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A look at the unraveling and the reclaiming of Somalia

A look at the unraveling and the reclaiming of Somalia

Andrew Harding's new book, "The Mayor of Mogadishu," explores what it means to flee your country -- and to return decades later to rebuild.
by MPR News Staff

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The surprising science of how we make decisions

The surprising science of how we make decisions

"The Undoing Project" tells the story of two Israeli psychologists who made some surprising discoveries about the way people think. According to the "Moneyball" author, it's all about framing.

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How just 8 flavors have defined American cuisine

How just 8 flavors have defined American cuisine

In her new book, Sarah Lohman says that even though America is culturally and ethnically diverse, its food is united by a handful of tastes that have permeated our nation's cuisine for centuries.
by Alan Yu

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How the songs you love most were really made

How the songs you love most were really made

Marc Myers's new book, "Anatomy of a Song," reveals how 45 milestone songs in modern music history came together.
by MPR News Staff

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The West St. Paul woman who became a McDonald's billionaire

The West St. Paul woman who became a McDonald's billionaire

Joan Mansfield met Ray Kroc while playing the organ in a swanky St. Paul restaurant. Their relationship turned her into one of America's most influential philanthropists.
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Best poetry collections of 2016: Poets' picks

Best poetry collections of 2016: Poets' picks

Poets from across the country pick their favorite collections of the year.
by Tracy Mumford

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