NPR News: Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gets her own bobblehead

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gets her own bobblehead
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled its bobblehead of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The bobbleheads are expected to ship in September.

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NPR News: 'Welcome to Provincetown' podcast follows a mix of characters in the seaside town

'Welcome to Provincetown' podcast follows a mix of characters in the seaside town
NPR's Cheryl Corley speaks with radio documentarian Mitra Kaboli about her podcast, Welcome to Provincetown.

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NPR News: Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89
Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."

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NPR News: How do you write a captivating thriller? This author found clues in the woods

How do you write a captivating thriller? This author found clues in the woods
Megan Miranda's latest summer thriller, The Last to Vanish, is set in a small hiking town in North Carolina, where 7 people have disappeared in the woods. Were they all accidents or was it something more sinister?

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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: Stray, Joni Mitchell, and more.

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NPR News: NPR's favorite video games for newcomers

NPR's favorite video games for newcomers
NPR polled staff and contributors for their favorite video games of the year. We discuss three games accessible to newcomers.

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NPR News: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap in video

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars slap in video
Will Smith has posted a video apology to Chris Rock for striking him during the Oscars, calling his own behavior unacceptable. He acknowledged that Rock told him he wasn't ready to talk about it yet.

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NPR News: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video
The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable.

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NPR News: Bouncily bingeable, 'Uncoupled' delivers exactly what you'd expect from Darren Star

Bouncily bingeable, 'Uncoupled' delivers exactly what you'd expect from Darren Star
Neil Patrick Harris plays a gay New Yorker whose long-term relationship abruptly ends. While it's tempting to criticize Uncoupled for being superficial, that would be missing the point — and the fun.

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NPR News: Thousands of Afghan artists are still trying to flee the Taliban

Thousands of Afghan artists are still trying to flee the Taliban
A family of Afghan musicians in the U.S. wants to raise awareness about their plight.

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NPR News: Tony and Emmy winning actress Mary Alice has died at age 85

Tony and Emmy winning actress Mary Alice has died at age 85
From Rose Maxson in Fences on Broadway to Lettie Bostic on TV's A Different World, Alice's career encompassed comedy, drama, stage and screen.

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NPR News: Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry

Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry
The streaming service had refused ads on topics like gun control and abortion. The policy change is likely to drive more dollars into mid-term election TV campaigns.

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NPR News: Like a mob hit – the passing of a generation of movie gangsters

Like a mob hit – the passing of a generation of movie gangsters
Funerals for Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Paul Herman, and Tony Sirico — all in a few weeks. It's the passing of a generation of Hollywood's most celebrated "mobsters."

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NPR News: Actor Bernard Cribbins, who delighted U.K. kids for generations, dies at 93

Actor Bernard Cribbins, who delighted U.K. kids for generations, dies at 93
Bernard Cribbins, a beloved British entertainer whose seven-decade career ranged from the bawdy "Carry On" comedies to children's television and "Doctor Who," has died.

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NPR News: The immersive novel 'Tomorrow' is a winner for gamers and n00bs alike

The immersive novel 'Tomorrow' is a winner for gamers and n00bs alike
Gabrielle Zevin's beautifully written novel Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow tells the story of two childhood friends who become legendary names in the world of video game design.

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NPR News: Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV

Samantha Bee's cancellation hints at tough times for women and POC in late night TV
The late night comedy scene is changing and that could be trouble or an opportunity for emerging talents.

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NPR News: 'Jeopardy!' says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split the host job

'Jeopardy!' says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split the host job
Bialik is a neuroscientist and former star of The Big Bang Theory. Jennings is a former Jeopardy! contestant who went on an unmatched 74-game winning streak and was a consulting producer on the show.

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NPR News: 'Morning Edition' unveils Kwame Alexander's latest crowdsourced poem

'Morning Edition' unveils Kwame Alexander's latest crowdsourced poem
NPR's Rachel Martin and poet in residence Kwame Alexander share their latest community poem in the form of a letter.

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NPR News: A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators

A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators
The Armstrong Project provides two $100,000 endowments to Howard University and Hampton University.

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NPR News: Encore: 'Into the Woods' returns to Broadway

Encore: 'Into the Woods' returns to Broadway
The concert version of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods moves to Broadway, with Sara Bareilles, Brian D'Arcy James and others.

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NPR News: Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow has died

Leave It To Beaver star Tony Dow has died
Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver on the hit TV show Leave It To Beaver, has died at 77. He had cancer.

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NPR News: A brain injury cut short Briana Scurry's soccer career. It didn't end her story

A brain injury cut short Briana Scurry's soccer career. It didn't end her story
After a traumatic brain injury left her in terrible pain and unable to work, the legendary goalkeeper had to pawn her Olympic medals. Scurry charts her road to recovery in My Greatest Save.

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NPR News: A national fellowship that supports disabled artists has a new class for 2022

A national fellowship that supports disabled artists has a new class for 2022
Fellows of Disability Futures for this year honors disabled lineages in art, which is to say, traces the links between elders and emerging artists across the country.

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NPR News: Encore: Whistler's Mother, meet Whistler's very, very close friend

Encore: Whistler's Mother, meet Whistler's very, very close friend
A dreamy woman in white painted by James McNeill Whistler is the center of a new show at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: 'Castor and Patience' opera explores systematic barriers to Black land ownership

'Castor and Patience' opera explores systematic barriers to Black land ownership
Cousins struggle with debts and may have to sell property long held by their family in a work created by former poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy K. Smith and composer Gregory Spears.

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NPR News: The Jan. 6 TV hearings conclude with some really compelling cliffhangers

The Jan. 6 TV hearings conclude with some really compelling cliffhangers
The Jan. 6 hearings have been packaged like TV shows: Each episode has a plot, and some special guest stars, announced in advance. As a miniseries, the verdict is in: This particular show is a hit.

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NPR News: Seeing double: Near-identical films that came out at the same time

Seeing double: Near-identical films that came out at the same time
What happens when two studios are making the same movie and neither studio blinks?

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NPR News: Here's why Joni Mitchell's performance at the Newport Folk Festival is so incredible

Here's why Joni Mitchell's performance at the Newport Folk Festival is so incredible
The iconic singer-songwriter wasn't able to walk or talk after a brain aneurysm in 2015. Dr. Anthony Wang, a neurosurgeon, explains the challenges she faced as a musician and her remarkable comeback.

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NPR News: One of New York's largest LGBTQ clubs is accused of fostering a toxic environment

One of New York's largest LGBTQ clubs is accused of fostering a toxic environment
The celebrity-backed, multilevel Hell's Kitchen nightclub opened a little over a year ago. What ended up being built was far more controversial.

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NPR News: Joni Mitchell returns to Newport Folk Festival

Joni Mitchell returns to Newport Folk Festival
For the first time since 2000, folk legend Joni Mitchell took to the stage with some friends, to the delight of fans at the Newport Folk Festival.

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NPR News: What makes a death scene 'immortal?' A writer explains his favorite fictional deaths

What makes a death scene 'immortal?' A writer explains his favorite fictional deaths
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dan Kois about his list of "The 50 Greatest Fictional Deaths of All Time" in Slate.

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NPR News: Paul Sorvino, star of 'Goodfellas,' and 'Law & Order,' dies at 83

Paul Sorvino, star of 'Goodfellas,' and 'Law & Order,' dies at 83
Specializing in playing cops and crooks, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television.

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NPR News: As 'Better Call Saul' wraps, Bob Odenkirk reflects on his life-changing heart attack

As 'Better Call Saul' wraps, Bob Odenkirk reflects on his life-changing heart attack
Odenkirk's near-fatal heart attack halted the production of the series' final season. Showrunner Peter Gould says Odenkirk's return to set was was "one of the most hopeful things imaginable."

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NPR News: It's official: The U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contest on behalf of Ukraine

It's official: The U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contest on behalf of Ukraine
Officials approached the U.K., this year's runner-up, after concluding that Russia's war makes Ukraine unfit to hold the competition. This isn't the first time the U.K. has stepped in to host.

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NPR News: Seeing myself reflected in art allowed me to feel comfortable making my own

Seeing myself reflected in art allowed me to feel comfortable making my own
I was taught about Picasso and van Gogh, but I never saw myself in their work. Then I learned about Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance, and they inspired me to try abstract pictures.

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NPR News: For Swedish musician Jens Lekman, recrafting old albums was a lesson in self-love

For Swedish musician Jens Lekman, recrafting old albums was a lesson in self-love
Two of Jens Lekman's early albums were taken off streaming services due to sample clearance issues. During the pandemic, the singer recrafted them and did one of the scariest things an artist can do: He revisited his old work.

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NPR News: An attorney wins an Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West

An attorney wins an Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest in Key West
Joe Auvil, a Dade City resident, beat out 124 entrants. Auvil, who already shares Hemingway's passion for fishing, is dressing for the job he wants: "Every man wants to write like Hemingway," he said.

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NPR News: The first trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is here!

The first trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is here!
Marvel Studios made the reveal at Comic-Con as part of a presentation that included first looks at other properties, like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."

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NPR News: The first trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is here!

The first trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is here!
Marvel Studios made the reveal at Comic-Con as part of a presentation that included first looks at other properties, like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: I'm ready to move in together. My boyfriend isn't

Dear Life Kit: I'm ready to move in together. My boyfriend isn't
Pop musician and reality dating series host Betty Who answers your questions on finding love, keeping love and knowing when to walk away.

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NPR News: Actor Henry Winkler reflects on his career, from the Fonz to 'Barry'

Actor Henry Winkler reflects on his career, from the Fonz to 'Barry'
The Emmy-winning actor talks about struggling with typecasting after Happy Days, his family's immigration story and finding out in his 30s that he had dyslexia. Originally broadcast April 11, 2019.

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NPR News: On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader asks, 'Can you change your nature?'

On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader asks, 'Can you change your nature?'
Hader plays a hitman who enrolls in acting classes in the dark comedy, which he co-created. He's been nominated for Emmy Awards for both acting and directing Barry. Originally broadcast June 2019.

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NPR News: This woman gave her wedding dress to a stranger for free, and inspired a movement

This woman gave her wedding dress to a stranger for free, and inspired a movement
Gwendolyn Stulgis walked down the aisle in the dress of her dreams. But after her wedding, she decided to pay the feeling forward to a complete stranger.

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NPR News: 'Into the Woods' returns to Broadway

'Into the Woods' returns to Broadway
A concert version of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods stars Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James, Joshua Henry and others.

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NPR News: Jordan Peele subverts expectations (again) with 'Nope'

Jordan Peele subverts expectations (again) with 'Nope'
If you think you know what to expect with Nope based on the previews, you're wrong.

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NPR News: Encore: Margo Jefferson's new memoir is like a kaleidoscope into someone's life

Encore: Margo Jefferson's new memoir is like a kaleidoscope into someone's life
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winner Margo Jefferson about her memoir, Constructing A Nervous System, in which she tells her story through the creators and art that shaped her.

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NPR News: Music for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles class

Music for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles class
Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more.

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NPR News: A Minneapolis venue canceled a Dave Chappelle set hours before showtime

A Minneapolis venue canceled a Dave Chappelle set hours before showtime
The show was suddenly moved to another venue. Chappelle has received criticism over the last few years for his jokes aimed at the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.

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NPR News: 'The Last Movie Stars' offers an intimate portrait of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward

'The Last Movie Stars' offers an intimate portrait of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
A new six-part documentary, directed by Ethan Hawke, pulls from interviews with the couple as well as with their Hollywood friends to provide an unvarnished view of their careers and lengthy marriage.

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NPR News: In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive
A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

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NPR News: This woman gave her wedding dress to a stranger, and inspired others to do the same

This woman gave her wedding dress to a stranger, and inspired others to do the same
It might only be worn for one night, but many people keep their wedding dresses for years. However, one woman decided to pass her gown to a stranger on Facebook, inspiring others to follow her lead.

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NPR News: A new update makes The Sims 4 more inclusive

A new update makes The Sims 4 more inclusive
NPRs Juana Summers talks with Ash Parrish, a video game reporter at The Verge, about a new update that makes a video game from The Sims series more inclusive.

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NPR News: 'The Kite Runner' brings life in Afghanistan to Broadway

'The Kite Runner' brings life in Afghanistan to Broadway
The play is based on Khaled Hosseini's 2003 best-selling novel, set in Afghanistan and among Afghan migrants in the United States.

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NPR News: Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen says he will not defend his title

Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen says he will not defend his title
Carlsen, a 31-year-old Norwegian native, was expected to have a rematch next year with Ian Nepomniachtchi, the Russian who he defeated in the 2021 world championship.

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NPR News: 'The Bear' dishes up a sneaky, smart show that's just as manic as restaurant life

'The Bear' dishes up a sneaky, smart show that's just as manic as restaurant life
Set in a sandwich shop in Chicago, this sharply written eight-part series is stingingly accurate about restaurant work — the merciless stresses, oversized personalities and battlefield camaraderie.

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NPR News: Quidditch rebrands as quadball and further distances itself from Harry Potter author

Quidditch rebrands as quadball and further distances itself from Harry Potter author
Quadball is a reference both to the number of balls on the field and the number of positions in the game. The leagues and governing bodies hope the rebrand will also allow the sport to grow more.

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NPR News: The best games of 2022 so far, picked by the NPR staff

The best games of 2022 so far, picked by the NPR staff
From critical hits like Elden Ring to indie darlings like Tunic, it's been a busy year for video games. NPR staffers and contributors round up their favorites so far.

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NPR News: Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers. That's the good news

Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers. That's the good news
The streaming service had forecast that it would lose 2 million subscribers. The less severe loss, combined with a projection of growth in July to September, helped lift Netflix's battered stock.

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NPR News: A Black church in Alabama and 32 other sites get a historic preservation lifeline

A Black church in Alabama and 32 other sites get a historic preservation lifeline
NPR's Juana Summers talks with African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund's Brent Leggs and Maxwell Brown Chapel AME Church's Juanda about grants to preserve African-American cultural sites.

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NPR News: In his new book, Jamil Jan Kochai writes of war, displacement and haunting memories

In his new book, Jamil Jan Kochai writes of war, displacement and haunting memories
Jamil Jan Kochai's new book, The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and other Stories, explores war, displacement, family and the memories that haunt us.

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NPR News: Remembering sculptor Claes Oldenburg, who made monumental everyday objects

Remembering sculptor Claes Oldenburg, who made monumental everyday objects
Works by the Swedish-born artist include an oversized rubber stamp in Cleveland, a clothespin in Philadelphia and a flashlight in Las Vegas. Oldenburg died July 18. Originally broadcast in 1992.

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NPR News: 'Ms. Marvel' head writer says the show is a deeply personal superhero story

'Ms. Marvel' head writer says the show is a deeply personal superhero story
Ms. Marvel is the first show or film in the Marvel universe to feature a Muslim hero. Head writer Bisha K. Ali drew on her own experiences growing up in England as the child of Pakistani-born parents.

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NPR News: A head injury gave Ingrid amnesia. Then came the journey to rediscover her history

A head injury gave Ingrid amnesia. Then came the journey to rediscover her history
Author Ingrid Rojas Contreras was forced to relearn the supernatural legacy of her family when faced with an injury that left her with amnesia.

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NPR News: Constance Wu's reveal speaks to the profound pressure Asian American women face

Constance Wu's reveal speaks to the profound pressure Asian American women face
Experts say that when Constance Wu opened up about mental health struggles, it spoke volumes about the pressures typically felt by Asian American women.

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NPR News: Dancer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, of Urban Bush Women, wins prestigious Gish Award

Dancer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, of Urban Bush Women, wins prestigious Gish Award
Jawole Willa Jo Zollar created one of the first major ensembles composed solely of African-American female dancers. She's just won one of the largest cash prizes in the arts.

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NPR News: Ingrid Rojas Contreras on how writing her memoir helped after losing her memory

Ingrid Rojas Contreras on how writing her memoir helped after losing her memory
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Ingrid Rojas Contreras about her memoir, The Man Who Could Move Clouds, and how writing it helped her rediscover herself after losing her memory.

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NPR News: In 'Briefly, A Delicious Life,' love comes in multiple, sometimes surprising, forms

In 'Briefly, A Delicious Life,' love comes in multiple, sometimes surprising, forms
Nell Stevens' debut novel is a curious mashup of historical fiction, a ghost story, and a queer love story. It combines elements of her prior books, both memoirs with nods to 19th century literature.

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NPR News: Just like life, riding my bike doesn't always make sense. But that's why I love it

Just like life, riding my bike doesn't always make sense. But that's why I love it
Cycling is especially good for people with long-running knee problems or health issues. I've been able to do everything I've wanted to, but a clamor of what-ifs were often in the back of my mind.

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NPR News: Whistler's Mother, meet Whistler's very, very close friend at the National Gallery

Whistler's Mother, meet Whistler's very, very close friend at the National Gallery
A dreamy woman in white painted by James McNeill Whistler is the center of a new show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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NPR News: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married in Las Vegas

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married in Las Vegas
The couple dated in the early 2000s before rekindling their romance last year.

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NPR News: How language can include — or exclude — trans people

How language can include — or exclude — trans people
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with trans activist Mara Keisling about the debate over language and the trans community.

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NPR News: Questions linger over 'Where the Crawdads Sing' author as film adaptation is released

Questions linger over 'Where the Crawdads Sing' author as film adaptation is released
Resurfaced news about author Delia Owen may overshadow the film adaptation of 'Where The Crawdads Sing' her bestselling 2018 novel about a young woman raised in the marshes of North Carolina

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for July 16, 2022: With Not My Job guest Puja Patel

'Wait Wait' for July 16, 2022: With Not My Job guest Puja Patel
Tom Papa is in the host's seat for an interview with music critic and Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel. She may be a tastemaker, but can she answer three questions about first pitches?

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NPR News: After Beanie Feldstein's departure, can Lea Michele really save 'Funny Girl'?

After Beanie Feldstein's departure, can Lea Michele really save 'Funny Girl'?
Beanie Feldstein's departure from the role of Fanny Brice has caused waves on Broadway. But she wasn't the only source of Funny Girl's problems.

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NPR News: Lofi Girl disappeared from YouTube and reignited debate over bogus copyright claims

Lofi Girl disappeared from YouTube and reignited debate over bogus copyright claims
When YouTube took the Lofi Girl stream down by mistake, fans were not happy. It was the latest episode in an ongoing debate over copyright and bogus claims.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: For All Mankind, The Witcher, the BeReal app, and more.

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NPR News: The lowrider community wants all of California to join San Jose and end cruising bans

The lowrider community wants all of California to join San Jose and end cruising bans
There's a push to end bans on lowrider cruising across California. The lowrider community says these bans criminalize harmless recreational activity and disproportionately affect Latinos.

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NPR News: Lofi Girl disappeared, reigniting debate on YouTube's copyright policy

Lofi Girl disappeared, reigniting debate on YouTube's copyright policy
The internet-famous Lofi Girl music stream went down last weekend. The takedown reignited concerns over copyright protections for artists.

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NPR News: Ryan Gosling deserves better than the snarky action thriller 'The Gray Man'

Ryan Gosling deserves better than the snarky action thriller 'The Gray Man'
Gosling plays an assassin being chased by other assassins. That sounds exciting, but it isn't; it's a pileup of self-admiring one-liners and insanely violent but weirdly inconsequential action scenes.

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NPR News: 'The Gray Man' review: Even on-screen assassins need something to believe in

'The Gray Man' review: Even on-screen assassins need something to believe in
The action-packed thriller starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans is clever, stylish and fun to watch. But it's still missing something essential.

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NPR News: NPR's Emma Choi shares her love for Old Bay seasoning

NPR's Emma Choi shares her love for Old Bay seasoning
Emma Choi of NPR's Everyone and Their Mom podcast is really into Old Bay Seasoning — so into it, that she carries it everywhere she goes.

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NPR News: Spacey pleads not guilty to charges in the U.K. that he sexually assaulted three men

Spacey pleads not guilty to charges in the U.K. that he sexually assaulted three men
Actor Kevin Spacey's trial in the United Kingdom has been scheduled to begin in June 2023. He faces a separate civil sex-assault lawsuit in the United States from another man, actor Anthony Rapp.

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NPR News: Jane Goodall gets her own Barbie

Jane Goodall gets her own Barbie
The famed primatologist says having a Barbie made in her likeness is a dream come true.

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NPR News: Poems you mail: share a poem

Poems you mail: share a poem
When was the last time you picked up a pen and composed a letter to a friend or a family member? NPR's poet in residence Kwame Alexander wants you to share a poem in letter form.

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NPR News: Write a poem to a friend for NPR

Write a poem to a friend for NPR
For the latest "Morning Edition" community poem, Rachel Martin and poet Kwame Alexander ask listeners for poetry submissions. This round, the call-out is for poems in letter, or epistolary, form.

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NPR News: Dreaming of Dior, a charwoman follows her bliss in 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris'

Dreaming of Dior, a charwoman follows her bliss in 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris'
A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London sets her heart on a designer dress in this charm-filled adaptation of Paul Gallico's 1958 novel.

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NPR News: Kevin Spacey faces British court hearing on sex assault charges

Kevin Spacey faces British court hearing on sex assault charges
The hearing is the two-time Oscar winner's first chance to formally answer charges relating to offenses against three men. His lawyer previously said that Spacey "strenuously denies the allegations.

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NPR News: Every English Super Nintendo manual is publicly available, thanks to this streamer

Every English Super Nintendo manual is publicly available, thanks to this streamer
Kerry Hays, known as "Peebs" on Twitch, has archived copies of every Super Nintendo game manual in the English language, and made the collection available to the public.

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NPR News: Encore: In 'She Memes Well,' Quinta Brunson describes the path to her comedy career

Encore: In 'She Memes Well,' Quinta Brunson describes the path to her comedy career
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor and stand up comedian Quinta Brunson about her first book, an essay collection called She Memes Well.

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NPR News: Hundreds of people enjoyed an underwater concert this weekend in the Florida Keys

Hundreds of people enjoyed an underwater concert this weekend in the Florida Keys
People enjoyed ocean-themed hits like "Yellow Submarine" and The Little Mermaid theme, played through waterproof speakers.Concert-goers said the music sounded bit muted.

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NPR News: YouTube restores 'Lo-Fi' girl music streaming channel

YouTube restores 'Lo-Fi' girl music streaming channel
To the relief of millions of YouTubers and people who need a study time playlist - a well-known music channel is back online.

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NPR News: Elisa Albert's newest book explores the dark side of the fertility industrial complex

Elisa Albert's newest book explores the dark side of the fertility industrial complex
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Elisa Albert about her new novel, "Human Blues."

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NPR News: Poet laureate Ada Limón reflects on the role of poetry during challenging times

Poet laureate Ada Limón reflects on the role of poetry during challenging times
Ada Limón, the new U.S. poet laureate, speaks with Tess Taylor about the moment she got the call and what it means to hold the position.

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NPR News: Five takeaways from the 2022 Emmy nominations

Five takeaways from the 2022 Emmy nominations
There's been record TV production this year - so why were so many categories dominated by performers from a handful of shows?

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NPR News: 'Jane the Virgin' writer recounts growing up undocumented in 'Illegally Yours'

'Jane the Virgin' writer recounts growing up undocumented in 'Illegally Yours'
Rafael Agustin's parents were physicians in Ecuador, but when they came to the U.S. they worked at a car wash and Kmart to get by. It wasn't until he was a teen that he learned they were undocumented.

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NPR News: Emmy nominations: The contenders for TV's biggest honors

Emmy nominations: The contenders for TV's biggest honors
The nominees for the 74th Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. The winners will be chosen in September.

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NPR News: We know Greek statues weren't white. Now you can see them in color.

We know Greek statues weren't white. Now you can see them in color.
A new exhibit in New York shows what the statues ACTUALLY looked like.

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NPR News: Our predictions for today's Emmy nominations

Our predictions for today's Emmy nominations
Emmy nominations will be announced this morning. Glen Weldon, co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, gives Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep a sense of what to expect.

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NPR News: A new reality reverberates through Russia's music scene

A new reality reverberates through Russia's music scene
Canceled concerts, lawsuits, existential turmoil. As Russia has cracked down on anti-war speech, the country's music scene reaches a particularly high pitch.

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NPR News: 'Legacy of Violence' documents the dark side of the British Empire

'Legacy of Violence' documents the dark side of the British Empire
By by 1920, the British Empire covered 24% of the Earth's land mass. Historian Caroline Elkins says British rulers portrayed themselves as benevolent, but used systematic violence to maintain control.

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NPR News: 'Better Call Saul' might be the greatest of all time — if it can stick the landing

'Better Call Saul' might be the greatest of all time — if it can stick the landing
The Breaking Bad spin-off has been excellent since it debuted in 2015. As the series wraps up, the final episodes will determine just how great a show Better Call Saul ends up being.

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NPR News: A new NYC Met exhibit explores the complicated role water plays for indigenous groups

A new NYC Met exhibit explores the complicated role water plays for indigenous groups
A new exhibit at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art explores how Native Americans have used water and highlights the politicization of the resource.

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NPR News: The New York Public Library honors Lou Reed with a new exhibition

The New York Public Library honors Lou Reed with a new exhibition
A new exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts offers a rare glimpse into the archives of the late songwriter Lou Reed.

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NPR News: Three runners are gored in a tense 5th Pamplona bull run

Three runners are gored in a tense 5th Pamplona bull run
It was the first run with gorings in the festival so far this year. Three more daily runs before it finishes Thursday.

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NPR News: Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, dies at 89

Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, dies at 89
Earlier this week, Oprah surprised her father by throwing him a surprise barbeque in Nashville. The event included a barber chair to honor his long career that included owning a barber shop.

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NPR News: Paul Rudd becomes a real-life hero for a bullied Colorado boy

Paul Rudd becomes a real-life hero for a bullied Colorado boy
Brody Ridder, 12, came home with a nearly empty yearbook. His mom's Facebook post about the experience caught the attention of other students — and one not-so-small actor.

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NPR News: Why it matters that Danai Gurira is taking on Richard III

Why it matters that Danai Gurira is taking on Richard III
Guirira said it was interesting to explore "toxic masculinity" as a perpetrator instead of an object - and that the role brought up a lot of questions.

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NPR News: With 'Dear Poetry' podcast, journalist finds reprieve from burnout

With 'Dear Poetry' podcast, journalist finds reprieve from burnout
NPR's Miles Parks speaks to Luisa Beck, a reporter in Berlin, about her new podcast, Dear Poetry.

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NPR News: Why I love quiet action sequences in movies

Why I love quiet action sequences in movies
NPR critic Linda Holmes explains why action sequences that don't echo into the movie theater next door should be appreciated.

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NPR News: Teens are dressing in suits to see 'Minions' as meme culture and boredom collide

Teens are dressing in suits to see 'Minions' as meme culture and boredom collide
A viral trend depicts teens in suits on their way to go see the latest installment in the minions universe. Here's why.

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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: Rutherford Falls season two, Magic Mike XXL, and more.

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NPR News: Tasman Keith didn't come here to point fingers

Tasman Keith didn't come here to point fingers
The First Nations rapper comes from "a place of understanding [that] at the end of the day everybody is human and we all have a lack of knowledge that we can expand on." His debut album is out today.

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NPR News: Denzel Washington: The Fresh Air interview

Denzel Washington: The Fresh Air interview
Washington was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2008, about the film The Great Debaters, which he directed and starred in.

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NPR News: Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says patriotism means demanding better of ourselves

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says patriotism means demanding better of ourselves
Rapinoe has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights, pay equity and the Black Lives Matter movement. She was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2020.

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NPR News: Itinerante, un trío que revive la música andina de Colombia

Itinerante, un trío que revive la música andina de Colombia
Tocada en tres instrumentos de cuerda, esta música fue la banda sonora del país desde principios del siglo XX hasta la década de 1940.

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NPR News: 'Thank You for Your Servitude' casts harsh light on GOP's shift and its motives

'Thank You for Your Servitude' casts harsh light on GOP's shift and its motives
Although Donald Trump remains an eminence throughout, Mark Leibovich's true subject here is Trump's stable of enablers and the transformation they have wrought on their party and themselves.

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NPR News: 'O' takes readers on a journey of abandonment and reclamation

'O' takes readers on a journey of abandonment and reclamation
In her third poetry collection, Zeina Hashem Beck is graceful her defiance of fitting self into a box. She embraces the multitudes – mother, citizen, poet, warrior – and presents herself as one whole.

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NPR News: Laura Veirs discusses the uphill road to independence and 'Found Light'

Laura Veirs discusses the uphill road to independence and 'Found Light'
Singer-songwriter Laura Veirs releases her first album produced without her ex-husband, who she divorced in 2019.

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NPR News: Safia Elhillo takes a leap in new poems, writes about shame and the body

Safia Elhillo takes a leap in new poems, writes about shame and the body
In her latest poetry collection Girls That Never Die, Safia Elhillo writes about the shame and violence that often comes with being a woman.

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NPR News: 'Both Sides of the Blade' is a French melodrama about intimacy and illicit desire

'Both Sides of the Blade' is a French melodrama about intimacy and illicit desire
Juliette Binoche is woman whose life is disrupted by the return of a former lover. Both Sides of the Blade might sound like soap-opera material, but nothing about the film feels trite or predictable.

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NPR News: James Caan, an onscreen tough guy and movie craftsman, has died at 82

James Caan, an onscreen tough guy and movie craftsman, has died at 82
Caan's memorable screen appearances included Brian's Song, The Godfather, Misery and Elf.

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NPR News: The pandemic has changed workplace fashion. What does that mean for you?

The pandemic has changed workplace fashion. What does that mean for you?
Many people traded in slacks for sweatpants during the worst of the pandemic and are now figuring out what to wear back to the office. Here's what that looks like, from Wall Street to Capitol Hill.

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NPR News: A Georgia monument, seen by some as satanic, was damaged from a predawn explosion

A Georgia monument, seen by some as satanic, was damaged from a predawn explosion
The roadside attraction was built in 1980 from local granite, commissioned by an unknown person or group under the pseudonym R.C. Christian.

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NPR News: Meet Itinerante, a trio reviving Colombia's Andean music

Meet Itinerante, a trio reviving Colombia's Andean music
Played on three string instruments, this music was the country's soundtrack from the turn of the 20th century to the 1940s.

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NPR News: Jury finds man guilty of 1st degree murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle

Jury finds man guilty of 1st degree murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle
The jury also found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter instead of two attempted murder counts as prosecutors sought for two other men who were hit by gunfire.

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NPR News: Old Bay in my bag: How I make anything taste like home

Old Bay in my bag: How I make anything taste like home
Bland food runs wild like a plague amongst this earth! Carrying a shaker of Old Bay, I am Achilles armed with his mighty shield, running into an epic battle against unseasoned food.

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NPR News: A pediatric neurosurgeon reflects on his intense job, and the post-Roe landscape

A pediatric neurosurgeon reflects on his intense job, and the post-Roe landscape
Jay Wellons has operated on children's brains and spinal cords. He knows the anguish of losing a patient and the exhilaration of saving a child's life. His memoir is All That Moves Us.

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NPR News: Old Bay in my bag: How I make anything taste like home

Old Bay in my bag: How I make anything taste like home
Bland food runs wild like a plague amongst this earth! Carrying a shaker of Old Bay, I am Achilles armed with his mighty shield, running into an epic battle against unseasoned food.

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NPR News: Flying around the world — and back home again — in 'Imagine a City'

Flying around the world — and back home again — in 'Imagine a City'
In a new book, pilot and author of Skyfaring Mark Vanhoenacker takes readers to far-flung cities he once dreamed about during his childhood in western Massachusetts.

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NPR News: Rubber ducky watches that don't tell time clock in TikTok views

Rubber ducky watches that don't tell time clock in TikTok views
"How many times do you look at a clock, or look at time, and are happy?" says Kevin Bertolero, the maker of watches that feature tiny rubber duckies instead of numbers.

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NPR News: A billion here, a billion there: A new book tells the story of J. Paul Getty

A billion here, a billion there: A new book tells the story of J. Paul Getty
In his day, J. Paul Getty was known as "the richest man in America." James Reginato's biography, Growing Up Getty, is an exhaustive account of how the rich are different from most people.

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NPR News: When machine learning meets surrealist art meets Reddit, you get DALL-E mini

When machine learning meets surrealist art meets Reddit, you get DALL-E mini
DALL-E is the AI image generator social media users are employing to crank out bizarre art memes that range from beautiful to horrifying.

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NPR News: Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chow their way to victory in Nathan's hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chow their way to victory in Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Chestnut took his 15th win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and Sudo made a decisive comeback to win the women's title.

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NPR News: At Madrid's Amor de Dios flamenco center, dancers are finding their rhythm again

At Madrid's Amor de Dios flamenco center, dancers are finding their rhythm again
The pandemic placed competitive flamenco dancing on pause in Madrid. Now the passion and the intimacy of the artform are back on stage.

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NPR News: At Madrid's Amor de Dios flamenco center, dancers are finding their rhythm again

At Madrid's Amor de Dios flamenco center, dancers are finding their rhythm again
Amor de Dios is a famous dance center in Madrid that specializes in teaching flamenco. NPR's Michel Martin visited to see how this art form is taught.

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NPR News: Elvis songwriter Mike Stoller looks back on his hits

Elvis songwriter Mike Stoller looks back on his hits
Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber wrote hit songs for Elvis, along with a whos-who of other artists including Big Mama Thornton, Ben E. King, and more.

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NPR News: Influential theater director Peter Brook dies at 97

Influential theater director Peter Brook dies at 97
Brook's work ranged from classical star-studded productions to radical experiments in theater. He reinvented King Lear and explored the fragility of civilization in the film Lord of the Flies.

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NPR News: 'Stranger Things' season finale succeeds by leaning into excess

'Stranger Things' season finale succeeds by leaning into excess
The characters' relationships develop and they face an array of surprises and complications in the bustling storyline that closes the fourth season.

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NPR News: UNESCO declares borsch cooking an endangered Ukrainian heritage

UNESCO declares borsch cooking an endangered Ukrainian heritage
Ukraine's culture minister declared victory in "the war for borsch" as Russia also claims the hearty beet soup. UNESCO says the invasion threatens Ukraine's borsch culture with "extreme urgency."

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NPR News: Fans are saddened over the death of Technoblade, a popular Minecraft YouTuber

Fans are saddened over the death of Technoblade, a popular Minecraft YouTuber
Technoblade, whose real name is Alex, reached millions with his Minecraft video playthroughs on YouTube. His fans and family remember the 23-year-old beyond just his online content.

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NPR News: 'Noir Alley' host celebrates cinema's double crosses and doomed characters

'Noir Alley' host celebrates cinema's double crosses and doomed characters
Eddie Muller's book, Dark City, chronicles film noir from the '40s and '50s. He says the genre draws on a "very dark vision of existence." Originally broadcast Oct. 21, 2022.

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NPR News: Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others
The president will present the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, who also include Oscar-winning Denzel Washington, the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and soccer Olympian Megan Rapinoe.

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NPR News: 'The Simpsons' production workers say they deserve a place at the table

'The Simpsons' production workers say they deserve a place at the table
Employees at the studio behind shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy are hoping to do unionize. If they're successful, it could be a big shift in animation.

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NPR News: In the Greek film 'Apples,' a mysterious condition leaves people without memories

In the Greek film 'Apples,' a mysterious condition leaves people without memories
An unnamed man inexplicably loses his memory in this strange and singular film. Apples is about how we deal with grief and loneliness, especially when memory becomes more of a curse than a blessing.

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