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Influential DJ knew Young Rascals song would be a hit

The song was inspired by the realization that musicians typically have to work on Fridays and Saturdays, so Sunday afternoons are usually the best time to get together with a sweetheart.
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Sen. Al Franken embraces 'The Funny' again in new book

Sen. Al Franken embraces 'The Funny' again in new book

The Minnesota Democrat recounts his journey from "Saturday Night Live" to the Senate -- and explains why comedy works in confirmation hearings: "Comedians kind of get to the point in an effective way."
by Scott Detrow

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Chastity Brown gave her new album the time it needed

Chastity Brown gave her new album the time it needed

Much of "Silhouette of Sirens" was recorded three years ago, but it didn't feel right. Now it does.
by Euan Kerr

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Frank Deford: a career spent bringing 'something new' to sports

Frank Deford: a career spent bringing 'something new' to sports

The long-time sports commentator announced his retirement from NPR this week. His success was often measured by just how much the audience loved, or hated, what he had to say.
by Tom Goldman

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Deford says thanks for a good game, drops mic

Deford says thanks for a good game, drops mic

Frank Deford bids farewell to the Ringling Brothers Circus and has some further thoughts on taking a final bow.
by Frank Deford

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Frank Deford, NPR's longtime philosopher of sports, dies at 78

Frank Deford, NPR's longtime philosopher of sports, dies at 78

The sportswriter was a mainstay Morning Edition for 37 years, applying his keen wit and incisive eye to games of every stripe. Deford died Sunday, just weeks after hanging up his cleats with NPR.
by Colin Dwyer

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Some men are not happy about a women-only screening of 'Wonder Woman'

Some men are not happy about a women-only screening of 'Wonder Woman'

Men posted lots of angry messages on Alamo Drafthouse's social media pages. The Drafthouse responded by scheduling additional women-only screenings.

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Love, money and betrayal make for great storytelling in 'The Heirs'

Love, money and betrayal make for great storytelling in 'The Heirs'

Susan Rieger's new book follows an upper-crust, Upper West Side family whose certainties are thrown into doubt after their father dies and an unknown Other Woman sues his estate for child support.
by Jason Sheehan

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