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• Andre 3000, half of hip-hop duo OutKast, releases surprise piano improvisation album

  As half of the hip-hop duo OutKast, Andre 3000 was one of the most respected rappers. On Monday, he dropped a surprise album of piano improvisations, not long after releasing an album of jazz flute.

  May 07, 2025 at 1:14 am

• Doug Ruch's dying wish is to help people by volunteering in all 50 states

  When his doctor told him he had just 12 to 18 months to live after his cancer metastasized, Doug Ruch decided to devote his remaining time to doing community service in all 50 states.

  May 06, 2025 at 1:24 am

• NPR listeners tell us about their most memorable Mother's Day gifts

  Mother's Day is coming next weekend. "Morning Edition" hears from listeners about their most memorable Mother's Day gifts.

  May 05, 2025 at 1:14 am

• Meet the man who protects snowy owls that migrate to Boston's Logan Airport

  Every year, snowy owls fly from the Arctic to Boston's Logan Airport to find food. One man catches them and releases them far away to keep the owls and passengers safe.

  Apr 30, 2025 at 3:55 am

• 'Morning Edition' pays homage to cowboy poetry for National Poetry Month

  For National Poetry Month, "Morning Edition" pays homage to cowboy poetry.

  Apr 25, 2025 at 1:32 am

• John Ondrasik rewrites his song 'Superman' to remember Israeli hostages held in Gaza

  John Ondrasik talks about the new version of his song "Superman." In 2001, the song became an anthem honoring 911 first responders. He's rewritten it to remember Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.

  Apr 23, 2025 at 4:17 am

• American Catholics reflect on Pope Francis

  Catholics in the U.S. reflect on Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88.

  Apr 22, 2025 at 1:18 am

• Could Trump's sweeping tariffs affect duty-free shopping at airports?

  They are a staple at airports worldwide. It used to be very popular to buy at duty-free shops. What Trump's tariffs could mean for duty-free shopping.

  Apr 09, 2025 at 12:37 am

• Cory Booker breaks Senate record with a 25-hour speech in protest of Trump policies

  Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., gave the longest Senate floor speech in the chamber's history — more than 25 hours — in protest of Trump administration policies.

  Apr 02, 2025 at 1:26 am

• The spring season is here — a good excuse to clean around the house

  House cleaning hacks and tips from Kyshawn Lane, creator of the home maintence website Weekly Home Check.

  Mar 24, 2025 at 2:17 am