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Encore: For 'God Bless America,' A Long Gestation And Venomous Backlash

A book about the song "God Bless America" shows how early popularity of the Irving Berlin song, which debuted in 1938, reflected pre-war anxiety and sparked an anti-Semitic and xenophobic backlash.

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Robert Siegel Retires From NPR

Robert Siegel On Why He Still Loves Beethoven's Symphony No. 7

The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 is a powerful and haunting piece of classical music. It's also a favorite of NPR's Robert Siegel. He explains why, and explores other recordings inspired by the allegretto.

Robert Siegel On Why He Still Loves Beethoven's Symphony No. 7

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'Annotated African American Folktales' Reclaims Stories Passed Down From Slavery

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'Annotated African American Folktales' Reclaims Stories Passed Down From Slavery

The new anthology, edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Maria Tatar, aims to make century-old stories — of flying Africans, quizzical animals and even Uncle Remus — available to new generations.

'Annotated African American Folktales' Reclaims Stories Passed Down From Slavery

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National

Harvey's Debris Remains On Texas Sidewalks As Cities Face Shortage Of Trucks

Nearly two months after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, a shortage of debris removal trucks is slowing down the recovery effort for some cities along the coast. Many trucks have been lured to Florida by higher rates, leaving Texas cities to fend for themselves. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with officials in Groves, Texas about how they're improvising.

Harvey's Debris Remains On Texas Sidewalks As Cities Face Shortage Of Trucks

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Sports

The Nationals Vs. The Cubs: One Of The Strangest Half Innings In Baseball

In one half inning, batters got to first base without touching the ball in four different ways. That's not happened in major league history in over 2 million half innings.

The Nationals Vs. The Cubs: One Of The Strangest Half Innings In Baseball

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After Devastating Loss For USMNT, What Comes Next?

Last night was one of the worst in U.S. men's soccer history. An embarrassing loss to Trinidad and Tobago means the team will not make the World Cup for the first time since 1986. What happens now?

After Devastating Loss For USMNT, What Comes Next?

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Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant

Opera director Yuval Sharon, seen here at his home in Los Angeles, was named a 2017 MacArthur Fellow. Roman Cho/John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation hide caption

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Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant

The director's innovative production of Hopscotch, which unfolds across the city of Los Angeles, deploys over 125 performers, six composers and a fleet of limousines.

Opera Director Yuval Sharon Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant

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'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

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'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

Marvin Kalb's new book is about a very interesting year — 1956 — that he spent on a diplomatic mission to what was then the U.S.S.R. It's part memoir, part context for understanding the Cold War.

'The Year I Was Peter The Great': A Young American In Soviet Russia

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Y.A. Tittle, Star Quarterback For LSU And NFL, Dies At 90

Y.A. Tittle was a famous quarterback for Louisiana State University, the San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Giants. Robert Siegel spoke to him back in 1995.

Y.A. Tittle, Star Quarterback For LSU And NFL, Dies At 90

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How Clive Davis Shaped 'The Soundtrack Of Our Lives'

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How Clive Davis Shaped 'The Soundtrack Of Our Lives'

The music mogul has spent decades shaping the careers of artists who would grow into superstars. A new Apple Music documentary aims to tell his story.

How Clive Davis Shaped 'The Soundtrack Of Our Lives'

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National

The Latest In The Investigation Into Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Investigators still have not identified a motive in last week's mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas. The Clark County coroner will announce new findings in a press conference.

The Latest In The Investigation Into Las Vegas Mass Shooting

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Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids

Third-year students at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine learn how to trim crowns and prep a tooth for a crown. They're also learning to deal with the aftereffects, studying alternatives to opioids for pain relief. Jessica Cheung/NPR hide caption

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Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids

Opioid painkillers prescribed by dentists have helped fuel the nation's addiction epidemic. Dental schools are teaching the next generation of dentists that there are other ways to treat pain.

Dental Schools Add An Urgent Lesson: Think Twice About Prescribing Opioids

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Stephen Wade Goes 'Across The Amerikee' With Historical Banjo And Guitar Music

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Stephen Wade Goes 'Across The Amerikee' With Historical Banjo And Guitar Music

The musician and historian behind the long-running stage show Banjo Dancing has a new album of banjo and guitar showpieces that span the late 19th century and well into the 20th.

Stephen Wade Goes 'Across The Amerikee' With Historical Banjo And Guitar Music

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Health

FDA Announces Plan To Cut Level Of Nicotine Allowed In Cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing sweeping changes to how it regulates cigarettes and related products, including reducing the amount of nicotine allowed in tobacco cigarettes.

FDA Announces Plan To Cut Level Of Nicotine Allowed In Cigarettes

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