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Rock and Roll guitar legend Duane Eddy has died at age 86
A self-taught virtuoso, his music from the 1950s and 60s was strictly instrumental and featured a distinct twangy sound. His hits included, "Forty Miles of Bad Road" and "Rebel Rouser."
Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark
by Jon Hamilton
Diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's spread like a fire through the brain. Scientists think they may know how that fire starts. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 19, 2023.)
Authorities say a peaceful gathering in suburban Chicago turned deadly
NPR's A Martinez talks to Chicago Sun-Times reporter Sophie Sherry about a spate of shootings in the Chicago area that killed at least 11 people.
Republican 2024 hopefuls are reining in their Trump criticism
by Franco Ordoñez
Republicans rallied around ex-President Trump rather than criticize the 2024 presidential candidate's arraignment on criminal charges. (Story aired on Weekend All Things Considered on June 17, 2023.)
You don't need a grill to grill, advises award-winning cookbook author
by Neda Ulaby
James Beard award-winning cookbook author James Whetlor explains how to reject BBQ maximalism and build your own tandoori oven. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 16, 2023.)
Israeli-Palestinian battle in the West Bank featured heavier weaponry than usual
The State Department says it's troubled by Israel's decision to expedite settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, and calls for de-escalation after a deadly Israeli-Palestinian battle there.
Smithsonian 'Entertainment Exhibition' will showcase pop culture
NPR's special correspondent Susan Stamberg visits with curator John Troutman at the Smithsonian exhibit "Entertainment Nation."
Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia appears to produce limited gains so far
by Greg Myre
Ukraine's troops have retaken a number of villages from Russian forces. But the increased fighting is also generating heavy casualties on both sides, according to a British military assessment.
Blinken calls China talks 'constructive,' while acknowledging 'deep differences'
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about talks in Beijing meant to ease tensions between China and the U.S.
Supporters aim to build a museum dedicated to salsa music in the Bronx
Salsa music has its roots in multiple places. The International Salsa Museum is holding pop-up exhibitions in New York City. The museum's leaders hope to open a permanent site in 2029.
Blinken calls talks with China's leader 'candid,' 'substantive,' and 'constructive'
NPR's A Martinez talks to Jude Blanchette, a China expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Beijing.
British grandfather wins gold in an arm wrestling competition
Mark Waldon discovered arm wrestling during the pandemic after getting COVID and then pneumonia. He recovered and has since become a European gold medalist. His inspiration is Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In a bid to ease tensions, Blinken meets with China's President Xi Jinping
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is finishing his high stakes visit to China with another round of diplomatic talks in an effort to cool tensions between the two countries.