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Arts & Life Walton Goggins on his path to Hollywood: 'I'm so grateful for the life that I have' Goggins talks about how his unconventional childhood and experiences growing up in poverty shaped his approach to acting, from Justified to The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life Paul Reubens steps out from behind his famous character in 'Pee-Wee as Himself' Before his death in 2023, Reubens filmed an HBO documentary in which he explained why he refused to be seen or interviewed as himself for the whole time Pee-Wee Herman was starring in TV and films. David Bianculli
After massive destruction by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock is being rebuilt Chimney Rock was emblematic of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to an army of volunteers, it's on the way back.
Business No more pennies: In big change, Treasury will stop minting them In a cost-cutting move, the Treasury Department will soon stop minting new pennies. The one-cent coins will still be legal tender. There are more than 100 billion pennies in circulation but many are gathering dust in change jars and forgotten pockets. Scott Horsley
Economy Is the dollar's reign ending? For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language, the world's "reserve currency." But recently it’s looked like that might be changing.
Politics Judge blocks Trump administration from closing the Education Department The federal judge also told the administration to reinstate department employees who lost their jobs during the reduction-in-force announced in March. Cory Turner
Politics Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight. Camila Domonoske
Health A top global health expert's message to graduates: Kick the tires NPR interviews Maria Van Kherkove, the infectious disease epidemiologist who is a leader in the World Health Organization. Jonathan Lambert
Politics Supreme Court blocks creation of religious charter school in Oklahoma The court was deadlocked 4-4, which meant a state Supreme Court ruling that declared the school violated the constitutional separation of church and state remained in place. Nina Totenberg
Politics South Africa's president is praised for staying calm during Trump's Oval Office ambush South Africans credit President Cyril Ramaphosa for keeping his cool as President Trump made a choreographed presentation accusing the country of murdering white farmers. Kate Bartlett