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In 'Moana,' New Voices Both Uphold And Challenge The Disney Tradition

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In 'Moana,' New Voices Both Uphold And Challenge The Disney Tradition

The team behind the new animated film tapped Hamilton auteur Lin-Manuel Miranda and Samoan musician Opetaia Foa'i in hopes of creating a culturally sensitive musical story with breakout potential.

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Ret. Army Gen. Jack Keane Says He Declined Trump's Defense Secretary Offer

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Ex-Head Of Twitter News: Social Media Companies Alone Shouldn't Regulate 'Fake News'

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September Memory Ilias

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Green Peppers Herb Alpert

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Trump's Private Business Dealings Pose Unprecedented Conflicts Of Interest

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U.S. Immigrant Youths Fear Deportation Under Trump

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U.S. Immigrant Youths Fear Deportation Under Trump

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Movie Interviews

Dev Patel On The 'Driving Force' Of Playing The Part Of A Living Person

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Never Give Up Sia

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Cross-Country Runner Hit By Deer Mid-Race

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Dilemma Rebirth Brass Band

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Oh, You Think You Know Us? Test Your Mettle With A Very NPR Puzzle

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Oh, You Think You Know Us? Test Your Mettle With A Very NPR Puzzle

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Oh, You Think You Know Us? Test Your Mettle With A Very NPR Puzzle

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Music Interviews

Music Moment: Lewis Del Mar

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Books

Book Recommendations For The Post-Election Escapists

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So Long, Rachel Martin! Weekend Edition Host Moves To Morning Edition

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Break My Stride Matthew Wilder

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Process of Leaving E*vax

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Revisiting The Changing Views Of The Coveted Demographic: Suburban Women Voters

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Peace Train (Instrumental Version) Steve Petrunak

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Chris Van Hollen To Lead Senate Democrats' Campaign Committee

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Florida Keys Approves Trial Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight Zika

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Florida Keys Approves Trial Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight Zika

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Florida Keys Approves Trial Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight Zika

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Environment

Climate Scientist Ponders Trump Presidency's Effect On Climate Change Progress

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Kefi Harald Kindseth

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DraftKings-FanDuel Merger Follows Months Of Financial Troubles

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The Competitors John Cameron

World

Iraqi Special Forces Spread Thin By Mosul Battle

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Iraqi Special Forces Spread Thin By Mosul Battle

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'Courage To Soar': Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles' Says It's Not Easy Being Gold

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In 'Moana,' New Voices Both Uphold And Challenge The Disney Tradition

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In 'Moana,' New Voices Both Uphold And Challenge The Disney Tradition

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From Cantor Aspirations To Weekend Edition Host, Rachel Martin Reflects On Her Journey

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America Neil Diamond

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Send Off Explosions in the Sky & David Wingo

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