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A new generation of adorable crime-fighters collect their diplomas

4:05pm June 22, 2024

by Ryan Lucas

We attend a graduation ceremony at the National Canine Academy of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives, where a group of the very best boys and girls collected their diplomas.

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Justin Timberlake breaks silence on recent driving while intoxicated arrest

3:14pm June 22, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

The pop star shared his remorse on Friday during a Chicago performance — his first since his Tuesday arrest in the Hamptons.

At 91, Nigerian artist who reimagined the crucifixion is celebrated at Smithsonian

1:25pm June 22, 2024

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition.

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'Wait Wait' for June 22, 2024: With Not My Job guest Erik Weihenmayer

12:00pm June 22, 2024

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guest Erik Weihenmayer and panelists Negin Farsad, Maz Jobrani, and Adam Felber

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Erik Weihenmayer, Diva Amon, and Piya Sinha-Roy speak onstage during the immersive screening for the Disney+ original series WELCOME TO EARTH from National Geographic on December 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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Blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer talks news bloopers and TV movies

9:37am June 22, 2024

Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer.

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We designed a 'Morning Edition' fragrance – and learned why perfume sales are up

5:01am June 22, 2024

by Nina Kravinsky

We visited Olfactory NYC to design a scent and to learn why perfume sales are up since 2018.

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Michaël Brun’s BAYO conjures a joyous destination for the Haitian diaspora

5:00am June 22, 2024

by Sidney Madden

Haiti has been defined in the public imagination by struggle and turmoil. Now in its biggest year and first in Brooklyn, the BAYO festival looks to shift focus back toward the culture.

Here are the gems of this week’s new music releases

6:23pm June 21, 2024

Our colleagues at NPR Music have been sifting through all of this week’s new releases, bringing you the gems on their weekly New Music Friday podcast.

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Baseball great Reggie Jackson opens up on TV about racism he faced as a player

5:43pm June 21, 2024

by Alana Wise

The baseball Hall of Famer spoke on a panel for a Negro League tribute game, saying he wouldn't wish his racism experiences on anyone. “They would point at me and say 'the n***** can't eat here.’ ”

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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

5:00pm June 21, 2024

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A closer look at Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso," the series Jamtara, and the movie Ghostlight.