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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.