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Music Interviews

Ibeyi On Spirituality And Joy In 'Ash'

The French-Cuban twins of Ibeyi are back with Ash, a new record that confronts themes of womanhood, racism and faith.

National

News Brief: Trump In Las Vegas, Gun Control, Theresa May's Troubles

by Steve Inskeep , Mara Liasson , Frank Langfitt

News Brief: Trump In Las Vegas, Gun Control, Theresa May's Troubles

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History

Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Puerto Rico's History

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Europe

Spain's King Condemns Catalan Leaders

by Lauren Frayer

Spain's King Condemns Catalan Leaders

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Strange News

Sweet, Sweet Little Ramona

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National

A Father Races To Vegas After His Daughter Is Shot

by Steve Inskeep

A Father Races To Vegas After His Daughter Is Shot

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Theresa May Under Fire Within Her Own Party

by Frank Langfitt

Theresa May Under Fire Within Her Own Party

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Opinion

Trump And The Truth About NFL Ratings

by Mike Pesca

Trump And The Truth About NFL Ratings

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Ibeyi's second album, Ash, is available now. David Uzochukwu/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Ibeyi On Spirituality And Joy In 'Ash'

by Alyssa Edes

Ibeyi On Spirituality And Joy In 'Ash'

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National

Authorities Detail How Shooter Prepared For Attack

by Martin Kaste

Authorities Detail How Shooter Prepared For Attack

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Alaskans Among Victims Of Las Vegas Massacre

by Brian Mann

Alaskans Among Victims Of Las Vegas Massacre

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Puerto Rico's 'Singing Newspapers'

by Mandalit del Barco

Puerto Rico's 'Singing Newspapers'

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Why The Gun Debate Goes On And Nothing Changes

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Strange News

Love At Second Sight

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The Big Life Of John Phippen, Who Died In Las Vegas

by Brian Mann

The Big Life Of John Phippen, Who Died In Las Vegas

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Securing Public Spaces From The Next Attack

by Steve Inskeep

Securing Public Spaces From The Next Attack

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Science

Chemistry Nobel Prize Awarded For Advances In Cell Imaging

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Chemistry Nobel Prize Awarded For Advances In Cell Imaging

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Politics

Trump Travels To Las Vegas As Probe Continues Into Shooter's Motive

by Steve Inskeep , Mara Liasson

Trump Travels To Las Vegas As Probe Continues Into Shooter's Motive

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Obituaries

Remembering Lisa Patterson, A Las Vegas Shooting Victim

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Remembering Lisa Patterson, A Las Vegas Shooting Victim

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All Of Las Vegas Feels A Deep Pain After Sunday's Shooting

by Leila Fadel

All Of Las Vegas Feels A Deep Pain After Sunday's Shooting

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Why Counting Injuries Is Difficult

by Rebecca Hersher

Why Counting Injuries Is Difficult

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