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Magnus Carlsen says he will not play Hans Niemann again because he believes Niemann "has cheated more — and more recently — than he has publicly admitted."

Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

9:50pm September 27, 2022

by Bill Chappell

The scandal has been the talk of the chess world this month. Interest exploded last week after Carlsen resigned from a match against Niemann after making only one move.

Leslie Grace (left), Antonio Banderas, Lynda Carter, Xochitl Gomez, Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), El Santo and Xolo Maridueña have played or are in production to play superheroes.

Latino superheroes are saving the day in Hollywood

7:01pm September 27, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

Many of the new movie superheroes star Latino actors or have Latino characters. Their origin stories are diverse.

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'Wait Wait' for Sept. 24, 2022: With Not My Job guest Michael Strahan

9:13am September 24, 2022

Michael Strahan is a hall of fame NFL player, who then moved on to a successful career in broadcasting. Strahan can do it all, but can he answer our three questions about wild pigs, or Stray Hams?

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Twitch bans some gambling content after an outcry from streamers

5:05am September 22, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

The streaming giant said it would prohibit content that included unlicensed slots, roulette, or dice games. Sports betting, fantasy sports, and poker will still be permitted on Twitch.

Magnus Carlsen (left) and Hans Niemann face off at the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis on Sept. 4. The two had a rematch on Monday, but Carlsen only played one move before resigning from the game.

The cheating scandal roiling the chess world has a new wrinkle

2:51pm September 21, 2022

by Bill Chappell

World champion Magnus Carlsen abruptly resigned after making a single move in his highly anticipated rematch with Hans Niemann. Calls have increased for an investigation.

Shiver, one of the headlining idols of 'Splatoon 3.'

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How 'Splatoon' carved a welcoming niche in the brutal shooter game genre

9:47am September 19, 2022

by Josh Broadwell

Nintendo's 'Splatoon 3' features cute battles with paint brushes, bathtubs, and even windshield wipers. Unlike other shooter games, Splatoon has attracted an especially friendly, inclusive fan base.

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'Wait Wait' for Sept. 17, 2022: With Not My Job guest Mo Amer

10:11am September 17, 2022

Mo Amer is one of the most beloved comedians in the country, so much so that Netflix just put out his critically adored sitcom Mo. We invite him on to play "Les is Mo," 3 questions about famous Leses.

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'Wait Wait' for Sept. 10th, 2022: With Not My Job guest Abbi Jacobson

9:35am September 10, 2022

Abbi Jacobson fell in love with A League of Their Own as a kid, so she jumped at the chance to help create a reboot for Amazon. But, can she answer our questions about another league? The XFL.

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'Wait Wait' for Sept. 3, 2022: With Not My Job guest Chris Estrada

9:52am September 03, 2022

Chris Estrada was working at a warehouse when he got the call that his show This Fool had been picked up. He knows about the ups and downs of comedy, but what does he know about April Fools' pranks?

Eleanor Holmes Norton in Washington, D.C.

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'Wait Wait' for August 27, 2022: Live from Wolf Trap!

12:04pm August 27, 2022

We're back in Washington, D.C. with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. She's one of the most beloved people in D.C. but can she answer three questions about DC Comics?

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