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Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
by Ailsa Chang
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
Colorado startup says it has a viable smart gun that only shoots for registered user
by Ryan Lucas
The premise behind a smart gun is simple. Technology similar to what's in your smart phone only allows a registered user to unlock and fire it. A Colorado startup says its bringing one to market.
'Guy Ritchie's The Covenant' marks a change of tone, but not pace for Ritchie
by Bob Mondello
An American soldier struggles to help an Afghani interpreter who saved his life in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.
Fighting in Sudan tears families apart, with members fighting on each side
Fighting continues in Sudan between the Sudanese armed forces and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces. Many families in Sudan are split with family members joining both sides of the conflict.
During Miami's poetry month, a poet shares her story through 5 lines on a billboard
by Kate Payne
In Miami, poems are popping up on sidewalks, in photo booths and even on a billboard. It's part of a campaign to ensure every person in Miami encounters a poem during the month of April.
Photograph or... 'promptograph?' Artist questions implications of AI generated images
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with photographer Boris Elgadsen about his decision to reject a photography award he received for an image he created using AI.
Author Judy Blume is finally ready to tell her own story in new documentary
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Judy Blume and filmmaker Davina Pardo about Judy Blume Forever, a documentary on the life and impact of one of the most celebrated children's writers.
Lasers can measure mountain snowpack — important data for drought-stricken areas
by Stephanie Maltarich
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.