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Fletcher on healing, her new album and being back on tour
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Cari Fletcher, who goes by the stage name FLETCHER, about her newest album "In Search Of The Antidote" and what it's like to be back on tour.
Charlottesville jury has a partial verdict in the trial over Unite the Right rally
by Hawes Spencer
A Charlottesville jury returned with a partial verdict in a landmark case against those associated with the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va.
Ann Patchett on the friendship that came from quarantining with Tom Hanks' assistant
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Ann Patchett about her latest collection of essays, These Precious Days, and how she ended up quarantining with Tom Hanks' personal assistant.
Who scored 2022 Grammy nominations (Spoiler: ABBA was nominated for the 1st time)
by Andrew Limbong
Nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards were announced on Tuesday. In the top categories are some familiar names such as Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Billie Eilish, and newer artists like Olivia Rodrigo.
President Biden addressed rising inflation in his economy speech
by Scott Horsley
President Biden highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy Tuesday afternoon, while also addressing rising prices. The administration is trying to lower gasoline prices, a major driver of inflation.
A new book details the rise of Home Box Office since the channel debuted in 1972
by Eric Deggans
James Andrew Miller's new book, Tinderbox, tells the history of HBO starting with its 1972 debut. HBO succeeded as a cable channel revolutionizing TV by airing programs most outlets wouldn't touch.
People who think they have CTE are seeking treatment at a controversial brain clinic
by Sacha Pfeiffer
The brain disease CTE can only be diagnosed through autopsy. But there is a quiet population of everyday people afraid they have it — and they're turning to dubious treatments.
Encore: Looking back on the legacy of 'Shaft,' 50 years later
by Marc Rivers
The film Shaft was released 50 years ago this week and heralded what came to be known as Blaxploitation cinema. The genre has a checkered legacy — and inspired Oscar-winning music.
Jack Dowling left a mark on his art and LGBTQ communities before he died of COVID-19
Jack Dowling was a painter, writer and dear friend. He died from COVID-19 in Feb. 4, 2021, as one of the hundreds of thousands of victims of the virus.
U.S. to release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the reserve to lower gas prices
by Jeff Brady
The Biden administration is tapping into the country's emergency petroleum reserves in a bid to bring down high gas prices. But it's not clear how successful that strategy will be.
Jury has begun to deliberate in the trial of 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
by Debbie Elliott
The nearly all-white jury has begun deliberating the fate of Travis and Greg Michael and William 'Roddie' Bryan. They are accused of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 near Brunswick, Ga.
Haiti gang has released 2 of the 17 foreign Christian missionaries they kidnapped
by Carrie Kahn
Gang members in Haiti released two of the 17 foreign missionaries they've been holding for more than a month. The move comes as police in Haiti are cracking down on the gangs.