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After The Flames, Notre Dame's Centuries-Old Organ May Never Be The Same Again
NewsChief organist Olivier Latry looks ahead at the church's extensive renovation process after the Notre Dame cathedral fire on April 15.
'Gentleman Jack' Swaggers Off The Page And Onto The Screen
NewsA new HBO show takes on the life of Anne Lister, a real-life British landowner of the 1830s whose voluminous coded diaries detailed her extensive — and sometimes open — love affairs with women.
'Nearing 90,' Judith Viorst Says She's Never Been Happier
NewsJudith Viorst's new collection of poetry is called <em>Nearing 90</em>, though she's quick to note she's only "a girl of 88." She's still writing, looking forward to grandchildren graduation, and feeling good.
When Your Living Room Becomes A 2020 Campaign Stage, 'It's Pretty Surreal'
NewsWith Iowa caucuses still nine months away, candidates in the huge field of Democrats are looking to stand out. One way: show up in voters' homes.
Sunday Puzzle: A Piece Of Cake
NewsNPR's Sacha Pfeiffer and <em>Weekend Edition</em> puzzlemaster Will Shortz play a word game with WAMU listener Ryan Saunders of Washington, D.C.
3 Decades In, Bruce Hornsby's Style Is Constantly Evolving
NewsThe Grammy-winning pianist and composer branches out from his soundtrack work to create his latest album, <em>Absolute Zero</em>.
How Can We Be Sure Artificial Intelligence Is Safe For Medical Use?
NewsSoftware that can replace doctors for certain tasks has a big responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is now figuring out how to determine when computer algorithms are safe and effective.
After Decades Of Comics, 'Cathy' Cartoonist Found Writing 'So Liberating'
NewsCathy Guisewite drew her comic strip for more than 30 years. Her new book is called <em>Fifty Things that Aren't My Fault. </em>Writing essays "was like coming home and taking off the Spanx," she says.
Noah's Wife Gets A Name In 'Naamah'
NewsSarah Blake's new book retells the biblical flood from the point of view of Noah's wife — who never has a name in the Bible, but who nevertheless helped humanity (and all those animals) survive.
Sunday Puzzle: Name That Country
NewsNPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and <em>Weekend Edition</em>'s puzzlemaster Will Shortz play a word game with KUCV listener Eugene Clausen of Lincoln, Neb.
Big Wild Bottles His Challenges And Curiosities Into Debut Album
NewsElectronic composer Jackson Stell, who performs as Big Wild, ventures into singing for the first time with his debut album <em>Superdream</em>.
Chef's Memoir Tackles What It's Like To Be Young, Gifted And Black In Fine Dining
NewsKwame Onwuachi's new memoir, <em>Notes From A Young Black Chef,</em> isn't just about his rise from poverty to celebrated restaurateur. It's also a meditation on being a black man in a rarefied world.
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Violence spikes at California jails after release of prison inmates
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Global effort begins to stop social media from spreading terrorism
NewsNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a "centerpiece" for terrorist outreach, an expert says.
Government expands air bag investigation to include more than 12 million vehicles
NationalA component responsible for detecting a crash and deploying air bags has been malfunctioning due to electrical interference, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says.
