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Stories
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Music
Mo Willems' bossy Pigeon makes his operatic debut
Mo Willems' picture book Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! turns 20 this month. To mark the anniversary, Willems and Renee Fleming presented the pigeon's story in an opera at the Kennedy Center.
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National
Meet the strippers working to unionize a Los Angeles dive bar
For the past six months, former Star Garden dancers have been taking their talents to a show-stopping picket line. If successful, they'll be the only strippers with union representation in the U.S.
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Arts & Life
How we pronounce Uvalde says a lot about the power of language in mixed communities
The name of the town comes from a misspelled Spanish name. The way people say it traces a long history of racializing Latinos in the U.S.
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Race & Identity
The charges against Young Thug build on a growing trend of criminalizing rap crews
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael of NPR's Louder Than A Riot about the RICO charges against Young Thug and the wider intersection of criminal justice and hip-hop.
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Books
Books we love: NPR's top picks for 2021 memoirs
From NPR's yearly reading list, Books We Love, we hear suggestions for four memoirs that are well worth your time.
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Animals
No, You Don't Need To Be Worried Your Dog (Or Cat) Is Eating Cicadas
An expert weighs in on the potential harm of this summer's most prominent critters when dogs or cats eat them
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up?
Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex?
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Politics
House Approves Bill To Create Smithsonian Museum For American Latinos
The House has passed a bill with bipartisan support to create a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to American Latinos. If signed into law, that museum still has a long way to go to become reality.
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: Convertibles, Dishwashing, Dog's Paws, Bowling, Travel With Kids
This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.
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Race & Identity
Kente Cloth: From Royals To Graduation Ceremonies ... To Congress?
When a group of Democratic legislators donned kente cloth at the unveiling of legislation aimed at police brutality, critics weighed in. Here's a look at kente cloth — and the controversy.