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Actor Josh Gad on three performances that shaped his career
by Sarah Handel
Actor Josh Gad, best known for his roles in Frozen and Book of Mormon, is out with a new memoir about his life and career.
A second wave of explosions has killed and wounded hundreds of people across Lebanon
by Daniel Estrin
In Lebanon, there was a fresh wave of explosions of electronic devices that killed at least 14 more people and injured more than 450.
A man's therapist challenged him to a race. He said it was a spark of life
On this week's "My Unsung Hero:" In 2014, Wil was being treated for major depression at an inpatient mental health program. One day, his therapist issued a challenge that renewed his sense of purpose.
The body transforms in remarkable ways during pregnancy. So does the brain
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Jacobs of UC Santa Barbara about how pregnancy reshapes the brain, the subject of a study out this week in the journal Nature Neuroscience.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is arrested and indicted on counts of racketeering, sex trafficking
by Sidney Madden
The music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested late Monday night in New York and indicted on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
New Instagram features aim to boost child safety after years of criticism
by Bobby Allyn
Meta has announced sweeping changes to how kids and teens use Instagram. The company today unveiled “Teen Accounts,” a series of new features aimed at boosting child safety.
Co-founder of Black Voters Matter talks about the lead up to the election
by Mary Louise Kelly
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to co-founder of Black Voters Matter, LaTosha Brown, about political organizing efforts in Georgia ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
'Genius' grant winner Hanif Abdurraqib talks about his journey on 'Wild Card'
by Rachel Martin
Hanif Abdurraqib, the recipient of a MacArthur “genius" grant, said he just wants to be known as a good neighbor. He spent periods of his youth incarcerated and living on the streets in Ohio.