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Why Does Cynthia Ozick Write? 'I Simply Must,' She Says

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Author Interviews

Why Does Cynthia Ozick Write? 'I Simply Must,' She Says

The versatile author says that, like queens, writers are born into their profession. In her new book, Critics, Monsters, Fanatics, and Other Literary Essays, she examines current and past literature.

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Trump Names Religious Conservative Mike Pence As VP Pick Ahead Of GOP Convention

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Trump Names Religious Conservative Mike Pence As VP Pick Ahead Of GOP Convention

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GOP Convention Speaker Says Mike Pence Can Balance Out Conservative Side Trump Lacks

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GOP Convention Speaker Says Mike Pence Can Balance Out Conservative Side Trump Lacks

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Europe

French Authorities Still Investigating Nice Attacker's Motivation

by Eleanor Beardsley

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French Authorities Still Investigating Nice Attacker's Motivation

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Middle East

Turkey Detains Thousands As Failed Coup Attempt Leaves A Fractured Society

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Turkey Detains Thousands As Failed Coup Attempt Leaves A Fractured Society

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Religion

Scholars Argue Prosecutions Against Muslim Liberals Don't Follow Islamic Teachings

by Tom Gjelten

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Scholars Argue Prosecutions Against Muslim Liberals Don't Follow Islamic Teachings

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Global Health

World AIDS Conference Returns To Durban, South Africa. How Has The Conversation Changed?

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World AIDS Conference Returns To Durban, South Africa. How Has The Conversation Changed?

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Citizens United Muddles What Is Legal In Trump's Foreign Money Case

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Citizens United Muddles What Is Legal In Trump's Foreign Money Case

by Peter Overby

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Citizens United Muddles What Is Legal In Trump's Foreign Money Case

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Better Get Revved Up For A Puzzle Stuffed With V's And E's

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Sunday Puzzle

Better Get Revved Up For A Puzzle Stuffed With V's And E's

by Will Shortz

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Better Get Revved Up For A Puzzle Stuffed With V's And E's

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Summer Isn't Always A Vacation For Families Who Can't Afford It

When the school year ends, lower-income families can't afford the costs of summer — and kids fall behind in learning. LA Johnson/NPR hide caption

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Summer Isn't Always A Vacation For Families Who Can't Afford It

by NPR Staff

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Summer Isn't Always A Vacation For Families Who Can't Afford It

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Music

Alt.Latino Brings New Music To Refresh Your Summer Playlist

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Alt.Latino Brings New Music To Refresh Your Summer Playlist

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Middle East

Turkey's Government Resumes Control Of Country After Failed Coup

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Turkey's Government Resumes Control Of Country After Failed Coup

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Politics

What To Expect From GOP Convention In Cleveland

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What To Expect From GOP Convention In Cleveland

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Americans Dislike Trump, Clinton, But Chances Are Slim Of A Third-Party Candidate Rising

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Americans Dislike Trump, Clinton, But Chances Are Slim Of A Third-Party Candidate Rising

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A Conversation With Bernie Sanders Supporters

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A Conversation With Bernie Sanders Supporters

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National

Disheartened By Racial Violence In U.S., Inspired By Brexit, He Pondered A 'Blaxit'

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Disheartened By Racial Violence In U.S., Inspired By Brexit, He Pondered A 'Blaxit'

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Reporter Found Lack Of Medical Care As Undercover Prison Guard At For-Profit Facility

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Reporter Found Lack Of Medical Care As Undercover Prison Guard At For-Profit Facility

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Sports

Sports Roundup: Regular MLB Season Resumes

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Sports Roundup: Regular MLB Season Resumes

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How Is Turbulent Climate That Rocked '68 Democratic Convention Different From Today's?

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How Is Turbulent Climate That Rocked '68 Democratic Convention Different From Today's?

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National

Yale Dishwasher Broke Window Depicting Slaves: 'No One Has To Be Exposed To That Anymore'

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Yale Dishwasher Broke Window Depicting Slaves: 'No One Has To Be Exposed To That Anymore'

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Author Cynthia Ozick in her home in New Rochelle, N.Y. in 2008. Kathy Willens/AP hide caption

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Why Does Cynthia Ozick Write? 'I Simply Must,' She Says

by NPR Staff

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Why Does Cynthia Ozick Write? 'I Simply Must,' She Says

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At Least 3 Officers Shot In Baton Rouge

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At Least 3 Officers Shot In Baton Rouge

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Shooting In Baton Rouge Leaves 3 Officers Dead

by Jesse Hardman, Lynn Neary

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Shooting In Baton Rouge Leaves 3 Officers Dead

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