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National
Latest On Tropical Storm Barry
New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.
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National
Opinion: The Warning Signs Around Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein has been indicted on new charges of sex trafficking, after serving time a decade ago. But much has been written about Epstein over the years that should have raised eyebrows earlier.
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Opinion: Here's A Dad Joke! What Does The Buffalo Tell His Son In The Morning?
Corny "dad jokes" are an outgrowth of the deep and lifelong bond between parents and children.
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Race & Identity
Opinion: 'Central Park 5' Prosecutor Faces Harsh Criticism After Netflix Series Airs
A new television series about the Central Park Five paints an unflattering portrait of former prosecutor Linda Fairstein.
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Opinion: To Fight Anti-Semitism, German Tabloid Prints Cut-Out Kippah
A German official said that because of a recent increase in attacks, he couldn't recommend Jews wear the kippah "at every time and place." So daily newspaper Bild ran a do-it-yourself paper kippah.
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Arts & Life
This 'Greatest Hits' Album Is Real. Its Artist Is Fiction
Laura Barnett wrote a novel about an aging singer-songwriter sizing up her life in 16 tracks. Then she approached musician Kathryn Williams, who created the book's original soundtrack.
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Education
The Therapy Dogs Of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Therapy dogs at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School got their own yearbook page this year.
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Environment
Opinion: One Million Species Are At Risk Of Disappearing. Humans Should Act Now
This week, the U.N. issued the summary of a report warning of unprecedented declines in biodiversity. Scott Simon makes the case for humankind to assume responsibility for protecting the vulnerable.
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Movies
In 'Ask Dr. Ruth,' The Famous Sex Therapist Looks Inward At Last
Dr. Ruth Westheimer revolutionized talk around sex in America. At 90, she's letting her own walls come down in a new documentary. As a Holocaust refugee, she says it's her duty to speak up.
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Opinion: An Outrageous Crime Has Become A Commonplace Event
After the recent shooting at University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on how common school shootings have become in the United States.