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Fresh Air Weekend: Lin-Manuel Miranda; 'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle
Miranda weighs in about Disney, mixtapes and why he won't try to top the success of Hamilton. Chazelle discusses the brash, defiant and "almost avant-garde" nature of musicals.
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13-year-old boy becomes first player to beat the original 'Tetris'
In the classic video game, you stack pieces until they reach the top of the screen and then the game is over. Willis Gibson made it so far into the game that the code couldn't keep up and it crashed.
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Texas Muslim community's proposed new development prompts investigations
The U.S. Department of Justice and top state officials are investigating a proposed Muslim housing development in North Texas known as EPIC City for potential religious discrimination. The project's developers say they're years away from breaking ground.
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The National Basketball Association lists its Christmas Day scoring leaders
Lebron James tops the list. The four-time champion and 19 time all-star has scored a total of 460 points in his 17 Christmas Day games. Putting him 65 points ahead of the late Kobe Bryant.
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Davis, LaHood Split On Vote For Commission On Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Three House members from central Illinois voted Wednesday for a bipartisan plan to create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Taylor James Johnatakis of Washington state was convicted of assaulting police on Jan. 6. Would he mobilize again if President Trump asked?
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Biden's equity agenda hangs in balance in the Congress spending negotiations
President Biden has said he's open to compromise on his plans to expand the social safety, but some advocates are concerned that access to benefits may be too limited.
House panel sets hearing to hold FBI director in contempt of Congress
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee will meet Thursday morning to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. If approved, the full House would vote on the charge.
'Covfefe' Kerfuffle: Trump's Typo Sparks A Search For Meaning, And Humor
Among those who responded: Ric Flair. The covfefe kerfuffle is a reminder that we're living in a unique political era, when even the words are brand-new.
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