Some musicians become more famous for dying young. That’s part of the story of Chalino Sanchez, but there’s more to it. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with the host of a podcast that explores that theme.
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Encore: Composer John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma assemble ‘A Gathering of Friends’
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with renowned composer and conductor John Williams and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their collaborative album, A Gathering of Friends. It celebrates Williams’ 90th birthday.
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Author: Mary Louise Kelly
Massachusetts Student Receives Violation For Wearing Hijab
A Massachusetts charter school wrote up an 8th grade student for a uniform infraction for wearing a hijab, with the school saying it understands its “handling of the situation came across as insensitive.” What do you think?
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This former GOP hatchet man didn’t support Trump — but still enabled him
As a Republican operative, Tim Miller worked with extreme right-wing media outlets and fed the populist outrage that helped radicalize much of the GOP voter base. His new book is Why We Did It.
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Author: Dave Davies
Dream Fact: Did You Know?
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Generous Airbnb Host Offers Guests Copy Of Hidden Camera Footage To Commemorate Visit
DESTIN, FL—Explaining that the keepsake was provided entirely with his compliments, generous Airbnb host Miles Kuzman told departing guests Ryan Taylor and Sadie Firks that he would provide them with a copy of the footage from his hidden cameras to commemorate their visit, sources reported Monday. “As a fun little…
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Pennsylvanians Explain Why They Are Voting For Dr. Oz
Former television host and current Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz is running against Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race. The Onion asked Pennsylvanians why they are voting for Oz, and this is what they said.
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Report Finds It Impossible To Save Money
BOULDER, CO—Noting that there was way too much stuff out there to buy, a report released Monday by researchers at the University of Colorado found that it was completely impossible to save money. “According to our data, any attempt to save your money is pointless,” said lead author Dr. David Wint, who found that of…
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News from Dreamland
A pair of cute green slippers, but no arch support.
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Author: Roz Chast
Overheard in New York: Browsing at Mood Fabrics
“All the bridesmaids are wearing mauvy dresses, but she wants me to stand out. The only thing is I don’t want anything rectilinear.”
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Author: Jenny Kroik