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We unpack the 2024 Emmy nominations

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The nominations the Emmy Awards were just announced, and it was a good day for The Bear, which set a new record in the comedy category. And plenty of our favorites also got Emmy nods, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Shōgun, Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows. We'll help you unpack this year's the notable nominees and snubs.

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Need a new mystery or sci-fi book for the new year? Try one of these reads

Saturday, December 31, 2022

From NPR's Books We Love list, we hear reviews for several mystery and sci-fi books including "Nona the Ninth," "Birds of Maine," and "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau."

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Encore: New musical 'Bhangin' It' centers a competitive college bhangra dancer

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

A new musical at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse celebrates bhangra, one of India's traditional styles of dancing.

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New musical 'Bhangin' It' revolves around a competitive college bhangra dancer

Saturday, April 16, 2022

A new musical at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse celebrates bhangra, one of India's traditional styles of dancing.

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This 8-year-old's book is a hit at his library. He offers advice for aspiring authors

Saturday, February 05, 2022

Dillon Helbig wrote a book over winter break and slipped it onto a local library shelf in Boise, Idaho. After librarians found it, they entered it into their catalog. Now it's on a long waiting list.

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It's been 42 years since 'The Hitchhiker's Guide' answered the ultimate question

Sunday, October 17, 2021

The first Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy book was published in October 1979. Fans are looking back at how the series has endured in popularity and why it's still relevant.

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A California Town Has No Reliable Running Water During A Heat Wave

Saturday, July 03, 2021

Teviston is home to some 700 people, mostly farmworkers. Since early June, residents have been forced to use stored and bottled water after the pump in the town's only functioning well broke down.

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'It's Really Hard For A Younger Couple': Coronavirus, Policies Keep Families Apart

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

The Trump administration's move to limit green cards and reduced operations at consulates around the world have added to wait times for families trying to reunite in the United States.

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Celebrate API Heritage Month With 'Its Been A Minute'

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

'It's Been A Minute' shares episodes featuring Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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