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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."
Donald Trump Accepts The Republican Party's Presidential Nomination
On the last night of the Republican National Convention, Steve Inskeep talked to delegates on the floor, NPR's Scott Detrow provides analysis and NPR's Mara Liasson has a wrap up of the events.
Dunkin' Donuts To Add More Eggs To Its Egg Patty
The company says while there will be more eggs, there will be less water and other ingredients. The downside is that the egg patty will also have more calories.
Brazil Arrests 10 For Planning Attacks Against Next Month's Rio Olympics
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Brazilian authorities busted a terror ring that was planning attacks on the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. This comes after Brazil bolstered security measures following the truck attack in France.
What Do You Get When You Condense A Classical Concerto? Instaconcerto
In this age of Twitter and Snapchat, we boil essays down to 140 characters, and videos can be no more than a handful of seconds. But what about a classical concerto? Can it be boiled down?
A Check On Turkey, A Week After A Failed Coup Rocked The Country
Things have changed dramatically. Sweeping changes will have an impact on the country's relations with the U.S. and E.U. Renee Montagne talks to analyst Omer Taspinar of the National War College.
Vet Expects Larry The Cat To Make A Full Recovery
Britain's favorite civil servant was observed limping on Wednesday. Some suspect Palmer, the Foreign Office cat, is responsible for wounding the mouser in chief at the prime minister's residence.
Changes To School Bathroom Statute Must Go Through Congress, Paxton Says
Texas is one state suing the Obama administration for directing schools to allow students to use facilities that match their gender identity. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton talks to Renee Montagne.
Democrats Hold A Shadow Convention In Cleveland Near RNC Location
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra is the highest ranking Latino member of Congress. He talks to Steve Inskeep about the Democrats' shadow convention in Cleveland.
Utah Delegation Favored Cruz; Balloon Drop Will End GOP Convention
Phil Wright of the Utah Republican Party backed Cruz; analysis from ex-Bush administration official Sara Fagen and NPR's Scott Detrow. Youth Radio's Phoebe Petrovic covers balloon drop preparations
Where Cruz's Speech Took A Turn; Trump Uses Celebrity To Enhance His Brand
Steve Inskeep parses Wednesday night convention speeches with NPR's Scott Detrow and former Bush White House political director Sara Fagan. And, NPR's Sarah McCammon has a profile of Donald Trump.