NPR News: How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech

How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story.

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NPR News: 'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump

'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump
In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.

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NPR News: Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line

Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.

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NPR News: Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian

Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian
The Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.

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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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