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Blues legend Sugar Pie DeSanto reflects on decades of being on stage
In this week's StoryCorps, a conversation with Peylia Marsema Balinton — better known as blues singer Sugar Pie DeSanto. She is about to be inducted into the Blues Hall of fame.
Is There Really Such A Thing As A 'Trophy Wife'?
by Shankar Vedantam
The idea of a "trophy wife" is common in popular culture: Attractive young women trade beauty for status by "marrying up" and finding wealthy husbands.
Hong Kong Protests Pull Attention From China's Self-Reflection
by Anthony Kuhn
China's ruling Communist Party is wrapping up a meeting that it claims will advance the rule of law. But leaders are facing an urgent distraction in Hong Kong. The protests there raise difficult questions about China's future political direction at a time when its leaders seem least prepared to answer them.
Die-Hard And Fair-Weather Fans Alike Have A Case Of Royals Fever
by Suzanne Hogan
Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 Wednesday night, tying up the World Series. And most Royals fans, are feeling pretty good this October. They're amazed to see their team play baseball at all this post-season, and to even have a spot in the World Series.
World's Best Bucking Bull About To Retire
by Nate Rott
Bushwacker is retiring at the end of October. There have been a lot of top bulls in the sport, but none has reached Bushwacker's level of superstardom.
How Much Would You Pay For A Putin-Themed Music Box?
A music box with a figurine of Vladimir Putin is expected to be auctioned in Germany for several million dollars. The box, made by world-renowned puppet maker Christian Bailly, plays a Russian Waltz.
Wave Away Math Homework With An App
Wired reviewed the math homework app PhotoMath, which lets you use a smartphone camera to solve math problems.
In Canada, Investigation Continues After Shooting Near Parliament
by Jackie Northam
Canadian police have lifted a lockdown in Ottawa, one day after a gunman killed a soldier at a war memorial and then stormed the city's Parliament building. Steve Inskeep gets the latest developments from NPR's Jackie Northam.
With Bears On The Streets, Canadian Town Cancels Halloween
Polar bears have been wandering the streets of Arviat in northern Canada more than usual this season. The town has canceled Halloween in fear of unwelcome trick-or-treaters.