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The Trojan Women — And Many More — Speak Up In 'A Thousand Ships'

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Author Interviews

The Trojan Women — And Many More — Speak Up In 'A Thousand Ships'

Natalie Haynes's new book tells the epic story of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the women involved in it. And that means all the women — from Troy and Sparta, goddesses, Amazons and more.

Health

Unpacking The Biden Administration's Coronavirus Strategy

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Law

With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights

by Miles Parks

With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights

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How Can We Mend a Broken Heart Kahil El'Zabar

World

Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban

by Ruth Sherlock

Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban

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Politics

Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins

by Michele Kelemen

Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins

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Religion

U.S. Government Sees Wave Of Catholic Leaders

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Exit Seven Jonny Nash

Animals

Colombia Has A Hippo Problem, Thanks To Pablo Escobar

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Hipposong Al Stewart

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Green and Gold Lianne La Havas

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Sound It Out

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Sound It Out

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National

Nashville Resilience Tested As City Rebuilds After Bombing

by Damon Mitchell

Nashville Resilience Tested As City Rebuilds After Bombing

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Movie Interviews

Naomi Watts Talks Her Unlikely Bond With A Bird In 'Penguin Bloom'

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Viola's Theme Jacob Mühlrad

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Wandering (Remastered) Oscar Peterson

Politics

Politics Chat: Biden To Sign More Executive Orders In First Full Week As President

by Ayesha Rascoe

Politics Chat: Biden To Sign More Executive Orders In First Full Week As President

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Politics

Rep. Joaquin Castro Talks Trump's Impeachment

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World

Protests Erupt Across Russia Demanding Release Of Alexei Navalny

by Lucian Kim

Protests Erupt Across Russia Demanding Release Of Alexei Navalny

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National

After The Capitol Riot, Officials Promise To Crack Down On Extremism In The Military

by Quil Lawrence

After The Capitol Riot, Officials Promise To Crack Down On Extremism In The Military

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Environment

What's Next For The U.S. After Rejoining The Paris Climate Agreement

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History

Museum Exhibition Explores The History Of Surfing In Hawaii

by Heidi Chang

Museum Exhibition Explores The History Of Surfing In Hawaii

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Health

Not All Masks Are Created Equal: How To Choose The Safest Mask For You

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Cariño The Marias

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Seasons of Love [From Rent] The O'Neill Brothers

Middle East

COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections

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COVID-19 Will Be A Big Topic In Iran's Upcoming Elections

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Race

Understanding Multiracial Whiteness And Trump Supporters

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Author Interviews

The Trojan Women — And Many More — Speak Up In 'A Thousand Ships'

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

The Trojan Women — And Many More — Speak Up In 'A Thousand Ships'

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By the Sea John Carroll Kirby

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