NPR News: Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off

Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.

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NPR News: New to the U.S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that

New to the U.S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that
When Teyu Chou was 11 years old, his family immigrated to the U.S. The transition was isolating and confusing. But a fellow student stepped up and helped him adjust.

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NPR News: Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner

Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office spoke with Reiner's siblings and took their wishes into consideration in the decision.

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NPR News: You know the phrase "Live Laugh Love," but do you know its history?

You know the phrase "Live Laugh Love," but do you know its history?
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kristin Kobez Du Mez about 'Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made,' and how that world both serves and harms women.

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NPR News: Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday

Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.

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NPR News: Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87
The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

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NPR News: The Emmys are Monday night. Here's how to watch

The Emmys are Monday night. Here's how to watch
Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as part of the In Memoriam segment.

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NPR News: New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe

New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
In his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.

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NPR News: New book highlights the people and institutions that have become Trump's enablers

New book highlights the people and institutions that have become Trump's enablers
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Jacob Weisberg about his new book, "Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era."

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NPR News: Meet 'The Weather Keeper' who lives in a lighthouse at the edge of the world

Meet 'The Weather Keeper' who lives in a lighthouse at the edge of the world
In 2021, a New York Times article titled "Monitoring the Weather at the Edge of the World" inspired a new picture book, written by Nelly Buchet and illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle.

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NPR News: Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness

Celine Dion returns to the stage after battling rare illness
The Canadian singer opened up her 16-show residency in Paris at the Plenitude Arena. The entire series is sold out.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones

'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera

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