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'Grand Illusion' Exhibit Lifts Curtain On The Secrets Of Setting The Stage

Oliver Smith (1918–1994). Scenic design for Jerome Robbins' Broadway. Watercolor and pen and ink drawing. Music Division, Library of Congress hide caption

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Theater

'Grand Illusion' Exhibit Lifts Curtain On The Secrets Of Setting The Stage

An exhibit at the Library of Congress is devoted to the art of theatrical design. Drawings, sketches, watercolors, posters and scale models reveal how magic and spectacle are achieved before our eyes.

Middle East

Yemeni Civilians Trapped Between Saudi Airstrikes, Rebel Attacks

by Leila Fadel

4 min

Yemeni Civilians Trapped Between Saudi Airstrikes, Rebel Attacks

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Middle East

There's Common Ground For Final Nuclear Deal, Ex-Iranian Diplomat Says

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There's Common Ground For Final Nuclear Deal, Ex-Iranian Diplomat Says

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National

Boat Wreckage Off Oregon Coast Believed To Be From 2011 Tsunami

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Boat Wreckage Off Oregon Coast Believed To Be From 2011 Tsunami

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National

Fort Hood Casualties To Receive Purple Heart In Friday's Ceremony

by Wade Goodwyn

3 min

Fort Hood Casualties To Receive Purple Heart In Friday's Ceremony

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The Americas

Airbnb Finds Interest In Cuba But Hurdles Must Be Overcome First

by Yuki Noguchi

3 min

Airbnb Finds Interest In Cuba But Hurdles Must Be Overcome First

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Europe

German Student Tries To Use FOI Law To His Advantage

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German Student Tries To Use FOI Law To His Advantage

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Movie Reviews

'Ex Machina': Standout Sci-Fi Film About Artificial Intelligence

by Kenneth Turan

2 min

'Ex Machina': Standout Sci-Fi Film About Artificial Intelligence

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Planet Money

How Solar Power Has Gotten So Cheap, So Fast

by Jacob Goldstein

4 min

How Solar Power Has Gotten So Cheap, So Fast

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Middle East

Pakistan's Dilemma: Should It Assist Saudi Arabia In Yemen Operation?

by Philip Reeves

3 min

Pakistan's Dilemma: Should It Assist Saudi Arabia In Yemen Operation?

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Meet The 'Capital Dames,' Civil War Washington's Secret Power Brokers

According to Roberts, Mary Todd Lincoln could have "tremendous flare-ups of temper," but she was also smart and politically savvy. Library of Congress/AP hide caption

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Author Interviews

Meet The 'Capital Dames,' Civil War Washington's Secret Power Brokers

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7 min

Meet The 'Capital Dames,' Civil War Washington's Secret Power Brokers

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National

S.C. Shooting: Isolated Incident Or Symptom Of Bigger Problems?

by Martin Kaste

4 min

S.C. Shooting: Isolated Incident Or Symptom Of Bigger Problems?

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The Americas

In Jamaica, Obama Says Engaging Cuba Is More Powerful Than Isolation

by Scott Horsley

3 min

In Jamaica, Obama Says Engaging Cuba Is More Powerful Than Isolation

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The Americas

Pro, Anti-Castro Demonstrators Clash At Panama Summit

by Carrie Kahn

2 min

Pro, Anti-Castro Demonstrators Clash At Panama Summit

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Middle East

ISIS Militants Control Most Of Area Near Yarmouk Refugee Camp

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ISIS Militants Control Most Of Area Near Yarmouk Refugee Camp

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StoryCorps

Undiagnosed Brain Injury Is Behind Soldier's Suicidal Thoughts

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Undiagnosed Brain Injury Is Behind Soldier's Suicidal Thoughts

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Asia

TV Channel In China Fails With Good News

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TV Channel In China Fails With Good News

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National

Eyewitness Video: A Controversial Tool For Holding Police Accountable

by Hansi Lo Wang

2 min

Eyewitness Video: A Controversial Tool For Holding Police Accountable

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Politics

GOP Presidential Hopeful Rand Paul Clashes With Media

by Don Gonyea

4 min

GOP Presidential Hopeful Rand Paul Clashes With Media

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'Grand Illusion' Exhibit Lifts Curtain On The Secrets Of Setting The Stage

Oliver Smith (1918–1994). Scenic design for Jerome Robbins' Broadway. Watercolor and pen and ink drawing. Music Division, Library of Congress hide caption

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Music Division, Library of Congress

Theater

'Grand Illusion' Exhibit Lifts Curtain On The Secrets Of Setting The Stage

by Susan Stamberg

3 min

'Grand Illusion' Exhibit Lifts Curtain On The Secrets Of Setting The Stage

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Morning Edition

Central NY leaders get to work on entry for economic development competition

by Ryan Delaney, Catherine Loper

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Upcoming Atlanta Concerts: Bangles, Brunch And Bluegrass

by Myke Johns

11 min

Upcoming Atlanta Concerts: Bangles, Brunch And Bluegrass

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Dr. Alan Chartock's Morning Commentary

by Alan Chartock

3 min

Dr. Alan Chartock's Morning Commentary

3:18

Morning Edition

Connecticut To Require Body Cams For Police Officers

by Patrick Garrett

less than 1 min

Connecticut To Require Body Cams For Police Officers

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Morning Edition

Winning $146K On 'Jeopardy!' Was N.H. Woman's Lifelong Dream Come True

by Rick Ganley, Michael Brindley

6 min

Winning $146K On 'Jeopardy!' Was N.H. Woman's Lifelong Dream Come True

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