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'My Ears Are Open': Novelist Elizabeth Strout Finds Inspiration In Everyday Life
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridgesays she was a "bad lawyer" before turning her energies to writing. Her latest novel, My Name is Lucy Barton, isabout an aspiring writer.
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Key Taliban Figures Killed In Afghan Army Operation
In the attack on Sunday, a dozen Taliban militants were reportedly killed, including the militant group's shadow governor for Kapisa province.
Hand Grenade Thrown At U.S. Embassy In Montenegro; Attacker Killed
An unidentified man threw a hand grenade at the compound in Podgorica before reportedly killing himself with another explosive. U.S. citizens are being asked to avoid the area until further notice.
Two Dozen Dead, More Than 90 Wounded In Twin Bombings In Kabul
The blast struck near the Defense Ministry in the Afghan capital. Reporter Jennifer Glasse says that, according to witnesses, the second explosion targeted those aiding victims of the first.
Fresh Air Weekend: Comic Chris Gethard; Anthony Bourdain
Gethard tells personal stories of depression and mania in his new one-man off-Broadway show. Bourdain's new cookbook features comfort food he cooks for his 9-year-old daughter.
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Critics Blast Proposed Rule Change They Say Targets Transgender Kansans
Critics of a proposed rule change regarding birth certificates criticized the policy at a public hearing Thursday. The proposal would make it virtually…
Fresh Air Weekend: Ray Romano; Internet Etiquette; Baseball Injuries
The comedian tackles a dramatic role in HBO's Vinyl, author Sarah Hepola reflects on a careless Facebook post and columnist Jeff Passan explains why young pitchers are more vulnerable to injury.
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Mental Health Workers Help Cops, Courts Meet Needs Of The Mentally Ill
In a roundtable conversation on Thursday, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon heard from police and mental health workers about their collaboration in efforts to…
Bombing Attack Kills 41 In Kabul; ISIS Claims Responsibility
The attack struck on the third anniversary of the day that the U.S.-led NATO coalition officially ended its combat mission in Afghanistan.
El Paso Shooting Suspect Indicted On Capital Murder Charge
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the 21-year-old man accused of killing 22 people last month in a hate-filled attack at a Walmart.
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