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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
In 'Mrs. March,' A Judgmental, High Society Woman Is Gaslit To The Brink Of Madness
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Virginia Feito, the author of the new novel Mrs. March, a story about a woman with a tidy, respectable life on the Upper East Side which is thrown into disarray.
CDC Recommends Immunocompromised People Get A 3rd COVID Vaccine Dose
by Pien Huang
The CDC officially recommends the use of an additional COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised individuals who did not get much protection from the first doses.
Sundance Hit 'CODA' Is A Warm Coming-Of-Age Romance About The Child Of Deaf Parents
by Bob Mondello
A heartwarming family drama, CODA — which stands for "Child of Deaf Adults" — won four awards at this year's Sundance Film Festival, including both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award.
U.S. State Department Is Still Hoping For Diplomatic Talks To Work With The Taliban
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with State Department spokesman Ned Price about the Taliban's rapid resurgence in Afghanistan. Nearly 3,000 U.S. troops are being sent there to provide the embassy security.
With Most Kids Unvaccinated And Class Starting, Schools Come Up With Safety Protocols
by Clare Lombardo
As students head back to classrooms, school leaders are making real-time decisions about how to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus.
The Hallway, Not Courtroom, Is Where Things Really Get Done At This Eviction Court
by Laurel Wamsley
At eviction court in Columbus, Ohio, much of the work happens in the hallway just outside the courtroom. That's where tenants find lawyers to represent them, cases are mediated, and deals are struck.
For Migrants Headed Towards The Darien Gap, A Glimmer Of Hope
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with journalist Nadja Drost about her reporting on the dangerous crossing between Colombia and Panama and the announcement of an agreement to organize the flow of migrants.
Aretha Franklin's Multitudes Come To Life In Director Liesl Tommy's 'Respect'
by Elizabeth Blair
South-African born director Liesl Tommy says all of her art is political. That includes her new movie Respect starring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, focusing on the women in the singer's life.
The Anger Toward Unvaccinated People Is Personal For Some Who Got Breakthrough COVID
by Jackie Fortier
A small number of vaccinated people have become infected with breakthrough cases of COVID-19. Many of these people are angry at those who did not get vaccinated and likely infected them.