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System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005.
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The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces.
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At least 10 states have banned balloon releases, citing the plastic pollution caused by the deflated balloons.
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LaDarrion Williams' new young adult novel follows a Black teen learning to harness his ancestral magic. Before it was a novel, it was a failed TV pilot. Before that, it was a tweet.
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An online public charter school that educates 20,000 children from kindergarten to 12th grade is set to graduate its latest class of seniors.
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Hostage families and Israeli citizens are growing increasingly frustrated with what they see as inaction to bring home the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7.
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Barbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti's gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.
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The Hindu nationalist BJP is increasing its anti-Muslim rhetoric as the country's elections heat up.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, ex-director of European Affairs for the National Security Council, about whether the Russian troop push is a turning point in the war.
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A third of the city of Rafah is under evacuation orders, as Israel presses its offensive into southern Gaza. Israel is also expanding attacks in central and northern areas of the Gaza Strip.
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Atlanta beat the odds and will be the first team to pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Washington will pick second — followed by Houston and San Antonio.
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Several Republicans with deep ties to state politics vie in the primary to face the Democrat in November.
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A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.