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Complex grief: Coping with the loss of a sibling
NPR's Michel Martin talks to author Annie Sklaver Orenstein, who offers insights on how we grieve the loss of family. Her book is: "Always A Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide To Grief."
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Relatives of hostages held in Gaza gather at Israel's border to show support
Relatives and friends of those being held hostage in Gaza gathered at the border to scream messages to their loved ones -- in hopes they would hear their cries of love and support.
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Rep. Gallego faces backlash from progressive groups after a major police endorsement
Representative Ruben Gallego has drawn anger from some Arizona progressives after discouraging the Department of Justice from imposing federal oversight on Phoenix Police following their endorsement.
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'The Indicator From Planet Money': A food fight over free school lunch
It costs more than $20 billion a year to feed kids in schools. Some 70% of lunches were served free or reduced but there’s a political divide on whether all school lunches should be free.
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The latest chapter in a feud between Elon Musk and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice
Elon's Musk X, formerly known as Twitter, faces possible suspension in Brazil -- in a showdown with a powerful Supreme Court justice there.
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The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is going in a new direction with ballet music
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with rapper RZA, who composed ballet music inspired by Greek musical scales during the pandemic, featured in a new album.
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Morning news brief
Kamala Harris talked to CNN for her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. Don Trump held a town hall in Wisconsin. The U.S. has the worst listeria outbreak since 2011.
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The mythical 1982 DC Comics Style Guide is finally being reissued
The guide was created in 1982 to help ensure a consistent look for characters. For years fans have pushed for a way to buy this guide.
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Retired military chaplain reflects on Arlington National Cemetery's sacred ground
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired military chaplain David Peters about why places like Arlington National Cemetery try to stay out of politics.
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Fallout from Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery visit continues after campaign video
The TikTok post from Trump includes video taken at Arlington National Cemetery where campaign activities are prohibited by law and in a section where outside filming and photography is not allowed.
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Paul Robeson's many faces get new spotlight in recording premiere
A box set featuring previously unreleased recordings sheds new light on the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player and activist.
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As more schools ban cell phones, this is how it’s working at one Colorado school
Schools are starting to ban student cell phones during classes. As one Colorado school tries it out — staff like the ban, but students not so much. (Story aired on ATC on 8/27/24.)
