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Obama staffer looks back on his White House years: 'It can take a real toll'

Obama staffer looks back on his White House years: 'It can take a real toll'

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes was 24 when he saw the collapse of the first tower on 9/11. He says that moment was a "fork in the road" that eventually led to the White House.
by Dave Davies

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Liz Phair marks 25 years since Exile in Guyville

Liz Phair marks 25 years since Exile in Guyville

Liz Phair will mark the 25th anniversary of her acclaimed 1993 album "Exile in Guyville" with a tour that comes to St. Paul's Turf Club tonight.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Southern gothic 'Florida' spins tales of hurricanes, humidity and humanity

Southern gothic 'Florida' spins tales of hurricanes, humidity and humanity

Lauren Groff sets her new story collection in what she calls the "sunniest and strangest of states." Critic Maureen Corrigan says the tales are "brooding, inventive -- and often moving."
by Maureen Corrigan

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Cube Critics: 2 TV shows to watch

Cube Critics: 2 TV shows to watch

Looking for something to watch Monday night? The Cube Critics have two recommendations: "Britannia" and "Fauda." One is a high-production guilty pleasure; the other a searing look at the Middle East from multiple point of views.
by Euan Kerr and Stephanie Curtis

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How mini-golf played a big role in desegregating public rec spaces

How mini-golf played a big role in desegregating public rec spaces

In 1928 there were only a handful of courses in the U.S. Two years later, there were more than 25,000 nationwide, and upwards of 30 in the nation's capital alone.
by Mikaela Lefrak

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Minnesota man to sell scrap metal art

Minnesota man to sell scrap metal art

After more than 30 years of transforming scraps into art, Dick Sonnek 83-year-old is auctioning off most of his creations, from roosters, horses, dinosaurs and trumpet-playing frogs.
by Associated Press

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Ted Dabney, co-founder of Atari and video game pioneer, dies At 81

Ted Dabney, co-founder of Atari and video game pioneer, dies At 81

Together, he and Nolan Bushnell made games with makeshift materials that eschewed the bulky computers of the era. Their company created Pong -- and their tumultuous partnership changed gaming forever.
by Colin Dwyer

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Nigerian rapper goes viral with his take on 'This Is America'

Nigerian rapper goes viral with his take on 'This Is America'

Called "This Is Nigeria," the music video by rapper Falz sheds light on the country's most pressing issues, from unemployed youth to unreliable electricity. Here's a handy guide to his references.
by Linus Unah

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Video: Hunting for morels, the most delectable mushroom of the forest

Video: Hunting for morels, the most delectable mushroom of the forest

The elusive morel is one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms. Expert foragers typically don't like to disclose their favorite picking grounds to others. We got one to share his tips.
by Maia Stern

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