Listeners share their experiences with ghosting
We're bringing you some Valentine's Day ghosting stories -- and therapists weigh in on the psychology behind the behavior of vanishing on a romantic partner with no explanation.
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Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.
Winston-Salem native Ben Folds resigns post after Trump shakeup of Kennedy Center
The board of the Kennedy Center has historically been bipartisan, but Pres. Trump fired members appointed by former Pres. Joe Biden and installed his own.
Did a whale swallow a kayaker? The truth behind the viral video
A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't have swallowed him even if it wanted to.
'Fresh Air' celebrates 50 years of 'SNL' with interviews from the archives
Dan Aykroyd shares the inspiration for the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel remembers working with Gilda Radner. Al Franken recalls a sketch that got pulled. Jon Lovitz talks about master thespian.
This long-buried 1999 film offers a new chance to see James Earl Jones
There are many reasons to seek out Charles Burnett's long-buried 1999 film, but perhaps primary among them: The rare chance to see Lynn Redgrave, Margot Kidder and James Earl Jones share the screen.
3 Harry Potter fan fiction authors are coming to a bookstore near you
Fan fiction — unsanctioned, unofficially published works based on popular novels or films — was intentionally never mainstream. The coming months will see a trio of titles by popular Draco and Hermione — Dramione — fanfic authors.
An Israeli raid of a famous Palestinian bookstore stokes censorship fears
A famous Palestinian-owned bookstore in East Jerusalem was raided by Israeli police, stoking fears of increased censorship.
Parents, are you worried about burnout? Here are 3 red flags to watch out for
Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you can do about it.
YouTube turns 20 years old today
Twenty years ago, three former PayPal employees activated the domain name "YouTube.com." The first YouTube video followed soon after.