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Cheech Marin On How His Famed Comic Collaboration Was Like Chicano Art

Marin's family started calling him Cheech when he was a baby. His real name is Richard. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Spike TV hide caption

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Cheech Marin On How His Famed Comic Collaboration Was Like Chicano Art

Marin, who has been collecting Chicano art for years, writes about the art of Cheech and Chong's comedy in Cheech Is Not My Real Name ... But Don't Call Me Chong!

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The Magnetic Fields On The Improbably Autobiographical '50 Song Memoir'

50 Song Memoir is Stephin Merritt's latest album as the driving force behind The Magnetic Fields. Marcelo Krasilcic/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

The Magnetic Fields On The Improbably Autobiographical '50 Song Memoir'

Stephin Merritt — by his own estimation, "the least confessional singer-songwriter in history" — unpacks his most confessional work.

The Magnetic Fields On The Improbably Autobiographical '50 Song Memoir'

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Is A Political Solution The Only Way To End The War In Syria?

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii was criticized for traveling to Syria to meet with President Assad. And, the aunt of a drowned Syrian refugee has started a foundation in the infant's name.

Is A Political Solution The Only Way To End The War In Syria?

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Politics

What Is House GOP Trying To Do With Vote On Congressional Ethics Office?

NPR's political director gives us the latest on moves by House Republicans to curb an independent ethics watchdog. President-elect Donald Trump has already weighed in.

What Is House GOP Trying To Do With Vote On Congressional Ethics Office?

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History

The Legacy Of The Man Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was the chief architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 75 years ago. Naval historian Capt. Yukoh Watanabe talks about Adm. Yamamoto's legacy in Japan.

The Legacy Of The Man Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack

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National

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

Donald Trump went after Boeing, accusing the company of overcharging the government for the new Air Force One. Here's a look at what goes into this unique plane.

Trump Takes On Boeing Over Air Force One

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Analysis

Leon Panetta Weighs In On The Shaping Of Trump's Security Team

As Donald Trump moves to name his pick for Defense secretary and secretary of State, David Greene talks to Leon Panetta, who served as CIA director and Defense secretary in the Obama administration.

Leon Panetta Weighs In On The Shaping Of Trump's Security Team

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Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

Tina Allen is one of many life-long Democrats in Fayette County who crossed the aisle to vote for Donald Trump. The wife of a coal miner, Allen hopes Trump keeps his campaign promises to help the coal industry. Ashley Westerman/NPR hide caption

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Politics

Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

Donald Trump swept many traditionally Democratic Rust Belt states. NPR's David Greene revisits Fayette County, Pa., where thousands of Democrats crossed the aisle to vote for the real estate mogul.

Where Coal Was King, Pa. Voters Hope Trump Rejuvenates Their Economy

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Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

Republican Stephanie Hill (left) and Democrat Rie Frisa of Nevada are neighbors with opposing political views who support each other's voting decision. David Greene/NPR hide caption

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Politics

Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

Nevada is a swing state and the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is tight. We meet a Republican and a Democrat, neighbors outside of Las Vegas, who live across the street from each other.

Nevada Neighbors Favor Different Presidential Candidates

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National Security

NSA Contractor Charged With Stealing Classified Materials

The FBI arrested an NSA contractor. Harold Thomas Martin III is in custody, charged with stealing classified materials. The NSA has worried about another inside job since Edward Snowden's 2013 leaks.

NSA Contractor Charged With Stealing Classified Materials

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Politics

4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate

Trump supporter Eileen Eagar, Clinton supporter Lanny Lahr, undecided Latina voter Mary Graham and reluctant Clinton supporter and Native American Majerle Lister weigh in on how the candidates did.

4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate

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