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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."
'Peaches,' from Mario Bros. movie, entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 83
The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to top the box office, and the song "Peaches" from the movie is on the pop charts. It's actor and comedian Jack Black's first solo entry on the chart.
An accused gunman faces trial in Pittsburgh after a mass shooting at a synagogue
by Kiley Koscinski
Jury selection begins Monday for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. The survivors are preparing for renewed anguish as they relive that day.
How a Virginia city turned things around and attracted businesses to its downtown
Danville, Va., might be the model of how to turn things around for struggling American downtowns.
New NPR poll shows a lower court decision to ban an abortion pill is unpopular
The Supreme Court has left in place, for now, access to an abortion pill. A new NPR study shows the original lower court decision to ban mifepristone, is far out of step with American public opinion.
With NBA playoffs underway, players are showing off their talents — and their style
by Pilar Galvan
NBA players weren't always free to express themselves through their outfits. Nowadays they represent their roots and influence culture off the court. (Story aired on ATC on March 23, 2023.)
Wildflowers are popping up across the Western United States
A wet winter in parts of California and Arizona means an epic wildflower season. In some areas the so-called "superbloom" can be seen from space.
BuzzFeed News is shutting down as part of companywide layoffs
NPR's Michel Martin talks to reporter and former BuzzFeed News editor Ben Smith about the development that BuzzFeed is shutting down its Pulitzer-winning news division as the company lays off staff.
Philippines won't cooperate in probe involving crimes against humanity allegations
by Ashley Westerman
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he won't cooperate with an International Criminal Court probe into his country's war on drugs, which could put Marcos in a difficult spot politically.
President Biden plans to sign a new executive order on environmental justice
NPR's Michel Martin talks to National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi about the order which makes it the mission of every federal agency to protect the environmental health of communities across the U.S.