NPR News: Hells Angels figurehead Sonny Barger dies at 83

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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