System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005.
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The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year's winner is V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book Brotherless Night.
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At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
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French Gates says she is "immensely proud" of the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the decision to step down as co-chair was not easy. Her last day is June 7.
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President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
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The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces.
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Barbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti's gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.
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Several Republicans with deep ties to state politics vie in the primary to face the Democrat in November.