NPR News: Puerto Rican rapper Residente is challenging the definition of America

Puerto Rican rapper Residente is challenging the definition of America
Puerto Rican musician Residente is gearing up for his biggest fight yet – challenging the meaning of America.

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NPR News: J.K. Rowling's new book, about a transphobe who faces wrath online, raises eyebrows

J.K. Rowling's new book, about a transphobe who faces wrath online, raises eyebrows
In The Ink Black Heart, a popular cartoonist is harassed and killed after her work is criticized as transphobic. Observers say the plot mirrors Rowling's experience, though she calls it a coincidence.

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NPR News: Barking 9 to 5! Dolly Parton launches 'Doggy Parton,' a pet apparel collection

Barking 9 to 5! Dolly Parton launches 'Doggy Parton,' a pet apparel collection
The line features fringe-trimmed cowgirl dresses, rhinestone-bejeweled harnesses, gingham shirts and bandanas, concert T-shirts, toys and even a blond wig inspired by the singer.

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NPR News: 'In Treatment' meets 'Dexter' in Hulu's psychological thriller 'The Patient'

'In Treatment' meets 'Dexter' in Hulu's psychological thriller 'The Patient'
Steve Carell stars as a therapist who is abducted by a murderer. By the time The Patient is over, nearly everyone in this drama series reflects upon past actions and decisions — or dies trying.

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NPR News: Chautauqua Institution re-examines security after Salman Rushdie attack

Chautauqua Institution re-examines security after Salman Rushdie attack
When the author was attacked earlier this month, he was taking the stage at New York's Chautauqua Institution. The storied place in American cultural life is now rethinking how open it should be.

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NPR News: Han Solo's Blaster from Star Wars Auctions for Over $1 Million

Han Solo's Blaster from Star Wars Auctions for Over $1 Million
The blaster gun used by Harrison Ford was sold at an auction for firearm collectors at The Rock Island Auction Company.

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NPR News: 'I'm Not Broken' is about being broken — and building a new life

'I'm Not Broken' is about being broken — and building a new life
A sad, brutally honest memoir about "a poor, sexually abused, drug-addicted Chicano kid," Jesse Leon's narrative is one that vividly brings to the page the realities of someone ignored by the system.

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NPR News: 'In Treatment' meets 'Dexter' in HBO's psychological thriller 'The Patient'

'In Treatment' meets 'Dexter' in HBO's psychological thriller 'The Patient'
Steve Carell stars as a therapist who is abducted by a murderer. By the time The Patient is over, nearly everyone in this drama series reflects upon past actions and decisions — or dies trying.

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NPR News: No, that wasn't Beyoncé at the U.S. Open. It was Laverne Cox, and she's flattered

No, that wasn't Beyoncé at the U.S. Open. It was Laverne Cox, and she's flattered
At least one viewer watching at home thought they spotted Beyoncé in the star-studded stands at Serena Williams' U.S. Open match Sunday night. Cox, who "worships" the singer, took it in stride.

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NPR News: 'Diary of a Misfit' blends reportage, research and memoir

'Diary of a Misfit' blends reportage, research and memoir
Washington Post reporter Casey Parks' first book, Diary of a Misfit: A Memoir and a Mystery, follows her attempts to uncover Roy Hudgins' story while rediscovering her own along the way.

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NPR News: 5 translated books from Japan to soothe battered souls this fall

5 translated books from Japan to soothe battered souls this fall
A growing number of translated Japanese books have been released in the U.S. in recent years. There there are more than a dozen coming out this fall alone — including titles by emerging writers.

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NPR News: DC Comics reduces Latinos to their food in Hispanic Heritage Month covers, fans say

DC Comics reduces Latinos to their food in Hispanic Heritage Month covers, fans say
Latino comic book fans have taken to social media to call out DC Comics' latest attempt at appealing to their Latino fans. Art shows DC superheroes holding or eating a variety of Latin American foods.

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NPR News: Gen Z is driving sales of romance books to the top of bestseller lists

Gen Z is driving sales of romance books to the top of bestseller lists
For months, Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry have occupied multiple spots on the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestsellers list. The success of these romance writers has been aided by Gen Z.

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NPR News: Discovering the forgotten women of silent cinema

Discovering the forgotten women of silent cinema
An exhibition of theater lobby cards at New York's Poster House celebrates women's contributions to silent movies both in front and behind the camera.

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NPR News: In 'House of the Dragon' episode 2, two royal heirs stand off, and one stands down

In 'House of the Dragon' episode 2, two royal heirs stand off, and one stands down
In the second episode of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel, Daemon makes a play, Rhaenyra wins the day, and Viserys gets the final say.

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NPR News: 'The Patient' is an effectively terrifying thriller about ... therapy

'The Patient' is an effectively terrifying thriller about ... therapy
Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson star in a new Hulu series from the creators of The Americans that features Carell as a therapist held prisoner by a very (very) troubled patient.

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NPR News: For one day, you can pay $3 for a movie ticket at most American theaters

For one day, you can pay $3 for a movie ticket at most American theaters
Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens. It's part of a newly launched National Cinema Day.

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NPR News: MTV VMAs ready to host and honor some of music's biggest acts

MTV VMAs ready to host and honor some of music's biggest acts
The MTV Video Music Awards are back Sunday with some of the biggest names in music vying for the network's fabled Moon Person statue.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 27, 2022: Live from Wolf Trap!

'Wait Wait' for August 27, 2022: Live from Wolf Trap!
We're back in Washington, D.C. with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. She's one of the most beloved people in D.C. but can she answer three questions about DC Comics?

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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: Peppa Pig, Apostle, and more.

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NPR News: Colson Whitehead returns to his home turf with 'Harlem Shuffle'

Colson Whitehead returns to his home turf with 'Harlem Shuffle'
Whitehead says his novel was inspired by his love of heist movies. The story centers on a furniture store owner who has a side hustle trafficking in stolen goods. Originally broadcast Sept. 15, 2021.

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NPR News: 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' will leave you charmed — and a little worn out

'Three Thousand Years of Longing' will leave you charmed — and a little worn out
Tilda Swinton plays a literary scholar who has an encounter with a wish-granting genie, played by Idris Elba, in this flashy and ornate new fantasy film.

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NPR News: New Selena album 'Moonchild Mixes' sparks voice-aging debate

New Selena album 'Moonchild Mixes' sparks voice-aging debate
Some fans of the late singer have taken to social media to denounce the use of digital technology to make her sound older.

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NPR News: For some in the Gaza Strip, summer tastes like a baby watermelon cooked over flames

For some in the Gaza Strip, summer tastes like a baby watermelon cooked over flames
Unripe watermelons are cooked over flames are a summer delicacy available only for a short time. The dish is made in the southern part of Gaza, traditionally associated with Bedouin desert culture.

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NPR News: Netflix's cheerfully murderous 'Kleo' is reminiscent of 'Killing Eve'

Netflix's cheerfully murderous 'Kleo' is reminiscent of 'Killing Eve'
Set in 1989 Germany shortly before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, this series centers on a cocky female assassin and puts a playful spin on the end of communism.

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NPR News: Years after Hurricane Katrina, a new documentary asks: What happened to the children?

Years after Hurricane Katrina, a new documentary asks: What happened to the children?
Edward Buckles, Jr. was just 13 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and changed his home forever. His new documentary is his attempt to unpack the trauma of that childhood experience.

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NPR News: Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop
From unreleased music to promotional flyers, photos, a mirrored dressing room sign, and even a stray Andy Warhol print, Blondie's out with a new box set, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982.

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NPR News: The book 'Haven' is a monastic retreat to an island inhabited only by men and birds

The book 'Haven' is a monastic retreat to an island inhabited only by men and birds
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Emma Donoghue about her new book, Haven. In it, three Irish monks in the Middle Ages choose to live a life of isolation on a rocky island.

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NPR News: Exiled writers reflect on freedom of speech in America in light of Rushdie attack

Exiled writers reflect on freedom of speech in America in light of Rushdie attack
For dissident writers fleeing persecution overseas, the United States has long been a safe haven, a place where freedom of expression is tolerated and, even, valued.

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NPR News: The Independent Spirit Awards moves toward gender-neutral acting categories

The Independent Spirit Awards moves toward gender-neutral acting categories
The awards have announced the categories will now be "best lead performance" and "best supporting performance."

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NPR News: An inside look at how the Girl Scouts chose their next cookie flavor, Raspberry Rally

An inside look at how the Girl Scouts chose their next cookie flavor, Raspberry Rally
The new Girl Scouts Cookie is a kind of sister to the iconic Thin Mint, and the second fruit flavor to hit the lineup of cookies.

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NPR News: The rise of the 'Morally Dubious Podcaster' in pop culture

The rise of the 'Morally Dubious Podcaster' in pop culture
You'll find these characters at the heart of movies and shows such as Vengeance, Dexter: New Blood, Rutherford Falls and Only Murders in the Building.

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NPR News: Michael K. Williams' memoir 'Scenes From My Life' shows how he turned trauma into art

Michael K. Williams' memoir 'Scenes From My Life' shows how he turned trauma into art
The beloved actor made his mark playing tough characters; but he wanted young Black men to know it was okay to be vulnerable.

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NPR News: Artists at 100-year-old Santa Fe Indian Market say it's now a place of innovation

Artists at 100-year-old Santa Fe Indian Market say it's now a place of innovation
Santa Fe Indian Market marked its 100th anniversary. It began as a way of preserving what white curators thought of as traditional, but artists say the market today is a place of innovation.

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NPR News: Comic Mo Amer draws on his Palestinian and Texan roots in a new Netflix series

Comic Mo Amer draws on his Palestinian and Texan roots in a new Netflix series
Amer grew up in Kuwait, where he enjoyed a comfortable life — until he was 9, and the first Gulf War forced his family to flee to the U.S. in 1991. His new series is Mo.

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NPR News: Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience

Mohammed Amer's new series explores the tragedy and comedy in the refugee experience
Mohammed Amer has spoken about his family's experience as Palestinian refugees in standup comedy. He spent nearly a decade turning it into a television series, which is arriving on Netflix this week.

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NPR News: 'House of the Dragon' is the most watched premiere in HBO history, the company said

'House of the Dragon' is the most watched premiere in HBO history, the company said
House of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones, set nearly 200 years before the events of the latter show. It is based on the novel Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin.

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NPR News: This former GOP hatchet man didn't support Trump — but still enabled him

This former GOP hatchet man didn't support Trump — but still enabled him
As a Republican operative, Tim Miller worked with extreme right-wing media outlets and fed the populist outrage that helped radicalize much of the GOP voter base. His new book is Why We Did It.

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NPR News: A Florida district declines dictionary donations as it navigates a new book law

A Florida district declines dictionary donations as it navigates a new book law
A local Rotary Club and nonprofit have given dictionaries to Sarasota, Fla., schools for over a decade. The district declined this year amidst amidst a book freeze while it navigates a new state law.

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NPR News: 'Saints Row' takes players on a crime spree that's goofy, sincere — and a tad glitchy

'Saints Row' takes players on a crime spree that's goofy, sincere — and a tad glitchy
'Saints Row' presents a sunny sandbox bursting with heists, hijinks, and witty banter. But the new reboot doesn't quite live up to the satisfying gameplay of franchise competitor, 'Grand Theft Auto.'

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NPR News: All-Black women American Airlines crew flies from Dallas in honor of Bessie Coleman

All-Black women American Airlines crew flies from Dallas in honor of Bessie Coleman
The airline hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour last week to celebrate Coleman's anniversary of earning her international pilot's license in 1921.

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NPR News: Kid Cudi says he had a stroke at 32. Hailey Bieber was 25. How common are they?

Kid Cudi says he had a stroke at 32. Hailey Bieber was 25. How common are they?
Strokes in adults under 45 are on the rise. Now artist Kid Cudi — long considered an ambassador for mental health issues — and model Hailey Bieber have opened up about their experiences.

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NPR News: In the 'House of the Dragon' series premiere, the blood of the dragon runs thick

In the 'House of the Dragon' series premiere, the blood of the dragon runs thick
We recap the debut episode of the Game of Thrones prequel, in which tragedy strikes the Seven Kingdoms, and a new heir is named for the Iron Throne ... for now, anyway.

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NPR News: A new exhibit in LA explores the complicated history of Black Cinema

A new exhibit in LA explores the complicated history of Black Cinema
"Regeneration" examines 73 years of film history, from the silent movie days to the rise of the Blaxploitation era.

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NPR News: 'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy joins the 'Sex Education' cast in Season 4

'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy joins the 'Sex Education' cast in Season 4
The Emmy Award-winning actor will play a cult author. Levy previously co-produced and starred in the sitcom Schitt's Creek, which ended in 2020.

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NPR News: Manti Te'o, subject of high-profile catfishing story, talks 'Untold' Netflix doc

Manti Te'o, subject of high-profile catfishing story, talks 'Untold' Netflix doc
A new Netflix documentary explores one of the most famous incidents of catfishing. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Manti Te'o about the new documentary, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist.

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NPR News: Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a fan convention

Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a fan convention
The charges stem from alleged activity at the Monster Mania Convention earlier this month in New Jersey.

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NPR News: Andrew Tate gets banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for violating their policies

Andrew Tate gets banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok for violating their policies
The influencer and former kickboxer was banned from multiple social media platforms after violating their policies. The influencer's misogynistic remarks have reached millions across the internet.

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NPR News: Do animals sweat? Here's a poem to answer that question

Do animals sweat? Here's a poem to answer that question
Humans are sweaty beasts, but it turns out many other animals have different ways to keep cool. Staff of the Maryland Zoo help explain how their residents regulate their temperatures.

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NPR News: New hit video game Cult of the Lamb is adorably unsettling

New hit video game Cult of the Lamb is adorably unsettling
An unusual videogame called Cult of the Lamb was recently released for several gaming platforms. It flew to the top of the sales charts, and seems to be developing a cult following of its own.

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NPR News: A handy 'House of the Dragon' glossary: places, powers and people you need to know

A handy 'House of the Dragon' glossary: places, powers and people you need to know
HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel throws a lot of proper nouns at you. Here's a guide to the important whos, whats and wheres of 'House of the Dragon.'

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NPR News: Paul Auster, Aasif Mandvi and others support Salman Rushdie with public readings

Paul Auster, Aasif Mandvi and others support Salman Rushdie with public readings
Writers Jeffrey Eugenides, Roya Hakakian, Kiran Desai, Tina Brown, Gay Talese and others gave live readings from the author's work as he recovered from a brutal attack.

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NPR News: HBO Max cuts dozens of titles in a cost-cutting move before a merger with Discovery+

HBO Max cuts dozens of titles in a cost-cutting move before a merger with Discovery+
HBO Max is pulling 36 titles from its streaming platform this week. The move isn't a kid-friendly one, with the service dumping several animated shows such as Infinity Train and Summer Camp Island.

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NPR News: COMIC: Finding my voice through dance

COMIC: Finding my voice through dance
For Camille A. Brown, choreography unlocked a new way to understand her power as a dancer, and to celebrate her creative identity.

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NPR News: Should you watch the 'Game of Thrones' spinoff?

Should you watch the 'Game of Thrones' spinoff?
HBO's prequel 'House of the Dragon' drops you into King's Landing 200 years earlier than 'Game of Thrones.' But if you're leery of revisiting Westeros, here's what you need to know.

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NPR News: The Bible is among dozens of books banned in this Texas school district

The Bible is among dozens of books banned in this Texas school district
The books under review were previously challenged and placed back on shelves, but now the Keller Independent School District wants them to undergo another review with new criteria.

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NPR News: 'The Territory' and 'Three Minutes: A Lengthening' find cinematic hope in tragedy

'The Territory' and 'Three Minutes: A Lengthening' find cinematic hope in tragedy
A pair of documentaries glean what it can from a pre-WWII home movie and Indigenous efforts to halt the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

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NPR News: Streaming outperforms both cable and broadcast TV for the first time ever

Streaming outperforms both cable and broadcast TV for the first time ever
Streaming platforms outpaced broadcast and cable in July's total TV viewership. The change came as new seasons of hits on Hulu and Netflix debuted and live sports and traditional shows went on hiatus.

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NPR News: Japan launches a contest to urge young people to drink more alcohol

Japan launches a contest to urge young people to drink more alcohol
Governments are watching lucrative alcohol tax revenues dry up, as people drink less. In Japan, a plan to counter that trend is running into controversy.

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NPR News: Untangling the contradictions of crime novelist Patricia Highsmith

Untangling the contradictions of crime novelist Patricia Highsmith
Highsmith's writing was full of fakes, forgeries and falsehoods, revealing not only what her characters concealed, but what readers were willing to see.

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NPR News: Authors Jade Chang and Jacqueline Woodson on how they prep mentally to write a book

Authors Jade Chang and Jacqueline Woodson on how they prep mentally to write a book
Authors Jade Chang and Jacqueline Woodson share a conversation about how they prepare mentally to write a new book and what motivates them.

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NPR News: Author Olaf Olafsson on exploring love, loneliness and memory in new novel 'Touch'

Author Olaf Olafsson on exploring love, loneliness and memory in new novel 'Touch'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Olaf Olafsson on his new novel Touch and how the pandemic inspired the love story he had been wanting to write for years.

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NPR News: 'Better Call Saul' sticks the landing with the series finale

'Better Call Saul' sticks the landing with the series finale
For faithful viewers the finale was one treat after another. There were unexpected returns from old characters and breathtaking surprises. Up until the end, the show defied expectations.

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NPR News: 'Dopesick' author turns her attention to the citizen volunteers combatting addiction

'Dopesick' author turns her attention to the citizen volunteers combatting addiction
Author Beth Macy and harm reduction specialist Michelle Mathis talk about grassroots and community efforts to address the opioid crisis. Macy's latest book is Raising Lazarus.

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NPR News: It's been a hot summer. Here's how people around the world have been staying cool

It's been a hot summer. Here's how people around the world have been staying cool
Extreme heat is increasingly common throughout the globe, and this summer hit us with a newfound vengeance. From Spain to India, Rough Translation looked at ways people try to beat the heat.

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NPR News: Afghan women raise their voices in two new anthologies

Afghan women raise their voices in two new anthologies
This week marks a year since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. But the Taliban hasn't succeeded in silencing Afghan women, whose voices ring out in two new and powerful collections.

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NPR News: After decades, author Jamil Jan Kochai reunites with the teacher who changed his life

After decades, author Jamil Jan Kochai reunites with the teacher who changed his life
The writer searched for more than a decade for Susan Lung, who taught him to read and write English when he was a 7-year-old in 1999. On Saturday, she surprised him at one of his book readings.

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NPR News: 'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday

'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday
The Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon begins Sunday night on HBO. Here's what to expect.

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NPR News: 'Better Call Saul' finale soars as a meditation on consequences and regret

'Better Call Saul' finale soars as a meditation on consequences and regret
The question that hung over the show's final episode was a simple one: Would Saul ever grow a conscience? Would he ever let himself feel real regret?

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NPR News: In 'Elizabeth Finch,' Julian Barnes addresses collective vs. personal memory

In 'Elizabeth Finch,' Julian Barnes addresses collective vs. personal memory
Barnes' 25th novel is about the power of influence and obsessions, wrong turns, and the difficulty of pinning down another's life, whether someone you knew or someone who predated you by centuries.

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NPR News: Actor Ezra Miller is getting mental health treatment after erratic behavior

Actor Ezra Miller is getting mental health treatment after erratic behavior
Miller was arrested twice in Hawaii, including for disorderly conduct and harassment at a karaoke bar. The second incident was for second-degree assault. They also face a burglary charge in Vermont.

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NPR News: Nipsey Hussle gets Hollywood star on what would have been his 37th birthday

Nipsey Hussle gets Hollywood star on what would have been his 37th birthday
The late rapper's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is the 2,729th placed to date.

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NPR News: Burnout turned Twitch streamers' dreams of playing games full time into nightmares

Burnout turned Twitch streamers' dreams of playing games full time into nightmares
Playing video games for a living sounds like a dream job. But toxic fans and demanding schedules can turn that dream into a nightmare.

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NPR News: The Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for her treatment at the 1973 Oscars

The Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for her treatment at the 1973 Oscars
In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather spoke on behalf of Marlon Brando at the Oscars about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films.

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NPR News: Robin Thede wants her sketch show to open doors for other Black voices

Robin Thede wants her sketch show to open doors for other Black voices
Thede's HBO series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, is the first sketch comedy show solely written, directed and starring Black women. "It is a nonstop job," she says of the various hats she wears.

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NPR News: Aubrey Plaza plays a fraudster in the mostly engrossing 'Emily the Criminal'

Aubrey Plaza plays a fraudster in the mostly engrossing 'Emily the Criminal'
An art-school dropout seizes control of her life and livelihood by branching out into credit card fraud in this Los Angeles noir. Plaza is both vulnerable and fierce as a woman on the take.

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NPR News: For this 89-year-old Gullah Geechee chef, cooking is about heart

For this 89-year-old Gullah Geechee chef, cooking is about heart
Emily Meggett has spent decades caring for her community and family with her delicious, traditional Gullah Geechee food from South Carolina. Now, she's sharing that cuisine with the world.

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NPR News: The Chautauqua Institution's role after the Salman Rushdie attack

The Chautauqua Institution's role after the Salman Rushdie attack
Following Salman Rushdie's stabbing at an event in western New York, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the Chautauqua Institution's Emily Morris about the organization's role going forward.

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NPR News: For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps

For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps
Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.

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NPR News: T-boy swag: Claiming space where trans people feel we don't inherently belong

T-boy swag: Claiming space where trans people feel we don't inherently belong
I've spent a lot of time figuring out my gender by clinging to objects. I dress like Turtle from Entourage – his presentation of gender embodies a distinct vibe that I wish to harness in my journey.

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NPR News: Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us

Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us
She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for August 13, 2022: Live from the Past!

'Wait Wait' for August 13, 2022: Live from the Past!
It's summertime and the living is still sort of complicated. While we enjoy our summer break, we bring you a show filled with some of our favorite in-person guests!

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NPR News: My brother made it in Lagos — and taught me lessons about my life in London

My brother made it in Lagos — and taught me lessons about my life in London
The author Chibundu Onuzo reflects on her older brother's path to success after leaving the U.K. for their native Nigeria — and wonders whether she should consider joining him.

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NPR News: 'Five Days at Memorial' showcases John Ridley's skill at tough stories

'Five Days at Memorial' showcases John Ridley's skill at tough stories
Executive producer, writer and director John Ridley says he tried to take an unbiased view of this new Apple+ drama based on what actually happened.

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NPR News: Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash

Anne Heche legally dead at 53, a week after a fiery car crash
The actress, best known for her roles in 'Donnie Brasco' and the 1998 'Psycho' remake, leaves behind two sons.

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NPR News: How a Grammy-winning Pueblo musician influenced the soundtrack for 'Prey'

How a Grammy-winning Pueblo musician influenced the soundtrack for 'Prey'
Prey, the new prequel to the 1987 blockbuster Predator streaming on Hulu, features a sophisticated soundtrack influenced both by Native cultures and video games

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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: The Voyeurs, FBoy Island, and more.

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NPR News: The Getty Museum in Los Angeles says it will return illegally exported art to Italy

The Getty Museum in Los Angeles says it will return illegally exported art to Italy
The museum says it will return a nearly life-size group of Greek terra-cotta sculptures known as "Orpheus and the Sirens," believed to date from the fourth century B.C.

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NPR News: Police say the investigation into 'Rust' movie shooting is nearing the end

Police say the investigation into 'Rust' movie shooting is nearing the end
It's been nearly nine months since Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun meant to be used as a prop. They were part of a crew in New Mexico filming the Western Rust.

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NPR News: Costco is taking over fashion TikTok

Costco is taking over fashion TikTok
Costco is a one stop shop for essentials like coffee, toilet paper and now name brand clothing. A growing community of Costco fans is sharing their favorite affordable fashion finds on social media.

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NPR News: Published 8 years after her death, Mary Rodgers' memoir is a true tell-all book

Published 8 years after her death, Mary Rodgers' memoir is a true tell-all book
Rodgers, the daughter of theatrical legend Richard Rogers, was a songwriter, children's book author and philanthropist. Her memoir, Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers, is out now.

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NPR News: New Peaches, new problems: 'A League of Their Own' makes a successful move to TV

New Peaches, new problems: 'A League of Their Own' makes a successful move to TV
The Amazon Prime series, co-created by Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham, is both a loving descendant of the 1992 film of the same name, and an ambitious effort to address its conspicuous gaps.

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NPR News: What's going on with Ezra Miller? A look at the ongoing scandals

What's going on with Ezra Miller? A look at the ongoing scandals
Over the past six months, the actor has faced multiple arrests, charges, and allegations of assault and grooming. Miller is set to star in the upcoming film The Flash.

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NPR News: General Mills' classic Monster Cereals are back with a reimagined look

General Mills' classic Monster Cereals are back with a reimagined look
Artist KAWS has designed boxes — and collectible prizes — for Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo Berry and Frute Brute, which are back for General Mills' seasonal release of Monster Cereals.

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NPR News: Magnet fishing got people hooked, but China and green tech are threatening its future

Magnet fishing got people hooked, but China and green tech are threatening its future
Magnet fishing spiked in popularity thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Now China and the demand from other industries for the material used to make the magnets is threatening the hobby's future.

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NPR News: Zoo visitors unexpectedly witness the birth of a baby giraffe

Zoo visitors unexpectedly witness the birth of a baby giraffe
Zoo visitors in Milwaukee witnessed the birth of a baby giraffe

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NPR News: The story of Steve Jobs and Issey Miyake's friendship (and a nixed Apple uniform)

The story of Steve Jobs and Issey Miyake's friendship (and a nixed Apple uniform)
Before Jobs adopted his classic black turtleneck, he approached Japanese designer Issey Miyake to see if he could create a uniform for Apple employees. But company employees were not fans.

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NPR News: Here's why Oregonians are so proud of their blackberries

Here's why Oregonians are so proud of their blackberries
It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley.

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NPR News: After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up

After a career of cracking cold cases, investigator Paul Holes opens up
Holes spent more than 20 years investigating crimes in California and played a critical role in identifying Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. as the so-called Golden State Killer. His new book is Unmasked.

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NPR News: Le bon temps continue to roll on Cajun radio in Southern Louisiana

Le bon temps continue to roll on Cajun radio in Southern Louisiana
Eight radio stations in Southern Louisiana still broadcast partially in French as they try to keep alive a dying language in the area. French has been spoken there since the mid-1700s.

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NPR News: Two books dig into the 1990s for the roots of the Trump-era Republican Party

Two books dig into the 1990s for the roots of the Trump-era Republican Party
Two veteran observers of American politics, a journalist and a historian, argue that former president Trump is not responsible for the GOP of our day but, instead, exploited it as he found it.

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NPR News: Songwriter Lamont Dozier who co-wrote hits for the Supremes and Four Tops has died

Songwriter Lamont Dozier who co-wrote hits for the Supremes and Four Tops has died
Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.

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NPR News: 11 more tips on how to stay cool without an A/C, recommended by NPR's readers

11 more tips on how to stay cool without an A/C, recommended by NPR's readers
NPR readers share their favorite tips on how to cope with heat without an air conditioner. Among the tips: take a shower with a sheet on, then wear it to bed.

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NPR News: Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake dies at 84
Miyake defined an era in Japan's modern history, reaching stardom in the 1970s with his origami-like pleats that transformed usually crass polyester into chic.

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NPR News: 'The Last White Man' spins a deft, if narrow, fantasy about identity

'The Last White Man' spins a deft, if narrow, fantasy about identity
Mohsin Hamid's surreal new novel centers on a white man who awakens one morning to find that his skin has turned brown. The Last White Man only seriously strains credulity at its very end.

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NPR News: Two sisters fight for Vietnam's independence

Two sisters fight for Vietnam's independence
The novel Bronze Drum explores the legend of the sisters' rebellion against Chinese rule and the idea of collective memory as resistance.

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NPR News: For many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom

For many Black Kentuckians and Tennesseans, August 8 is a day to mark freedom
Black communities in Kentucky and Tennessee have celebrated the eighth of August for more than 150 years. It's a day for barbecue, loved ones and marking freedom from slavery.

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NPR News: Pulitzer Prize winning historian David McCullough has died

Pulitzer Prize winning historian David McCullough has died
He wrote acclaimed books about Harry Truman and John Adams, along with the Brooklyn Bridge and the Panama Canal. He also was the authoritative voice narrating TV films such as The Civil War in 1990.

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NPR News: 'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role
Melanie Lynskey is up for an Emmy for her leading role in the Showtime series about a girls' soccer team who go down in a plane crash in 1996, and have to survive in the wilderness for over a year.

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NPR News: Lauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'

Lauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'
One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing.

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NPR News: 'Reservation Dogs,' now in Season 2, remains one of the most original shows on TV

'Reservation Dogs,' now in Season 2, remains one of the most original shows on TV
Set in Oklahoma's Native American territory, the show blends satire, pathos and tribal lore — not to mention American Indians' tragic history — into a series that is fresh, funny and heartfelt.

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NPR News: A London museum agrees to return more than 70 pieces of looted Nigerian art

A London museum agrees to return more than 70 pieces of looted Nigerian art
The Horniman Museum promised to repatriate a trove of artifacts, which include objects known as Benin bronzes, looted from West Africa during a British military invasion in 1897.

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NPR News: From Beyoncé to Lizzo, how and when musicians update offensive art

From Beyoncé to Lizzo, how and when musicians update offensive art
After releasing her album Renaissance, Beyoncé received backlash for the song, "Heated." She used a word that some consider a slur towards people with disabilities — and has since changed the lyrics.

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NPR News: RAGBRAI: Riding a bike across Iowa isn't for the sane. Sign me up.

RAGBRAI: Riding a bike across Iowa isn't for the sane. Sign me up.
The Des Moines Register's Annual Great Break Ride Across Iowa is about to celebrate 50 years of pie, gravel roads and a community eager to make you forget about your troubles.

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NPR News: Authors and bookstore owners worry a big publishing merger will affect diversity

Authors and bookstore owners worry a big publishing merger will affect diversity
The proposed merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster will likely change things for authors and readers - for better or worse

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NPR News: From rapping to raising goats, you've got some wonderful hobbies

From rapping to raising goats, you've got some wonderful hobbies
We asked NPR readers and listeners to share what they're really into and why it brings them joy. If you need a new hobby, here are a few unconventional ideas.

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NPR News: The secret behind why parents - and kids - love 'Bluey'

The secret behind why parents - and kids - love 'Bluey'
A new season of the hugely popular Australian cartoon Bluey is dropping on Disney+. With its made-up family games, high jinx and humanity, the series has hooked both kids and their parents.

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NPR News: Los Macorinos, the unsung heroes of Latin and Mexican music

Los Macorinos, the unsung heroes of Latin and Mexican music
The guitar duet has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Natalia Lafourcade, Chavela Vargas and Liza Minelli.

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NPR News: Anne Heche's reported hospitalization after a car crash divides social media

Anne Heche's reported hospitalization after a car crash divides social media
The 53-year-old, who first rose to fame on the soap opera Another World, was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when she crashed into two homes.

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NPR News: Dear Life Kit: Can I tell my neighbor to put their yappy dogs inside?

Dear Life Kit: Can I tell my neighbor to put their yappy dogs inside?
It can be hard to navigate etiquette in the midst of interpersonal conflict. Rachel Wilkerson Miller, editor-in-chief of Self, gives advice in three sticky situations.

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NPR News: Pakistan's beloved mangoes are at risk as climate change shrinks harvest

Pakistan's beloved mangoes are at risk as climate change shrinks harvest
Pakistanis proudly call their sweet mangoes "the king of fruit," and the country even practices "mango diplomacy." But can it survive climate change?

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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: Devil in a Blue Dress, Evil, and more.

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NPR News: Deaton Chris Anthony reconfigures the sound of nostalgia

Deaton Chris Anthony reconfigures the sound of nostalgia
The new album from Deaton Chris Anthony, Sid the Kid, conjures a glitchy, abrasive, digital nostalgia from his childhood in Kansas.

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NPR News: Remembering Irish musician and folklorist Mick Moloney

Remembering Irish musician and folklorist Mick Moloney
Moloney recorded or produced more than 70 albums of Irish music and is credited with bringing traditional Irish music to a wider audience. He died July 27. Originally broadcast in 2006 and 2009.

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NPR News: Remembering NBA legend Bill Russell

Remembering NBA legend Bill Russell
Russell, who died July 31, led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA titles. He was also the first Black head coach in the NBA and a civil rights activist. Originally broadcast in 2001.

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NPR News: New studio execs slay 'Batgirl,' but she's been through tougher fights

New studio execs slay 'Batgirl,' but she's been through tougher fights
Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved production of its film Batgirl. It's a good time to recall her path to this point.

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NPR News: For fans and non-fans alike, Netflix's 'The Sandman' is a dream come true

For fans and non-fans alike, Netflix's 'The Sandman' is a dream come true
To the many fans of Neil Gaiman's comic book series: Relax. The new Netflix show nails it.

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NPR News: Matt de la Peña and Hanif Abdurraqib on how basketball feeds their writing

Matt de la Peña and Hanif Abdurraqib on how basketball feeds their writing
Children's book writer Matt de la Pena and poet and essayist Hanif Abduriqib talk about how basketball feeds their writing.

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NPR News: How American Sign Language is evolving with time

How American Sign Language is evolving with time
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amanda Morris about how sign language evolves over time, the subject of her recent piece in The New York Times.

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NPR News: Apply now for Code Switch's mid-career fellowships

Apply now for Code Switch's mid-career fellowships
Code Switch fellowships for mid-career journalists are back. Submit a proposal and get a chance to work with Code Switch and NPR editors and producers to craft your story on race and identity.

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NPR News: A suspect who was mistakenly freed in the theft of Lady Gaga's dogs is recaptured

A suspect who was mistakenly freed in the theft of Lady Gaga's dogs is recaptured
James Howard Jackson was arrested nearly five months after he was released from jail while awaiting trial "due to a clerical error," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

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NPR News: The Netflix v. 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical' lawsuit, explained

The Netflix v. 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical' lawsuit, explained
Netflix is suing Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, who wrote the Grammy-winning Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, for infringement of intellectual property rights of the streaming service's hit show.

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NPR News: Super Fly at 50: A blaxploitation classic that remains a powerful pop culture force

Super Fly at 50: A blaxploitation classic that remains a powerful pop culture force
The movie's gritty, authentic depiction of street life and its flamboyant lead character created archetypes that have inspired legions of future storytellers and musicians.

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NPR News: He lived in Oregon and she lived in England. A drawing of a cat brought them together

He lived in Oregon and she lived in England. A drawing of a cat brought them together
When Grant Schroeder commissioned a drawing of his cat, Luna, he figured that was it. But he got a lot more when Emma Ferguson, who also had a cat named Luna, took notice. Soon a romance bloomed.

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NPR News: Emi Nietfeld is done reaching for redemption in 'Acceptance'

Emi Nietfeld is done reaching for redemption in 'Acceptance'
The memoir is not a phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes tale. Instead, Nietfeld refuses silver linings and focuses on the toll of contorting oneself into a "perfect, deserving" victim.

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NPR News: 'How Fast Did T. rex Run?' and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book

'How Fast Did T. rex Run?' and other questions about dinosaurs examined in new book
British paleontologist David Hone set out to write a book that stresses what isn't yet known about dinosaurs — as much as what is known.

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NPR News: 2 podcasts look back at the messy decades of the American counter-culture

2 podcasts look back at the messy decades of the American counter-culture
Mother Country Radicals explores the history of the militant left-wing group the Weather Underground. I Was Never There tells the story of a regional hippie folk hero who disappeared in the late '80s.

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NPR News: Remembering alternative radio pioneer Larry Josephson

Remembering alternative radio pioneer Larry Josephson
Josephson, who died July 27, started out in 1966 as the host of a free-form morning show on WBAI in New York He later hosted shows and told jokes on many public radio stations.

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NPR News: College is increasingly out of reach for many students. What went wrong?

College is increasingly out of reach for many students. What went wrong?
Journalist Will Bunch says instead of opening the door to a better life, college leaves many students deep in debt and unable to find well-paying jobs. His new book is After the Ivory Tower Falls.

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NPR News: Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in

Warner Bros. kills off 'Batgirl' movie, $90 million in
Sorry, DC universe fans: the movie, which starred 'In The Heights' actress Leslie Grace in the title role, will not be released theatrically or on HBO Max.

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NPR News: A group of Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn is reviving the golden age of cantorial music

A group of Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn is reviving the golden age of cantorial music
Musician Jeremiah Lockwood hopes to introduce the world to a new music scene bubbling in Brooklyn.

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NPR News: Julia Whelan on narrating her romance novel about a narrator who hates romance novels

Julia Whelan on narrating her romance novel about a narrator who hates romance novels
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with writer and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan about what it was like bringing her own profession to the pages of her new novel Thank You For Listening.

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NPR News: Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95

Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95
Ostin signed deals with major pop and rock talent over the decades, including Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and R.E.M. He said the industry didn't have to prioritize sales over artistic freedom.

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NPR News: New book chronicles how America's opioid industry operated like a drug cartel

New book chronicles how America's opioid industry operated like a drug cartel
Two Washington Post journalists say pharmaceutical companies collaborated with each other — and with lawyers and lobbyists — to create laws to protect the industry. Their new book is American Cartel.

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NPR News: Music Midtown pulls the plug over Georgia's gun laws, highlighting a legal gray area

Music Midtown pulls the plug over Georgia's gun laws, highlighting a legal gray area
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Music Midtown canceled the annual festival at Piedmont Park because of legal concerns over the organizers' ability to ban guns during the two-day event.

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NPR News: Encore: Artist Ai Weiwei on his father's exile and hopes for his own son

Encore: Artist Ai Weiwei on his father's exile and hopes for his own son
In this encore presentation, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to artist Ai Weiwei about his memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.

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NPR News: Nichelle Nichols, trailblazer known for playing Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies

Nichelle Nichols, trailblazer known for playing Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies
Tributes are pouring in for Nichelle Nichols, who made history for her portrayal as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. She was 89.

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NPR News: How white nationalists in Texas terrorized refugees after the Vietnam War

How white nationalists in Texas terrorized refugees after the Vietnam War
Kirk Wallace Johnson tells the story of a bitter conflict that arose along the Gulf Coast when Vietnam war refugees began trawling for shrimp in the area. His book is The Fishermen and the Dragon.

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NPR News: Pat Carroll, Emmy winner and voice of Ursula, dies at 95

Pat Carroll, Emmy winner and voice of Ursula, dies at 95
Carroll was a comedic television mainstay for decades in addition to playing the villain in The Little Mermaid.

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NPR News: What we've lost — and what we've found — in abandoned theme parks

What we've lost — and what we've found — in abandoned theme parks
There's something fascinating about the life and demise of theme parks — the taste of nostalgia, that everything has an end, the unforgiving churn of capitalism, the loss of beloved structures.

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NPR News: In a new memoir in verse, Alora Young traces the lives of generations of Black women

In a new memoir in verse, Alora Young traces the lives of generations of Black women
Alora Young is the 2021 Youth Poet Laureate of the Southern United States. Her debut poetry collection Walking Gentry Home is a memoir written in verse.

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NPR News: This Black-owned coworking space wants to advance and support businesswomen of color

This Black-owned coworking space wants to advance and support businesswomen of color
By channeling its focus on women of color in the workplace, the primary goal for Blackbird Collective is simply to provide its members with a safe space to work and connect.

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