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Memory and loss haunt the stories in 'The Refugees'

Memory and loss haunt the stories in 'The Refugees'

Viet Thanh Nguyen's new collection looks at how it feels and what it means to be a refugee. It's a wonderful group of stories that prove fiction can do more than tell stories, it can bear witness.
by Michael Schaub

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Strangers at the door inspired Beatles lyrics

Today's Morning Edition music is based on an autobiography. "It's Many Years From Now" by Paul McCartney.

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Art Hounds: Joyful dance and Syrian heartbreak

Art Hounds: Joyful dance and Syrian heartbreak

This week on Art Hounds: Curio Dance grooves to Jimi Hendrix.
by Marianne Combs

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Photos: White Bear Lake transforms into interactive arts experience

Photos: White Bear Lake transforms into interactive arts experience

The Art Shanty Projects' On-Ice Program lets visitors explore the 20 shanties on White Bear Lake, each developed by different artists for an interactive experience. Live storytelling, music and tactile projects are all part of the icy event.
by Courtney Perry

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From Seussian to snollygoster, Merriam-Webster adds over 1,000 new words

From Seussian to snollygoster, Merriam-Webster adds over 1,000 new words

Among the words and phrases added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary are "side-eye," "face-palm" and "Seussian" -- as well as the decidedly Seussian "snollygoster," which has been enjoying a revival.
by Colin Dwyer

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In Mexico, the crowd loves to hate pro wrestler who plays Trump supporter

In Mexico, the crowd loves to hate pro wrestler who plays Trump supporter

For Sam Polinsky, a Pittsburgh wrestler who performs as a loud Trump supporter, the enraged reaction his character elicits from Mexican audiences is exhilarating. He aspires to be Mexico's Hulk Hogan.
by James Fredrick

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What's the next big dystopian novel? Margaret Atwood has some ideas

What's the next big dystopian novel? Margaret Atwood has some ideas

Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" landed on top of Amazon's best-seller lists this week, following other classics like "1984" and "It Can't Happen Here." She has some thoughts on our next great dystopia.
by Petra Mayer

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Jaedyn James and the Hunger submit a song to Tiny Desk contest

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Minneapolis-based band Jaedyn James and the Hunger with "Something Important."

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