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'Purple Rain' Taught Me How To Be In A Band

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At Jaguars' New Stadium, Come For The Football Or The Swimming

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At Jaguars' New Stadium, Come For The Football Or The Swimming

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Former Student Dropped Out, But Still Appreciates A Special Teacher

Roger Alvarez (left) did not graduate from high school, despite the efforts of former teacher Antero Garcia. "I just wanted you to know," Alvarez tells him, "I always respected you. ... You looked at me and you paid attention." StoryCorps hide caption

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At Washington's Training Camp, Fans Are Split On Name Change

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At Washington's Training Camp, Fans Are Split On Name Change

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Self-Published Authors Make A Living — And Sometimes A Fortune

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Self-Published Authors Make A Living — And Sometimes A Fortune

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'No Easy Answer': Ex-Baseball Manager La Russa On Legacy, Steroids

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