Andrew Limbong
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Influential Documentary Photographer Robert Frank Dies At 94
In The Americans, a book of photos taken while road-tripping across the country in the 1950s, his portrait of the United States was dark, grainy and free from nostalgia. He died on Monday night.
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A$AP Rocky Found Guilty Of Assault
The rapper was convicted of assault by a Swedish court but will serve no additional jail time in a case that has drawn widespread attention from the music industry and President Trump.
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All Things Considered
Video Games Are Still Blamed For Gun Violence Despite Studies Showing No Connection
Video games have long been blamed for gun violence in the U.S. — from Columbine to Saturday's mass shooting in El Paso. Scientific studies have shown no connection, so why is the claim still made?
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Weekend Edition Saturday
Rapper A$AP Rocky Released From Jail In Sweden
American rapper A$AP Rocky has been released from jail in Sweden after being held in custody for a month on assault charges. Unusually, President Trump sent a hostage negotiator to intervene.
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A$AP Rocky Released From Swedish Jail, Judge Delays Verdict
The rapper and two associates were charged with assault over an altercation that occurred after his performance in Stockholm.
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All Things Considered
New Faces At This Year's 'Just For Laughs' Comedy Festival
Comedians are in Montreal this weekend for the Just for Laughs festival. One of its showcases is "New Faces" — a launching pad for the careers of Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and more.
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All Things Considered
Netflix Edits Out Controversial Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why' Season 1
The Netflix show 13 Reasons Why took out a controversial scene from its first season depicting a suicide. Mental health experts say it's a step in the right direction.
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Morning Edition
'Go Back Where You Came From': The Long Rhetorical Roots Of Trump's Racist Tweets
When the president told several young congresswomen of color to "go back" to where they came from, he borrowed nativist language about as old as the country itself. Here's a little history.
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All Things Considered
Character Actor Rip Torn Dies At 88
Character actor Rip Torn was known for playing dark roles at the beginning of his career, only to shift to more comic characters later on, winning an Emmy in the process. Torn died Tuesday at 88.
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All Things Considered
YouTube Creators Are Trying To Fight Radicalization Online
YouTube has recently had to answer for its algorithm pushing some users toward right wing extremism. Now, a growing number of creators are making videos to help stop the radicalization process.