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NYC mayor says 'outside agitators' are co-opting Columbia protests—students disagree
by Destinee Adams
In an NPR interview, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said he had a 'gut reaction' that outside agitators were leading Columbia anti-war protests. Students beg to differ.
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on co-authoring book with Tony Bennett
NPR's Michel Martin remembers the legendary singer Tony Bennett with Weekend Edition host Scott Simon, who wrote the book "Just Getting Started" with Bennett.
Ken Felts, who didn't come out until he was 90, has just gotten married
by Ryan Warner
Ken Felts didn't come out as gay until he was 90. He told his daughter about having to abandon his first real love in the 1950s. His story went global on Facebook. Now, at 93, he's found a husband.
Tony Bennett, one of America's great crooners, dies at 96
by Sonari Glinton
Bennett died Friday morning in New York City, according to a representative for the singer.
Legislation would require the Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of ethics
by Michel Martin
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., joins NPR to discuss his legislation that would require the Supreme Court to adopt a binding code of ethics. The bill faces strong headwinds from House Republicans.
GOP candidates find themsleves in a difficult position given Trump's legal woes
by Franco Ordoñez
With former President Trump's announcement that an indictment for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is coming, tension on the campaign trail shows the tightrope GOP candidates must walk.
'Musky,' a corpse flower with a smell some compare to roadkill, is blooming today
by Leila Fadel
Ever wanted to sniff a stinky flower? Get over to Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee if you want to smell "Musky," a corpse flower that only blooms for 24 hours and today is the day.
Former President Barack Obama releases his 2023 Spotify summer playlist
by Michel Martin
Former President Barack Obama shared a Spotify playlist featuring his favorite summer songs for 2023. His tastes range from SZA's "Snooze" to old-school soul like Aretha Franklin's "Dr. Feelgood."