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A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
by Mansee Khurana
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
Choreographer Justin Peck helped to reimagine 'West Side Story' for the 21st century
by Susan Stamberg
Six decades after the film "West Side Story" premiered, the legendary musical has been reimagined. Choreographer Justin Peck updated the dances of the original story.
Peter Bogdanovich, director of 'The Last Picture Show,' has died at 82
by Bob Mondello
Known as a maverick filmmaker, Peter Bogdanovich made movies that ran the gamut from the bleak, coming-of-age drama The Last Picture Show to zany comedies like What's Up Doc.
Companies ramp up production of rapid COVID tests but they are still hard to get
Rapid tests for COVID-19 are proving difficult to find both for local governments and individuals. The Biden administration says relief is on the way. But what's behind the supply challenges?
Denver Thrift Store finds a live cat inside a donated recliner
The couple who donated the recliner didn't realize that the cat had crawled inside the chair. Workers discovered the stowaway, called animal protection, and reunited the tabby with her family.
A statue of LL Cool J in his native Queens does more than just stand there
The bust shows the rapper in his signature bucket hat and gold chain. A solar-powered radio bumps his tunes so the level on his power meter will not decrease.
After 30 years in the U.S. House, Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush is leaving
NPR's A Martinez talks with longtime Illinois Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush about his decision to leave Congress, and his expectations for the Democratic party and democracy.
Johnson & Johnson tests a legal maneuver known as the Texas Two-Step
Johnson & Johnson is entangled in lawsuits regarding its talcum-based products being linked to ovarian cancer. To save itself from future suits, the company is betting big on a tricky legal maneuver.