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Hundreds of people enjoyed an underwater concert this weekend in the Florida Keys

6:58am July 13, 2022

People enjoyed ocean-themed hits like "Yellow Submarine" and The Little Mermaid theme, played through waterproof speakers.Concert-goers said the music sounded bit muted.

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Elisa Albert's newest book explores the dark side of the fertility industrial complex

5:00am July 13, 2022

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Elisa Albert about her new novel, "Human Blues."

Quinta Brunson stars in ABC's Abbott Elementary.

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Five takeaways from the 2022 Emmy nominations

8:58pm July 12, 2022

by Eric Deggans

There's been record TV production this year - so why were so many categories dominated by performers from a handful of shows?

Poet laureate Ada Limón reflects on the role of poetry during challenging times

4:58pm July 12, 2022

Ada Limón, the new U.S. poet laureate, speaks with Tess Taylor about the moment she got the call and what it means to hold the position.

Rafael Agustin was a writer on the CW network show Jane the Virgin, and is now CEO of the Latino Film Institute.

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'Jane the Virgin' writer recounts growing up undocumented in 'Illegally Yours'

1:04pm July 12, 2022

by Dave Davies

Rafael Agustin's parents were physicians in Ecuador, but when they came to the U.S. they worked at a car wash and Kmart to get by. It wasn't until he was a teen that he learned they were undocumented.

An Emmy trophy against a white background.

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Emmy nominations: The contenders for TV's biggest honors

12:59pm July 12, 2022

by Clare Lombardo

The nominees for the 74th Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. The winners will be chosen in September.

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Ada Limón named new U.S. poet laureate

10:45am July 12, 2022

by Meghan Collins Sullivan

Ada Limón was named as the nation's 24th poet laureate by the Library of Congress. She will take over from Joy Harjo, who has held the position since 2019.

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Our predictions for today's Emmy nominations

5:00am July 12, 2022

by Glen Weldon

Emmy nominations will be announced this morning. Glen Weldon, co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, gives Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep a sense of what to expect.

This reconstruction of a marble archer shows the vivid colors that characterized Greek sculpture, and patterns that identify him as a fighter from Persia.

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We know Greek statues weren't white. Now you can see them in color.

5:00am July 12, 2022

by Jennifer Vanasco

A new exhibit in New York shows what the statues ACTUALLY looked like.

You can have kimchi fried rice, too — just listen to some tunes!

A kimchi fried rice playlist on Spotify teaches you how to make the dish

5:00am July 12, 2022

In today's digital age, following a recipe from a book may seem pretty archaic. So if you're not in the mood to read the ingredients and measurements, then a playlist might be for you.

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