In addition to writing and producing most of his own records, Robinson also wrote for other Motown acts, including the Temptations, the Marvellettes and Marvin Gaye. Originally broadcast in 2006.
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Author: Terry Gross
Fresh Air’s summer music interviews: Isaac Hayes
Hayes helped shape the sound of Memphis soul in the 1960s, and later co-wrote hits for Sam & Dave and Carla Thomas before making albums of his own. Originally broadcast in 1994.
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Author: Terry Gross
Greg Abbott Fills Last Few Open Seats On Migrant Bus With Jews
LAREDO, TX—In an effort to ensure he was getting the most for his money, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly filled the last open seats on his bus of migrants Friday with local Jews. “Eh, they’ll do,” said Abbott, who waved and watched as the chartered bus carrying Nicaraguan migrants, Venezuelan refugees, and U.S.…
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Californians Explain Why They Oppose Drought Restrictions
With California facing an unprecedented drought, many cities have imposed strict water usage limits for their residents. The Onion asked Californians how they felt about the restrictions, and this is what they said.
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NASA Announces Mars Rover Ran Into Jason Schwartzman But Didn’t Take Any Pictures Because It Didn’t Want To Be Weird
PASADENA, CA—Explaining that the agency was unable to provide direct evidence of its surprising encounter, NASA officials announced Friday that the Curiosity Rover ran into Jason Schwartzman on the surface of Mars but didn’t take any pictures because it didn’t want to be weird. “Our rover spotted the Darjeeling Limited…
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Scientists Find Dolphins Only Other Mammals That Jet-Ski For Pleasure
SOUTH HADLEY, MA—Discovering an astonishing similarity between human and animal behavior, a study published Friday by zoologists at Mount Holyoke College found that dolphins are the only other species of mammal that jet-skis for pleasure. “After years of observation, we feel confident in saying that dolphins do…
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Cops Confident School Shooter Will Tucker Himself Out
AINSWORTH, OH—Members of law enforcement responding to a violent situation unfolding at McKinsdale Elementary School reportedly made the decision to stand down Friday after becoming confident that a school shooter would tucker himself out. “We’re hearing reports that he’s running through classrooms gunning down…
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If You Want This Job, We Must Interview You Forever
We loved your role-play with Benjamin Franklin! We want to hire you, probably.
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Author: Alex Baia
Micah Parsons Sets New Goal: ‘Best Player in the League’
The Cowboys star defensive end “wants to be feared” as he goes after his new aspiration in Year 2.
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has already risen to become one of the best young defensive players in the league.
Now with less than a week before the Cowboys face the Buccaneers in their 2022 season opener, the star defensive end knows “exactly” who he wants to be entering his second NFL season. The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year told reporters on Thursday that he was “trying to find himself” during his rookie season.
Now, in Parsons’s eyes, it is game time.
“I don’t want to be anything short of the No. 1 (player in the NFL),” Parsons told reporters. “That’s the type of confidence I have. I want to be the best. … I want to be feared. I have to dominate every game.”
On Monday, the NFL released its final segment of yearly rankings of the best players heading into the 2022 season, and Parsons was voted as the 16th-best player.
But while Parsons is among the league’s top 20 players to start the season, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy wants his defensive end to take the leap from a great player to an “elite” player.
“Obviously Micah had a lot of great moments last year, but our desire—and it needs to be his desire—is for him to be an elite player, not just a great player,” McCarthy said. “The elite ones bring everybody with them. How they work, how they compete in practice, how they compete in the weight room, how they compete at garbage-can basketball in the locker room.
“He has an opportunity to really make a huge impact in our football team. … The great ones just find a way.”
Last season, Parsons recorded 84 tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles. He recorded 12 of his 13 sacks in his first 13 games, which was the fourth-most by a NFL rookie behind Julius Peppers, Reggie White and Leslie O’Neal. Parsons also earned first team All-Pro recognition for his production.
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Sean Clifford’s magic gives Penn State the lead late vs. Purdue, 35-31
Sean Clifford’s fifth TD came at the perfect time, as he helped the Penn State Nittany Lions grab a 35-31 lead late vs. Purdue
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