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Wednesday

50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

Electric Lady "was this colorful, vibrant space that encouraged you to use your imagination and and inspired new music," says Lee Foster. It's an atmosphere he continues to cultivate in the studios today. Getty Images hide caption

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Music News

50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

On Aug. 26, 1970, Jimi Hendrix opened his legendary studios New York City. He died just three weeks later before he could see its success, decline and rebirth as a palace of hits.

50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

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Tuesday

'We've Lost Everything': California Wildfire Takes The Home Of A Veteran Firefighter

Sarah Hawkins and Andy Pestana lost their home, farm and several of their animals in the LNU Lightning Complex fire. Andy Pestana hide caption

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National

'We've Lost Everything': California Wildfire Takes The Home Of A Veteran Firefighter

The firefighter and his partner were sleeping in their home when the fire approached, a day earlier than expected.

'We've Lost Everything': California Wildfire Takes The Home Of A Veteran Firefighter

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Friday

Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's

Is staying at home giving you pandemic restlessness? Try a new window's view — or explore a new place on a "walk." d3sign/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's

Maybe it's been awhile since you got out. Staying home during the coronavirus pandemic has meant your view has not changed. For months. Try a change of scenery — without going outside.

Don't Like The View From Your Window? Try Someone Else's

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Monday

In Their Own Words: How The Americans With Disabilities Act Changed People's Lives

"I have had a disability since birth. The ADA was signed when I was 3 years old. I could not have blossomed without it," Elizabeth Secor of Denver writes to NPR. Elizabeth Secor hide caption

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In Their Own Words: How The Americans With Disabilities Act Changed People's Lives

This week marks 30 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Americans with disabilities told NPR how the law has impacted their lives.

In Their Own Words: How The Americans With Disabilities Act Changed People's Lives

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Thursday

Saucy, Slimy, Super-Secret: Behind The Scenes With 'Floor Is Lava' Star ... Lava

Rutledge Wood hosts the Netflix game show Floor Is Lava, which is shot in an old IKEA warehouse in Burbank, Calif. Adam Rose/Netflix hide caption

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Television

Saucy, Slimy, Super-Secret: Behind The Scenes With 'Floor Is Lava' Star ... Lava

The premise of the Netflix game show may be simple, but the gurgling goop is not. The magma is the result of months of work by Hollywood's top slime manufacturers. Fun fact: It smells like bubble gum.

Saucy, Slimy, Super-Secret: Behind The Scenes With 'Floor Is Lava' Star ... Lava

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Friday

Rashad Turner Had Wanted To Be A Cop. He Founded A Black Lives Matter Chapter Instead

Rashad Turner founded the St. Paul chapter of Black Lives Matter in 2015. As a child growing up there, he wanted to help his community by being a police officer. Dante Davison/Rashad Turner hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Rashad Turner Had Wanted To Be A Cop. He Founded A Black Lives Matter Chapter Instead

The St. Paul, Minn., native trained to be a police officer — because he wanted to help. To him, the cops were the good guys. But what once felt like a calling to wear a badge ended long ago.

Rashad Turner Had Wanted To Be A Cop. He Founded A Black Lives Matter Chapter Instead

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Thursday

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White

Gaosong Heu talks about reactions in the Hmong community to the killing of George Floyd. Former police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American, is seen on video of the killing running interference with the crowd and standing watch. His involvement has stirred a racial debate among Asian Americans. Jim Urquhart for NPR hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White

George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate.

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White

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Wednesday

How A Mother Protects Her Black Teenage Son From The World

Minnesota state Rep. Ruth Richardson and her son, Shawn, stand outside the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul, Minn. She represents areas south of St. Paul, about 15 miles from where George Floyd was killed. Laylah Amatullah Barrayn for NPR hide caption

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Race

How A Mother Protects Her Black Teenage Son From The World

Minnesota state Rep. Ruth Richardson doesn't want her teenage son, Shawn, a track athlete, to go running outside. "You can't do the same things that your white friends do," she remembers telling him.

How A Mother Protects Her Black Teenage Son From The World

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Tuesday

Andrew Watt, Producer In Demand, On Living His Rock Fantasies

Andrew Watt is one of the most in-demand pop songwriters and producers of the moment, with a client list that includes Post Malone, Miley Cyrus and Ozzy Osbourne. Alex McDonnell/The Young Astronauts/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Andrew Watt, Producer In Demand, On Living His Rock Fantasies

NPR's David Greene interviews the young producer about his journey from playing hard rock to producing pop and hip-hop smashes for Justin Bieber, Post Malone and Cardi B.

Andrew Watt, Producer In Demand, On Living His Rock Fantasies

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Wednesday

Need Help Cooking Through The Coronavirus Pandemic? Chef Amanda Freitag Has Tips

Freitag says her corn salad — from her book, The Chef Next Door — is a simple dish prepared with mostly pantry items. Courtesy of David Malosh hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Need Help Cooking Through The Coronavirus Pandemic? Chef Amanda Freitag Has Tips

Many quarantined Americans are cooking like crazy — but what if you're clueless in the kitchen? Chef Amanda Freitag has some tips on pantry stocking, alternative spicing and ingredient substitutions.

Need Help Cooking Through The Coronavirus Pandemic? Chef Amanda Freitag Has Tips

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