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Pope Francis Leads Way Of The Cross On Rio's Copacabana Beach

Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir

11:30am January 14, 2025

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.

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Swing Day held to honor performers who step in to fill roles at the last minute

5:49am January 14, 2025

by Jeff Lunden

On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their honor.

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Bid on the bard: Auction features historic items from Bob Dylan's life

5:00am January 14, 2025

The lot includes about 50 items and features early handwritten drafts for Dylan's hit "Mr. Tambourine Man" as well as photographs, posters and a signed harmonica.

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Netflix temporarily overtakes BBC One in British TV ratings for the first time

4:00am January 14, 2025

For the first time ever, more people in the United Kingdom watched Netflix than the venerated BBC One television channel.

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In 'It Takes Chutzpah,' Democratic Sen. Wyden lays out a path for progressive change

3:59am January 14, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change," which is part memoir and part strategy guide.

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Before you give up on your New Year's resolutions, check out these tips to reset

6:23pm January 13, 2025

by Marielle Segarra

It's mid-January, which means some of those New Years resolutions might have fall off, already. NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra gives tips for giving your goals a reset.

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What a physician taught a nurse-in-training about treating terminal patients

6:21pm January 13, 2025

On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, years ago, when Kimberly Godsey was training to become a nurse practitioner, a physician taught her what to do when he discovered a terminal illness.

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