NPR News: The National Spelling Bee returns to its usual venue for the first time in 3 years

The National Spelling Bee returns to its usual venue for the first time in 3 years
Spellers were greeted with a new preliminary-round format that gave them no time to get comfortable. They had to get through three words in one turn at the microphone to continue in the bee.

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NPR News: Poet Amanda Gorman reflects on a tough week for America

Poet Amanda Gorman reflects on a tough week for America
One week after the Uvalde killings, we hear poet Amanda Gorman. She shares the power of poetry and a new poem.

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NPR News: K-Pop stars BTS went to the White House to talk about anti-Asian hate crimes

K-Pop stars BTS went to the White House to talk about anti-Asian hate crimes
K-Pop stars BTS met with President Biden Tuesday to talk about inclusion and representation. There's been an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders.

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NPR News: David Sedaris reflects on the driving force of his life: His war with his dad

David Sedaris reflects on the driving force of his life: His war with his dad
"My father was not a good person, but he was a great character," Sedaris says. The humorist writes about his efforts to make peace with his memories of his late father in Happy-Go-Lucky.

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NPR News: Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28

Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead at 28
Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, also known around the world by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was killed Sunday evening while driving his car in Mansa, a district in northern India's Punjab state.

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NPR News: What is MerMay and why are people so into drawing mermaids this month?

What is MerMay and why are people so into drawing mermaids this month?
In 2016, a former Disney animator gave his followers a challenge: draw a mermaid every day for the month of May. Today, prompts motivate people to make pieces of mermaid art.

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NPR News: Drought is revealing archeological sites that were submerged when Lake Powell filled

Drought is revealing archeological sites that were submerged when Lake Powell filled
When the dam that created a major American reservoir was built decades ago, Native American cliff dwellings and artifacts were submerged. Now, they're emerging as drought lowers water levels.

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NPR News: Country star Tim McGraw travels back in time to '1883' with wife Faith Hill

Country star Tim McGraw travels back in time to '1883' with wife Faith Hill
The Paramount+ series is the first time McGraw and Hill have appeared together on screen. Before they filmed, they attended "cowboy camp," to learn some basics. Originally broadcast April 19, 2022.

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NPR News: A man in a wig was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa

A man in a wig was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa
A man who was apparently disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa.

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NPR News: What 'Queer Ducks' can teach teenagers about sexuality in the animal kingdom

What 'Queer Ducks' can teach teenagers about sexuality in the animal kingdom
The new book, Queer Ducks (and Other Animals), is designed to be teenager friendly. It's filled with comics and humor and accessible science on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world.

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NPR News: 'Triangle of Sadness' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Fest

'Triangle of Sadness' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Fest
Swedish director Ruben Ostlund's class warfare comedy "Triangle of Sadness" won the Palme d'Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, giving Ostlund the prize for the second time.

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NPR News: Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures

Asian founders work to steer the narrative as beauty trends pull from their cultures
The latest obsessions in America's wellness craze are rooted in South Asian practices. Industry leaders who grew up with those rituals are caught between joy and a battle against cultural erasure.

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