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The composer Celia Hollander (left) and rapper Fat Tony are two musicians who were affected by the LA wildfires, which destroyed the instruments, record collections and irreplaceable work of many artists.

The composer Celia Hollander (left) and rapper Fat Tony are two musicians who were affected by the LA wildfires, which destroyed the instruments, record collections and irreplaceable work of many artists. Sam Lee, Mylkweed hide caption

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California Wildfires

For many LA musicians, the wildfires took their homes — and their livelihoods

The Los Angeles fires impacted many musical artists, destroying instruments, record collections and hard drives of irreplaceable work.

Tuesday

Animals

Scientist hope to learn about the 'lost years' after baby sea turtles reach the sea

Researchers set out to catch baby turtles in the Gulf of Mexico to tag them and learn more about where they go when they scurry to the sea after hatching.

Baby Sea Turtles & the 'Lost Years'

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Wednesday

History

A violinist unpacks the magic in a multi-million-dollar violin

A Stradivarius crafted in 1714 goes up for auction this week. Sotheby's expects it to fetch between $12 and $18 million.

A violinist unpacks the magic in a multi-million-dollar violin

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Friday

Culture

Rapper Fat Tony is performing to help others, even as he mourns his 'Altadena dream'

Rapper and musician Anthony Obi, known by his stage name Fat Tony, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about losing his home in Altadena to the Eaton Fire earlier this month.

Rapper Fat Tony is performing to help others, even as he mourns his 'Altadena dream'

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Thursday

Music Interviews

Grammy nominee Radhika Vekaria revisits spiritual mantras on 'Warriors of Light'

NPR's Ailsa Chang visits the Kali Mandir temple in Laguna Canyon to talk with singer Radhika Vekaria, who's nominated for her first Grammy for her album Warriors of Light.

Grammy nominee Radhika Vekaria revisits spiritual mantras on 'Warriors of Light'

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Wednesday

Music Interviews

First-time Grammy nominee Christie Dashiell on the history behind her jazz album

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the jazz artist Christie Dashiell about her first-ever Grammy nomination, for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

First-time Grammy nominee Christie Dashiell on the history behind her jazz album

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Charley Crockett photographed at the Yaamava' Resort & Casino in San Bernardino on Dec. 13, 2024.

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Music

Country singer Charley Crockett is 'afraid of getting fenced in'

Charley Crockett has come a long way from his days busking on the streets of New Orleans. Now, he performs at theaters in front of thousands of people. To cap it all off, he's up for his first Grammy.

Country singer Charley Crockett is 'afraid of being fenced in'

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Tuesday

Author Interviews

'The Oligarch's Daughter' is a tale of spies and betrayal set amid extravagant luxury

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Joseph Finder about his new thriller novel The Oligarch's Daughter, a tale of a man on the run from an elusive and mysterious adversary.

'The Oligarch's Daughter' is a tale of spies and betrayal set amid extravagant luxury

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Music Interviews

Country singer Charley Crockett is 'afraid of being fenced in'

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with country artist Charley Crockett about his first ever Grammy nomination, for Best Americana Album, for his record $10 Cowboy.

Country singer Charley Crockett is 'afraid of being fenced in'

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Friday

National

New Orleans Health Department aims to help patients find Misoprostol

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of the New Orleans Health Department, about a new map created to help patients find the restricted reproductive health drug misoprostol.

New Orleans Health Department aims to help patients find Misoprostol

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Wednesday

National

Some Altadena homes survived the fires, but it's unclear if they're safe to return to

Angelenos whose homes were spared by the fires -- but close enough to be full of ash and soot -- are concerned about whether their homes will ever be safe to live in.

Some Altadena homes survived the fires, but it's unclear if they're safe to return to

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Monday

Movie Interviews

Timothee Chalamet talks about playing Bob Dylan in the new movie 'A Complete Unknown'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with actor Timothee Chalamet and director James Mangold about their new movie A Complete Unknown.

Timothee Chalamet talks about playing Bob Dylan in the new movie ‘A Complete Unknown’

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Friday

Culture

What's left of Will Rogers' historic ranch after the Palisades fire

The Palisades Fire destroyed more than 2,800 homes and buildings. One of them was the historic ranch house of Will Rogers, the vaudeville entertainer and trick roper.

What's left of Will Roger's historic ranch after the Palisades fire

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Monday

Climate

Meet the 24-year-old 'neighborhood hero' who gave early warnings about the Eaton Fire

Edgar McGregor is the leader of the "Altadena Weather and Climate" group on Facebook, where he was posting warnings about the coming windstorm in the days leading up to the Eaton fire.

Meet the 24-year-old 'neighborhood hero' who gave early warnings about the Eaton Fire

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National

Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire

The wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, buildings and cars. They've also taken the lives of many people, including a father and son in Altadena, Anthony and Justin Mitchell.

Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire

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