Answers Its Own Question: "What Even Is Americana?"
The duo poked fun at the genre when hosting the 2018 Americana Music Awards, but they hold a deep respect for its musical traditions. Their latest album, The Only Ones, continues to build on them.

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January 30, 2020 at 09:01PM
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‘The Assistant’ Review: Screaming on the Inside



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‘The Assistant’ Review: Screaming on the Inside
Opening January 31, 2020

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‘Incitement’ Review: A Tense, Angry Reckoning With an Assassination



By Ben Kenigsberg

Incitement ()
‘Incitement’ Review: A Tense, Angry Reckoning With an Assassination
Opening January 31, 2020

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NPR News: 'A Castle In The Clouds' Is A Grand Hotel Romp

'A Castle In The Clouds' Is A Grand Hotel Romp
Kerstin Gier's new young adult novel takes place at a grandly faded resort high up in the Swiss Alps, where young intern Sophie is surrounded by a complex, international cast of characters.

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NPR News: The Not-So-Life-Changing Magic Of Self-Help Books

The Not-So-Life-Changing Magic Of Self-Help Books
Are self-help books actually helpful? That's the question Kristen Meinzer sought to answer in her upcoming book, How to Be Fine: What We Learned From Living by the Rules Of 50 Self-Help Books.

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NPR News: When Institutions Are Used As Stages, People Lose Trust, Book Argues

When Institutions Are Used As Stages, People Lose Trust, Book Argues
We now think of institutions less as formative and more as performative, less as molds of our character and more as platforms for us to stand on and be seen, says National Affairs Editor Yuval Levin.

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Thứ Tư, 29 tháng 1, 2020

‘The Traitor’ Review: Turning the Tables on La Cosa Nostra



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Opening January 31, 2020

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NPR News: 'American Dirt' Publisher Cancels Author Tour After Threats

'American Dirt' Publisher Cancels Author Tour After Threats
Flatiron Books, publisher of the controversial new novel, has cancelled the remainder of author Jeanine Cummins' book tour after what it called "specific threats" to both the author and booksellers.

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NPR News: Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat

Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.

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NPR News: Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat

Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.

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January 30, 2020 at 04:37AM

NPR News: Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat

Worried About Catching The New Coronavirus? In The U.S., Flu Is A Bigger Threat
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At least 8,000 people have died from the flu in the U.S. this season. The good news: Easy steps you can take now to protect against the flu may also help you steer clear of the new coronavirus.

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NPR News: A $41,212 Surgery Bill Compounded A Patient's Appendicitis Pain

A $41,212 Surgery Bill Compounded A Patient's Appendicitis Pain
A young man averted disaster after a friend took him to the nearest hospital just before his appendix burst. But more than a year later, he's still facing a huge bill for his out-of-network surgery.

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January 30, 2020 at 03:43AM

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NPR News: Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research

Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research
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Brain organoids grown in the lab look a lot like developing human brains. But a new study finds some important differences that could affect how scientists use them.

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January 30, 2020 at 04:29AM
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NPR News: Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research

Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research
Brain organoids grown in the lab look a lot like developing human brains. But a new study finds some important differences that could affect how scientists use them.

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January 30, 2020 at 04:29AM

NPR News: 'Election Meltdown Is A Real Possibility' In 2020 Presidential Race, Author Warns

'Election Meltdown Is A Real Possibility' In 2020 Presidential Race, Author Warns
Law professor Richard Hasen is sounding the alarm about Russian hacks, voter suppression and other threats to the 2020 election. "There's lots of ways that things could go south," he says.

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NPR News: Leif Vollebekk Sees His Song 'Hot Tears' As Yellow

Leif Vollebekk Sees His Song 'Hot Tears' As Yellow
The Canadian songwriter explains what it's like being a musician with synesthesia, meaning he can see sounds.

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January 30, 2020 at 01:29AM
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A Brand as Ethically Minded as It Is Refined


The clothing line Another Tomorrow offers up a new model for environmentally sound design.
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NPR News: U.S. Elections 2020: Understanding What's At Stake For Health Care

U.S. Elections 2020: Understanding What's At Stake For Health Care
With the Iowa caucus and major primaries just weeks away, many voters say they're still confused about how presidential candidates differ on health care. Here's a guide to key issues and terms.

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January 29, 2020 at 10:53PM

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NPR News: Don't Sell The Shorts Short: 3 Directors Tell Us About Their Sundance Debuts

Don't Sell The Shorts Short: 3 Directors Tell Us About Their Sundance Debuts
There are more than 70 shorts showing at The Sundance Film Festival this year. "It's a stamp of approval, but it's also this incredible community you get welcomed into," says director Bridget Moloney.

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NPR News: Author Susan Straight Takes Us 'In The Country Of Women'

Author Susan Straight Takes Us 'In The Country Of Women'
In her new memoir, Straight tells the story of the women in her family—her Swiss-German blood relatives and her African American, Indigenous and Creole in-laws who crossed the U.S. to settle in Calif.

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Thứ Ba, 28 tháng 1, 2020

‘Beanpole’ Review: The War Has Ended. Their Fight Is Endless.



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‘Beanpole’ Review: The War Has Ended. Their Fight Is Endless.
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NPR News: 'The Assistant' Helps Explain How Predatory Behavior Stays Hidden

'The Assistant' Helps Explain How Predatory Behavior Stays Hidden
A young woman grows increasingly uncomfortable working for a movie mogul reminiscent of Harvey Weinstein. The drama explores how easy it is for powerful people to exploit absolute authority.

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NPR News: YA Fantasy Where The Oppression Is Real

YA Fantasy Where The Oppression Is Real
Tomi Adeyemi's new book, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, is fantasy for young adults. But the issues it's dealing with — racism, oppression and war — are very real. And they're not sugarcoated.

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NPR News: Eating Crow With 'Miss Peregrine' — And Enjoying It

Eating Crow With 'Miss Peregrine' — And Enjoying It
Our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles says she avoided the Miss Peregrine series for years because it seemed too creepy — but now she regrets all the time the books spent untouched on her shelf.

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NPR News: Meet The Designer Who Makes 'Mrs. Maisel' Look So Marvelous

Meet The Designer Who Makes 'Mrs. Maisel' Look So Marvelous
Donna Zakowska has already won two Emmys for her work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel -- and two of her costumes are in the Smithsonian. Now, she's up for an award from the Costume Designers Guild.

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Thứ Hai, 27 tháng 1, 2020

From a Beloved Fashion Designer, Fabrics for the Home


Duro Olowu has turned his eye for richly patterned textiles to a new collaboration with the furniture and housewares brand Soane Britain.
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NPR News: Giant Swarm Of Locusts From Middle East Now Threatening Kenya's Farms

Giant Swarm Of Locusts From Middle East Now Threatening Kenya's Farms
The biggest swarm of locusts in decades has chomped its way around a swath of the Middle East, South Asia and Africa — and is now devouring crops in Kenya.

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January 28, 2020 at 04:11AM

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NPR News: 'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery

'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery
Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson's book won the Caldecott, the top prize for picture books, and Jerry Craft's novel won the Newbery for kids' books.

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NPR News: 'Fresh Air' Remembers 'PBS NewsHour' Host Jim Lehrer

'Fresh Air' Remembers 'PBS NewsHour' Host Jim Lehrer
Lehrer, who died Jan. 23, was a nightly figure on PBS news for more than three decades, and moderated presidential debates in every election from 1988 through 2012. Originally broadcast in 1988.

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NPR News: New Book Presents A 'Secret History' Of Nuclear War Planning In America

New Book Presents A 'Secret History' Of Nuclear War Planning In America
In The Bomb, journalist Fred Kaplan reveals how U.S. presidents, their advisers and generals have thought about, planned for — and sometimes narrowly avoided — nuclear war.

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NPR News: Tyler Childers Is Passionate About The Country Music Tradition

Tyler Childers Is Passionate About The Country Music Tradition
Though his music is sometimes called Americana, Tyler Childers rejects that label. "I don't know what it's called, but I've been calling it country," he says in this session.

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Chủ Nhật, 26 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: Billie Eilish Sweeps Grammys In Ceremony Clouded By Controversy And Mourning

Billie Eilish Sweeps Grammys In Ceremony Clouded By Controversy And Mourning
In a night when Eilish, the youngest artist to win Album and Record of the year, might have otherwise been the whole story, the Recording Academy could not quite put it its recent scandals behind it.

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NPR News: Climate Change Threatens Future Of Sports

Climate Change Threatens Future Of Sports
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Dave Zirin about how climate change is impacting sports around the globe, including the poor air quality at the Australian Open.

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January 27, 2020 at 05:13AM

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NPR News: 'This Isn't New': Questions For Tochi Onyebuchi, Author Of 'Riot Baby'

'This Isn't New': Questions For Tochi Onyebuchi, Author Of 'Riot Baby'
Tochi Onyebuchi's slim, devastating novella follows a young man born amidst the chaos of the 1992 Rodney King riots — and his sister, whose terrifying magical powers can't protect him from racism.

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NPR News: 'Processed Cheese' Is Hard To Love — But Easy To Admire

'Processed Cheese' Is Hard To Love — But Easy To Admire
Stephen Wright's new novel is a darkly funny satire of American consumer culture, set in a Day-Glo alternate reality that's unsettlingly close to our own. It's an exhausting but unforgettable read.

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Thứ Bảy, 25 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: 'Franchise' Tracks The Rise And Role Of Fast Food In Black America

'Franchise' Tracks The Rise And Role Of Fast Food In Black America
History professor Marcia Chatelain's new book tracks what she calls the hidden history of the relationships between the struggle for civil rights and the expansion of the fast food industry.

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NPR News: Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device

Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station make their fourth foray outside the spacecraft to prolong the lifespan of a cosmic ray detector.

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NPR News: Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device

Space Walk Underway For Final Fix Of International Space Station Device
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Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station make their fourth foray outside the spacecraft to prolong the lifespan of a cosmic ray detector.

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NPR News: Pain Drives The Creation Of A Sanctuary In 'Remembrance'

Pain Drives The Creation Of A Sanctuary In 'Remembrance'
Rita Woods' ambitious novel spans 200 years and multiple storylines — it's a complex story of loss and survival that doesn't always work. But Woods creates memorable characters readers can relate to.

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NPR News: 'Interior Chinatown' Puts That Guy In The Background Front And Center

'Interior Chinatown' Puts That Guy In The Background Front And Center
Charles Yu's new novel follows a TV actor who often gets stuck playing generic Asian men. Yu says he was inspired by shows that set episodes in Chinatown — but keep Asian actors in the background.

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NPR News: 'Night Theater' Is An Intriguing But Uneven Drama

'Night Theater' Is An Intriguing But Uneven Drama
Vikram Paralkar's novel takes place over one eventful night at a clinic in a small Indian village, where three murdered people confront a doctor; if he can treat their wounds, they'll live again.

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Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: Fidget Spinners, Sleeping Senators: A Sketch Artist's View Of The Senate Trial

Fidget Spinners, Sleeping Senators: A Sketch Artist's View Of The Senate Trial
Art Lien, a courtroom artist who normally covers the Supreme Court, has been sketching the Senate impeachment trial. "I'm looking for color," he says — such as sleeping senators and fidget spinners.

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NPR News: Medicaid Expansion Costs Hit New York — And Other States Are Watching

Medicaid Expansion Costs Hit New York — And Other States Are Watching
Medicaid expansion is making people healthier. It's also costing states more than expected. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is scrambling to close a $6 billion deficit tied to Medicaid expansion.

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January 25, 2020 at 04:19AM

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How a Designer Learned to Cook Using Memory Alone


When Phillip Lim finally decided to put his kitchen to use, he followed his nose back to the fragrant dishes of his childhood.
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Cooking Class | Phillip Lim’s Garlic Fried Shrimp


The fashion designer shares an easy recipe inspired by his mother.
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NPR News: Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts

Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts
An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.

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NPR News: Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts

Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts
An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.

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January 24, 2020 at 11:23PM

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NPR News: Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts

Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts
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An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.

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January 24, 2020 at 11:23PM
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NPR News: Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts

Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts
An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.

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January 24, 2020 at 11:23PM

NPR News: Latinx Critics Speak Out Against 'American Dirt;' Jeanine Cummins Responds

Latinx Critics Speak Out Against 'American Dirt;' Jeanine Cummins Responds
Latinx writers and critics are speaking out against Jeanine Cummins' new book American Dirt, calling its depiction of the migrant experience inauthentic and harmful. We asked Cummins to respond.

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Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 1, 2020

‘I Wish I Knew’ Review: A Melancholy Master’s Portrait of a City



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I Wish I Knew ()
‘I Wish I Knew’ Review: A Melancholy Master’s Portrait of a City
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NPR News: Actress Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her

Actress Annabella Sciorra Testifies That Harvey Weinstein Raped Her
She is the first of six women expected to testify at his trial that Weinstein raped or sexually assaulted them. "I said, 'No, no,' but there was not much I could do at that point," Sciorra said.

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NPR News: The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight

The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight
The two-minute warning that had held over the past two years has now shrunk to 100 seconds before midnight on the Doomsday Clock set by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

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January 24, 2020 at 06:44AM

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An Artist Who Works Alongside Giants


Ahead of her latest solo show, Huma Bhabha reflects on her towering mixed-media figures, and the strangest object in her studio.
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NPR News: A Drug Kingpin Worries Over His Imminent Regicide In 'The Gentlemen'

A Drug Kingpin Worries Over His Imminent Regicide In 'The Gentlemen'
Guy Ritchie returns to the genre he made his bones on, and the film's "rigorous and largely circular" plot is fun; more fun than McConaughey's undercooked performance, anyway.

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NPR News: 'Zombi Child': When The Real Horror Is Colonialism

'Zombi Child': When The Real Horror Is Colonialism
Writer-director Bertrand Bonello uses the tale of a Haitian zombie to explore intergenerational racial trauma in this quiet, moody film.

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NPR News: No Love, Little Craft In Pulpy Body-Horror Flick 'Color Out Of Space'

No Love, Little Craft In Pulpy Body-Horror Flick 'Color Out Of Space'
In this loose, grisly adaptation of an H.P. Lovecraft story, a family undergoes a series of mutations while Nicolas Cage gets increasingly unhinged; the result is "a gory mess."

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NPR News: 'First, Last And Always, I Am A Fan': Michael Chabon Steers Latest 'Star Trek'

'First, Last And Always, I Am A Fan': Michael Chabon Steers Latest 'Star Trek'
The Pulitzer prize-winning author says he never had the "chutzpah" to dream of writing for Star Trek. But now, he's showrunner and executive producer on Star Trek: Picard on CBS All Access.

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NPR News: Trump EPA Dramatically Reduces Amount Of Waterways Under Federal Protection

Trump EPA Dramatically Reduces Amount Of Waterways Under Federal Protection
The EPA has moved to dramatically shrink which waters fall under federal protection. It's welcomed by farmers and builders, but environmentalists are sure to file a legal challenge.

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January 24, 2020 at 04:22AM

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NPR News: In 'Sexual Citizens,' Students Open Up About Sex, Power And Assault On Campus

In 'Sexual Citizens,' Students Open Up About Sex, Power And Assault On Campus
Profs. Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Kahn asked more than 150 undergrads about their sex lives — what they wanted out of sex, how troubling encounters unfolded, and misunderstandings led to assault.

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NPR News: Intriguing 'Star Trek' Reboot Sends Patrick Stewart's Picard Back Into Space

Intriguing 'Star Trek' Reboot Sends Patrick Stewart's Picard Back Into Space
Star Trek: Picard begins in the year 2399, when the captain, long retired, is tending to his European vineyard. But Picard doesn't stay Earthbound long in this CBS All Access show.

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NPR News: 'Nora From Queens' Is, And Is Not, Awkwafina

'Nora From Queens' Is, And Is Not, Awkwafina
Awkwafina's career has ranged from rap to Crazy Rich Asians to a Golden Globe for The Farewell. Now, she's putting down a lot of her old habits in a new Comedy Central series.

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NPR News: Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Obama-Era Protections For Smaller Waterways

Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Obama-Era Protections For Smaller Waterways
The controversial rule change will dramatically reduce federal pollution protections for many streams and wetlands. Farmers and builders welcome that, but environmental groups plan to challenge it.

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January 23, 2020 at 10:37PM

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NPR News: Honed On The Road, Samantha Fish's Music Is Bold And Expressive

Honed On The Road, Samantha Fish's Music Is Bold And Expressive
Nothing about the music Samantha Fish makes suggests that she's ever been shy. Hear a live performance in this session.

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January 23, 2020 at 10:29PM
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The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week


The handbag one T editor is using for an organized 2020 — and more.
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‘Zombi Child’ Review: Race, Class and Voodoo



By Glenn Kenny

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‘Color Out of Space’ Review: Bother From Another Planet



By Jeannette Catsoulis

Color Out of Space (Not Rated)
‘Color Out of Space’ Review: Bother From Another Planet
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NPR News: Juice WRLD Cause Of Death Was Accidental Overdose

Juice WRLD Cause Of Death Was Accidental Overdose
The rapper's unexpected death at Midway International Airport was caused by an overdose of opioids, according to the medical examiner.

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NPR News: President Trump, Climate Change And 1 Trillion Trees

President Trump, Climate Change And 1 Trillion Trees
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Janet Ranganathan of the World Resources Institute about the Trillion Trees initiative which President Trump said the U.S. would contribute to at Davos.

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January 23, 2020 at 04:28AM

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How to Throw a Dinner Party Like a Gallerist


To celebrate the latest opening at her namesake gallery, Jessica Silverman hosted an unfussy, flower-filled meal at her San Francisco home.
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NPR News: Remembering 'Monty Python' Star Terry Jones

Remembering 'Monty Python' Star Terry Jones
Jones, who died Jan. 21, co-founded the British comedy troupe in 1969, and went on to direct and co-star in the 1979 Python film Life of Brian. Originally broadcast in 1987.

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NPR News: 'Stable Genius' Authors Describe Trump Presidency As A 'Den Of Destruction'

'Stable Genius' Authors Describe Trump Presidency As A 'Den Of Destruction'
Wash. Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker discuss presidential rages, erratic decision-making and other troubling tendencies of the Trump presidency. Their new book is A Very Stable Genius.

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NPR News: The Harvey Weinstein Trial: A Brief Timeline Of How We Got Here

The Harvey Weinstein Trial: A Brief Timeline Of How We Got Here
For years, dark rumors swirled around the movie producer. So how did those whispered allegations result in a full-fledged criminal trial? Here's an abridged history.

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NPR News: A History Of 'Pettifogging' For The Pettifoggers Among You

A History Of 'Pettifogging' For The Pettifoggers Among You
Chief Justice John Roberts trotted out an obscure term during impeachment proceedings yesterday; here's what it means.

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NPR News: A Very Naughty Boy: Remembering Monty Python's Terry Jones

A Very Naughty Boy: Remembering Monty Python's Terry Jones
Comedian, author and filmmaker Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. As part of Monty Python, he was known for his drag characters, and for co-writing the "Spam" sketch.

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NPR News: 'To Stop Now Would Be Foolish': Doubling Down On Services For High-Cost Patients

'To Stop Now Would Be Foolish': Doubling Down On Services For High-Cost Patients
A study this month showed giving extra social services to the neediest patients didn't reduce hospital readmissions. Now health advocates say that might not be the right measurement of success.

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January 22, 2020 at 05:00PM

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Thứ Ba, 21 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: Supreme Court Allows Flint Water Lawsuits To Move Forward, Officials Not 'Immune'

Supreme Court Allows Flint Water Lawsuits To Move Forward, Officials Not 'Immune'
In refusing to take up two cases involving the 2014 water crisis, the higher court has upheld earlier rulings saying neither city nor state officials are protected from being sued.

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January 22, 2020 at 08:08AM

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All the Best Pictures From the Couture Shows


Daily updates and images from the spring 2020 haute couture collections.
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NPR News: Big Thief's 'U.F.O.F.' And 'Two Hands' Are Two Sides Of The Same Coin

Big Thief's 'U.F.O.F.' And 'Two Hands' Are Two Sides Of The Same Coin
The band's lead singer Adrianne Lenker calls its last two records, both released last year, spiritual siblings.

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January 22, 2020 at 01:30AM
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NPR News: Tim Roth On Working With Tarantino And Getting His Start In London Pub Theater

Tim Roth On Working With Tarantino And Getting His Start In London Pub Theater
The British actor has over 100 acting credits, including the new film The Song of Names and the streaming TV series Tin Star. Roth also appeared in Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight and Pulp Fiction.

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NPR News: How Much Should The Public Be Told About Risky Virus Research?

How Much Should The Public Be Told About Risky Virus Research?
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The U. S. government this week is pondering how much the public needs to be told about funding decisions for lab research that could make risky viruses even worse.

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January 22, 2020 at 01:01AM
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NPR News: How Much Should The Public Be Told About Risky Virus Research?

How Much Should The Public Be Told About Risky Virus Research?
The U. S. government this week is pondering how much the public needs to be told about funding decisions for lab research that could make risky viruses even worse.

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January 22, 2020 at 01:01AM

NPR News: In True Tale 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' Townspeople Accuse Each Other Of Murder

In True Tale 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' Townspeople Accuse Each Other Of Murder
Emma Copley Eisenberg's book offers a deep-dive into rural Appalachia — and digs into questions of how misogyny and bias can take root inside a community — as she tracks an unsolved double murder.

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NPR News: More Data On The Midlife Crisis

More Data On The Midlife Crisis
An economist uses a broad range of data from 132 countries to understand why middle age is such a drag.

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January 21, 2020 at 06:30PM

NPR News: More Data On The Midlife Crisis

More Data On The Midlife Crisis
Research News
An economist uses a broad range of data from 132 countries to understand why middle age is such a drag.

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January 21, 2020 at 06:30PM
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NPR News: Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families

Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families
The for-profit hospice industry has grown, allowing more Americans to die at home. But few family members realize that "hospice care" still means they'll do most of the physical and emotional work.

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January 21, 2020 at 05:06PM

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Thứ Hai, 20 tháng 1, 2020

Inside Judy Chicago’s Monumental Goddess Sculpture for Dior


The pioneering artist discusses “The Female Divine,” the vast immersive work she created for the French house’s latest couture show.
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NPR News: NASA Taps Snowstorm-Chasing Team To Improve Forecasting

NASA Taps Snowstorm-Chasing Team To Improve Forecasting
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lynn McMurdie, a University of Washington professor and principal investigator for IMPACTS, NASA's new project to more accurately predict snowstorms.

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January 21, 2020 at 04:14AM
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NPR News: NASA Taps Snowstorm-Chasing Team To Improve Forecasting

NASA Taps Snowstorm-Chasing Team To Improve Forecasting
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lynn McMurdie, a University of Washington professor and principal investigator for IMPACTS, NASA's new project to more accurately predict snowstorms.

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January 21, 2020 at 04:14AM

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NPR News: Tropical Fish Are No Longer Just In The Tropics As Climate Change Affects Habitats

Tropical Fish Are No Longer Just In The Tropics As Climate Change Affects Habitats
Climate change is fueling some big changes under the sea. Tropical reef fish are being found much farther north, far from the tropics. Scientists worry about what the shifts will mean for ecosystems.

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January 21, 2020 at 04:14AM

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NPR News: NASA Taps Snowstorm-Chasing Team To Improve Forecasting

NASA Taps Snowstorm-Chasing Team To Improve Forecasting
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lynn McMurdie, a University of Washington professor and principal investigator for IMPACTS, NASA's new project to more accurately predict snowstorms.

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January 21, 2020 at 04:14AM

NPR News: Destructive Hail And A Massive Dust Storm Descend On Fire-Ravaged Australia

Destructive Hail And A Massive Dust Storm Descend On Fire-Ravaged Australia
Canberra, Melbourne and other areas of southeast Australia were hit by golf-ball-sized hail that destroyed car windshields, killed birds and shredded the leaves off trees.

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January 21, 2020 at 04:10AM

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A Closer Look at Schiaparelli’s Surrealist Couture Jewelry


Daniel Roseberry revisited many of the house’s iconic motifs this season, including an eye designed by the writer and artist Jean Cocteau.
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NPR News: Patients Still Struggle To Balance High Costs Of MS Treatment, Despite Generic

Patients Still Struggle To Balance High Costs Of MS Treatment, Despite Generic
Drugs to treat multiple sclerosis can run $70,000 a year or more. Patients hoped competition from a generic version of one of the most popular brands would spur relief, but prices went up. Here's why.

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January 20, 2020 at 09:00PM

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NPR News: Patients Still Struggle To Balance High Costs Of MS Treatment, Despite Generic

Patients Still Struggle To Balance High Costs Of MS Treatment, Despite Generic
Drugs to treat multiple sclerosis can run $70,000 a year or more. Patients hoped competition from a generic version of one of the most popular brands would spur relief, but prices went up. Here's why.

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January 20, 2020 at 09:00PM

NPR News: 'Just Mercy' Attorney Asks U.S. To Reckon With Its Racist Past And Present

'Just Mercy' Attorney Asks U.S. To Reckon With Its Racist Past And Present
Stevenson built a museum and monument in Alabama dedicated to slavery and its legacy. "We need to create institutions in this country that motivate more people to say 'Never again,' " he says.

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NPR News: Patients Still Struggle To Balance High Costs Of MS Treatment, Despite Generic

Patients Still Struggle To Balance High Costs Of MS Treatment, Despite Generic
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Drugs to treat multiple sclerosis can run $70,000 a year or more. Patients hoped competition from a generic version of one of the most popular brands would spur relief, but prices went up. Here's why.

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January 20, 2020 at 09:00PM
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NPR News: 'The Majesties' Is Disturbing, Yet Shockingly Enjoyable

'The Majesties' Is Disturbing, Yet Shockingly Enjoyable
Tiffany Tsao's novel explores the dark secrets of the wealthy Chinese-Indonesian Sulinado family, who fall victim to one of their own when daughter Estella poisons the entire clan at a family dinner.

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NPR News: Scott Simon Draws The Mystery Of 'Sunnyside Plaza' From His Own Past

Scott Simon Draws The Mystery Of 'Sunnyside Plaza' From His Own Past
When NPR host Scott Simon was in his teens, he took a job in an assisted living facility in Chicago. "It really opened my eyes into seeing the world differently," he says.

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Chủ Nhật, 19 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: American Firefighters Battle Australian Blazes

American Firefighters Battle Australian Blazes
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Joel Kerley, an American helicopter pilot and wildfire manager who has been fighting the wildfires in Australia.

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January 20, 2020 at 05:17AM

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NPR News: 'You Need To Act Now': Meet 4 Girls Working To Save The Warming World

'You Need To Act Now': Meet 4 Girls Working To Save The Warming World
"When we organize, we model the world we want to see," says teenager Xiye Bastida. Activist girls like Bastida have been especially visible in the fight against climate change.

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January 19, 2020 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: 'Cleanness' Revisits Familiar Ground, Beautifully

'Cleanness' Revisits Familiar Ground, Beautifully
Garth Greenwell's new story collection — like his previous novel — follows young, gay American men teaching English in Bulgaria. It's part heartbreaking, part forward-looking, and all beautiful.

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NPR News: Star Boors: Humanity Is Cruising For A Bruising In Sci-Fi Comedy 'Avenue 5'

Star Boors: Humanity Is Cruising For A Bruising In Sci-Fi Comedy 'Avenue 5'
It takes HBO's space-cruise comedy (from the creator of Veep and The Thick Of It) a while to find its footing — but that's understandable, given how wonky the ship's gravity turns out to be.

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Thứ Bảy, 18 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz Food Writer Alison Roman On Cooking The Books

Not My Job: We Quiz Food Writer Alison Roman On Cooking The Books
We ask the author of Nothing Fancy and Dining In three questions about financial fraud.

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NPR News: Rain Brings New Worries To Burned Areas In Australia

Rain Brings New Worries To Burned Areas In Australia
Rain is coming to parts of Australia that have burned, flooding some areas, damaging the vegetation and increasing the risk of landslides.

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January 18, 2020 at 07:55PM

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NPR News: 'Little Gods' Reminds Us Some Questions Are Better Left Unasked

'Little Gods' Reminds Us Some Questions Are Better Left Unasked
Meng Jin's new novel shows us a complex woman through the eyes of her husband, her daughter, and her daughter's nanny — all of whom see different, sometimes contradictory facets of her character.

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NPR News: Elk Raise Tensions Between Tribes And Farmers In Washington's Skagit Valley

Elk Raise Tensions Between Tribes And Farmers In Washington's Skagit Valley
In Washington state's Skagit Valley, a conflict is unfolding between Native Americans and farmers. Elk are making a comeback there. Local tribes are thrilled, but the agriculture industry is not.

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January 18, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Thứ Sáu, 17 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: Kids' Climate Case 'Reluctantly' Dismissed By Appeals Court

Kids' Climate Case 'Reluctantly' Dismissed By Appeals Court
The court said the nearly two dozen young people who were trying to force action by the government on climate change did not have standing to sue. The judges said climate change is a political issue.

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January 18, 2020 at 08:04AM

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An Italian Designer Shares an Intimate Glimpse of His Fashion Week


Kean Etro has been making men’s wear for his family’s eponymous brand since 1990. Here, he documents what goes on behind the scenes.
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NPR News: The Authors Of 'A Very Stable Genius' On Their Account Of The Trump White House

The Authors Of 'A Very Stable Genius' On Their Account Of The Trump White House
The new book A Very Stable Genius by Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker of the Washington Post goes behind the scenes at Trump's White House.

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NPR News: 'Why Religion?' Asks 'How Hearts Can Heal' After Tragedy

'Why Religion?' Asks 'How Hearts Can Heal' After Tragedy
Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. She spoke to Fresh Air in November 2018 about loss and faith.

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NPR News: Hear Marcus King Perform Acoustic Versions Of Tracks From 'El Dorado'

Hear Marcus King Perform Acoustic Versions Of Tracks From 'El Dorado'
Hear Marcus King perform songs from his new solo album and share his first memories of playing guitar from The Lounge at World Cafe Live.

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January 18, 2020 at 12:47AM
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NPR News: Final Round

Final Round
The final two contestants test their knowledge of everything from world leaders to puppets in this rapid-fire game of smarts and strategy.

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NPR News: The Swing Of Things

The Swing Of Things
In this music parody game, songs from the New Jack Swing movement are rewritten about things that very literally swing — or can be swung.

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NPR News: This Is United States

This Is United States
The contestants swap two-letter terms and phrases for states that share those same two letters in this high-concept word game. It's that simple!

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NPR News: Hashtag Challenge

Hashtag Challenge
In this audio quiz, contestants strike a pose and stay verrrrry still as they identify viral internet challenges.

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NPR News: Welcome to the Jumble

Welcome to the Jumble
In this anagram game, contestants unscramble different animal species. It's like the new Dr. Doolittle but with slightly less CGI.

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NPR News: Marina Franklin: Single Black Female

Marina Franklin: Single Black Female
Comedian Marina Franklin talks about her early efforts getting into comedy, and her latest stand-up special, Single Black Female.

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NPR News: Justin Long: 'Lots Of Love'

Justin Long: 'Lots Of Love'
Actor Justin Long discusses co-hosting a podcast with his brother, interviewing his grandmother, getting recognized as the Mac in the "Mac vs. PC" ads.

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NPR News: How 'Namaste' Flew Away From Us

How 'Namaste' Flew Away From Us
"Namaste" has a meaning among Hindi speakers. But in the U.S., the word has been wrangled out of its context and tossed around to mean whatever people want it to.

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NPR News: Recording Academy CEO Suspended Amid Allegations Of Misconduct

Recording Academy CEO Suspended Amid Allegations Of Misconduct
The organization that puts on the annual Grammy Awards says Deborah Dugan has been placed on administrative leave after an allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the organization.

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NPR News: Christopher Tolkien, 'Middle-earth's First Scholar,' Dies At 95

Christopher Tolkien, 'Middle-earth's First Scholar,' Dies At 95
J.R.R. Tolkien's son was instrumental in cultivating his father's legacy, shepherding unpublished works to readers and helping extend the world of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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NPR News: Who'll Stop The Rain? She Will: 'Weathering With You'

Who'll Stop The Rain? She Will: 'Weathering With You'
Makoto Shinkai's latest animated feature doesn't live up to his hit Your Name, with which it shares many plot similarities. But it speaks to anxieties about climate change in a captivating way.

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NPR News: 'Dolittle' Does A Lot, All Of It Terribly

'Dolittle' Does A Lot, All Of It Terribly
Robert Downey Jr.'s first post-Marvel-Universe foray "is a not a film. Dolittle is a crime scene in need of forensic analysis. Something happened here. Something terrible. Something inexplicable."

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NPR News: 'PigeonBot' Brings Robots Closer To Bird-Like Flight

'PigeonBot' Brings Robots Closer To Bird-Like Flight
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Birds change the shape of their wings far more than planes. The complexities of bird flight have posed a major design challenge for scientists trying to translate the way birds fly into robots.

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NPR News: 'PigeonBot' Brings Robots Closer To Bird-Like Flight

'PigeonBot' Brings Robots Closer To Bird-Like Flight
Birds change the shape of their wings far more than planes. The complexities of bird flight have posed a major design challenge for scientists trying to translate the way birds fly into robots.

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January 17, 2020 at 02:58AM

NPR News: Aussie Firefighters Save World's Only Groves Of Prehistoric Wollemi Pines

Aussie Firefighters Save World's Only Groves Of Prehistoric Wollemi Pines
Fire swept through the canyons where the rare trees had outlived the dinosaurs. For days, the smoke was so thick that no one knew whether the careful plan to protect them had worked.

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January 17, 2020 at 02:30AM

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NPR News: Microsoft Pledges To Remove From The Atmosphere All The Carbon It's Ever Emitted

Microsoft Pledges To Remove From The Atmosphere All The Carbon It's Ever Emitted
The tech giant, which says it has been "carbon neutral" for years, is now vowing to go "carbon negative" — by cutting emissions, planting trees and investing in new carbon removal technology.

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January 17, 2020 at 02:25AM

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NPR News: Filmed Before The Fires, 'Seven Worlds' Shows Off Australia's Amazing Wildlife

Filmed Before The Fires, 'Seven Worlds' Shows Off Australia's Amazing Wildlife
BBC America's new docuseries, Seven Worlds, One Planet, uses cutting-edge technology to showcase extraordinary creatures on seven continents. It's narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

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The New Generation of Self-Created Utopias


As so-called intentional communities proliferate across the country, a subset of Americans is discovering the value of opting out of contemporary society.
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NPR News: Patience Pays Off On Jeremy Ivey's Debut Album

Patience Pays Off On Jeremy Ivey's Debut Album
After backing his wife Margo Price for years, Jeremy Ivey recorded his first solo album at the age of 41. The producer? Who else but Price.

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January 17, 2020 at 12:52AM
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The T List: What to Wear, See and Know About This Week


A store designed by the director of ‘Call Me by Your Name’ and more from the editors of T Magazine.
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NPR News: 'Kingdomtide' And 'Dear Edward': 2 New Novels Take On A Singular Situation

'Kingdomtide' And 'Dear Edward': 2 New Novels Take On A Singular Situation
If the chances of dying in a plane crash are slim, being the sole survivor is even less likely — but that's the premise for two new novels, Ann Napolitano's Dear Edward and Rye Curtis's Kingdomtide.

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NPR News: Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth

Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth
Forty mice spent more than a month in orbit to test two approaches to strengthening muscle and bone in microgravity conditions. The results could help people with muscle and bone diseases.

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January 16, 2020 at 05:06PM

NPR News: Have You Abandoned Your New Year's Resolutions? Tell Us In A Poem

Have You Abandoned Your New Year's Resolutions? Tell Us In A Poem
Have you had a New Year's resolution that only lasted a few days? Tell us about it in a couplet — a short and sweet poem with two lines that rhyme.

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NPR News: Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth

Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth
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Forty mice spent more than a month in orbit to test two approaches to strengthening muscle and bone in microgravity conditions. The results could help people with muscle and bone diseases.

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Thứ Tư, 15 tháng 1, 2020

NPR News: One Director's Secrets To Success: Chaos, Confidence And 'Collective Genius'

One Director's Secrets To Success: Chaos, Confidence And 'Collective Genius'
Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher is known for adding surprising twists to classic American musicals and dramas. He says when reviving productions you have to ask: "Why are you doing it right now?"

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NPR News: Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns

Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns
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Aiming to find a cheaper, easier way than IVF to ensure human embryos are healthy before implantation, researchers paid women to be inseminated, then flushed the embryos from their wombs for analysis.

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January 16, 2020 at 04:18AM
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NPR News: Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns

Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns
Aiming to find a cheaper, easier way than IVF to ensure human embryos are healthy before implantation, researchers paid women to be inseminated, then flushed the embryos from their wombs for analysis.

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January 16, 2020 at 04:18AM

NPR News: Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns

Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns
Aiming to find a cheaper, easier way than IVF to ensure human embryos are healthy before implantation, researchers paid women to be inseminated, then flushed the embryos from their wombs for analysis.

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NPR News: 2019 Was The 2nd-Hottest Year On Record, According To NASA And NOAA

2019 Was The 2nd-Hottest Year On Record, According To NASA And NOAA
Last year's data collected by NOAA and NASA is the latest confirmation that the Earth is steadily getting hotter. The planet is now about 1 degree Celsius warmer than it was in the mid-20th century.

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January 16, 2020 at 03:21AM

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NPR News: Latest Retelling Of Trump's Term Smacks Of A Prosecutor's Courtroom Summation

Latest Retelling Of Trump's Term Smacks Of A Prosecutor's Courtroom Summation
A Very Stable Genius gives pause to ponder: Is this moment simply about Trump — or are we also witnessing a sea change in journalism? Are we seeing new standards for the presentation of a presidency?

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