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Marty Walsh is seen testifying at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee as part of his nomination to head the Labor Department on Feb. 4 in Washington, D.C. Walsh was confirmed by the Senate as the Labor secretary on Monday. Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time

The former union leader will head the Labor Department at a time when the pandemic has left millions unemployed and raised concerns about workplace safety.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington. Legislation creating a bipartisan panel to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is stalled, at least for now. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Despite 'Ample Warning,' U.S. Was Unprepared For Latest Surge Of Migrant Children

President Biden's administration is scrambling to contain one of the first big political firestorms of his presidency as thousands of migrant children arrive at the border without their parents.

Despite 'Ample Warning,' U.S. Was Unprepared For Latest Surge Of Migrant Children

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GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks took office in January after the Iowa State Board of Canvassers certified her victory over Democratic candidate Rita Hart. She won by just six votes out of the nearly 400,000 total votes cast, following a recount of the entire district. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption

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Democrats Reviewing Whether To Overturn A Certified Iowa U.S. House Election

The Democratic-led House Administration Committee is considering a challenge brought by defeated Democrat Rita Hart, who lost a race for an Iowa congressional district by six votes.

Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylor died by suicide last week after experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, including severe tinnitus. The restaurant chain he launched in 1993 now has more than 600 locations across the U.S. Ron Bath/Texas Roadhouse via AP hide caption

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Texas Roadhouse Founder Kent Taylor Dies After Struggle With 'Post-COVID' Symptoms

Taylor, who gave up his salary last year to support front-line restaurant workers, is being remembered as a "people-first leader." He died by suicide last week at age 65.

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Kitchen Organization Tips For A Small Space, From Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman

Deb Perelman of the blog and cookbook Smitten Kitchen says she's not an organized person, but she has a system that works for her in the kitchen. She shares tips for working in small spaces.

Kitchen Organization Tips For A Small Space, From Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman

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NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms

The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings.

NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms

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Even after brutal reviews for the short-lived Anyone Can Whistle, Stephen Sondheim continued to create provocative and form-shattering musicals. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images hide caption

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A Cult-Classic Sondheim Flop Gets An Essential New Recording

An updated recording of Anyone Can Whistle, a now-celebrated musical by composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, has some surprises, even for the completist.

A Cult-Classic Sondheim Flop Gets An Essential New Recording

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Clockwise from upper left: Kishi Bashi, Gem Club, Madi Diaz, Montparnasse Musique, Toumani Diabaté. Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks of the week, including an uplifting piece from Kishi Bashi, the Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté, the return of Gem Club and more.

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