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NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by ICE
Authorities detained Lander for several hours on Tuesday as he tried to accompany people out of routine immigration court hearings.
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Remembering pianist and poet Alfred Brendel
Brendel was widely praised for his cerebral, lucid interpretations of standard classical repertoire, including recordings of sonatas by Mozart and Beethoven.
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The history of The Star-Spangled Banner in Spanish
Singer Nezza made headlines for singing the National Anthem in Spanish at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
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Why 7 military bases are being renamed for Confederate soldiers
The Trump administration's decision circumvents a ban Congress passed two years ago that prevents military bases from being named after anyone with ties to the Confederacy.
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How to fit exercise into a busy schedule
NPR's Life Kit offers tips on staying motivated to move with research-backed strategies.
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Uncertainty ahead for crucial federal land conservation program
The Conservation Reserve Program is one of the largest voluntary land conservation initiatives in the U.S. More than 26 million acres of grassland and former crop land are enrolled.
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Several countries expected to recognize Palestinian state
France is leading the effort.
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Side step and shuffle with pride at this queer line dancing throw down
Cowboy boots and fishnets are basically the uniform for this queer line dancing party.
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Remembering Sly Stone
Sly Stone was the visionary frontman, composer and producer of the pioneering funk group Sly and the Family Stone.
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Could driverless cars help tamp down traffic chaos on Lima's roads?
Lima, Peru, is known for some of the world’s wildest traffic.
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New documentary raises questions about 'Napalm Girl'
53 years ago, the devastating impact of a napalm strike in South Vietnam was captured in a Pulitzer-Prize winning photo of the "Napalm Girl."
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Trump administration wants to limit rental aid
The Trump administration would like to impose time limits on federal rental subsidies. A handful of places already do that. We visit one to see how it works.