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Sunday Puzzle: Rhyme Time
NewsNPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz play the puzzle this week with KQED listener Alan Winson of Oakland, Calif.
In 'Queen Of The Sea,' The Story Rides On Goatback
NewsDylan Meconis' new graphic novel is set on a mysterious island off the coast of a country that's not quite Tudor England. It's an alternate history, loosely based on the youth of Queen Elizabeth I.
Inside 'Family Reunion,' A Sitcom With An All-Black Writers Room
NewsCreator Meg DeLoatch conceived her new streaming series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, around her own family reunion in Georgia. Then Netflix encouraged her to staff up with African Americans.
Ambience, Vocalized: Instrumentalist Tycho Adds Saint Sinner's Vocals To 'Weather'
NewsTycho, whose real name is Scott Hansen, is famous for his ambient instrumental tracks. But for Tycho's latest album, <em>Weather</em>, Hansen enlisted Saint Sinner to add vocals to the ambience.
The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For It
NewsYonah Elian played a key part in spiriting Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann out of Argentina to stand trial in Israel. His family couldn't understand why he never spoke about the heroic role he served.
Utah's 'Tandoori Taqueria' Brings Unexpected Indian Spice To Cowboy Country
NewsTaco shops are easier to find in rural Utah than Indian restaurants. The Tandoori Taqueria fuses both cuisines and it's doing brisk business in the middle of cowboy country.
Sunday Puzzle: Lucky Number 7
NewsNPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz play the puzzle this week with KQED listener Steven Bailey of San Francisco.
Simple Ways To Prevent Falls In Older Adults
NewsOlder adults are dying from falls at a higher rate today than 20 years ago. But you can take simple steps to improve balance, vision and alertness — and keep from falling.
For Bethany Hamilton, Surfing Is 'An Escape From All The Chaos On Land'
NewsHamilton was 13 years old when she lost her arm to a shark while surfing in Hawaii. She went on to surf some of the biggest waves in the world. Hamilton tells her story in the documentary <em>Unstoppable.</em>
This Tiny Desk Contestant Processes Pain Through Music: 'It Became Our Safety Place'
NewsEphraim Bugumba was 3 years old when his family fled violence in the Republic of the Congo. His song. "Voices in My Head," was a standout entry in NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest.
New Thriller 'The Chain' Has An Origin Almost As Exciting As Its Plot
NewsNovelist Adrian McKinty had several books and prestigious awards under his belt — but no one was buying, and he'd given up writing to drive an Uber when a blog post led to some new opportunities.
Sunday Puzzle: Power Of The Pen
NewsNPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and <em>Weekend Edition </em>Puzzlemaster Will Shortz challenge KUWR listener Patrick Ivers of Laramie, Wyo.
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OC Line: Will Seal Beach be underwater by 2100?
Los AngelesClimate scientists project that the Pacific Ocean could rise anywhere from three to more than nine feet along the California coast by the end of this century.
The cracks in LA’s sidewalk repair plan
Los AngelesDespite thousands of requests to repair LA’s sidewalks each year, city officials say they can only manage to fix about ten a month.
Why can’t LA fix its broken sidewalks?
Los AngelesEvery time Cynde Soto leaves her home in Long Beach, and commutes to work in downtown Los Angeles, she takes a big risk. “It is like falling off a cliff… that is how it feels to…
