Culture Resurfaces In Baghdad's Sadr City
Residents credit Muqtada al-Sadr for the recent calm.
Democrats Make Historic Pick: It's Barack Obama
Jae C. Hong/AP
In a show of unity, Sen. Hillary Clinton calls for the party to nominate her former rival by acclamation.
- Has Biden Gone From Snarling To Darling?
- Democrats Focus On Foreign Policy
- Media Circus: Even The Media Trash The Media
In Denver, GOP Urges Clinton Supporters Toward McCain
The GOP has set up a war room called the "DNC Rapid Response Headquarters," where the Republicans create messages about how Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is not ready to be president.
LIVE TONIGHT | Kenny Barron
One of New York's most talented and tasteful pianists, Barron leads a young quartet live in concert from the Village Vanguard at 9 p.m. ET.
Planners at the Democratic convention are concerned about the appearance of whom?
Splitface And June 16th: Fresh Start, New Planet
Underground hip-hop producers Splitface and June 16th abandon Earth in "Calm After the Storm."
Clinton: 'Barack Obama
Is My Candidate'
Wednesday's roll call vote may provide a clearer picture of how united Democratic delegates are after her speech.
New Orleans' Scars Still Raw 3 Years After Katrina
While huge problems remain, they don't seem as insuperable as they once did.
Relatives Hunt For Missing In Iraqi Mass Graves
The search for lost relatives is proving difficult and demoralizing.
Census: Fewer Americans
Lack Health Insurance
The change is partly because of an expansion of federally subsidized insurance for children.
Worsening Credit Markets Cause More Banks To Fail
Banks' second quarter earnings are down 87 percent, largely because of credit losses.
Sweetness And Light
Take The Olympics.
Give Me My NFL, Please
One indicator of how well a sport is run? Beware of too many people wearing blue blazers.
The Village Vanguard: A Hallowed Basement
The small triangular room, known for its acoustics, has staged scores of essential jazz recordings.
- Marie Knight, Recorded Live On Mountain Stage
- Five Jazz Songs For Summer's End
- Beaux Arts Trio: Farewell Concert From Tanglewood
- 1,000 Recordings You Must Hear
- Telepathique Turns Studio Into Dance Club
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Monkey See
Out Of Print, Not Out Of Mind
What do Madonna and Stephen King have in common? They both have hard-to-find books. NPR's pop culture blog explains.
- How Not To Sell A Mercedes In Africa
- Beyond Beijing: China's Past, Present And Future
- Secrets, Lies And Murder In 'The Likeness'
- In Praise Of Drive-Ins And Doris Day
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Movies
Minorities: Little Respect On Big Screen
It's been a terrible summer for minorities at the multiplex, both for actors and moviegoers, John Ridley says.
- Monkey See: Superman Returns, Looking A Bit Mopey
- In Central Park, 'Hair' Line Brings A City Closer
- Andrew Fleming And Pam Brady On Making 'Hamlet 2'
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Kitchen Window
Dinner's Secret Weapon:
The Make-Ahead Marinade
Stock your freezer with easy weeknight meals by mastering pre-made marinades.
My Cancer
Leroy's WarTalking Plants
Your View On Plants
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