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Why 1999 was such a big year for movies
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Why The Green Party Won Big In Last Week's European Elections
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with newly elected German Parliament member Sergey Lagodinsky about his Green Party's success in European elections and how it's moving into the political mainstream.
Bill Buckner, Red Sox Scapegoat Later Embraced By Fans, Dies
by Gabe O'Connor
Former Boston Red Sox first-baseman Bill Buckner has died at 69. Best known for a fielding error that helped cost Boston the 1986 World Series, Buckner was cheered by Red Sox fans in recent years.
To Control Wildfires, Western Officials Are Urged To Follow South's Lead
by Grant Blankenship
The South is the nation's leader in setting small wildfires on purpose, to prevent massive ones like those out West. One big reason is that so much land in the South is privately owned, not public.
Hollywood's Best Hopes To Keep Moviegoers Engaged After 'Endgame'
by Bob Mondello
Hollywood's summer blockbuster season got a $2 billion head start this year from Avengers: Endgame. Now, with summer actually getting under way, how will Tinseltown keep the momentum going?
Medical Debt From In-Prison Injuries Is Chasing Inmates After Release
by Jimmy Jenkins
In Arizona, prisoners are being charged for medical procedures the state is supposed to pay for. The bills can ruin inmates' credit, adding to their challenges when they rejoin society.
As Silence Looms For Rolling Thunder, A Vet Explains What It's Meant To Him
by Mary Louise Kelly
Thousands of motorcyclists ride to Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, who spends hours each year saluting Rolling Thunder bikers.
After Failed Coup, Maduro Moves Against Members Of Venezuelan Opposition
by John Otis
Rather than arresting rival Juan Guaido, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is targeting lower-ranking members the opposition party stripping their legal immunity and threatening them with arrest.
France Won't Take ISIS Fighters Back, But Doesn't Want Them Executed Either
by Jane Arraf
France doesn't want to bring back French ISIS members captured in Iraq, but French authorities are dismayed that an Iraqi court has sentenced four of them to death.
Analysis: Voters Choose A New Direction For Europe's Future
by Mary Louise Kelly
Roger Cohen, columnist for The New York Times, analyzes the European Union vote for NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, including the high turnout and the success of the EU's green parties.
Far-Right, Green Parties Break 40-Year Centrist Majority In EU Parliament
by Eleanor Beardsley
Far-right wins in Sunday's EU parliament elections produced more of a strong ripple than a wave, but the centrist coalition that has governed for 40 years did lose its majority.