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Coldplay, Bieber to join Ariana Grande at Manchester concert

Ariana Grande announced Tuesday that the "One Love Manchester" show will be held at the city's Old Trafford cricket ground just under two weeks after a bomber killed 22 people at the pop singer's concert in Manchester.
by The Associated Press

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Listen: Dakota community ponders how to remove Walker sculpture

The controversial sculpture "Scaffold" is a combination of different gallows used in executions in American history, including the execution of 38 Dakota men during the Civil War in Mankato, Minn.
by Tom Weber

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In public understanding of science, alternative facts are the norm

In public understanding of science, alternative facts are the norm

If we are committed to combating "alternate facts" in science - as we should be - then we must also combat the alternative theories that license them, says guest blogger Andrew Shtulman.
by Andrew Shtulman

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BrownBody uses rink as stage for black history, culture

BrownBody uses rink as stage for black history, culture

The company aims to combine the transformative power of theater with the momentum of performance on ice.
by Marianne Combs

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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.
by MPR News Staff

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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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