NPR News: Hells Angels figurehead Sonny Barger dies at 83

Hells Angels figurehead Sonny Barger dies at 83
Barger's death was announced on his Facebook page late Wednesday.

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NPR News: 8 books to enjoy at the beach this summer

8 books to enjoy at the beach this summer
From light romance and short fiction to thrillers, here's a list of books that are perfect companions as you retreat to the beach or pool to catch a break from the summer heat.

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NPR News: Mo Willems' naked mole rats owe their rock 'n' roll sound to this composer

Mo Willems' naked mole rats owe their rock 'n' roll sound to this composer
Composer Deborah Wicks La Puma has written music for Mo Willems' famous Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie - and now for Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed on HBO Max.

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NPR News: Ticking down a checklist of qualifications in 'Mr. Malcolm's List'

Ticking down a checklist of qualifications in 'Mr. Malcolm's List'
A 19th-century British gentleman's requirements for his bride lead to a scheme with many complications in Mr. Malcolm's List, a Bridgerton-like romance based on Suzanne Allain's 2020 novel.

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NPR News: Hand-animated "Cuphead" game delights in "The Delicious Last Course"

Hand-animated "Cuphead" game delights in "The Delicious Last Course"
After a comics, novels, and a spinoff Netflix show, Cuphead returns to its roots with new game content. It's brutally difficult, brilliantly surreal, and entirely worth playing.

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NPR News: Travel the world without leaving your home with these 10 books

Travel the world without leaving your home with these 10 books
From Lahore's red-light district and the streets of Mexico to a fantastical underwater land of Korean fable, here are some picks that can immerse you in worlds wholly unlike your own.

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NPR News: Here are the Books We Love: 160+ great 2022 reads recommended by NPR

Here are the Books We Love: 160+ great 2022 reads recommended by NPR
Books We Love is back early this year; for 2022, we're launching the first-ever summer edition, complete with 160+ recommendations from NPR staff and trusted critics.

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NPR News: R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison

R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison
The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.

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NPR News: Real life or satire? Novelist Mat Johnson says it can be hard to tell the difference

Real life or satire? Novelist Mat Johnson says it can be hard to tell the difference
Set in the future, Johnson's new satirical novel, Invisible Things, takes place on one of Jupiter's many moons, where humans have created an artificial ecosystem designed to replicate life on Earth.

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NPR News: How Elizabeth Cotten's music fueled the folk revival

How Elizabeth Cotten's music fueled the folk revival
Although inducted into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her contributions haven't always been properly acknowledged.

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NPR News: Troy Kotsur, Billie Eilish and Ariana DeBose are invited to join Oscar's Academy

Troy Kotsur, Billie Eilish and Ariana DeBose are invited to join Oscar's Academy
This year, the academy invited 397 artists, including actors, directors and people who play other roles in filmmaking.

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NPR News: 'X' looks at a subculture that mainstream American art has frequently shied away from

'X' looks at a subculture that mainstream American art has frequently shied away from
Davey Davis' book is far from an ordinary love story — it's a shocking and moving novel about what it means to be an outsider in a world that's crumbling around you.

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NPR News: NYC Pride sees fresh wave of activism from Supreme Court's abortion decision

NYC Pride sees fresh wave of activism from Supreme Court's abortion decision
For the first time since COVID, the LGBTQ Pride Parade happened in New York City on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

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NPR News: 'Reality' podcasts draw on the appeal of reality TV — with mixed results

'Reality' podcasts draw on the appeal of reality TV — with mixed results
The podcast world is abundant with shows about reality TV. Now a few podcasts are trying to capitalize on reality TV popularity more directly, by emulating the genre's conceits, mechanics and style.

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NPR News: Pinball is more than a game — it's where I found my community

Pinball is more than a game — it's where I found my community
There are pinball leagues and tournaments big enough to fill a whole convention center. For NPR host Juana Summers, a league gave her a way to connect — and it led to some lifelong friendships.

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NPR News: Joy is a core value at NPR. So we're creating a space to celebrate it

Joy is a core value at NPR. So we're creating a space to celebrate it
We're launching I'm Really Into, a space to celebrate the things we love and what they say about the world. But we don't just want to share ours — we want to hear about yours, too.

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NPR News: How I fell in love with pinball

How I fell in love with pinball
On her first day as an official host of All Things Considered, Juana Summers shares some of the interests she's bringing to the position — from the issue of gun violence, to pinball.

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NPR News: Visual artist Sam Gilliam has died at 88

Visual artist Sam Gilliam has died at 88
The Washington, D.C.-based painter became famous for his Drape works — vibrantly painted pieces of fabric that he hung by clips and could never be presented the same way twice.

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NPR News: Street Symphony plays in harmony with Skid Row's 'sacred spaces'

Street Symphony plays in harmony with Skid Row's 'sacred spaces'
Vijay Gupta was a 19-year-old violin prodigy when he joined the LA Philharmonic. Now he runs Street Symphony, an organization bringing music to clinics, jails and homeless shelters on Skid Row.

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NPR News: Life in the Middles Ages is more gross than engrossing in this ruthless novel

Life in the Middles Ages is more gross than engrossing in this ruthless novel
Ottessa Moshfegh's Lapvona follows the life of Marek, a 13-year-old peasant boy who lives in a cruel world of sadism and stink, cannibalism and self-flagellation.

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NPR News: 'Rogues' showcases Patrick Radden Keefe's preternatural gift for reading people

'Rogues' showcases Patrick Radden Keefe's preternatural gift for reading people
Keefe recognizes that we're all unreliable narrators of our own lives, and writes about his subjects with a keen sense of understanding.

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NPR News: Street Symphony plays in harmony with Skid Row's 'sacred spaces'

Street Symphony plays in harmony with Skid Row's 'sacred spaces'
Vijay Gupta was a 19-year-old violin prodigy when he joined the LA Philharmonic. Now he runs Street Symphony, an organization bringing music to clinics, jails and homeless shelters on Skid Row.

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NPR News: Stars use BET Awards stage to criticize Roe v. Wade ruling

Stars use BET Awards stage to criticize Roe v. Wade ruling
Hosts and entertainers at the annual show recognizing Black excellence in the arts and sports criticize the recent Supreme Court decision the landmark overturning Roe v. Wade.

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NPR News: What happens when white women hypersexualize Asian women onscreen

What happens when white women hypersexualize Asian women onscreen
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Hsieh Chou about her recent essay in Vanity Fair, which addresses how Hollywood perpetuates Asian stereotypes.

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NPR News: MUNA releases its latest album just in time for summer

MUNA releases its latest album just in time for summer
With electro-pop dance tracks, the band celebrates queer love and joy.

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NPR News: Mishael Morgan is the first Black actor to win a lead category at the Daytime Emmys

Mishael Morgan is the first Black actor to win a lead category at the Daytime Emmys
The 35-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago plays Amanda Sinclair on the CBS show "The Young and the Restless."

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NPR News: 'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s
Peanuts was a place where female athletes saw their presence on the playing field explicitly supported.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for June 25, 2022: With Not My Job guests Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda

'Wait Wait' for June 25, 2022: With Not My Job guests Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda
Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda won a Peabody for their true crime parody American Vandal, and now their back with Players, a mockumentary about Esports, but what do they know about C-Sports?

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NPR News: When Lil Nas X calls out BET, it means something

When Lil Nas X calls out BET, it means something
Lil Nas X's new single rails against BET after the star wasn't nominated for a single BET Award.

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NPR News: Emmy nominations are coming up. Voters shouldn't overlook these shows

Emmy nominations are coming up. Voters shouldn't overlook these shows
Members of the TV Academy are casting their votes for this year's Emmy nominations. With so much TV, the field is crowded.

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NPR News: What to watch, read and listen to this weekend

What to watch, read and listen to this weekend
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.

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NPR News: Baz Luhrmann's gaudy 'Elvis' is a shapeless blur of a musical biopic

Baz Luhrmann's gaudy 'Elvis' is a shapeless blur of a musical biopic
Elvis' longtime manager Col. Parker plays an oversized role, but that's not this film's only problem. There may be a great movie hiding in Elvis, but it's buried under an awful lot of visual clutter.

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NPR News: Fasten your seat belts, flight attendant-turned-novelist shares stories from the sky

Fasten your seat belts, flight attendant-turned-novelist shares stories from the sky
T.J. Newman began writing the hijack thriller Falling while she was a flight attendant. She'd jot down ideas on paper napkins in the quiet moments on red-eye flights. Originally broadcast July 2021.

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NPR News: 'Learning To Talk' focuses on growing up in mid-20th-century England

'Learning To Talk' focuses on growing up in mid-20th-century England
It's a testament to Hilary Mantel's brilliance as an author that even though the moments in these stories are subtle, the book somehow feels epic in its own way.

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NPR News: Frustrated by society's erasure, the Lesbian Avengers fought back

Frustrated by society's erasure, the Lesbian Avengers fought back
They were secretaries, cab drivers, teachers and artists — brought together on a mission for lesbian visibility and political change.

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NPR News: Gabby Giffords documentary comes as gun debates stay center stage

Gabby Giffords documentary comes as gun debates stay center stage
The film on the former Arizona congresswoman and her recovery from the 2011 shooting explains how she navigated gun control campaigns and later a Senate campaign.

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NPR News: An Aquinnah Wampanoag elder is restoring some land to what it was before colonists

An Aquinnah Wampanoag elder is restoring some land to what it was before colonists
On the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, members of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe are trying to restore land to the way it looked, smelled and sounded pre-colonialism.

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NPR News: Why overturning Roe isn't the final goal of the anti-abortion movement

Why overturning Roe isn't the final goal of the anti-abortion movement
Law professor Mary Ziegler explains how the anti-abortion movement upended the GOP establishment and helped push the courts to the right. Her new book is Dollars for Life.

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NPR News: In 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little else

In 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little else
Baz Luhrmann's latest spectacle tackles the life of Elvis Presley, as filtered through his shady longtime manager.

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NPR News: Encore: Exhibit takes visitors closer to the National Museum of the American Latino

Encore: Exhibit takes visitors closer to the National Museum of the American Latino
The National Museum of the American Latino in Washington won't be finished for a decade. For now, a pop-up exhibit at the National Mall highlights Latino history. (Story aired on WeSAT on 6/18/22.)

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NPR News: Some states are changing the laws that govern community libraries

Some states are changing the laws that govern community libraries
At a time of concern about book banning, states are passing laws to tighten control over public libraries. The laws address how libraries are managed and some laws may open librarians to legal action.

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NPR News: Pride has embraced diversity and PFLAG is following its lead

Pride has embraced diversity and PFLAG is following its lead
PFLAG was started almost 50 years ago when gay people and their families were isolated and stigmatized. Now, the organization is finding new families to support and new legal battles to fight.

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NPR News: Trumpet the bloodhound wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Trumpet the bloodhound wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
The winner becomes the first bloodhound to win the annual canine competition.

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NPR News: The Smithsonian selects four possible sites for new museums for women and Latinos

The Smithsonian selects four possible sites for new museums for women and Latinos
The National Women's History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino were authorized by Congress in 2020.

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NPR News: The human sensory experience is limited. Journey into the world that animals know

The human sensory experience is limited. Journey into the world that animals know
In his new book, An Immense World, science writer Ed Yong explores the diversity of perception in the animal world — including echolocation, magnetic fields and ultraviolet vision.

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NPR News: James Rado, who co-created the groundbreaking musical 'Hair,' dies at 90

James Rado, who co-created the groundbreaking musical 'Hair,' dies at 90
Rado and two others wrote the groundbreaking hippie musical which celebrated protest, pot and free love and paved the way for the sound of rock on Broadway.

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NPR News: Logic is ready to do things his way

Logic is ready to do things his way
In an interview with Morning Edition, rapper Logic explains the central message of his new album, Vinyl Days: "I rap good! Let's just be honest here."

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NPR News: Here's what makes poetry and gardens a perfect pair, according to 2 poet-gardeners

Here's what makes poetry and gardens a perfect pair, according to 2 poet-gardeners
Writers and gardeners Ross Gay and Tess Taylor and about what gardens and poetry can bring — including the reminder to breathe and nourish the body and soul.

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NPR News: Raising kids is 'Essential Labor.' It's also lonely, exhausting and expensive

Raising kids is 'Essential Labor.' It's also lonely, exhausting and expensive
In her book, author Angela Garbes makes the case that the work of raising children has always been undervalued and undercompensated in the U.S. Then came the pandemic, and everything got harder.

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NPR News: 'An Immense World' dives deep into the umwelt of animals

'An Immense World' dives deep into the umwelt of animals
Pulitzer prize-winning science journalist Ed Yong writes in a perfect balance of scientific rigor and personal awe as he invites readers to grasp something of how other animals experience the world.

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NPR News: A group in Nebraska is celebrating Juneteenth with a steampunk twist

A group in Nebraska is celebrating Juneteenth with a steampunk twist
In Lincoln, Neb., organizers of a Juneteenth festival celebrated the holiday with a combination of history and modern steampunk.

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NPR News: Pabllo Vittar: The drag queen-superstar fighting for equality in Brazil

Pabllo Vittar: The drag queen-superstar fighting for equality in Brazil
Pabllo Vittar is one of the biggest drag performers in the world. In her native Brazil, the LGBTQ icon uses her platform to fight for equality — and against injustice.

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NPR News: Oh, what a beautiful archive: Oscar Hammerstein's letters reveal his many sides

Oh, what a beautiful archive: Oscar Hammerstein's letters reveal his many sides
A thousand pages of correspondence by Oscar Hammerstein II, the lyricist for such musicals as Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Sound of Music are available to a wide public for the first time.

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NPR News: An Arab American singer reframes music about the Crusades

An Arab American singer reframes music about the Crusades
A new project conceived by Lebanese American tenor Karim Sulayman recasts baroque music that by turns demonizes and exoticizes Arabs and Muslims.

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NPR News: FX's 'The Bear': A funny, raw, real drama in a restaurant kitchen

FX's 'The Bear': A funny, raw, real drama in a restaurant kitchen
Jeremy Allen White plays a wunderkind chef who returns to his family's restaurant after a tragedy. The Bear knows exactly what it's doing, and it does it well.

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NPR News: 'Crash' director Paul Haggis was arrested on sexual assault charges in Italy

'Crash' director Paul Haggis was arrested on sexual assault charges in Italy
Oscar-winning film director and screenwriter Paul Haggis is being detained on sexual assault charges. He has previously been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

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NPR News: Three single, gay dads reflect on fatherhood, surrogacy journeys

Three single, gay dads reflect on fatherhood, surrogacy journeys
For Father's Day, NPR spoke to three, gay single fathers who made the choice to become parents via surrogacy.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for June 18, 2022: With Not My Job guest Sean Hayes

'Wait Wait' for June 18, 2022: With Not My Job guest Sean Hayes
Sean Hayes is an award-winning actor, producer, and podcaster. He's a true triple-threat, but can he answer our three questions about Purple Haze and other weird marijuana strains?

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NPR News: A new exhibit takes visitors closer to the National Museum of the American Latino

A new exhibit takes visitors closer to the National Museum of the American Latino
The National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C., won't be finished for another decade, but a pop-up exhibit from the museum has opened on the National Mall

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NPR News: Chef Nicole A. Taylor talks red birds, red drink, and Juneteenth

Chef Nicole A. Taylor talks red birds, red drink, and Juneteenth
Here on Code Switch, we love food just as much as we love history. So we couldn't let the Juneteenth pass by without getting into the culinary traditions that have been passed down for generations.

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NPR News: What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: BTS, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, and more.

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NPR News: Emma Thompson on her new film — and the idea the female orgasm has to be performative

Emma Thompson on her new film — and the idea the female orgasm has to be performative
In her new film, Thompson portrays a widower who reckons with her own sexual discovery in an experience she calls "irresistibly delicious."

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NPR News: Remembering character actor Philip Baker Hall

Remembering character actor Philip Baker Hall
Hall, who died June 12, appeared in the Paul Thomas Anderson films Boogie Nights and Magnolia. He also played a cop on the trail of overdue library books on Seinfeld. Originally broadcast in 2003.

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NPR News: 'On Juneteenth' historian examines the hope and hostility toward emancipation

'On Juneteenth' historian examines the hope and hostility toward emancipation
Juneteenth celebrates the day slavery ended in Texas, June 19, 1865. Historian Annette Gordon-Reed studies the early American republic and the legacy of slavery. Originally broadcast May 25, 2021.

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NPR News: Black baseball players struggled long after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier

Black baseball players struggled long after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier
After Jackie, a new History Channel documentary, tells the stories of three of the Black baseball players who followed Jackie Robinson into the major leagues.

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NPR News: Age is just a number in Sundance hits 'Leo Grande' and 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'

Age is just a number in Sundance hits 'Leo Grande' and 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'
Emma Thompson stars as an older woman who hires a younger sex worker in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Dakota Johnson is a single mother who's wooed by a recent college grad in Cha Cha Real Smooth.

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NPR News: Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem

Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem
Brands and companies are working to remove their Juneteenth items from shelves, as experts say those who are selling Juneteenth-branded products are "tone-deaf."

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NPR News: Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children

Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children
Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states have proposed to ban minors from drag shows.

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NPR News: Ikea packs up Russian operations and plans sale of factories

Ikea packs up Russian operations and plans sale of factories
The Swedish furniture giant previously shut Russian stores and now says it cannot see a way to resume operations "any time soon" as the war in Ukraine continues.

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NPR News: The best 'American Idol' contestants of all time, ranked — according to your votes

The best 'American Idol' contestants of all time, ranked — according to your votes
NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour asked listeners to vote on their favorite American Idol contestants of all time.

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NPR News: In new edition of classic Watergate expose, Woodward and Bernstein link Nixon, Trump

In new edition of classic Watergate expose, Woodward and Bernstein link Nixon, Trump
50 years on, the authors profess amazement that another president came along willing to jettison whatever conscience he had, and whatever respect for the rule of law, in an effort to stay in office.

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NPR News: Meghan Stabile, promoter who united jazz and hip-hop, dead at 39

Meghan Stabile, promoter who united jazz and hip-hop, dead at 39
"We get so stuck on categories and labels that you completely miss the point of really beautiful, authentic forms of art," Stabille told Jazz Night in America in 2015.

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NPR News: Encore: Grilling is easier than you think. Here's how to start

Encore: Grilling is easier than you think. Here's how to start
Intimidated by grilling? In this guide, learn the basics from which type of grill to choose, to how to maintain a fire and create different temperature zones, to tips on tools and safety.

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NPR News: Jeff Bridges makes a triumphant return to TV in 'The Old Man'

Jeff Bridges makes a triumphant return to TV in 'The Old Man'
Bridges plays a former CIA operative who re-surfaces after decades off the grid in FX's seven-episode miniseries. The Old Man will hook you with its slow build and shifting perspectives.

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NPR News: 'River of the Gods' captures the epic quest to find the source of the Nile

'River of the Gods' captures the epic quest to find the source of the Nile
Writer Candice Millard tells the dramatic story of two 19th-century British explorers who spent years trekking through East Africa, enduring injury and illness in a search for the source of the Nile.

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NPR News: Amber Heard says social media was a factor for her defamation trial jury

Amber Heard says social media was a factor for her defamation trial jury
Appearing on NBC's Today show, the actress said she stands by the testimony she gave in the trial against former husband Johnny Depp.

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NPR News: For pianist Vadim Neselovskyi, Ukraine war adds urgency to his most personal work

For pianist Vadim Neselovskyi, Ukraine war adds urgency to his most personal work
On a new album, "Odesa," written in tribute to his father, the pianist, former child prodigy and composer also paints a portrait of the album's namesake, currently in the midst of a Russian invasion.

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NPR News: An audio producer is this poet's unsung hero

An audio producer is this poet's unsung hero
My Unsung Hero tells the stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Poet Joy Ladin's found her unsung hero in an audio producer.

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NPR News: K-pop sensation BTS is going on a break but promises to return

K-pop sensation BTS is going on a break but promises to return
The boy band announced their break during a dinner filmed for social media. The group officially debuted in 2013.

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NPR News: '1619 Project' journalist lays bare why Black Americans 'live sicker and die quicker'

'1619 Project' journalist lays bare why Black Americans 'live sicker and die quicker'
Linda Villarosa says bias in the health care system and the "weathering" affect of living in a racist society are taking a serious toll on African Americans. Her new book is Under the Skin.

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NPR News: Britney Spears' ex-husband is charged with stalking after trying to crash her wedding

Britney Spears' ex-husband is charged with stalking after trying to crash her wedding
Jason Alexander was Spears' first husband. The two were childhood friends but were only married for 55 hours before it was annulled. Alexander pleaded not guilty to all charges he is facing.

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NPR News: The United Arab Emirates is banning Disney and Pixar's 'Lightyear' spinoff

The United Arab Emirates is banning Disney and Pixar's 'Lightyear' spinoff
The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

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NPR News: Amber Heard says she doesn't blame the jury that awarded Johnny Depp more than $10M

Amber Heard says she doesn't blame the jury that awarded Johnny Depp more than $10M
"I actually understand. He's a beloved character and people feel they know him," Heard tells Today co-host Savannah Guthrie in an interview clip aired Monday on NBC.

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NPR News: Prolific character actor Philip Baker Hall dies at 90

Prolific character actor Philip Baker Hall dies at 90
Hall's many roles included parts in Midnight Run, Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and he was known for one of the most powerfully funny guest appearances on Seinfeld.

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NPR News: Tips for trying to learn a 'heritage language'

Tips for trying to learn a 'heritage language'
Have you ever tried to learn another language? If so, you know how tough it can be. Now imagine trying to learn another language everyone already expects you to know.

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NPR News: Anchor Katy Tur revisits her high-flying childhood — and the hurt that lingers

Anchor Katy Tur revisits her high-flying childhood — and the hurt that lingers
Tur's parents ran a helicopter news service in LA in the '80s and '90s. While she loved the rush of flight, her family dynamic was a volatile one. Her memoir is Rough Draft.

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NPR News: Leading Hollywood directors, writers and producers sign a pledge about onscreen guns

Leading Hollywood directors, writers and producers sign a pledge about onscreen guns
Shonda Rhimes, Jimmy Kimmel and Bill Lawrence are among the 200 movie and TV producers, directors and writers who are pledging to revisit the use of guns in their storytelling — but not to omit them.

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NPR News: Country star Toby Keith says that he has stomach cancer

Country star Toby Keith says that he has stomach cancer
Toby Keith announced Sunday that he has been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last fall.

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NPR News: 6 Takeaways from the 2022 Tony Awards

6 Takeaways from the 2022 Tony Awards
Ariana DeBose should host everything. Jennifer Hudson makes history. And we should all celebrate understudies.

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NPR News: The 2022 Tony Award winners and nominations

The 2022 Tony Award winners and nominations
We'll update this list of nominations with winners throughout the night.

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NPR News: Activists take aim at the buyers of looted antiquities

Activists take aim at the buyers of looted antiquities
If activists have their way, not only the looters, but the buyers, of stolen cultural relics will face criminal repercussions.

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NPR News: Yes, I'm a Disney Adult. Let me explain

Yes, I'm a Disney Adult. Let me explain
Backlash against Disney Adults reveals a lot about the ever-morphing hierarchies of fandom within the cultural zeitgeist, and what's considered cool to obsess over and what's not.

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NPR News: How to watch the Tony Awards — and why Jennifer Hudson might make history

How to watch the Tony Awards — and why Jennifer Hudson might make history
A Tony award is the final piece of the puzzle for Hudson, who is on the verge of reaching EGOT status — or winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

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NPR News: How 'A Strange Loop' fits into Black theater legacies

How 'A Strange Loop' fits into Black theater legacies
The musical — which is up for 11 Tony Awards this Sunday — subverts and reimagines decades of Black theater and pop culture.

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NPR News: 13 small ways to ditch your phone and live more in the moment

13 small ways to ditch your phone and live more in the moment
From downgrading your technology to leaving your phone on silent, Life Kit listeners share their best tips for taking a break from the internet.

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NPR News: Julie Andrews says she's not the squeaky clean lady you might expect

Julie Andrews says she's not the squeaky clean lady you might expect
The Sound of Music star will soon be honored with the AFI's Life Achievement Award. In 2008 and 2019, she spoke to Fresh Air about growing up during WWII and performing in her parents' vaudeville.

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NPR News: Julee Cruise, otherworldly crooner on 'Twin Peaks,' dies at 65

Julee Cruise, otherworldly crooner on 'Twin Peaks,' dies at 65
Cruise's instrument, a voice of such intense calm it could be unsettling, made her a natural collaborator of director David Lynch — and, later, new-wave icons The B-52s.

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NPR News: Judy Garland at 100: A starter guide beyond the Yellow Brick Road

Judy Garland at 100: A starter guide beyond the Yellow Brick Road
From her earliest days at MGM to The Judy Garland Show, the powerhouse entertainer was singular and enduring.

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NPR News: '1982' explores the complexities of love and war in Lebanon

'1982' explores the complexities of love and war in Lebanon
1982 is a love story set against the backdrop of war, when Israel invaded Lebanon 40 years ago. Lebanese filmmaker Oualid Mouaness, inspired by his own memories, wrote the and directed the film.

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NPR News: 5 YA books that offer a nuanced reading experience for summer

5 YA books that offer a nuanced reading experience for summer
Beach reads are great — but here are some new books offering the stuff of sticky, heat-stroke dreams; overgrown, light-filled wildflower fields; and twisted alleys of old cities waking from winter.

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NPR News: Gordon Parks' photography masterfully captured the range of Black life in America

Gordon Parks' photography masterfully captured the range of Black life in America
One of the country's most celebrated photographers, Gordon Parks used his camera as a weapon against racial injustice. Howard University has recently acquired more than 250 of Parks' images.

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NPR News: Britney Spears marries Sam Asghari in California

Britney Spears marries Sam Asghari in California
Britney Spears married longtime partner Sam Asghari months after the pop superstar won her freedom from a court conservatorship. The wedding happened nine months after the pair were engaged.

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NPR News: Lil Nas X teases diss track against BET over awards show snub

Lil Nas X teases diss track against BET over awards show snub
Lil Nas X, who publicly came out in 2019, says his sexuality was a reason for his lack of BET Awards nominations this year.

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NPR News: The planning behind the Jan. 6 insurrection went far deeper than it initially seemed

The planning behind the Jan. 6 insurrection went far deeper than it initially seemed
NY Times Congressional reporter Luke Broadwater says the effort to overturn the '20 election results was a "sprawling and diffuse" one that involved local governments as well as White House insiders.

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NPR News: San Francisco's transit system is dispensing short stories to commuters

San Francisco's transit system is dispensing short stories to commuters
San Francisco's transit system hopes short stories printed on receipts for riders will benefit both commuters and creative writers.

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NPR News: 'Queer As Folk' gets a stiletto-heeled reboot that takes time to feel comfortable

'Queer As Folk' gets a stiletto-heeled reboot that takes time to feel comfortable
The cast is more diverse, which allows the reboot to address conflicts and give voice to characters the old HBO Queer as Folk never could, while keeping the soapy melodrama of it all.

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NPR News: Island Records founder Chris Blackwell looks back on his life in music

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell looks back on his life in music
Blackwell grew up in Jamaica, and, as the head of Island Records, helped launch the careers of reggae stars like Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff, as well as rock bands like U2. His memoir is The Islander.

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NPR News: 'Ante body' asks us to be more open to the world

'Ante body' asks us to be more open to the world
In her new collection, Egypt-born poet Marwa Helal plays with language to challenge the way we approach our problems.

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NPR News: Fight to save camp counselors from a deadly monster in this summer's best horror game

Fight to save camp counselors from a deadly monster in this summer's best horror game
An extra night after summer camp results in the most terrifying experience a group of counselors will ever face. They'll live or die based on your actions — and it's a thrilling ride.

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NPR News: 'Ante Body' asks us to be more open to the world

'Ante Body' asks us to be more open to the world
In her new collection, Egypt-born poet Marwa Helal plays with language to challenge the way we approach our problems.

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NPR News: 'The Facemaker' profiles the British surgeon who treated WWI's disfigured soldiers

'The Facemaker' profiles the British surgeon who treated WWI's disfigured soldiers
Lindsey Fitzharris' new book tells the true story of Harold Gillies, a British surgeon whose team worked to reconstruct the faces of some of the 280,000 men who suffered facial trauma during WWI.

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NPR News: These Russian couples didn't plan to get married. The Ukraine war changed their minds

These Russian couples didn't plan to get married. The Ukraine war changed their minds
More couples — including those who stayed in Russia and those who fled — are urgently marrying, for reasons both practical and deeply emotional.

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NPR News: How the arts can help children think about gun violence

How the arts can help children think about gun violence
The former Sesame Street writer is working with the NYPD to create a small pilot program on gun violence at an elementary school in East Harlem.

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NPR News: Sam Jay's 'PAUSE' series captures the vibe of a house party debate among friends

Sam Jay's 'PAUSE' series captures the vibe of a house party debate among friends
The SNL alum talks with friends and other comics about queer culture, relationships and racism on her HBO show. Jay's comedy special, 3 in the Morning, is about her relationship with her fiancée.

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NPR News: Maxine Hong Kingston's work is as wondrous and alive as ever in this collection

Maxine Hong Kingston's work is as wondrous and alive as ever in this collection
Kingston burst onto the scene in 1976 with The Woman Warrior and then kept writing. Critic John Powers says that, like James Baldwin, she's managed to shift American culture and remain relevant.

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NPR News: 8 books to celebrate Pride Month

8 books to celebrate Pride Month
From books about the history of AIDS activism and affecting personal narratives to cozy mysteries and plenty of romance, we've rounded up eight books to help you mark Pride Month.

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NPR News: The debut of 'Omar,' a thoroughly American opera

The debut of 'Omar,' a thoroughly American opera
Composers Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels have brought a true story to the opera stage: the life of Omar Ibn Said, a Senegalese Muslim scholar who was enslaved and brought to the Carolinas.

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NPR News: Paramount Pictures faces copyright lawsuit over 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Paramount Pictures faces copyright lawsuit over 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Ehud Yonay wrote the 1983 magazine story that inspired the original Top Gun film. His widow and son say they recovered the copyright and that Paramount didn't secure the film rights before the sequel.

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NPR News: A journalist revisits her parents' activism in 'They Said They Wanted Revolution'

A journalist revisits her parents' activism in 'They Said They Wanted Revolution'
Neda Toloui-Semnani shares the story of her parents, two Iranian students who met at Berkeley in 1969 and later, in Iran, worked to build a more democratic nation. Her father was executed in 1983.

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NPR News: HBO's sly new 'Irma Vep' proves there's still no business like show business

HBO's sly new 'Irma Vep' proves there's still no business like show business
HBO's miniseries centers on a group of creatives working on a remake of the 1916 serial The Vampires. Part comedy, part satire of the film industry, Irma Vep is a winning combination.

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NPR News: The Atlanta rapper Trouble was shot and killed Sunday in a domestic dispute

The Atlanta rapper Trouble was shot and killed Sunday in a domestic dispute
Mariel Semonte Orr, known professionally as Trouble, was shot once in the chest and killed at an apartment in Conyers, Georgia. Authorities are searching for the suspected shooter, Jamichael Jones.

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NPR News: 'Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?' is a grief memoir that shuns sentimentality

'Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?' is a grief memoir that shuns sentimentality
Séamas O'Reilly reflects on how he grieved his mother anew as he grew older, on the way grief multiplied within his family, and on mourning rituals — but it's woven through with amusement.

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NPR News: A new quarter honors Native American leader and activist Wilma Mankiller

A new quarter honors Native American leader and activist Wilma Mankiller
The Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, Okla. will host a launch event for the new quarter. Mankiller was the first woman to head a major Native American nation in the U.S.

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NPR News: Jennifer Lopez and 'Spider-Man' lead the cheers at MTV's Movie & TV Awards

Jennifer Lopez and 'Spider-Man' lead the cheers at MTV's Movie & TV Awards
MTV's youth-focused celebration of film and TV offered a lighter, breezier awards show with 26 categories in gender-neutral categories.

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NPR News: 'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU

'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to the Pakistani-Canadian actress about the show's first season.

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NPR News: Paddington Bear joins Queen Elizabeth II for tea at Buckingham Palace

Paddington Bear joins Queen Elizabeth II for tea at Buckingham Palace
Paddington and the queen have more in common than you might think. The two always keep a marmalade sandwich hidden away ... for emergencies.

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: Should I tell my friend they talk too much?

Dear Life Kit: Should I tell my friend they talk too much?
Sometimes it's easier to bottle up your feelings than to have a difficult conversation with a friend. Celeste Headlee, author of We Need to Talk, answers your questions about conflict with friends.

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NPR News: 'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU

'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to the Pakistani-Canadian actress about the show's first season.

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NPR News: Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, dies at 95

Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, dies at 95
A sketch of 5-month-old Cook became the Gerber company's trademark in 1931 and has been used in all packaging and advertising since.

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NPR News: 'Crimes of the Future' is a dystopian thriller that cuts to the heart

'Crimes of the Future' is a dystopian thriller that cuts to the heart
David Cronenberg's film is set in a grim future where humans, having lost the ability to feel physical pain, start operating on their own bodies. This movie mixes blood and guts with great tenderness.

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NPR News: How we pronounce Uvalde says a lot about the power of language in mixed communities

How we pronounce Uvalde says a lot about the power of language in mixed communities
The name of the town comes from a misspelled Spanish name. The way people say it traces a long history of racializing Latinos in the U.S.

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NPR News: 'This Is Going to Hurt': An honest look at how doctors suffer in a punishing system

'This Is Going to Hurt': An honest look at how doctors suffer in a punishing system
A new TV series, based on Adam Kay's 2017 memoir of the same name, depicts the unrelenting stress of a young doctor in the U.K.

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NPR News: 'Moorhen' is the word of a champion as Texas teenager claims Spelling Bee title

'Moorhen' is the word of a champion as Texas teenager claims Spelling Bee title
A 14-year-old student spells 21 words correctly during a 90-second spell-off to claim the annual competition.

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NPR News: The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors

The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors
The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out.

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NPR News: Encore: A new app guides visitors through NYC's Chinatown with hidden stories

Encore: A new app guides visitors through NYC's Chinatown with hidden stories
A new audio soundwalk app reintroduces visitors to Manhattan's Chinatown by exploring the oral histories of those whose families came to the area.

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NPR News: Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk

Sex Pistols aim to give Queen Elizabeth's jubilee a touch of punk
A certain anti-authoritarian anthem linked to the punk rock pioneers and the British monarch, is being re-released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee.

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NPR News: What book best represents your state? We want to know

What book best represents your state? We want to know
NPR Books asked state poets laureate, librarians and bookstore owners to recommend books they love about their states. Now, it's your turn.

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NPR News: Traveling this summer? Here are book picks for all 50 states (and then some)

Traveling this summer? Here are book picks for all 50 states (and then some)
Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.

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