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After months on the run, a murder suspect falls through the ceiling and into custody

11:30am August 28, 2024

Authorities issued a warrant in May for Deario Wilkerson's arrest in connection with a fatal shooting. They finally captured him in Memphis this week, after he fell, so to speak, into their laps.

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Celebrating movie icons: Meryl Streep

11:16am August 28, 2024

In 2012, the Oscar-winning actor talked about shifting accents for various roles, including her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady: "It's work, but it's not a struggle; it's fun."

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You’ve got questions about 'The Rings of Power' Season 2. We’ve got answers.

9:01am August 28, 2024

The second season of the Lord of the Rings prequel has many of the same pitfalls as the first – but for fans eager to return to Middle-earth, it’s still worth watching.

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Previews - Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games

7:00am August 28, 2024

The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.

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Writer Yuval Levin thinks about frustrations with government in a divided nation

5:16am August 28, 2024

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with conservative writer Yuval Levin about the value of the U.S. Constitution in a divisive era.

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The movie 'It Ends With Us' faces criticism for glamorizing domestic abuse

5:01am August 28, 2024

Critics say the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel of the same title, paints a love story — not a picture of domestic abuse as portrayed in the original work.

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Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota

5:00am August 28, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz popularized the term to brand his Republican opponents in the presidential race. To Minnesotans, though, it hits different.

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It’s the summer of cucumber salad. Try these 4 recipes at home

5:00am August 28, 2024

Cucumbers are almost out of season. Make a refreshing cucumber salad.

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As D&D turns 50, we remember the early days

4:48am August 28, 2024

by A Martínez

Dungeons and Dragons turns 50 this year. The table top, role playing game has spawned TV shows, YouTube series and podcasts.

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'Summer of Love' series: A case for marriage

4:25am August 28, 2024

by Michel Martin

In some circles marriages gets a bad rap. In his book "Get Married," professor Brad Wilcox talks to NPR's Michel Martin -- making the case that marriage is the key to a meaningful and happy life.

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