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400 Years Later, Spain May Have Found 'Don Quixote' Author's Grave

10:56am March 21, 2015

Archaeologists in Madrid may have discovered the long-lost remains of Miguel de Cervantes. NPR's Scott Simon asks whether or not the bones are his, and if they'll attract tourists to the site.

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The Beloved, Bickering Bridgertons Turn 15 This Year

7:03am March 21, 2015

by Bobbi Dumas

As part of our Time Machine series coverage, NPR romance guru Bobbi Dumas introduces readers to the rosy-hued Regency of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton family books, some of the most popular romances ever.

Regions that produce the most pork and chicken also use the most antibiotics on farms. Hot spots around the world include the Midwest in the U.S., southern Brazil, and China's Sichuan province. Yellow indicates low levels of drug use in livestock; orange

For The Love Of Pork: Antibiotic Use On Farms Skyrockets Worldwide

2:21am March 21, 2015

by Michaeleen Doucleff

For the first time, scientists have estimated the amount of antibiotics pigs, chickens and cows consume globally — and how fast consumption is growing. Which country uses the most drugs on farms?

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

#NPRreads: From Supreme Court Justice To The Notorious R.B.G.

2:29pm March 20, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

For your weekend, here are four recommendations: How Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became an Internet meme, how The Great Wave went viral, a profile of Hugh Hewitt and why 4Chan's founder walked away.

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'Seymour': A Loving Portrait Of An Acclaimed Classical Pianist

2:01pm March 20, 2015

by John Powers

Seymour: An Introduction is an inspiring new documentary by the actor Ethan Hawke. It's about Seymour Bernstein, who quit a successful concert career at the age of 50 to become a piano teacher.

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In 'Redeployment,' Former Marine Explores The Challenges Of Coming Home

2:01pm March 20, 2015

Phil Klay served in Iraq from January 2007 to February 2008. He recently won a National Book Critics Circle award for his collection of short stories. Originally broadcast Nov. 25, 2014.

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'A Little Life': An Unforgettable Novel About The Grace Of Friendship

1:52pm March 20, 2015

by John Powers

In Hanya Yanagihara's deeply moving novel, college friends rise, lose their bearings, fall in love, squabble and wrestle with life's tragedies in New York City.

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Dash Pop, The B. Kin Band, Gaurang Doshi, and Christopher James Lees on Triad Arts Weekend

1:15pm March 20, 2015

by David Ford

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Jamal (played by Jussie Smollett) and Cookie (played by Taraji P. Henson) attend the all white party in the "The Lyon's Roar" episode of Empire.

Swagger On Display At 'Empire' Season Finale Parties

12:18pm March 20, 2015

by Bilal Qureshi

With its flashy swagger and quotable one-liners, Empire, the Fox series about a black music label, has become a cultural phenomenon. A watch party in D.C., had just as much.

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A drawing of two clinking martini glasses.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Nick Hornby's 'Funny Girl' And Adapting Books

11:23am March 20, 2015

by Linda Holmes

On this week's show, we read a book — specifically Nick Hornby's Funny Girl. We broaden out from there to film adaptations of books, and as always, we tell you what's making us happy this week.

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