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Young people from Husseini Islamic Center in Sanford, Fla., visit a makeshift memorial at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday in Orlando.

How LGBTQ People Of Color Are Dealing With Orlando: Code Switch Podcast, Episode 4

3:11pm June 16, 2016

by Leah Donnella

The tragedy in Orlando shook many people in communities that already feel vulnerable: LGBTQ Americans, Latinos, Muslims, immigrant families, and those living at the intersection of these identities.

Kala Tanaka marks "stays" at the front of the canoe so they can go back in the same place after the mast is taken down to fit under the George Washington Bridge. The garlands of ti leaves, a Hawaiian tradition, were placed on the Hokule'a by well-wishers.

Hokule'a, The Hawaiian Canoe Traveling The World By A Map Of The Stars

9:37am May 27, 2016

by Sara Kehaulani Goo

A voyaging canoe built to revive the centuries-old tradition of Hawaiian exploration is circumnavigating the globe. Its crew has already traveled 26,000 miles navigating with the sun, stars and waves.

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VIDEO: Chocolate Bars With A Political Bite

3:25pm April 26, 2016

by Morgan McCloy

It's often said that Washington, D.C., is a town obsessed with politics. Apparently, that obsession extends to its chocolatiers. We visit a factory making politically inspired chocolate bars.

Scott Kelly Reflects On His Year Off The Planet

6:11pm March 01, 2016

by Geoff Brumfiel

During his 340 days aboard the International Space Station, the astronaut documented his time there with hundreds of photos. Kelly says the perspective makes him feel like an environmentalist.

Katerina Maylock teaches a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School in Bethesda, Md. The current version of the SAT college entrance exam is having its final run, when thousands of students nationwide will sit, squirm or stress through the nea

A History Of The SAT In 4 Questions

5:05pm January 22, 2016

The SAT has gone through big changes since 1926. The test reflects the nation's biases and times. Here's our subjective tour of the exam's history — in four questions.

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Arts

Aztec Gold: Watch The History And Science Of Popcorn

5:11pm January 19, 2016

by Adam Cole

Popcorn has been around at least 4,000 years. The Aztecs even had a word for the sound of kernels popping — totopoca. On National Popcorn Day, ponder the story of this beloved snack.

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As more same-sex couples get married in the U.S., many are opting for less traditional songs than Richard Wagner's standard march.

'Here Come The Brides': Same-Sex Weddings Call For A New Soundtrack

7:15pm December 26, 2015

by NPR Staff

Richard Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" has been a staple at weddings for more than 150 years. But lately, a number of same-sex couples have been choosing to mix up the music at their nuptials.

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"In material like this, I hope that there is a danger in what we're doing. I hope we are on a razor's edge." Leslie Odom Jr. gets into character as Aaron Burr on the Hamilton set.

Being Aaron Burr

10:01pm December 21, 2015

by Daoud Tyler-Ameen

The moment he looked at an American villain and saw a human being, Leslie Odom Jr.'s life changed. The Hamilton star looks back on a career-making year in the biggest show on Broadway.

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National

Building The Library Of Congress — In A GIF

11:04am December 04, 2015

by Linton Weeks

Strung together into a short video, images of the construction of the Library of Congress in the late 19th century illustrate a nation's commitment to knowledge.

Goose bumps are triggered as part of the body's fight or flight response.

The Hair-Raising Science Of Goose Bumps

2:06pm October 30, 2015

by Adam Cole

Skunk Bear's shivery new video explores how and why our skin acts so weird when we watch a scary movie, get cold or listen to music.