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In defense of fan fiction, and ignoring the 'pretensions of polish'

Fan fiction may not command the same respect as other literary pursuits, but it's a rich mode of expression, says one author who mounts a passionate case for the style.

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Why a horror film starring Winnie the Pooh has run into trouble in Hong Kong

The film featuring a murderous Pooh bear has been pulled from theaters in Hong Kong and Macau without explanation. Some say it's a result of China's censorship of memes related to leader Xi Jinping.

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New York DA investigating Trump calls GOP requests 'unprecedented' and 'unlawful'

Three Republican House chairmen had demanded communications, testimony and documents related to the investigation of the former president.

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A police officer in the Tyre Nichols case retired with benefits. That's not unusual

Lt. DeWayne Smith served as a supervisor on the now-deactivated SCORPION unit — the specialized police unit responsible for conducting the traffic stop that ultimately lead to Nichols' death.

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6 things to know about U.S. teacher shortages and how to solve them

There are more teachers now than before the pandemic, so why did almost half of U.S. schools still have teacher vacancies weeks into this school year? Here's what to know.

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The prosecutor drops charges against 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland

The district attorney's office told NPR charges were dropped against Roiland "as a result of having insufficient evidence" to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Stephen Smith died 8 years ago. More people than ever want to know why

State agents say Smith was murdered. Interest in his case has spiked in part because of where he died: about 8 miles from where Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot to death.

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The melting Arctic gets a U.S. ambassador and an influx of military cash

As climate change warms the arctic, the Defense Department is expanding its mission to meet a new territorial conflict. It will be a top issue for the United States' first ambassador to the Arctic.

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Sex-Trafficking Suits Against Banks That Serviced Epstein Can Proceed

Plus: American IQs may be shifting, Jack Daniel's lawsuit against dog toy maker hits SCOTUS, and more...

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Climate activists target nation's big banks, urging divestment from fossil fuels

Across the U.S. on Tuesday, people gathered outside major banks demanding that financial institutions shift away from investing in fossil fuel projects.

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After Greece's worst train crash, young Greeks rally for change ahead of elections

Young people throughout Greece have staged large protests following last month's collision near the city of Larissa, which killed 57 people, many of them students.

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As Passover nears, New York's AG warns Jewish customers about car wash price gouging

For Passover, many Jews clean their homes and cars. The New York attorney general's office said there are reports of car washes raising their prices 50% for Jewish customers ahead of Passover.

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What we do (and don't) know about teacher shortages, and what can be done about them

Limited national data suggest teachers are plentiful, but many districts that serve some of the most vulnerable students would beg to differ.

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FDA gives 2nd safety nod to cultivated meat, produced without slaughtering animals

GOOD Meat, which grows chicken and other meat from animal cells in a production facility, is the second company to cross this hurdle. The move brings no-kill meat closer to sale in the U.S.

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Meet the Manhattan DA who would bring criminal charges against Trump

As speculation mounts that Donald Trump could soon be indicted over hush money payments, Alvin Bragg may have to make a history-making decision.

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Watch Bono and the Edge perform reworked U2 classics using just an acoustic guitar and an Orange practice amp

U2 might have redefined the spectacle of a live rock show but the Edge and Bono were in their element playing stripped back acoustic tracks for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series

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The FBI raided a notable journalist's home. Rolling Stone didn't tell readers why

Rolling Stone broke the story of an FBI raid on the home of national security journalist James Gordon Meek. As edited, the story left out a key detail originally included: why Meek had been targeted.

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The Senate eyes a formal end to the Iraq War, and a reassertion of Congress' power

Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, the U.S. Senate is moving to repeal the congressional authorization that provided the justification for the war.

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Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off

With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way.

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His podcast company faced a crossroads. Now Jesse Thorn's employees are owners

Jesse Thorn has built a sizable audience with his podcast business Maximum Fun. His NPR interview show, "Bullseye With Jesse Thorn," has brought on guests including Jonathan Majors, Tom Hanks and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon

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Car prices are still high and they are unlikely to fall anytime soon

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Got a question for Twitter's press team? The answer will be a poop emoji

Twitter's communications email went dark after mass layoffs late last year. CEO Elon Musk announced this weekend (and NPR confirmed) that it now responds to press inquiries with a single poop emoji.

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A nuclear power plant leaked contaminated water in Minnesota. Here's what we know

The 400,000 gallon leak of water containing tritium occurred in November 2022, but the general public was not notified until last week. Officials said the leak is contained and poses no public danger.

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Audubon faces a backlash after deciding to keep name that evokes a racist enslaver

Three board members resigned after the National Audubon Society rejected calls to change its name. Some local groups are renaming themselves anyway.

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