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Long Before Burning Man, Zozobra Brought Fire And Redemption To The Desert

The Zozobra, a 50-foot-tall, scowling, ghostly white marionette with flailing arms and a flowing muslin robe. Here it is, under construction. Mark Lennihan/Santa Fe New Mexican/Courtesy of the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives hide caption

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Arts & Life

Long Before Burning Man, Zozobra Brought Fire And Redemption To The Desert

For decades, residents in Santa Fe, N.M., have gathered to burn a massive puppet — but only after stuffing it with symbols of their woes. It's a way to release the past year's sadness and start anew.

Politics

Clinton, Trump To Face Off At New York's Hofstra In First Presidential Debate

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Clinton, Trump To Face Off At New York's Hofstra In First Presidential Debate

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Politics

What Does It Take To Win A Debate? A Meaningful Exchange Can Make A Difference

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What Does It Take To Win A Debate? A Meaningful Exchange Can Make A Difference

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Technology

Twitter To Help Provide Context To Moderators In Monday's Presidential Debate

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Twitter To Help Provide Context To Moderators In Monday's Presidential Debate

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Law

How 'Open Carry' Laws In North Carolina Apply To Keith Lamont Scott's Case

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How 'Open Carry' Laws In North Carolina Apply To Keith Lamont Scott's Case

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Technology

If The FCC Gets It Way, This App Could Change The Way You Watch TV And Save Dollars

by NPR Staff , Brian Naylor

If The FCC Gets It Way, This App Could Change The Way You Watch TV And Save Dollars

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Culture

Long Before Burning Man, Zozobra Brought Fire And Redemption To The Desert

by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi

Long Before Burning Man, Zozobra Brought Fire And Redemption To The Desert

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'Working' Then And Now

Before 'Humans Of New York,' Terkel Showed Dignity In Everyday People In 'Working'

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Before 'Humans Of New York,' Terkel Showed Dignity In Everyday People In 'Working'

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'Hidden Figures': How Black Women Did The Math That Put Men On The Moon

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Author Interviews

'Hidden Figures': How Black Women Did The Math That Put Men On The Moon

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'Hidden Figures': How Black Women Did The Math That Put Men On The Moon

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Obituaries

Remembering Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural Jr., A Legend In Lousiana's Zydeco Music

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Remembering Stanley 'Buckwheat' Dural Jr., A Legend In Lousiana's Zydeco Music

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Music

Off Stage And Inside The Life Of 'The Boss' Battling With Depression

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Off Stage And Inside The Life Of 'The Boss' Battling With Depression

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