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Simon Says

Opinion: Remembering poet Charles Simic

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Charles Simic, former U.S. poet laureate who was born in Belgrade right before World War II. He died this week after a long career of writing and teaching.

Politics

Week in politics: Classified documents put Biden in a tricky political situation

by Scott Simon , Ron Elving

Week in politics: Classified documents put Biden in a tricky political situation

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World

Facing sanctions, Russia finds crude oil customers in 'shadow fleets'

by Jackie Northam

Facing sanctions, Russia finds crude oil customers in 'shadow fleets'

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Opinion: Remembering poet Charles Simic

by Scott Simon

Opinion: Remembering poet Charles Simic

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Climate

Storms in the Bay Area have unleashed millions of gallons of untreated sewage water

by Lesley McClurg

Storms in the Bay Area have unleashed millions of gallons of untreated sewage water

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Economy

The latest federal budget aims to end problematic tax breaks

by Scott Simon

The latest federal budget aims to end problematic tax breaks

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Politics

Jesse White, Illinois secretary of state retiring after 24 years, reflects on his career

by Scott Simon

Jesse White, Illinois secretary of state retiring after 24 years, reflects on his career

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Middle East

Israelis are protesting against the Netanyahu government's proposals to weaken the judiciary

by Daniel Estrin

Israelis are protesting against the Netanyahu government's proposals to weaken the judiciary

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Movies

Sundance Film Festival returns in person this week after streaming online for 2 years

by Scott Simon

Sundance Film Festival returns in person this week after streaming online for 2 years

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Books

John Hendrickson on his new memoir 'Life on Delay'

by Scott Simon

John Hendrickson on his new memoir 'Life on Delay'

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Economy

Close to hitting the debt ceiling, the government must win over House Republicans

by Scott Simon , Scott Horsley

Close to hitting the debt ceiling, the government must win over House Republicans

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National

Biden joins Trump under scrutiny of special counsel investigating classified documents

by Scott Simon , Carrie Johnson

Biden joins Trump under scrutiny of special counsel investigating classified documents

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Climate

In the UAE, a top oil executive leads global climate talks

by Scott Simon , Aya Batrawy

In the UAE, a top oil executive leads global climate talks

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Climate

Alabama begins to recover after Thursday's tornadoes

by Scott Simon , Kyle Gassiott

Alabama begins to recover after Thursday's tornadoes

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Health

In Appalachia, one group of sex educators is harassed into pausing its work

by Maria Godoy

In Appalachia, one group of sex educators is harassed into pausing its work

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Sports

Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs; Australian Open; Olympic figure skating doping scandal

by Scott Simon , Tom Goldman

Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs; Australian Open; Olympic figure skating doping scandal

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History

Why architectural marvels from Ancient Rome are still standing

by Scott Simon

Why architectural marvels from Ancient Rome are still standing

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National

A Dallas nonprofit offers car repairs that would otherwise drive owners into debt

by Christopher Connelly

A Dallas nonprofit offers car repairs that would otherwise drive owners into debt

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Books

De'Shawn Charles Winslow on his new novel 'Decent People'

by Scott Simon

De'Shawn Charles Winslow on his new novel 'Decent People'

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How Cusica Fest is trying to rebuild the Venezuelan music industry

Devendra Banhart grew up in Caracas in the '90s, but didn't perform his first show there until 2022. Andrés Rodríguez/Cusica Fest hide caption

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Music Features

How Cusica Fest is trying to rebuild the Venezuelan music industry

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

How Cusica Fest is trying to rebuild the Venezuelan music industry

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