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Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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An Alabama engineer says a major defense contractor fired him for speaking Hindi
An engineer in Huntsville, Ala. is suing the defense contractor Parsons Corporation for discrimination, arguing he was fired for speaking his native Hindi language at work.
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Texas could face fines over dysfunctional foster care system
Texas has been in litigation over its foster care system for nearly 13 years. A federal court is now weighing whether to impose hefty fines over the system's inability to make progress.
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A dip in unauthorized border crossings has left a California migrant encampment empty
The community of Jacumba, in California, has been overwhelmed with migrant encampments — as many as a thousand people in dire humanitarian conditions. A few weeks ago, locals say, something changed.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day rings different after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Holocaust Remembrance Day comes annually, but this year it hits differently because of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. More Jews were killed that day than on any single day since the Holocaust.
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NASA's Mars helicopter retires after almost 3 years on the planet
After almost three years on the Red Planet and 72 flights into the thin Martian atmosphere, NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is ending its mission due to a broken rotor blade.
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Folk singer Melanie, known for 'Brand New Key' and Woodstock, dies at 76
American folk singer Melanie has died at 76. Best known for her song "Brand New Key," she said the first big break of her career was playing at Woodstock in 1969.
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Hardcore thrifters share their shopping tips
NPR's Life Kit asks a group of die-hard thrifters to share some tips on ways you can make your thrift shopping trips more successful.
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Talking Millennial stereotypes and a misunderstood generation of women
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kate Kennedy, author of One in a Millennial: On Friendships, Feelings, Fangirls and Fitting In, which explores the experience of being a millennial woman.
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Fulton County DA Fani Willis scrutinized after allegations from a Trump codefendant
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Former U.S. Ambassador Norman Eiser about the growing accusations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
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Biden lands a potentially major endorsement for president — the UAW
President Biden spoke at a United Auto Workers conference on Wednesday, after marching on their picket line earlier this year. The union has officially endorsed him.
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An American chemist's take on the perfect cup of tea causes a stir in England
A U.S. academic's recipe for the perfect cup of tea has sent Brits into a tizzy. Salt? Warm milk? The horror!