NPR News: He was expelled after he refused to cut his afro. 57 years later, he got his degree

He was expelled after he refused to cut his afro. 57 years later, he got his degree
In 1966, Otis Taylor was refused his high school diploma from Manual High School in Denver, Colo., for refusing to cut off his afro at the administration's request.

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NPR News: Actor Danny Masterson is found guilty of 2 out of 3 counts of rape in retrial

Actor Danny Masterson is found guilty of 2 out of 3 counts of rape in retrial
A jury reached the verdict after deliberating for seven days spread over two weeks. They could not reach a verdict on the third count, that alleged "That '70s Show" star raped a longtime girlfriend.

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NPR News: How a South Korean video game developer is pushing Korean culture in its games

How a South Korean video game developer is pushing Korean culture in its games
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeonghee "JJ" Jin, CEO of Pearl Abyss America, about South Korean video games pushing for the international markets.

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NPR News: FRONTLINE traces the 'ambition and revenge' driving SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas

FRONTLINE traces the 'ambition and revenge' driving SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas
As controversy swirls around the benefits Thomas and his wife Ginni received from a conservative billionaire, filmmaker Michael Kirk examines the couple's path to power in a new PBS documentary.

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NPR News: Five great moments from the 'Ted Lasso' finale

Five great moments from the 'Ted Lasso' finale
In a final episode that seems likely to be the end of the road for Apple's decorated show, friendships were cemented, football was played, and signs were everywhere.

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NPR News: HBO estimates 2.9 million watched 'Succession' finale on Sunday night

HBO estimates 2.9 million watched 'Succession' finale on Sunday night
The show's audience can be expected to expand when delayed viewing is taken into account. The show's episodes this season have been seen by an average of 8.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

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NPR News: Critics weren't impressed by 'The Little Mermaid,' but here's what kids thought

Critics weren't impressed by 'The Little Mermaid,' but here's what kids thought
The holiday weekend's biggest hit was widely panned by critics. But what does The Little Mermaid's target audience of children have to say about the live-action Disney adaptation?

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NPR News: Why our allergies are getting worse —and what to do about it

Why our allergies are getting worse —and what to do about it
From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic.

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NPR News: A Korean American connects her past and future through photography

A Korean American connects her past and future through photography
Through her work, photographer Arin Yoon re-examines her connection to the U.S., reconsidering histories while exploring her connection to the landscape, her children and their past and future selves.

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NPR News: These are the new movies and TV shows we can't wait to watch this summer

These are the new movies and TV shows we can't wait to watch this summer
Studios raced to finish summer attractions ahead of the writers strike. So we're back with a great big, filterable guide of what to watch — and where to find it — as the days get hotter and longer.

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NPR News: Secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

Secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
On the eve of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, its word selection panel has worked long hours to approve all words, including their spellings, pronunciations and languages of origin.

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NPR News: 'Street Fighter 6' takes bold swings that (mostly) pay off

'Street Fighter 6' takes bold swings that (mostly) pay off
While not all of Street Fighter 6's experiments succeed, they lay the foundation for the series to grow and prove it's the premier fighting game of 2023.

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NPR News: A teacher brought a hungry student a sandwich, but it meant much more to her

A teacher brought a hungry student a sandwich, but it meant much more to her
Growing up, Evelyn Flores' parents were flower farmers in Mexico. When they fell on hard times, school lunches were too expensive. Her mom would bring her food — but one day, she didn't show up.

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NPR News: Dear 'Succession' fans, we need to talk about Shiv Roy in that series finale

Dear 'Succession' fans, we need to talk about Shiv Roy in that series finale
HBO's Succession ended a four-season run on Sunday night. And Siobhan Roy's final choice exemplifies what the show has been best at, and what its devotees love about it.

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NPR News: 'Succession' has ended — and the point was never who was going to win

'Succession' has ended — and the point was never who was going to win
The best finales feel both surprising, like you wouldn't have thought of them, and like they were always destined to happen — and Succession's final episode passes the test.

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NPR News: Made famous on TikTok, 'if i were a fish' is a silly, fun ode to self-acceptance

Made famous on TikTok, 'if i were a fish' is a silly, fun ode to self-acceptance
Made famous on TikTok, "if i were a fish" is a silly, fun ode to self-acceptance and self-confidence from musician corook.

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NPR News: Turning a slab of meat into tender deliciousness: secrets of the low and slow cook

Turning a slab of meat into tender deliciousness: secrets of the low and slow cook
Cooking meat for a long time over relatively low temps can transform a tough cut. Who thought it up? And what's the chemical magic? You might be surprised by the origins.

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NPR News: 'Platonic' is more full-circle friendship than love triangle, and it's better that way

'Platonic' is more full-circle friendship than love triangle, and it's better that way
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne star as estranged best friends who reconnect in midlife. Harry Met Sally vibes aside, this show is too busy having good, goofy fun to bother focusing on will they/won't they.

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NPR News: Doc Todd, a rapper who helped other veterans feel 'Not Alone,' dies at 38

Doc Todd, a rapper who helped other veterans feel 'Not Alone,' dies at 38
George Michael Todd — a generous, "gentle giant" — died of sudden cardiac death. He served in Afghanistan and returned home with PTSD. In 2017 he released an album called Combat Medicine.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 27, 2023: Live from New Orleans with John Goodman!

'Wait Wait' for May 27, 2023: Live from New Orleans with John Goodman!
We're back in beautiful New Orleans and joined by the legendary John Goodman! He may be a Goodman, but what does he know about good boys, specifically, dogs?

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NPR News: Fixit culture is on the rise, but repair legislation faces resistance

Fixit culture is on the rise, but repair legislation faces resistance
U.S. consumers are showing an increased interest in prolonging the life of the things they own, rather than throwing them out. But some products are easier to fix than others.

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NPR News: An exhibition of Keith Haring's art and activism makes clear: 'Art is for everybody'

An exhibition of Keith Haring's art and activism makes clear: 'Art is for everybody'
In the 1980s, Haring's cartoon-like images were everywhere — his figures of dancers, hearts, babies and dogs remain pop culture motifs. A new exhibition celebrates the artist who died in 1990 at 31.

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

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: You're the Worst, 60 Songs that Explain the '90s, and Little Moon wins the Tiny Desk.

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NPR News: She's trying to archive Black Twitter. It's a delicate and imperfect task

She's trying to archive Black Twitter. It's a delicate and imperfect task
Black Twitter has been a force since the platform started. Now, one woman is seeking to archive it, as Twitter's future appears uncertain.

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NPR News: Mary Tyler Moore: The 'Fresh Air' interview

Mary Tyler Moore: The 'Fresh Air' interview
The Emmy-winning actor, who died in 2017, is the subject of a new MAX documentary, Being Mary Tyler Moore. She spoke to Terry Gross in 1995 about the ups and downs of her career and personal life.

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NPR News: 40 years ago, NPR had to apologize for airing 'Return of the Jedi' spoilers

40 years ago, NPR had to apologize for airing 'Return of the Jedi' spoilers
Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of Return of the Jedi. The flood of complaints from listeners led to an on-air apology.

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NPR News: Here are 19 books our critics are excited for this summer

Here are 19 books our critics are excited for this summer
We asked some of our regular book critics what soon-to-be-published titles they are most looking forward to reading this summer. Here's what they said.

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NPR News: 'The Little Mermaid' re-imagines cartoon Ariel and pals as part of your (real) world

'The Little Mermaid' re-imagines cartoon Ariel and pals as part of your (real) world
Ariel and her pals have been given a live-action makeover in The Little Mermaid.

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NPR News: At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke

At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke
Latinx comedians with non-English routines have largely been relegated to restaurants, bars and other spaces where Spanish already dominates. But a new generation is changing that, one show at a time.

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NPR News: Journalist says strike represents an 'existential moment' for Hollywood's writers

Journalist says strike represents an 'existential moment' for Hollywood's writers
New York Times media reporter John Koblin discusses the Hollywood writers' strike — and how streaming has upended every element of TV and film production, leading to deteriorating working conditions.

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NPR News: Celebrities and the White House pay tribute to Tina Turner

Celebrities and the White House pay tribute to Tina Turner
President Joe Biden joined celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Angela Bassett, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role playing Turner in her biopic, in honoring the late singer.

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NPR News: Kesha's new album pushes her personal struggles to the forefront

Kesha's new album pushes her personal struggles to the forefront
After tumultuous and public legal battles, Kesha has released a new album full of the tensions of the recent years.

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NPR News: Voice memos from the path of Typhoon Mawar

Voice memos from the path of Typhoon Mawar
As Typhoon Mawar thrashes Guam with 140-mile-per-hour winds and heavy rain, two people on the island share eyewitness accounts of what they're seeing.

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NPR News: One complaint led a Florida school to restrict access to Amanda Gorman's famous poem

One complaint led a Florida school to restrict access to Amanda Gorman's famous poem
One week after a parent complained, Gorman's The Hill We Climb was moved. The NAACP chapter in Miami says it wants "to ensure that it takes more than one form to remove our history and heritage."

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NPR News: Chef Lidia Bastianich looks back on her family's chaotic life in Europe after WWII

Chef Lidia Bastianich looks back on her family's chaotic life in Europe after WWII
The James Beard Award-winning chef fled the Italian peninsula of Istria after it was handed over to Communist Yugoslavia following WWII. Her new Netflix show is Lidia Celebrates America.

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NPR News: Kenneth Anger, gay film pioneer and unreliable Hollywood chronicler, dies at 96

Kenneth Anger, gay film pioneer and unreliable Hollywood chronicler, dies at 96
Kenneth Anger was a queer underground filmmaker whose bestselling book, Hollywood Babylon, purported to reveal the seamy side of a golden era.

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NPR News: 'Of course we should be here': Citizens of Osage nation attend Cannes for 'Flower Moon'

'Of course we should be here': Citizens of Osage nation attend Cannes for 'Flower Moon'
Martin Scorsese's adaption of David Grann's book Killers of the Flower Moon premiered at Cannes. It chronicles a series of brutal murders targeting Osage people in Oklahoma in the 1920s.

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NPR News: 5 questions about the new streaming service Max — as tech issues complicate its launch

5 questions about the new streaming service Max — as tech issues complicate its launch
How much does it cost? Will Max be better or just bigger than HBO Max? NPR's Eric Deggans tackles these questions and more ... now that he's finally able to log in.

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NPR News: Julia Louis-Dreyfus recalls the first laugh she got — and the ER trip that followed

Julia Louis-Dreyfus recalls the first laugh she got — and the ER trip that followed
She was about 3 years old and had stuck raisins up her nose — but she made her mom laugh so she calls it a win. The Veep star plays a writer whose husband hates her new novel in You Hurt My Feelings.

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NPR News: The final season of the hit BBC crime series 'Happy Valley' has come to the U.S.

The final season of the hit BBC crime series 'Happy Valley' has come to the U.S.
Sarah Lancashire plays Catherine Cawood, a big-hearted police sergeant trying to protect her grandson from his violent father. The three seasons offer a twisty and deeply satisfying emotional journey.

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NPR News: 'SNL' just wrapped its 48th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

'SNL' just wrapped its 48th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests
From Kendrick Lamar and Megan Thee Stallion to Coldplay, here they are: the magnificent, the flawed-but-forceful, the forgettable and the truly, epically misbegotten.

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NPR News: The AG who prosecuted George Floyd's killers has ideas for how to end police violence

The AG who prosecuted George Floyd's killers has ideas for how to end police violence
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison kept notes as lead prosecutor in the state's case against Derek Chauvin. He's sharing them in a new book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence.

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NPR News: Durable and enduring, blue jeans turn 150

Durable and enduring, blue jeans turn 150
It's hard to imagine a piece of clothing that's more wrapped up in American history and mythology than blue jeans. They were invented 150 years ago.

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NPR News: Actress Patricia Arquette brings sass and vulnerability to her 'High Desert' role

Actress Patricia Arquette brings sass and vulnerability to her 'High Desert' role
Patricia Arquette talks about her role in the new Apple TV+ series, High Desert.

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NPR News: 'The Little Mermaid' is the latest of Disney's poor unfortunate remakes

'The Little Mermaid' is the latest of Disney's poor unfortunate remakes
Disney has a formula: Take a beloved animated property, update its sensibilities for modern audiences, recast it with a bunch of familiar faces and voices, and rehash it all in "live-action"/CGI form.

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NPR News: Durable and enduring, blue jeans turn 150 this week

Durable and enduring, blue jeans turn 150 this week
It's hard to imagine a piece of clothing that's more wrapped up in American history and mythology than blue jeans. They were invented 150 years ago this week.

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NPR News: New book by Minnesota's attorney general reflects on breaking a cycle of injustice

New book by Minnesota's attorney general reflects on breaking a cycle of injustice
NPR's Leila Fadel to talks Keith Ellison about his book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence. He recounts the prosecution of former officer Derek Shauvin in the death of George Floyd.

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NPR News: 'Succession' season 4, episode 9: 'Church and State'

'Succession' season 4, episode 9: 'Church and State'
Logan's funeral is a wrenching experience for his kids — and then they get right back to scheming and plotting, as civil unrest in the streets grows closer.

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NPR News: The next show you watch could be filmed in Mexico City

The next show you watch could be filmed in Mexico City
American and European companies are increasingly having their commercials, shows and films shot in Mexico, taking advantage of lower costs and experienced Mexican crews.

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NPR News: Letting go of hate by questioning the very idea of evil

Letting go of hate by questioning the very idea of evil
Author Simran Jeet Singh talks about how to move beyond hate and anger to see the humanity in others.

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NPR News: Martin Amis, British author of era-defining novels, dies at 73

Martin Amis, British author of era-defining novels, dies at 73
The influential novelist and nonfiction writer died in Florida of esophageal cancer. His novels, such as Money, The Information and London Fields, came to define British life in the late 20th century.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 20, 2023: With Not My Job guest Golda Rosheuvel

'Wait Wait' for May 20, 2023: With Not My Job guest Golda Rosheuvel
Golda Rosheuvel was so great as Queen Charlotte on Bridgerton that they made a spinoff for her. She may be the best queen on TV, but can she answer our questions about Dairy Queen?

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NPR News: You're overthinking it — how speculating can spoil a TV show

You're overthinking it — how speculating can spoil a TV show
Shows like Lost or The X-Files are carefully packed with secrets and hidden connections for viewers to untangle. But plenty of shows aren't high-concept puzzle boxes and you can just ... watch them.

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NPR News: Food blogging reminds me of what I'm capable of and how my heritage is my own

Food blogging reminds me of what I'm capable of and how my heritage is my own
I started my Vietnamese cooking blog to preserve my family's recipes. It taught me that heritage is about mixing what I've been taught with my own experiences, and cooking up something entirely new.

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NPR News: YouTube star Hank Green shares cancer diagnosis

YouTube star Hank Green shares cancer diagnosis
In a YouTube video, the science communicator and author announced that he's recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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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 Soundtrack Show, Reservation Dogs, Janelle Monáe and more.

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NPR News: The secret to Zelda's success: breaking the game in your own way

The secret to Zelda's success: breaking the game in your own way
Much like last year's Elden Ring, Tears of the Kingdom lets you play your way and feel part of a community of like-minded miscreants as you do so.

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NPR News: PEN America gala honors Salman Rushdie, his first in-person appearance since stabbing

PEN America gala honors Salman Rushdie, his first in-person appearance since stabbing
Rushdie, whose attendance had not been announced beforehand, spoke briefly, and dedicated some of his remarks to those who came to his help last August while on stage at a New York literary festival.

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NPR News: Striking Hollywood scribes ponder AI in the writer's room

Striking Hollywood scribes ponder AI in the writer's room
One of sticking points in the negotiations that led up to the writer's strike was the use of AI. Movie and TV writers worry they'll be asked to rewrite whatever AI programs come up with.

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NPR News: He's the 'unofficial ambassador' of Montana — and isn't buying its TikTok ban

He's the 'unofficial ambassador' of Montana — and isn't buying its TikTok ban
Last December, Montana banned the app on government devices. Now, it is banning the hugely popular platform outright. Where does that leave the content creators?

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NPR News: Writer Sam Irby bears her soul – again – with new essay collection 'Quietly Hostile'

Writer Sam Irby bears her soul – again – with new essay collection 'Quietly Hostile'
Writer Sam Irby talks about her newest collection of essays, Quietly Hostile.

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NPR News: Supreme Court sides against Andy Warhol Foundation in copyright infringement case

Supreme Court sides against Andy Warhol Foundation in copyright infringement case
In its 7-2 ruling Thursday, the Supreme Court said the late artist infringed on a photographer's copyright when he created a series of works based on an image of the pop star Prince.

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NPR News: Andy Cohen created a reality show empire but being a dad is his biggest challenge yet

Andy Cohen created a reality show empire but being a dad is his biggest challenge yet
Talk show host and The Real Housewives creator Andy Cohen's fifth book, The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up, describes how becoming a dad has completely changed his life.

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NPR News: Heaven has a bathrobe-clad receptionist named Denise. She's helping TikTok grieve

Heaven has a bathrobe-clad receptionist named Denise. She's helping TikTok grieve
Taryn Smith, a 26-year-old TikToker, was in the shower when she had a funny thought: What if she died in a chicken suit? What happened next represents the way we use social media to mourn.

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NPR News: A Hebrew Bible that is 1,100 years old sells for $38 million at an auction

A Hebrew Bible that is 1,100 years old sells for $38 million at an auction
The Codex Sassoon, a leather-bound, handwritten parchment volume containing a nearly complete Hebrew Bible, was purchased by former U.S. Ambassador to Romania.

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NPR News: A free speech group is suing a Florida school district over book bans

A free speech group is suing a Florida school district over book bans
The largest book publisher in the country has joined free speech group PEN America, parents and authors to push back against book banning, filing a federal lawsuit in Florida's Escambia County.

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NPR News: New adaptations of 'Great Expectations' are breaking some hearts

New adaptations of 'Great Expectations' are breaking some hearts
Some of the new adaptions of one of Charles Dicken's most beloved novels, Great Expectations, have been controversial, leading to a debate about how far new adaptations should stray from the original.

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NPR News: A historian details how a secretive, extremist group radicalized the American right

A historian details how a secretive, extremist group radicalized the American right
Matthew Dallek says the John Birch Society, which was active from the late '50s through the early '70s, propelled today's extremist takeover of the American right. His new book is Birchers.

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NPR News: What happened 'The Night of the 12th'? A murder remains a mystery in this French film

What happened 'The Night of the 12th'? A murder remains a mystery in this French film
A vibrant student named Clara is walking home one night when a faceless man steps out of the darkness and sets her on fire. The award-winning film is a study in misogyny — not a simple whodunnit.

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NPR News: Can't-miss public media podcasts to listen to in May

Can't-miss public media podcasts to listen to in May
Need a new podcast? The NPR One team has gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.

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NPR News: Essays in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia

Essays in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia
The 22 stories in Sidle Creek charm, surprise, and convey a deep love of the people and place — the Appalachian plateau of western Pennsylvania — that author Jolene McIlwain has long called home.

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NPR News: She wants fiction writers to step outside their experiences. Even if it's messy

She wants fiction writers to step outside their experiences. Even if it's messy
R.F. Kuang's novel Yellowface offers a literary exploration of cultural appropriation taken to a new degree.

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NPR News: Author R.F. Kuang on unlikable narrators and cultural appropriation in 'Yellowface'

Author R.F. Kuang on unlikable narrators and cultural appropriation in 'Yellowface'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author R.F. Kuang on her new novel YELLOWFACE and why she wanted to write a book about cultural appropriation in the publishing world.

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NPR News: Move over Studs Terkel: Obama's on the job in Netflix's modern take on 'Working'

Move over Studs Terkel: Obama's on the job in Netflix's modern take on 'Working'
Hosted by the former president, this documentary series is a modern take on Terkel's influential 1974 book of interviews, cataloging the concerns of people on all levels of the economic scale.

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NPR News: Martha Stewart is the oldest person to ever cover a Sports Illustrated swim issue

Martha Stewart is the oldest person to ever cover a Sports Illustrated swim issue
The magazine called her a true influencer, with her variety of lifestyle books, television shows, and product lines. Stewart said on Instagram that she wants to inspire people to try new things.

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NPR News: In a Sheep to Shawl competition, you have 5 people, 1 sheep, and 3 hours — good luck!

In a Sheep to Shawl competition, you have 5 people, 1 sheep, and 3 hours — good luck!
At the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, the Sheep to Shawl event is simultaneously cut-throat competitive and warm and fuzzy.

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NPR News: Doyle Brunson, the 'Godfather of Poker,' has died at 89

Doyle Brunson, the 'Godfather of Poker,' has died at 89
Also known as "Texas Dolly," Brunson won ten bracelets at the World Series of Poker tournament and was also known for writing Super System, his popular book about the game.

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NPR News: In 'Quietly Hostile,' Samantha Irby trains a cynical eye inward

In 'Quietly Hostile,' Samantha Irby trains a cynical eye inward
In her fourth collection of essays, the bestselling author and TV writer renews her love/hate vows with the human race — as well as her relationship with her own flaws and failings.

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NPR News: Actor Joel Edgerton avoids conflict in real life, but embraces it on-screen

Actor Joel Edgerton avoids conflict in real life, but embraces it on-screen
Edgerton stars as a horticulturist with a secret past as a white nationalist in Master Gardener. He says director Paul Schrader challenged him be "less of an actor" in the role.

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NPR News: When we grow up alongside our stars

When we grow up alongside our stars
When stars hit it big just as a generation comes of age, it can create a unique, lifelong bond with their fans. Think: Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and of course, Beyoncé. It goes way beyond nostalgia.

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NPR News: 'Yellowface' takes white privilege to a sinister level

'Yellowface' takes white privilege to a sinister level
R.F. Kuang's first foray outside fantasy is a well-executed, gripping, fast-paced novel about the nuances of the publishing world when an author is desperate enough to do anything for success.

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NPR News: 'Succession' season 4, episode 8: 'America Decides'

'Succession' season 4, episode 8: 'America Decides'
Election night brings the true character of the Roy siblings into devastatingly stark relief — and reveals with new clarity the show's point of view about wealth and power.

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NPR News: How a mother and her daughters created an innovative Indian dance company

How a mother and her daughters created an innovative Indian dance company
Ragamala Dance Company is the life work of Ranee Ramaswamy — and now her adult daughters, Aparna and Ashwini. Creative work can be lonely, Aparna says, and having "built-in companions" is a gift.

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NPR News: Hip-hop's got a message real stealthy: To teach the world to be mad healthy!

Hip-hop's got a message real stealthy: To teach the world to be mad healthy!
As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, there's a part of its history that's not always told: A mission to create public-health raps.

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NPR News: Opinion: Books are not landmines

Opinion: Books are not landmines
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the effects of book bans on libraries and young readers.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 13, 2023: With Not My Job guest Gabrielle Dennis

'Wait Wait' for May 13, 2023: With Not My Job guest Gabrielle Dennis
Gabrielle Dennis is a quintuple-threat, an actor/singer/dancer/comedian who stars in Apple TV+'s The Big Door Prize. But can she answer our questions about game show prizes?

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NPR News: The new Zelda game, 'Tears of the Kingdom,' lives up to the hype

The new Zelda game, 'Tears of the Kingdom,' lives up to the hype
Keza MacDonald, video game editor for The Guardian, talks about the new game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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NPR News: Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's

Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's
Actor Michael J. Fox talks about his documentary, Still, about his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.

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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: Jury Duty, The Other Two, Every Frame a Painting and Rutherford Falls.

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NPR News: Meet the school custodian who has coached the chess team to the championships

Meet the school custodian who has coached the chess team to the championships
Queen's Gambit? More like Bishop's Gambit! (That joke will make sense when you learn his name is Dave Bishop.)

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NPR News: Zelda fans are taking the day off to explore 'Tears of the Kingdom'

Zelda fans are taking the day off to explore 'Tears of the Kingdom'
Fans of the wildly popular Zelda game share the excuses they're making up to stay home and play on the day of its release.

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NPR News: Victor LaValle's novel 'Lone Women' is infused with dread and horror — and more

Victor LaValle's novel 'Lone Women' is infused with dread and horror — and more
This is a wonderful novel that expertly combines adventure and terror, sprinkled with The Changeling author's mordant wit and assured prose. It is a horror novel, but it's also a refreshing western.

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NPR News: A new film explains how the smartphone market slipped through BlackBerry's hands

A new film explains how the smartphone market slipped through BlackBerry's hands
This smartly entertaining new movie tells the story of how the BlackBerry became the hottest personal handheld device on the market — only to get crushed by the iPhone.

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NPR News: Single screenwriters hope to "Strike Up a Romance" on the picket lines

Single screenwriters hope to "Strike Up a Romance" on the picket lines
Members of the Writers Guild of America hosted a single's event while picketing outside Universal Studios

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NPR News: After nearly four decades, MTV News is no more

After nearly four decades, MTV News is no more
Mr. President, the world is dying to know. Is it boxers or briefs?

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NPR News: Some Hollywood writers are striking up romance at a special picket line for singles

Some Hollywood writers are striking up romance at a special picket line for singles
This week, writers showed up for a special picket line at Universal Studios: one specifically for single writers to mingle. "We can no longer say we're 'too busy' to date," the event promotion said.

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NPR News: Ukraine's Eurovision song entry showcases how cultural identity can evolve

Ukraine's Eurovision song entry showcases how cultural identity can evolve
As Ukraine co-hosts the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, it's showcasing a song inspired by a famous last stand. It will be performed by a duo intended to promote an inclusive Ukrainian identity.

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NPR News: Meet the father-son journalists from Alabama who won a Pulitzer and changed laws

Meet the father-son journalists from Alabama who won a Pulitzer and changed laws
Their series exposed how the police force in the town of Brookside preyed on residents to boost its revenue.

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NPR News: Millions of people have long COVID brain fog — and there's a shortage of answers

Millions of people have long COVID brain fog — and there's a shortage of answers
Psychologist James Jackson says people with long COVID experience impaired brain function and mental health issues. He offers some practical advice and support in his new book, Clearing the Fog.

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NPR News: 'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's its first Filipino American muppet

'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's its first Filipino American muppet
TJ the muppet joined actor Kal Penn and Korean American muppet Ji-Young this week to discuss the word of the day: confidence. He debuts during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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NPR News: 'Monsoon Wedding' is taking to the stage — a musical a decade in the making

'Monsoon Wedding' is taking to the stage — a musical a decade in the making
Monsoon Wedding came out over 20 years ago. It was an indie darling and huge success. Now it's being made into a musical. It's been a decade in the making, worked on between London, Delhi and Doha.

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NPR News: 'Warrior Girl Unearthed' revisits the 'Firekeeper's Daughter' cast of characters

'Warrior Girl Unearthed' revisits the 'Firekeeper's Daughter' cast of characters
In this gripping follow-up to Angeline Boulley's much-lauded debut, we return to Sugar Island and meet the next generation of girls in the Firekeeper family.

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NPR News: Meet the NBA dancers strutting into their Golden years

Meet the NBA dancers strutting into their Golden years
At halftime for the Golden State Warriors, a dance crew for performers age 55 and older hits the hardwood and steals the show.

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NPR News: When art you love was made by 'Monsters': A critic lays out the 'Fan's Dilemma'

When art you love was made by 'Monsters': A critic lays out the 'Fan's Dilemma'
Do geniuses get a "hall pass" for their behavior? Or, do we "cancel" the art of artists who've done "monstrous" things? That's the question Claire Dederer tackles in her new book.

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NPR News: MTV News shut down as Paramount Global cuts 25% of its staff

MTV News shut down as Paramount Global cuts 25% of its staff
Paramount Global, the parent company of networks including Showtime, CBS and Nickelodeon is cutting some 25% of its staff. Among the units being shutdown as a result of the downsizing is MTV News.

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NPR News: Pete Davidson is an endearing work in progress in 'Bupkis'

Pete Davidson is an endearing work in progress in 'Bupkis'
The former SNL cast member stars as a somewhat autobiographical, sometimes exaggerated version of himself in this entertaining new series, co-starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci.

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NPR News: Here's the latest list of the '11 Most Endangered Historic Places' in the U.S.

Here's the latest list of the '11 Most Endangered Historic Places' in the U.S.
"It's very hard to narrow the list," says the Chief Preservation Officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The 2023 list includes a gas station, an artist studio and two Chinatowns.

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NPR News: Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86

Trailblazing opera star Grace Bumbry dies at age 86
The celebrated singer, who led an illustrious, jet-setting career, broke the color barrier as the first Black artist to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival.

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NPR News: Through her grief, an Indian American photographer rediscovers her heritage

Through her grief, an Indian American photographer rediscovers her heritage
Documentary photographer Maansi Srivastava shares a story of growing up in the United States and reclaiming her roots in her project Roots Hanging from the Banyan Tree.

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NPR News: 'Wild Dances' puts consequences of a long-ago, faraway conflict at center

'Wild Dances' puts consequences of a long-ago, faraway conflict at center
By ingeniously weaving improbable and conflicting forces that make up his personal history, Eurovision expert William Lee Adams affirms an idea of home that yearns to transcend space and time.

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NPR News: Here are the winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes

Here are the winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes
The Associated Press won two awards for its Ukraine coverage, including the prestigious Public Service award. The prize for fiction went to two books: Demon Copperhead and Trust.

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NPR News: 'The Last Honest Man' profiles the senator who exposed the CIA's crimes and cover-ups

'The Last Honest Man' profiles the senator who exposed the CIA's crimes and cover-ups
Journalist James Risen tells the story of Sen. Frank Church, who exposed the dirty laundry of the CIA and the FBI nearly 50 years ago, and inspired congressional oversight of intelligence agencies.

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NPR News: Brace yourself for a bleaker 'Bridgerton' in the new 'Queen Charlotte' spin-off

Brace yourself for a bleaker 'Bridgerton' in the new 'Queen Charlotte' spin-off
The performances are wonderful, the consideration of race is welcome, and the interiority of older women is rarely so sensitively considered. Just be prepared for the second half to get awfully grim.

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NPR News: 'Red Memory' aims to profile people shaped by China's Cultural Revolution

'Red Memory' aims to profile people shaped by China's Cultural Revolution
Tania Branigan, once China correspondent for the Guardian, makes the strongest English-language effort yet to reconstruct what it was like to live through, and then with, this part of Chinese history.

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NPR News: Advice from a recovering workaholic: break free

Advice from a recovering workaholic: break free
How to achieve that hard-to-hit goal of work/life balance? NPR's A Martinez asks Bryan Robinson, author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World.

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NPR News: Rooting for a Eurovision singer of the same name

Rooting for a Eurovision singer of the same name
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Daniel Estrin, lead singer of the band representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, and Daniel Estrin, lead guitarist of the Grammy-nominated band Hoobastank.

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NPR News: And the winner is: MTV Movie & TV Awards relies on old clips as it names its winners

And the winner is: MTV Movie & TV Awards relies on old clips as it names its winners
Scream VI won for best movie and The Last of Us was crowned best TV show at a host-less, pre-taped and muted MTV Movie and TV Awards on Sunday night.

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NPR News: 'Succession' season 4, episode 7, 'Tailgate Party'

'Succession' season 4, episode 7, 'Tailgate Party'
An election-eve party brings new information about Matsson, a line drawn by Gerri, some domestic strife for Kendall, and a defining fight between Shiv and Tom.

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NPR News: This Tiger Lily is a warrior who speaks Cree

This Tiger Lily is a warrior who speaks Cree
After decades of offensive portrayals of Native people in Peter Pan — both the original and the remakes — the new Disney+ movie Peter Pan & Wendy, cast Cree actor Alyssa Wapanatâhk as Tiger Lily.

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NPR News: In BuzzFeed fashion, 5 takeaways from Ben Smith's 'Traffic'

In BuzzFeed fashion, 5 takeaways from Ben Smith's 'Traffic'
In his new book, the former editor-in-chief of Buzzfeed News lands on his promise to chronicle the rise of digital media through the story of a snowballing, head-to-head competition.

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NPR News: MTV Movie & TV Awards cancels its live show over writers' strike

MTV Movie & TV Awards cancels its live show over writers' strike
The network's decision to scale back Sunday's event follows Drew Barrymore's decision to withdraw from hosting duties in solidarity with striking writers, who had planned to picket the ceremony.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 6, 2023: With Not My Job guest Ray Romano

'Wait Wait' for May 6, 2023: With Not My Job guest Ray Romano
Ray Romano is television royalty, becoming the world's sitcom dad with Everybody Loves Raymond. His new movie is Somewhere in Queens, and we ask him three questions about universally hated things.

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NPR News: With coronation day and the Kentucky Derby, it's a good weekend for hats

With coronation day and the Kentucky Derby, it's a good weekend for hats
What do the Coronation and the Kentucky Derby have in common, other than falling on the same day? Hats! Fashionable, fascinating, and sometimes freaky.

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NPR News: Durand Jones pens a love letter to being Black, queer and from the rural South

Durand Jones pens a love letter to being Black, queer and from the rural South
'Wait Til I Get Over,' an homage to Jones' hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana, paints a deeply nuanced portrait of Jones and of the Southern customs that raised him.

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NPR News: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, cast of 'Hamilton' celebrate 'Sweeney Todd'

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, cast of 'Hamilton' celebrate 'Sweeney Todd'
The casts of both shows joined together to sing a parody song penned by Miranda.

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NPR News: There's a 'volume war' happening in music

There's a 'volume war' happening in music
Lead vocalists have gotten quieter over the decades, compared with the rest of the band, according to a new study. Beck says it's part of the "volume wars."

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NPR News: 3 works in translation tell science-driven tales

3 works in translation tell science-driven tales
AI may be the topic du jour, but for now only a human can read attentively and sensitively enough to genuinely recreate literature in a new language, as translators have done with these three works.

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NPR News: Majestic views and unforgettable friendship await you in 'The Eight Mountains'

Majestic views and unforgettable friendship await you in 'The Eight Mountains'
Two young boys meet in the Alps and forge a life-changing bond. It's not just the visual grandeur of the Italian-language drama that wows you; it's also the way it merges the epic and the intimate.

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NPR News: Showbiz knucklehead Pete Davidson explains himself – again – in 'Bupkis'

Showbiz knucklehead Pete Davidson explains himself – again – in 'Bupkis'
The Saturday Night Live alum plays a fictionalized version of himself — stumbling through situations like a grownup comedy star with the attention span – and drug habits – of an at-risk teenager.

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NPR News: Chef Kwame Onwuachi wants everyone to have a seat at his table

Chef Kwame Onwuachi wants everyone to have a seat at his table
Every dish tells a story for the award-winning New York chef, who creates menus inspired by his Nigerian, creole and South Bronx roots.

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NPR News: Author Fatimah Asghar is the first winner of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

Author Fatimah Asghar is the first winner of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
Fatimah Asghar's debut novel When We Were Sisters is a coming-of-age novel that follows three orphaned Muslim-American siblings left to raise one another in the aftermath of their parents' death.

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NPR News: NBC's late night talk show staff get pay and benefits during writers strike

NBC's late night talk show staff get pay and benefits during writers strike
Three days into the Hollywood writers strike, production is halted for many shows and movies. Some non-writing staff got good news about their pay and health insurance while the writers are out.

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NPR News: The best picket signs of the Hollywood writers' strike

The best picket signs of the Hollywood writers' strike
As the Writers Guild of America began its first strike in 15 years, union members let loose with quips to studio executives, as they picketed outside companies like Netflix, Sony and NBCUniversal.

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NPR News: For May the 4th, Carrie Fisher of 'Star Wars' is getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star

For May the 4th, Carrie Fisher of 'Star Wars' is getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The honor for the late actress, who played Princess Leia and many other roles in a lengthy career, will be accepted by her daughter and fellow Star Wars actress Billie Lourd.

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NPR News: An unpublished novel by Gabriel García Márquez is set for release next year

An unpublished novel by Gabriel García Márquez is set for release next year
Arriving 10 years after the author's death, the roughly 150-page novel will contain five sections centered around a character named Ana Magdalena Bach.

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NPR News: Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' — but worries about a backlash

Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' — but worries about a backlash
The film, which shows a relationship between a married man and a transgender woman, has opened in the U.S.. It's won awards and raves. But in Pakistan's trans community, some see a possible downside.

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NPR News: Daughter of Warhol star looks back on a bohemian childhood in the Chelsea Hotel

Daughter of Warhol star looks back on a bohemian childhood in the Chelsea Hotel
Alexandra Auder's mother, Viva, was one of Andy Warhol's muses. Auder's memoir, Don't Call Me Home, describes her early life in the Chelsea Hotel, in a world of underground artists and "weirdos."

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NPR News: 'Shy' follows the interior monologue of a troubled teen boy

'Shy' follows the interior monologue of a troubled teen boy
Max Porter's compulsively readable primal scream of a novel offers a compassionate portrait of boy jerked around by uncontrollable mood swings that lead to self-sabotaging decisions.

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NPR News: What the writers' strike means to viewers, and what the current system means

What the writers' strike means to viewers, and what the current system means
The Writers Guild of America is on strike — that's the writers of the TV and films you watch. That will disrupt your viewing schedule, but in the long run, there could be benefits.

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NPR News: From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike

From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike
From "mini rooms" to the explosion of streaming, the media landscape has evolved significantly. Now it's heading for a new reckoning.

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NPR News: 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' sends off its heroes with a mawkish mixtape

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' sends off its heroes with a mawkish mixtape
The third Guardians film assumes a strangely somber tone and a plot that features more cruelty to animals and children than audiences have any reason to expect from a wacky space yarn.

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NPR News: Amid anti-trans bills targeting youth, Dwyane Wade takes a stand for his daughter

Amid anti-trans bills targeting youth, Dwyane Wade takes a stand for his daughter
The father and sports legend has been outwardly supportive of his daughter Zaya as culture wars surrounding trans rights have continued to swell.

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NPR News: This Romanian film about immigration and vanishing jobs hits close to home

This Romanian film about immigration and vanishing jobs hits close to home
R.M.N. is based on an actual 2020 event in Ditrău, Romania, where 1,800 villagers voted to expel three Sri Lankans who worked at their local bakery.

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NPR News: This fake 'Jury Duty' really put James Marsden's improv chops on trial

This fake 'Jury Duty' really put James Marsden's improv chops on trial
In the experimental show on Amazon Freevee, actors play oddballs doing their civic duty. The twist? One juror is a real guy who doesn't know it's all fake.

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NPR News: 'The Covenant of Water' tells the story of three generations in South India

'The Covenant of Water' tells the story of three generations in South India
Much will be written about Abraham Verghese's latest novel in the coming months and years; it's a literary feat that deserves to be lauded as much as those of the likes of Dickens and Eliot.

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NPR News: Here are the 2023 Tony Nominations announced so far this morning

Here are the 2023 Tony Nominations announced so far this morning
Lea Michele and Myles Frost announced the nominations for the 76th annual Tony Awards this morning.

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NPR News: Writers Guild of America calls for a strike

Writers Guild of America calls for a strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America are asking for a larger piece of the streaming platforms' pie.

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NPR News: How Mya Byrne paved her long, winding road to country music with grit and sparkle

How Mya Byrne paved her long, winding road to country music with grit and sparkle
Mya Byrne loved country music since her childhood in New Jersey. But it took years of searching and traveling to lead to the place where she could make her new album, Rhinestone Tomboy.

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NPR News: The guy who ate a $120,000 banana in an art museum says he was just hungry

The guy who ate a $120,000 banana in an art museum says he was just hungry
The banana installation by artist Maurizio Cattelan evokes everything from slapstick comedy to global trade. But to a college student, it was a reminder of how very hungry he was.

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NPR News: In graphic memoir 'In Limbo,' a Korean American finds healing and humanity

In graphic memoir 'In Limbo,' a Korean American finds healing and humanity
Deb J.J. Lee's debut YA graphic memoir focuses on the author's struggles with mental health and their relationships with their family and friends during their childhood and teenage years.

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NPR News: 'White House Plumbers' puts a laugh-out-loud spin on the Watergate break-in

'White House Plumbers' puts a laugh-out-loud spin on the Watergate break-in
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux are co-conspirators in HBO's outrageous five-part series about the men behind the Watergate break-in. White House Plumbers is definitely worth seeing and savoring.

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NPR News: How the Telugu immigrant community is instilling their culture in the next generation

How the Telugu immigrant community is instilling their culture in the next generation
Telugu Americans are a huge part of the Indian population living abroad. Visual storyteller Akash Pamarthy shares his experience as part of the Telugu community in the United States.

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