NPR News: Author Tracks The Life And Liberal Legacy Of Sen. Ted Kennedy

Author Tracks The Life And Liberal Legacy Of Sen. Ted Kennedy
A liberal voice in the U.S. Senate for decades, Kennedy led a life marked by tragedy and scandal. Historian Neal Gabler talks about the first volume of his two-part biography, Catching the Wind.

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NPR News: Sohla El-Waylly Talks Holiday Traditions And Her Path To Stardom

Sohla El-Waylly Talks Holiday Traditions And Her Path To Stardom
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with cooking show host Sohla El-Waylly about re-imagined holiday meals and the challenges she embraces in the kitchen and in life.

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NPR News: Who Cares About The No. 1 Toy When You Could Have No. 2?

Who Cares About The No. 1 Toy When You Could Have No. 2?
The market remains flush with toys that poop: Gotta Go Flamingo, Poopsie Slime Surprise, Doggie Doo, Fishin' For Floaters. "It's a very light taboo," says Mary Higbe of Goliath Games.

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NPR News: Misty Copeland Celebrates Ballet's Beautiful Friendships In 'Bunheads'

Misty Copeland Celebrates Ballet's Beautiful Friendships In 'Bunheads'
Copeland hopes her book will help young dancers feel comfortable in the studio and on the stage. She says illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey channeled "superhero energy" into dancers leaping off the page.

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NPR News: For Fall's Dark Days, 3 Three Tales In Translation To Match The Mood

For Fall's Dark Days, 3 Three Tales In Translation To Match The Mood
Sometimes, when the days are getting shorter and the world seems like it's getting darker, a melancholy read seems like just the thing — so here are three fittingly dark novels in translation.

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NPR News: David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85

David Prowse, Actor Behind Darth Vader, Dies At 85
Audiences heard James Earl Jones' voice as the iconic Star Wars villain, but it was Prowse behind Darth Vader's mask.

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NPR News: Opinion: Reading William Butler Yeats 100 Years Later

Opinion: Reading William Butler Yeats 100 Years Later
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on what a 100 year-old poem by William Butler Yeats means today.

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NPR News: A Stutterer Finds His Voice In 'I Talk Like A River'

A Stutterer Finds His Voice In 'I Talk Like A River'
Jordan Scott is a poet, a master of words, and a stutterer. His new kids' book, gorgeously illustrated by Sydney Smith, chronicles his childhood journey towards coming to terms with his stutter.

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NPR News: 'The Flight Attendant' Is A Fizzy, Dark And Funny Mystery

'The Flight Attendant' Is A Fizzy, Dark And Funny Mystery
Kaley Cuoco plays a messy flight attendant in the HBO MAX series that begins when one very bad night leads to one very rough morning.

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NPR News: An Ode, À La Mode: 1 Baker Savors America, Creating 50 Pies For 50 States

An Ode, À La Mode: 1 Baker Savors America, Creating 50 Pies For 50 States
Originally from Singapore, Stacey Mei Yan Fong loves baking and America. For a project she calls 50 Pies/50 States, she's made an elaborative representative pie for each state.

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NPR News: Carol Burnett On Her Signature Ear Pull And Accessing A Wide Audience

Carol Burnett On Her Signature Ear Pull And Accessing A Wide Audience
The Carol Burnett Show, which aired from 1967-1978, recently started streaming. We listen back to Terry Gross' 2003 interview with Burnett, and TV critic David Bianculli checks in with her now.

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NPR News: 'Happiest Season' Is A Holiday Family Romcom With A Very Merry Cast

'Happiest Season' Is A Holiday Family Romcom With A Very Merry Cast
Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis play Abby and Harper, a couple headed home to Abby's parents' house for Christmas. Dan Levy, Victor Garber and Aubrey Plaza are among the terrific supporting cast.

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NPR News: From 'Dash And Lily' To Dolly Parton: These Holiday Specials Will Bring On The Cheer

From 'Dash And Lily' To Dolly Parton: These Holiday Specials Will Bring On The Cheer
Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon from NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour talk about their favorite 2020 holiday TV specials.

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NPR News: Yes, The Macy's Parade Is Still Happening This Year — But It'll Be A Bit Different

Yes, The Macy's Parade Is Still Happening This Year — But It'll Be A Bit Different
Instead of traveling the traditional 2.5-mile-route through New York City's Midtown, the Thanksgiving Day parade will take place in front of Macy's department store.

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NPR News: Conan O'Brien On Late-Night TV: 'All I Ever Wanted To Do Was Make People Laugh'

Conan O'Brien On Late-Night TV: 'All I Ever Wanted To Do Was Make People Laugh'
After 28 years of hosting late-night shows, O'Brien is moving to HBO. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2019 about getting his start and how late-night TV has changed over the years.

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NPR News: 'Genshin Impact' Is Free-To-Play Fun — If You Can Resist Opening Your Wallet

'Genshin Impact' Is Free-To-Play Fun — If You Can Resist Opening Your Wallet
The exploration and combat game Genshin Impact has earned some favorable comparisons to Nintendo's Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but like many free-to-play games, it's good at getting you to spend money.

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NPR News: Yes, The Macy's Parade Is Still Happening This Year — But It'll Be A Bit Different

Yes, The Macy's Parade Is Still Happening This Year — But It'll Be A Bit Different
Instead of traveling the traditional 2.5-mile-route through New York City's Midtown, the Thanksgiving Day parade will take place in front of Macy's department store.

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NPR News: Photos: Remembering Maradona, Latin America's Patron Saint Of The Pitch

Photos: Remembering Maradona, Latin America's Patron Saint Of The Pitch
Plus: NPR's Latino staffers share their memories of the Argentine soccer legend.

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NPR News: Netflix Removes 'Chappelle's Show' At Dave Chappelle's Request

Netflix Removes 'Chappelle's Show' At Dave Chappelle's Request
The comedian said he was snared in an unfair contract years ago, which allows Comedy Central to profit off the show without compensating him.

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NPR News: In 'Ghostways,' A Trip To Two Well-Traveled Places Reminds Of Things That Are Lost

In 'Ghostways,' A Trip To Two Well-Traveled Places Reminds Of Things That Are Lost
Ghostways is an examination of grief as a landscape that moves on without us — and the fragility of the green world we're longing to go back to post-pandemic.

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NPR News: Book Publisher Simon & Schuster Sold To Rival

Book Publisher Simon & Schuster Sold To Rival
The third largest of the "big five" book publishers, was sold by its parent company to Penguin Random House.

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NPR News: Remembering Travel Writer And Memoirist Jan Morris

Remembering Travel Writer And Memoirist Jan Morris
Morris, who died Nov. 20, transitioned to female in 1972 when she was 46. She later reflected on gender in her memoir, Conundrum. Originally broadcast in 1989.

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NPR News: Chef David Chang On Depression, Being A Dad And The Burden Of 'Authenticity'

Chef David Chang On Depression, Being A Dad And The Burden Of 'Authenticity'
The Momofuku chef says COVID-19 has introduced "seismic" changes to his industry. "We're doing anything and everything to to stay afloat," he says. Chang's new memoir is Eat a Peach.

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NPR News: From Syria To Brooklyn: A Teen Seeks A 'Safe Place' In The Universe

From Syria To Brooklyn: A Teen Seeks A 'Safe Place' In The Universe
He was only 10 when the soldiers took away his father. Eventually the family fled to Jordan. But where would they go next? Their saga inspired a Pulitzer-winning graphic series in The New York Times.

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NPR News: 'Uncle Frank': A Melodramatic Meal, Undercooked And Over-Seasoned

'Uncle Frank': A Melodramatic Meal, Undercooked And Over-Seasoned
A great cast and good intentions can't overcome Alan Ball's rushed, thin story about a closeted gay man returning to his South Carolina hometown in 1974.

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NPR News: Beyoncé, Dua Lipa Headline 2021 Grammy Nominations

Beyoncé, Dua Lipa Headline 2021 Grammy Nominations
Along with the full nominations list, a look at the Recording Academy's turbulent year.

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NPR News: In The Poppy War Series, R.F. Kuang Asks: 'What If Mao Was A Teenage Girl?'

In The Poppy War Series, R.F. Kuang Asks: 'What If Mao Was A Teenage Girl?'
The third volume in Kuang's Poppy War series is out now. She grounded the story in history, both her own and China's; it follows a passionate, ruthless young woman who becomes a military leader.

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NPR News: Kwame Alexander Offers New Poems On Race And Hope As 'Psalms And Balms' For The Soul

Kwame Alexander Offers New Poems On Race And Hope As 'Psalms And Balms' For The Soul
In Light For The World To See: A Thousand Words On Race And Hope, Kwame Alexander writes of the killing of George Floyd, Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protests, and the election of Barack Obama.

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NPR News: In A New Book, Pope Francis Speaks Out On The Coronavirus And Anti-Mask Protests

In A New Book, Pope Francis Speaks Out On The Coronavirus And Anti-Mask Protests
People who claim that mask mandates deprive them of their personal freedom, Francis says, are "victims only in their own imagination." The book also addresses demonstrations against racial injustice.

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NPR News: Oxford's Defining Words Of 2020: 'Blursday,' 'Systemic Racism' And Yes, 'Pandemic'

Oxford's Defining Words Of 2020: 'Blursday,' 'Systemic Racism' And Yes, 'Pandemic'
Too much happened in 2020 for Oxford Languages to choose a single word of the year. So they opted for dozens.

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NPR News: Doomscrolling On A Staycation? Here Are The OED's 'Words Of An Unprecedented Year'

Doomscrolling On A Staycation? Here Are The OED's 'Words Of An Unprecedented Year'
The lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary couldn't sum up the year in just one word — so they went with a whole list instead.

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NPR News: 'Collective' Chronicles The Nightclub Fire — And Corrupt System — That Killed 64

'Collective' Chronicles The Nightclub Fire — And Corrupt System — That Killed 64
A new documentary reveals how corporate and government corruption led to the use of diluted disinfectants in Romanian hospitals. Collective is a gripping story that speaks to the present moment.

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NPR News: 'Waste' Activist Digs Into The Sanitation Crisis Affecting The Rural Poor

'Waste' Activist Digs Into The Sanitation Crisis Affecting The Rural Poor
In 2017, a study reported one in three people in one rural Alabama county had been exposed to hookworm. Catherine Coleman Flowers says the study reveals big gaps in sanitation in rural America.

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NPR News: How To Celebrate Thanksgiving Remotely

How To Celebrate Thanksgiving Remotely
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with J.D. Biersdorfer, technology tip columnist for The New York Times, about her article, "How to Have a Fully Remote Family Thanksgiving."

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NPR News: The Holidays Won't Be Traditional, But The Recipes Still Can Be

The Holidays Won't Be Traditional, But The Recipes Still Can Be
Many will miss out on their favorite family meals this holiday season. We discuss how to recreate those traditional recipes for a lockdown feast.

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NPR News: 'Even As We Breathe': A First Novel From A Teacher Who Writes For Her Students

'Even As We Breathe': A First Novel From A Teacher Who Writes For Her Students
The book is a mystery of sorts, set at an upscale North Carolina resort during World War II. Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle teaches at a high school with a student population that's 30% Native American.

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NPR News: 'Say Their Names' Podcast Memorializes Black Men Killed By Police

'Say Their Names' Podcast Memorializes Black Men Killed By Police
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Chris Colbert about his podcast, Say Their Names, which tells the stories of Black men killed by police that have not received national attention.

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NPR News: TikTok Users Band Together To Write 'Ratatouille:' The Musical

TikTok Users Band Together To Write 'Ratatouille:' The Musical
A TikTok user uploaded an original song about the main mouse in the Disney film Ratatouille. The video became so popular that users wrote an entire musical around it.

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NPR News: How To Plan – And Even Be Grateful – For A Socially Distanced Thanksgiving

How To Plan – And Even Be Grateful – For A Socially Distanced Thanksgiving
It's not a normal Thanksgiving and holiday planning has gotten more complicated for many families and friends figuring out safe, socially distant ways to share favorite foods and treasured recipes.

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NPR News: 'Nights When Nothing Happened' Is Quietly Lovely — Maybe A Little Too Quiet

'Nights When Nothing Happened' Is Quietly Lovely — Maybe A Little Too Quiet
Simon Han's debut novel follows a Chinese immigrant family in Texas, whose fragile peace is shattered after the father is wrongly accused of a crime, and it's up to the kids to restore balance.

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NPR News: Lego Wunderkind Wows With His Intricate Models Of German Soccer Stadiums

Lego Wunderkind Wows With His Intricate Models Of German Soccer Stadiums
Joe Bryant, a 12-year-old fanatic of the German pro soccer league, has been building detailed reconstructions of their arenas out of the tiny bricks without the help of blueprints.

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NPR News: Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings

Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings
The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that New York's governor will be recognized Monday for his "use of television to inform and calm people around the world."

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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz Sarah Paulson Of 'American Horror' On Canadian Horror

Not My Job: We Quiz Sarah Paulson Of 'American Horror' On Canadian Horror
Paulson starred in both American Horror Story and American Crime Story. We're going to ask her three questions about terrible things that have happened in Canada.

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NPR News: RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary

RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary
NPR's Scott Simon talks to filmmaker RJ Cutler about his new documentary called Belushi, on the life of comedian John Belushi.

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NPR News: 'These Violent Delights' Transports Romeo And Juliet To 1920s Shanghai

'These Violent Delights' Transports Romeo And Juliet To 1920s Shanghai
Chloe Gong's new novel has some of the important aspects of Shakespeare's famous tragedy — but more than anything else, it's a rich portrait of a time and place not often seen in literature.

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NPR News: Check-In: Video Games

Check-In: Video Games
Jonathan Coulton's been playing The Last Of Us Part II, which puts players in a post-apocalyptic world of isolation and disease. It must be nice to be able to escape reality like that.

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NPR News: Rachel Bloom: I Want To Be Where The Normal People Are

Rachel Bloom: I Want To Be Where The Normal People Are
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rachel Bloom joins to talk about her new book I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are, and plays a game where Ray Bradbury stories are turned into amusement park rides!

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NPR News: Hooked On Lyrics II

Hooked On Lyrics II
Late Night with Seth Meyers' Karen Chee returns to Ask Me Another with illustrator Jonny Sun to identify songs lyrics read by kids born after the songs were released.

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NPR News: Dolly's Dolls

Dolly's Dolls
Jonathan Coulton plays songs by Dolly Parton re-written to be about actual dolls. Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner and Beth Dover prove they know their dolls and Dollys.

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NPR News: Foreign Cartoon Characters

Foreign Cartoon Characters
Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner and Beth Dover listen to clips of cartoons dubbed over with non-English dialogue. ¡Ay, caramba!

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NPR News: 'Small Axe': A Searing Portrait Of Racism And A Community's Will To Survive

'Small Axe': A Searing Portrait Of Racism And A Community's Will To Survive
Steve McQueen's powerful anthology consists of five films, each telling a different story about the experiences of Black men and women in London's West Indian community.

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NPR News: 'Oak Flat' Tells The Story Of An Apache Tribe Fighting To Save Its Land From Mining

'Oak Flat' Tells The Story Of An Apache Tribe Fighting To Save Its Land From Mining
Artist and writer Lauren Redniss mixes art, design, and rigorous research with a prose style that is at once assertive, journalistic and poetic to create a book like no other.

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NPR News: Can't Find A Chess Set? You Can Thank 'The Queen's Gambit' For That

Can't Find A Chess Set? You Can Thank 'The Queen's Gambit' For That
Who'd have guessed that a centuries-old game would become 2020's hard-to-find, must-have toy? Sales spiked after the release of the hit Netflix show, and now toy analysts are warning of a shortage.

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NPR News: We Trace Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Back To Its Horseradishy Roots

We Trace Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Back To Its Horseradishy Roots
This pandemic year, we need traditions more than ever, so we travel back to 1961, when Susan Stamberg first tasted her mother-in-law's now (in)famous, Pepto Bismol pink cranberry relish.

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NPR News: Smithsonian, Other Museums Closing Again For Safety

Smithsonian, Other Museums Closing Again For Safety
The Smithsonian is closing its seven museums and the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. because of the recent spike in COVID cases. Other cultural institutions also announced closures.

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NPR News: With 'No Particular Roadmap,' Gus Van Sant And Gucci Direct A Fashion Film

With 'No Particular Roadmap,' Gus Van Sant And Gucci Direct A Fashion Film
"It was like a spontaneous poem," filmmaker Gus Van Sant says of his seven-part collaboration with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele. It's the centerpiece of the virtual festival GUCCI Fest.

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NPR News: 'Shuggie Bain,' Douglas Stuart's First Novel, Wins 2020 Booker Prize

'Shuggie Bain,' Douglas Stuart's First Novel, Wins 2020 Booker Prize
Shuggie Bain is "a moving, immersive and nuanced portrait of a tight-knit social world, its people and its values," the judges wrote. Stuart based the book on his own Glasgow childhood.

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NPR News: It's Not Easy Porting Games To The Nintendo Switch — But Developers Do It Anyhow

It's Not Easy Porting Games To The Nintendo Switch — But Developers Do It Anyhow
Nintendo has long prioritized interesting gaming experiences over graphical firepower, but the popularity of its consoles means developers are willing to make the effort to rework games for them.

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NPR News: 2020's National Book Awards Strive For Inclusivity

2020's National Book Awards Strive For Inclusivity
This year's National Book Awards — announced in a first-ever virtual streaming ceremony — went mostly to writers of color, as the foundation that gives the prizes vowed to be more inclusive.

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NPR News: The 'Sonic Genius' Behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Has Died

The 'Sonic Genius' Behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Has Died
Audio engineer Bruce Swedien, who shaped the sound of several albums with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, died Monday at age 86. He also collaborated with artists from B.B. King to Jennifer Lopez.

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NPR News: 'Alex Rider' Novelist On And The Joys Of Reading (And Writing) Mysteries

'Alex Rider' Novelist On And The Joys Of Reading (And Writing) Mysteries
Anthony Horowitz's novels about a reluctant teen spy have been adapted into a TV series for Amazon. Horowitz is also the author of Moonflower Murders, a mystery for adults.

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NPR News: Author Says The Chicago 7 Trial Reflected 'All The Conflicts In America'

Author Says The Chicago 7 Trial Reflected 'All The Conflicts In America'
The Chicago 7 were activists who were charged with conspiring to start a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Jon Wiener's 2006 book, recently reprinted, is Conspiracy in the Streets.

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NPR News: 'Hitman' Bang Si-hyuk, The Brand-New Billionaire Behind BTS

'Hitman' Bang Si-hyuk, The Brand-New Billionaire Behind BTS
Formerly a producer and songwriter for K-pop's nascent idols, Si-hyuk's own label, Big Hit Entertainment, recently became larger than the other top labels in Seoul combined.

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NPR News: In 'This Is Not My Memoir' André Gregory Recounts Tales Of Childhood And The Theater

In 'This Is Not My Memoir' André Gregory Recounts Tales Of Childhood And The Theater
The avant-garde theater director and actor pairs up with writer-director Todd London to present the story of his multi-faceted life, full of dramatic ups and downs — and celebrities.

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NPR News: 'I'm Happy To Eat The Cakes': Matt Lucas Joins The 'Bake Off' Tent

'I'm Happy To Eat The Cakes': Matt Lucas Joins The 'Bake Off' Tent
The newest host of the Great British Baking Show says he'd never even seen it before he was asked to try out. But then he binged a few episodes and thought to himself, "this show's brilliant!"

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NPR News: 'The Book Collectors' Opens The Door To A Secret Library Amidst Syria's Civil War

'The Book Collectors' Opens The Door To A Secret Library Amidst Syria's Civil War
Delphine Minoui's slim new book tells the true story of a group of Syrian resistance fighters who founded a 15,000-volume library in the basement of an abandoned building.

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NPR News: In 'Fevers, Feuds And Diamonds,' Paul Farmer Breaks Down Assumptions About Ebola

In 'Fevers, Feuds And Diamonds,' Paul Farmer Breaks Down Assumptions About Ebola
The anthropologist and physician teaches that the world needs not only medicine, but something more — a rejection of global racial inequalities and serious investment in the care of all people.

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NPR News: 'A Teacher' Tells A Lesson In Predatory Behavior

'A Teacher' Tells A Lesson In Predatory Behavior
In the Hulu on FX limited series "A Teacher," a high school English teacher (Kate Mara) lures a student (Nick Robinson) into a sexual relationship. It doesn't turn out well.

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NPR News: A Tale Of 2 Star Wars Holiday Specials: 2020 (LEGO) Vs. 1978 (Oh, No)

A Tale Of 2 Star Wars Holiday Specials: 2020 (LEGO) Vs. 1978 (Oh, No)
The new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special gently satirizes the franchise, but the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special nearly killed it.

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NPR News: In 'The Crown,' Gillian Anderson Explores Thatcher's 'Powerplay' With The Queen

In 'The Crown,' Gillian Anderson Explores Thatcher's 'Powerplay' With The Queen
Anderson plays the former British prime minster in the new season of The Crown. She says Thatcher, who grew up working class, could be both obsequious and combative around Queen Elizabeth II.

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NPR News: Excerpts From 'A Promised Land': Listen To Former President Obama Tell His Story

Excerpts From 'A Promised Land': Listen To Former President Obama Tell His Story
In his memoir A Promised Land, Obama tells the story of his political rise through the first two years of his presidency. Here, listen to excerpts from the book before its release on Tuesday.

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NPR News: Obama Calls Trump's Refusal To Concede Another 'Breach Of Basic Democratic Norms'

Obama Calls Trump's Refusal To Concede Another 'Breach Of Basic Democratic Norms'
In an interview with NPR, the former president offers some of his most wide-ranging remarks on the outcome of the election and says Trump will fail in "denying reality."

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NPR News: Life Is Hellish Enough — That's Why I Had To Stop Playing 'Hades'

Life Is Hellish Enough — That's Why I Had To Stop Playing 'Hades'
The hit video game about escaping the underworld is immensely popular and irresistibly well-crafted — but despite its promise of infinite content, the replay value begins to fade eventually.

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NPR News: Kate Winslet's 'Ammonite' Takes On Paleontology, Patriarchy And Passion

Kate Winslet's 'Ammonite' Takes On Paleontology, Patriarchy And Passion
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan star in the new film, which imagines a romantic relationship between British paleontologist Mary Anning and Charlotte Murchison, the young wife of a geologist.

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NPR News: Once Enthusiastic, Americans' 'Cooking Fatigue' Simmers As Pandemic Drags On

Once Enthusiastic, Americans' 'Cooking Fatigue' Simmers As Pandemic Drags On
Months into the coronavirus pandemic, the tedium of daily meal prep is catching up with many people. Chef and writer Katie Workman says people miss the joy of cooking for others.

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NPR News: Illusionist Scott Silven Can Turn A Video Call Into A Magical 'Journey'

Illusionist Scott Silven Can Turn A Video Call Into A Magical 'Journey'
The Journey is an ingenious use of a virtual performance space. Silven invites 30 audience members to travel to his childhood home in Scotland where they interact in amazing feats of magic.

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NPR News: Grieving Loved Ones Lost To COVID-19, A Writer Turns To Books

Grieving Loved Ones Lost To COVID-19, A Writer Turns To Books
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Zibby Owens, host of the podcast Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, about the books that helped her cope after losing two loved ones to COVID-19.

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NPR News: 'Judge Parker' Cartoonist On Comic Strip's Election Storyline

'Judge Parker' Cartoonist On Comic Strip's Election Storyline
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Francesco Marciuliano, cartoonist and author of the Judge Parker comic strip, about the recent election storyline featured in the series.

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NPR News: Josh O'Connor On Playing Prince Charles In Season 4 Of 'The Crown'

Josh O'Connor On Playing Prince Charles In Season 4 Of 'The Crown'
The Crown is back for a fourth season, complete with a big royal wedding and a royal marriage break down. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh O'Connor, who plays Prince Charles in the Netflix drama.

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NPR News: Not My Job: We Quiz Comic Chelsea Peretti On The Chelsea Football Club

Not My Job: We Quiz Comic Chelsea Peretti On The Chelsea Football Club
You may know Peretti as self-involved administrator Gina Linetti from Brooklyn 99. Her latest film is called Friendsgiving.

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NPR News: Josh O'Conner On Playing Prince Charles In Season 4 Of 'The Crown'

Josh O'Conner On Playing Prince Charles In Season 4 Of 'The Crown'
The Crown is back for a fourth season, complete with a big royal wedding and a royal marriage break down. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh O'Connor, who plays Prince Charles in the Netflix drama.

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NPR News: Here's The Deal, Folks: A POTUS Impression Is Harder Than It Looks

Here's The Deal, Folks: A POTUS Impression Is Harder Than It Looks
As Jim Carrey works on his best Joe Biden for Saturday Night Live, we ask other impressionists how they've done it. Darrell Hammond says he wishes people understood how tough impressions really are.

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NPR News: 'Shuggie Bain' Will Lift You Up — And Tear You Up

'Shuggie Bain' Will Lift You Up — And Tear You Up
Douglas Stuart's debut novel follows a queer Scottish boy growing up in Thatcher-era Glasgow, with his alcoholic mother and taxi-driver father. It's an unvarnished tale of love, loss and survival.

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NPR News: Light Punctures The Darkness In 'One Night Two Souls Went Walking'

Light Punctures The Darkness In 'One Night Two Souls Went Walking'
Ellen Cooney's new novel follows an unnamed hospital chaplain on her rounds, as she ministers to patients and grapples with her own internal questions. It's a quiet, inward-looking but hopeful story.

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NPR News: Sarah Paulson: Ratched & Run

Sarah Paulson: Ratched & Run
Sarah Paulson talks about her many roles in American Horror Story, her Netflix series Ratched and her Hulu movie, Run. Then she plays an R&B music parody game celebrating ampersands.

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NPR News: Sarah Silverman: Forty-Hour Waking-Week

Sarah Silverman: Forty-Hour Waking-Week
Sarah Silverman talks with Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton about playing video games during quarantine. Then, she takes a quiz on the long-running TV series Law & Order.

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‘Jingle Jangle’ Review: Dancing Through the Snow

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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (PG)
‘Jingle Jangle’ Review: Dancing Through the Snow
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NPR News: The Avett Brothers' 'Third Gleam' Reminds Us Why We Fell In Love With Them

The Avett Brothers' 'Third Gleam' Reminds Us Why We Fell In Love With Them
The Third Gleam has no big band, no synths, no electric guitar. Just the brothers and their longtime bassist, Bob Crawford, for a series of songs.

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A Bride Changes Her Mind

The Atlanta-based artist Dawn Williams Boyd shares one of her vivid, life-size textile works, this one inspired by a wedding ceremony gone awry.
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A Bold Bulgari Necklace That Reimagines a Late-’60s Design

Two years ago, the house reacquired one of its own iconic pieces, which inspired a magnificent new creation.
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NPR News: Heartbreaking And Hopeful, 'Ammonite' Is A Wind-Swept Tale Of Forbidden Love

Heartbreaking And Hopeful, 'Ammonite' Is A Wind-Swept Tale Of Forbidden Love
Kate Winslet plays Victorian-era fossil hunter Mary Anning, and Saoirse Ronan is her lover, in a film that dares to envision a world in which women are ultimately free to make their own decisions.

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A Cape Town Apartment That Speaks to the Past

In their pied-à-terre in an iconic Art Deco building, a pair of siblings restored original details, including ones that force a confrontation with the country’s fraught history.
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NPR News: Rahul Mehrotra: How Can Impermanent Cities Permanently Change Our World?

Rahul Mehrotra: How Can Impermanent Cities Permanently Change Our World?
Every twelve years, 100 million people descend upon a temporary city built for the Kumbh Mela festival in India. Architect Rahul Mehrotra says other cities can learn from this ephemeral megacity.

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NPR News: Kotchakorn Voraakhom: How Can We Better Design Cities To Fight Floods?

Kotchakorn Voraakhom: How Can We Better Design Cities To Fight Floods?
Thai landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom designed a way to offset flooding in Bangkok by designing a park with underground tanks. She says her design can protect delta cities that are sinking.

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NPR News: Marwa Al-Sabouni: How Can The Architecture Of A City Play A Role In War?

Marwa Al-Sabouni: How Can The Architecture Of A City Play A Role In War?
Architect Marwa Al-Sabouni says French colonial design segregated Syria's cities and laid the groundwork for division and civil war. The future of the country may depend on how it decides to rebuild.

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NPR News: Kotchakorn Voraakhom: How Can We Better Design Cities To Fight Floods?

Kotchakorn Voraakhom: How Can We Better Design Cities To Fight Floods?
Thai landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom designed a way to offset flooding in Bangkok by designing a park with underground tanks. She says her design can protect delta cities that are sinking.

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NPR News: Marwa Al-Sabouni: How Can The Architecture Of A City Play A Role In War?

Marwa Al-Sabouni: How Can The Architecture Of A City Play A Role In War?
Architect Marwa Al-Sabouni says French colonial design segregated Syria's cities and laid the groundwork for division and civil war. The future of the country may depend on how it decides to rebuild.

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November 13, 2020 at 09:43PM

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Working in Luis Barragán’s Shadow

Two doors down from the architect’s home in Mexico City, a fashion designer pays tribute to the country’s hand-hewn legacy.
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NPR News: OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity

OPINION: To Solve The Pandemic, Biden Must Focus On Equity
Doctors who helped stop Ebola call on Joe Biden's transition team to address COVID-19's racial and economic inequities. The evidence shows a safety net under the most vulnerable protects us all.

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November 13, 2020 at 09:11PM

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Once the Disease of Gluttonous Aristocrats, Gout Is Now Tormenting the Masses

It can be tempting to ascribe the affliction’s prevalence to our current climate of indulgence, but that’s not the full story.
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NPR News: "Daddy Dressed Me" Founder On Teaching Himself To Sew For His Daughter

"Daddy Dressed Me" Founder On Teaching Himself To Sew For His Daughter
Michael Gardner was looking for a creative way to bond with his daughter, Ava. 200 outfits later, his project has become a campaign encouraging dads to bond with their kids through fashion.

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NPR News: Fireworks Of Diwali Spark Worries About Pollution ... And Coronavirus Cases

Fireworks Of Diwali Spark Worries About Pollution ... And Coronavirus Cases
Air quality is awful in New Delhi in winter. Smoke from the fireworks of the Hindu festival of lights add to the problem. That's a cause for concern during a pandemic caused by a respiratory virus.

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NPR News: Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials

Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials
Cicadas can stay totally dry in the pouring rain. One researcher is trying to figure out how they do that. This finding may lead to interesting new materials for humans.

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NPR News: Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials

Cicadas Might Help Humans Discover New Hydrophobic Materials
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Cicadas can stay totally dry in the pouring rain. One researcher is trying to figure out how they do that. This finding may lead to interesting new materials for humans.

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NPR News: Playstation 5, Xbox Series X Bring Sony-Microsoft Rivalry To A New Generation

Playstation 5, Xbox Series X Bring Sony-Microsoft Rivalry To A New Generation
New video game consoles from Microsoft and Sony are out this week — the latest installment in a long-running competition between the two companies for dominance in the video gaming market.

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NPR News: HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration

HHS Official On Dealing With Health Crisis In Trump Administration
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Christi Grimm of the Department of Health and Human Services about dealing with the pandemic and navigating the ups and downs of the Trump administration.

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November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM

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NPR News: Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving

Illinois Health Care Workers Say Hospitals Will Run Out Of ICU Beds By Thanksgiving
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vineet Arora, a hospitalist at the University of Chicago, about warning Illinois officials that hospitals will run out of intensive care unit bed by Thanksgiving.

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November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM

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NPR News: ICU Nurse On Dealing With Latest Coronavirus Outbreak In Michigan

ICU Nurse On Dealing With Latest Coronavirus Outbreak In Michigan
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with traveling intensive care unit nurse Lydia Mobley about her experience of working with coronavirus patients in Michigan.

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November 13, 2020 at 03:44AM

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NPR News: Former President Obama Tells His Story His Way — And Makes His Case For History

Former President Obama Tells His Story His Way — And Makes His Case For History
Obama's ascent thrilled millions, but also stirred a counter-movement that is still on the march. His new memoir A Promised Land covers his rise through the second year of his presidency.

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An Hermès Necklace in Harmony With the Human Form

From the storied French house, a gem-studded creation that gently embraces its wearer.
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Revisiting an Ancient Theory of Herbalism

In our own era of mysterious diseases, the supposition that some plants might cure the human organs they most resemble is surfacing once more.
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NPR News: 'Among Us,' It's Every Little Space Sausage For Themselves

'Among Us,' It's Every Little Space Sausage For Themselves
The social deduction game. where you play a froup of funny-shaped little spaceman trying to uncover murderous impostors among you, originally came out in 2018 — but it's having a real moment now.

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NPR News: An Artist Explores What 'Crosses The Ocean' In Porcelain And Painted Collage

An Artist Explores What 'Crosses The Ocean' In Porcelain And Painted Collage
Kyungmi Shin was born in South Korea and emigrated to the U.S. at 19. Colonization, cross-cultural impacts and immigration are all themes in her current exhibition, Father Crosses the Ocean.

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How ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ Foretold Our Era of Grifting

On the eve of yet another screen adaptation, Patricia Highsmith’s mordant 1955 tale of calculated self-invention feels as relevant as ever.
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The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week

Homeware from the Amalfi coast, a Noah Davis tote — and more.
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Haunting Fashion in the Scottish Highlands

Set against the misty, windswept beauty of Inverness, an enchanting tale of bold colors, tailoring and whimsical evening wear.
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‘Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds’ Review: It’s Raining Mysteries

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‘Ammonite’ Review: Love on the Rocks

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NPR News: Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe's 'One Life' Is Mostly A Call To Action

Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe's 'One Life' Is Mostly A Call To Action
Rapinoe's book traces her own political awakening in the hopes that other people will follow in her footsteps and understand that they have an imperative to speak out about injustice in the world.

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NPR News: Musicians From Mali Offer Advice On Getting Through Hard Times

Musicians From Mali Offer Advice On Getting Through Hard Times
Facing a pandemic lockdown, huge political upheavals and ongoing uncertainty about the future, musicians including Oumou Sangare and Songhoy Blues offer lessons in creativity and optimism.

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NPR News: The Cider-Sipping, Mitten-Wearing Guide To 2020 Holiday Movies

The Cider-Sipping, Mitten-Wearing Guide To 2020 Holiday Movies
We've got the goods on a large number of movies coming to cable and streaming over the holiday season, complete with notes to help you find the ones that are right up your alley.

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NPR News: Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions

Pfizer CEO Sold Millions In Stock After Coronavirus Vaccine News, Raising Questions
Pfizer's CEO sold $5.6 million worth of stock on Monday. The company says the stock sale was made as part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered into that plan.

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NPR News: Farm Workers Say The Government Is Trying To Cut Their Wages

Farm Workers Say The Government Is Trying To Cut Their Wages
Farm worker advocates are accusing the U.S. Department of Agriculture of trying to cut the wages of farm workers who come to the U.S. on temporarily guest worker visas.

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November 12, 2020 at 04:00AM

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NPR News: South Dakota Doctor On How His Hospital Is Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge

South Dakota Doctor On How His Hospital Is Strained As Coronavirus Cases Surge
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shankar Kurra, vice president of medical affairs at Rapid City Hospital in South Dakota, about the staffing shortage at his hospital amid the surge of coronavirus cases.

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November 12, 2020 at 04:00AM

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NPR News: Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier

Protecting Women Against HIV Just Got 9 Times Easier
A single injection of a drug called cabotegravir given every two months has been shown to be more effective than a daily oral dose of Truvada.

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November 12, 2020 at 01:30AM

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NPR News: From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell

From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
Harold McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste, why things smell the way they do and the ways different chemicals combine to create surprising (and sometimes distasteful) odors.

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NPR News: From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell

From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
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Harold McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste, why things smell the way they do and the ways different chemicals combine to create surprising (and sometimes distasteful) odors.

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NPR News: From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell

From Stinky Cheese To Cat Pee, Author Takes A 'Nose Dive' Into The Science Of Smell
Harold McGee talks about how our sense of smell affects taste, why things smell the way they do and the ways different chemicals combine to create surprising (and sometimes distasteful) odors.

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NPR News: Season 4 Of 'The Crown' Introduces Princess Diana — And More Juicy Drama

Season 4 Of 'The Crown' Introduces Princess Diana — And More Juicy Drama
The latest season of The Crown pulses with glamour and sizzle, as Elizabeth II greets the arrival of two women who threaten her pre-eminence: Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana.

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NPR News: Behold The 'Potato Head' Of Palencia, Another Botched Art Restoration In Spain

Behold The 'Potato Head' Of Palencia, Another Botched Art Restoration In Spain
The statue was once of a smiling woman in a pastoral scene. Now, it looks more like a melted candle with some gouged holes. Professional art restorers in Spain are calling for stricter oversight.

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A Vibrant Screen That Resurrects an Artist’s Vision

The Italian Futurist Giacomo Balla’s sketch for a colorful room partition had remained unrealized since 1917. Now, Cassina has brought it to life.
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The Fashion Photographer Who Traded Film for Flour

Six years ago, Norman Jean Roy walked away from his career behind the camera. These days, he’s baking bread.
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On a Summer Night in Selma, an Eerie Carnival Comes to Town

In this original short story, a 1950 Alabama lawn party is disrupted by night riders. Terror reigns until an altogether unearthly figure arrives.
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NPR News: Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back

Biden Wants To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 60, But Hospitals Push Back
Hospitals, a powerful political force in health care, fear lowering the eligibility age for Medicare will cost them billions of dollars because federal reimbursements are less than private insurance.

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NPR News: Rediscovering 'Cher Ami' And The Lost Battalion: Questions For Kathleen Rooney

Rediscovering 'Cher Ami' And The Lost Battalion: Questions For Kathleen Rooney
Kathleen Rooney's new novel follows an unlikely subject: Cher Ami, the once-famous homing pigeon who helped save a trapped battalion during World War I, and the officer who owed his life to her.

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NPR News: The Dalai Lama Offers A Warning On Climate Change

The Dalai Lama Offers A Warning On Climate Change
NPR's Noel King speaks with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, about his vision for addressing climate change. He has co-authored a book about climate change called: Our Only Home.

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November 11, 2020 at 05:04PM

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11 Hotels to Visit in Your Dreams

Travel options may be limited, but here are places sure to linger in the mind, and that these writers, designers and others hope to get to — or get back to — someday.
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NPR News: How A Minneapolis Clinic Is Narrowing Racial Gaps In Health

How A Minneapolis Clinic Is Narrowing Racial Gaps In Health
For five decades, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center has confronted the ways disparities can hurt its patients' health. Community leaders say it's a model for cities facing similar struggles.

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NPR News: Biden's Climate Change Plans Could Face Serious Challenges In A Divided Congress

Biden's Climate Change Plans Could Face Serious Challenges In A Divided Congress
Climate change is one of the top four crises President-elect Biden says he will tackle first. NPR discusses what step he can take if there is no solid Democratic-majority in the Senate.

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November 11, 2020 at 04:12AM

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NPR News: Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care

Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care
Katherine Standefer was uninsured and working as a hiking guide when diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. She chronicles her experience with an implanted heart device in Lightning Flowers.

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NPR News: 'The Vaccine's On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID Hero

'The Vaccine's On Its Way, Folks,' Fauci Says As Brooklyn Names Him A COVID Hero
Dr. Anthony Fauci was honored Tuesday as "a reassuring champion of science and reason" by the New York City borough of Brooklyn, where he was born and raised.

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November 11, 2020 at 01:38AM

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NPR News: Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care

Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care
Katherine Standefer was uninsured and working as a hiking guide when diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. She chronicles her experience with an implanted heart device in Lightning Flowers.

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November 11, 2020 at 01:17AM

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NPR News: Struck With Memory Loss, A Dancer Remembers 'Swan Lake.' But Who Is She?

Struck With Memory Loss, A Dancer Remembers 'Swan Lake.' But Who Is She?
Viewers worldwide are responding to a moving video of Marta C. González, a former dancer afflicted with dementia. But critics are questioning whether González is who the clip makers claim she is.

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The Spirits of Abandoned Ambitions

In this original short story, a couple flees the bustle of the city for Desolation Sound, British Columbia. Their urges to do and be more, though, prove harder to shake.
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NPR News: Author And Journalist Tom Ricks: Founding Fathers Expected Today's Political State

Author And Journalist Tom Ricks: Founding Fathers Expected Today's Political State
"I think Madison, especially, would be very proud to see that when America deeply disagrees, as it does now, that things grind to a halt," Ricks, author of a new book, First Principles, tells NPR.

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The Season’s Best Boots Have ’80s Appeal

Whether tall, short or in between, styles that recall the age of excess.
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In Berlin, Mysterious Dwellings Hidden Amid the Trees

Rising through the foliage in the city’s Tiergarten, the Ökohaus townhouse complex is a model for living more freely in an ever-urbanizing world.
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NPR News: Exclusive: Brit Bennett, Yaa Gyasi Among Contenders For Aspen Words Literary Prize

Exclusive: Brit Bennett, Yaa Gyasi Among Contenders For Aspen Words Literary Prize
Aspen Words — part of the Aspen Institute — has announced the longlist for this year's Aspen Words Literary Prize. The $35,000 award recognizes fiction that "illuminates a vital contemporary issue."

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T Magazine Book Club

Join the editors and writers of T Magazine as we read works of classic American literature.
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NPR News: In 'Wintering,' Katherine May Encourages 'The Active Acceptance Of Sadness'

In 'Wintering,' Katherine May Encourages 'The Active Acceptance Of Sadness'
The British author writes beautifully of her own recent bout with a personal winter, a period when she felt low and overwhelmed — and aims to help others to embrace their winters.

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NPR News: Will Supreme Court Invalidate Obamacare A Decade After It Was Enacted?

Will Supreme Court Invalidate Obamacare A Decade After It Was Enacted?
There would be enormous consequences were the court to throw out the ACA, which has survived twice in the high court. But the court's makeup is very different now than on those past occasions.

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November 10, 2020 at 05:01PM

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NPR News: Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress

Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
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Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.

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NPR News: Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress

Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.

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NPR News: Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress

Operation Warp Speed's Logistics Chief Weighs In On Vaccine Progress
Gen. Gustave Perna says as soon as the FDA deems a vaccine safe and effective, his team is ready to coordinate deployment of tens of millions of doses as early as next month.

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NPR News: Flies For Dinner: Purina To Offer Bug Based Dog and Cat Food

Flies For Dinner: Purina To Offer Bug Based Dog and Cat Food
Nestlé, one of the largest food groups in the world, announced this week plans to introduce insect-based dog and cat food in Switzerland. U.S. options to come next year.

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November 7, 2020 at 11:42AM

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NPR News: In Historic Move, Colorado Voters Decide To Reintroduce Gray Wolves

In Historic Move, Colorado Voters Decide To Reintroduce Gray Wolves
The move challenges a long tradition of leaving wildlife management to governments, not the public. But the vote was narrow, reflecting many people's serious concerns about bringing wolves back.

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November 7, 2020 at 02:39AM

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NPR News: David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change

David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change
Fighting climate change is a big messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions.

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November 6, 2020 at 09:34PM

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NPR News: U.S. Faces Global Criticism For Ditching Paris Climate Deal

U.S. Faces Global Criticism For Ditching Paris Climate Deal
The United States received a deluge of criticism from national and international organizations for its departure Wednesday from the Paris Agreement.

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November 5, 2020 at 12:59AM

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NPR News: 'A Refuge From The Roar': Yosemite Welcomes Visitors - No Reservation Necessary

'A Refuge From The Roar': Yosemite Welcomes Visitors - No Reservation Necessary
Yosemite National Park welcomes visitors without reservations for the first time since March.

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November 4, 2020 at 09:08AM

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NPR News: Gray Wolves To Be Removed From Endangered Species List

Gray Wolves To Be Removed From Endangered Species List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing federal protections for gray wolves in the contiguous U.S., saying the species' recovery is a success. Wildlife groups are promising to sue.

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October 30, 2020 at 03:42AM

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NPR News: As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions

As Biotech Crops Lose Their Power, Scientists Push For New Restrictions
Some of the first GMOs – corn and cotton plants that have been genetically modified to fend off insects – are running into problems. Bugs have become resistant to them because they've been overused.

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October 29, 2020 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: Wyoming Is Using Dark Money To Help Keep Coal Plants In Other States Open

Wyoming Is Using Dark Money To Help Keep Coal Plants In Other States Open
Wyoming is quietly supporting action elsewhere to preserve its coal-dependent economy. Experts on money in politics say they've never seen this before and find it troubling.

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October 28, 2020 at 04:00PM

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NPR News: What Stops Western States From Intentional Burning As A Way To Prevent Wildfires?

What Stops Western States From Intentional Burning As A Way To Prevent Wildfires?
Experts agree the Western U.S. needs to increase intentional burns to head off more catastrophic wildfire seasons. But economic, cultural and institutional barriers are in the way.

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October 28, 2020 at 03:11AM

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NPR News: Power Shut-Offs Become A Way Of Life For Many Californians

Power Shut-Offs Become A Way Of Life For Many Californians
A power company has turned off the electricity in parts of Northern California to prevent equipment from sparking wildfires. Residents are getting used to life without power during fire season.

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October 28, 2020 at 03:11AM

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NPR News: The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data

The Dark Side Of The Recovery Revealed In Big Data
The way the government tracks recessions is largely the same as it was 70 years ago. A research group is working to change that and is revealing a lot about the lopsided recovery along the way.

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October 27, 2020 at 05:31PM

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NPR News: Orange County Fires: 2 Firefighters Critically Injured In Fast-Moving Blazes

Orange County Fires: 2 Firefighters Critically Injured In Fast-Moving Blazes
Strong wind gusts are battering the region, spreading wildfires across Southern California. Officials said the wounded firefighters suffered second- and third-degree burns in the Silverado Fire.

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October 27, 2020 at 07:09AM

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NPR News: Fight Against Colorado's 2 Largest-Ever Fires Continues, Aided By Snow

Fight Against Colorado's 2 Largest-Ever Fires Continues, Aided By Snow
The fires are burning across more than 400,000 acres and have reached Rocky Mountain National Park.

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October 27, 2020 at 06:15AM

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An Apartment Inspired by Its Owners’ Favorite Restaurants

For one of his firm’s rare residential projects, Oliver Haslegrave drew inspiration from his clients’ New York haunts.
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NPR News: What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health

What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.

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November 10, 2020 at 12:00AM

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NPR News: What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health

What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health
The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.

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NPR News: In 'Particulate Matter,' Climate Change Is Personal — And Painful

In 'Particulate Matter,' Climate Change Is Personal — And Painful
Felicia Luna Lemus' memoir chronicles her attempt to make a life in California with her new wife — dealing with casual racism and homophobia, and then, terribly, the impact of the recent wildfires.

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In the Arctic, Reindeer Are Sustenance and a Sacred Presence

For the Indigenous communities who herd the animals, safeguarding dying culinary traditions isn’t merely about eating but about protecting a longstanding way of life.
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An Artist’s Continuing Exploration of the Human Form

Almost 50 years after the debut of her arresting womb-like sculptures, Senga Nengudi is still challenging what it means to live in a body, especially when that body is Black and female.
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A Haunting Tale of Spies and Specters

In this short story written exclusively for T, the ghost of a former North Korean diplomat finds his way back to Leipzig, Germany, and to the woman he once loved.
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In Strange Times, Eerie Stories Confront the Unknown

Tales of otherworldly figures aren’t necessarily meant to frighten — they’re ways to explain the living’s unresolved matters of the heart.
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NPR News: Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective

Pfizer Says Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is the first to have data showing that it exceeded the minimum effectiveness threshold set by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use.

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November 9, 2020 at 07:59PM

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NPR News: Mariah Carey's Memoir Is Further Proof: She Has A Gift For Storytelling

Mariah Carey's Memoir Is Further Proof: She Has A Gift For Storytelling
The hitmaker, now celebrating 30 years into her career, has released a memoir — The Meaning of Mariah Carey — as detailed and entertaining as her songs.

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NPR News: What Can Be Done To Make Nursing Homes Safer

What Can Be Done To Make Nursing Homes Safer
With so many infections and deaths from COVID-19 in nursing homes, many in the industry and in government are considering how to make the facilities safer.

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November 9, 2020 at 05:07AM

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NPR News: What Is The End Of An Era? 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Dies At 80

What Is The End Of An Era? 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Dies At 80
"I love spending time with bright people," said the longtime game show host. Trebek began hosting the trivia show in 1984 and continued for nearly four decades, even through bouts of chemotherapy.

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NPR News: Biden Will Face Major Limits To His Ambitious Climate Plans

Biden Will Face Major Limits To His Ambitious Climate Plans
His sweeping proposals aimed to make the U.S. carbon neutral by 2050. But without a Democratic Senate, Biden may be forced to compromise and do what he can through executive action.

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November 9, 2020 at 12:00AM

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NPR News: President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It

President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.

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November 8, 2020 at 07:00PM

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NPR News: President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It

President-Elect Biden Has A Plan To Combat COVID-19. Here's What's In It
Coronavirus cases are surging around the country. How will Joe Biden manage the pandemic differently, once he takes office in January? Expect a more centralized U.S. response plan, his team says.

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