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'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

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'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

A new British TV drama looks at the lives of gay men in London at the very start of the AIDS crisis — back when no one wanted to stop the party, and no one thought the virus could touch them.

'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life

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Trove Of Antique Portraits, Including 1 Of Susan B. Anthony, Found In Attic

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Trove Of Antique Portraits, Including 1 Of Susan B. Anthony, Found In Attic

The new owner of a building in Geneva, N.Y., found a walled-off room — sealed by drywall and lost to time. There he discovered century-old photographs and equipment — and a mystery.

Trove Of Antique Portraits, Including 1 Of Susan B. Anthony, Found In Attic

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Rep. James Clyburn Proposes To Make 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' The National Hymn

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Rep. James Clyburn Proposes To Make 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' The National Hymn

Rep. James Clyburn says it's time for "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" to be honored as the national hymn, and on Jan. 13, he filed a bill to try to make that official.

Rep. James Clyburn Proposes To Make 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing' The National Hymn

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What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

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What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

It was a tough year. NPR's Morning Edition asked what helped get you to 2021. Some people turned to art or letter writing. And others found escape by following a steer named Crouton online.

What Got Us Through 2020? For Many, It Was Hobbies, Relationships And 4-Legged Pals

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In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter

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In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter

Journalists based in Colombia, South Africa and Indonesia talk about how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired activists abroad this year.

In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter

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Toledo Zoo Discovers Tasmanian Devils That Glow

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Toledo Zoo Discovers Tasmanian Devils That Glow

A conservation technician at the Toledo Zoo recently discovered the Tasmanian Devils had biofluorescent ears, eyes and snout. It's not exactly clear what purpose the trait serves in mammals.

Toledo Zoo Discovers Tasmanian Devils That Glow

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'IRL' Author Says It's OK That We're Spending So Much Of Our Lives Online
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'IRL' Author Says It's OK That We're Spending So Much Of Our Lives Online

In a new book, Chris Stedman asks what it means to be real in a time when humans are interacting in digital spaces more than ever.

'IRL' Author Says It's OK That We're Spending So Much Of Our Lives Online

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Asian American And Pacific Islander Turnout Helped Hand Biden Georgia

Voters wave Biden-Harris campaign signs at the entrance to a polling station in Gwinnett County, Ga., on Nov 3. Gwinnett is one of the five Atlanta metro counties that saw a dramatic increase in turnout among Asian American and Pacific Island voters this year. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden Transition Updates

Asian American And Pacific Islander Turnout Helped Hand Biden Georgia

Asian American voter turnout was up 91% on Election Day 2020 compared to 2016. Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood with Asian Americans Advancing Justice's Atlanta chapter describes how activists made that happen.

Asian American And Pacific Islander Turnout Helped Hand Biden Georgia

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Gabriel Garzón-Montano's 'Agüita' Is A Rebuke Of Genre's Limitations

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Gabriel Garzón-Montano's 'Agüita' Is A Rebuke Of Genre's Limitations

NPR's David Greene speaks with the singer and multi-instrumentalist about his new album, exploring his roots in Colombia and the influence of his late mother on his music.

Gabriel Garzón-Montano's 'Agüita' Is A Rebuke Of Genre's Limitations

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Outside The Focus Of Major Parties, Black Pittsburghers Vow To Get Out The Vote

Tanisha Long founded an unofficial Black Lives Matters chapter in Pittsburgh. She is actively campaigning for Joe Biden to win Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the election. Nate Smallwood for NPR hide caption

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Outside The Focus Of Major Parties, Black Pittsburghers Vow To Get Out The Vote

Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are competing for voters in key swing states like Pennsylvania. But is either of the major parties trying to engage Black voters in cities like Pittsburgh?

Outside The Focus Of Major Parties, Black Pittsburghers Vow To Get Out The Vote

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U.S.-Funded Radio Free Europe In Hungary Would Be An 'Insult,' Says Foreign Minister

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U.S.-Funded Radio Free Europe In Hungary Would Be An 'Insult,' Says Foreign Minister

NPR spoke to the country's top diplomat, Peter Szijjarto, about his government's hard-line stances against migration and liberal European Union policies.

U.S.-Funded Radio Free Europe In Hungary Would Be An 'Insult,' Says Foreign Minister

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In Jacksonville, Fla., High Tides Threaten To Make Irma's Flooding Worse

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Jacksonville, Fla., faces its worst flooding in more than a century. Officials are warning residents to stay put, and they say high tides could create dangerous conditions all week.

In Jacksonville, Fla., High Tides Threaten To Make Irma's Flooding Worse

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Hurricane-Free For A Decade, Florida Residents May Have Storm Amnesia

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Hurricane season has begun. On average, Florida gets a hurricane about every two years. But there hasn't been one in nearly 11 years. This has emergency managers worried about residents' complacency.

Hurricane-Free For A Decade, Florida Residents May Have Storm Amnesia

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