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A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter

Comedian Chris Gethard's show brings a wild, unplanned public-access sensibility to mainstream cable television. But that spontaneity can attract trolls. Zac X. Wolf hide caption

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Pop Culture

A Comedian And An Angry Kid Find An Unexpected Connection On Twitter

When you're yelling on the Internet, it's hard to remember that there's a real person on the receiving end. But comedian Chris Gethard recently connected with a kid who sent him a foul-mouthed tweet.

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Television

HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Takes Fans Inside Houston Texans' Training Camp

The NFL Films show Hard Knocks kicks off its 10th season Tuesday on HBO. The show goes behind the scenes at an NFL team's training camp. This year, it's the Houston Texans under the spotlight.

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Asia

Do You Want To Build A Lawsuit? China Totally Copied 'Frozen,' Kid Says

A new anthem produced for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is being attacked online as too similar to "Let It Go" from the film "Frozen." We asked a 5-year-old girl to assess the merits of the case.

Do You Want To Build A Lawsuit? China Totally Copied 'Frozen,' Kid Says

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Research News

New Study Says Chilly Offices Hurt Women Workers' Productivity, Health

Women tend to feel colder than men in heavily air-conditioned workplaces. Alan Hedge, a professor of ergonomics at Cornell University, explains why — and how it can impact companies' bottom lines.

New Study Says Chilly Offices Hurt Women Workers' Productivity, Health

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Hidden Brain

How Cellphone Use Can Help Determine A Person's Creditworthiness

In the developing world, where many people lack bank accounts or credit cards, banks may hesitate to loan them money. But researchers say cellphones can help determine people's creditworthiness.

How Cellphone Use Can Help Determine A Person's Creditworthiness

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Music

The Night That Bob Dylan Went Electric

Fifty years ago this weekend Bob Dylan scandalized crowds at the Newport Folk Festival with an electric guitar. Murray Lerner, a filmmaker who shot the festival, recalls the scene.

The Night That Bob Dylan Went Electric

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Sports

Baseball Writer To Be Honored By Hall Of Fame, But He's Out Of A Job

Baseball writer Tom Gage is being honored by the Hall of Fame for his long and illustrious career at The Detroit News. But he didn't leave his beat voluntarily. He recently lost his job at the paper.

Baseball Writer To Be Honored By Hall Of Fame, But He's Out Of A Job

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Media

The Associated Press Puts Its Vast Archive On YouTube

The Associated Press is making thousands of hours of archival news footage available on YouTube. The clips date back to 1895 and include historic moments from around the world.

The Associated Press Puts Its Vast Archive On YouTube

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Hidden Brain

The Unintended Consequences Of A Program Designed To Help Homeowners

A Maryland program designed to help struggling homeowners ended up contributing to foreclosures in some cases. Researchers say it's an example of unintended consequences of some government policies.

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History

Seven Decades Ago, A New, Enormous Kind Of Explosion

Seventy years ago this week, in the New Mexico desert, U.S. Army scientists detonated the first atom bomb. NYU physics professor Benjamin Bederson was among those who worked on the Manhattan Project.

Seven Decades Ago, A New, Enormous Kind Of Explosion

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National

In Congress, A Mixed Reaction To Iran Nuclear Deal

World leaders struck a landmark deal Tuesday to curb Iran's nuclear program, and President Obama delivered a statement from the White House.

In Congress, A Mixed Reaction To Iran Nuclear Deal

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Law

Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: A Reaction

Same-sex marriage is now legal nationwide in the U.S. For a look at what lay behind the Supreme Court's decision, and its ramifications, David Greene speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson and Nina Totenberg.

Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: A Reaction

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Law

Breaking Down A Legal Landmark: The Justices' Opinions In Obergefell V. Hodges

For an analysis of both the majority opinion and the dissents for the historic Supreme Court case, David Greene talks to NPR's Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Breaking Down A Legal Landmark: The Justices' Opinions In Obergefell V. Hodges

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It's All Politics

Today At The High Court, A Triumph For Gay Rights Advocates

The Supreme Court dealt same-sex marriage advocates a historic victory Friday, ruling 5-4 that states must license and recognize same-sex marriage. For more, David Greene speaks with NPR's Ron Elving.

Today At The High Court, A Triumph For Gay Rights Advocates

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