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WEBRich Homie Quan, a hitmaker who helped rap evolve, dies at 34. Rodney Carmichael. , September 6, 2024. The Atlanta hip-hop star Rich Homie Quan rose to fame nationally in 2013 with his first hit single “Type of Way” and had a short but intense burst of success.
Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits ...
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Still, there are common threads, including attacks against the array of criminal charges against him, as prosecutors allege everything from election interference to business fraud to mishandling classified documents.. For example, in 15 major speeches reviewed by NPR from this year, Trump says his indictments far outpace the reputation of a notorious gangster: Al Capone — or, as Trump ...
200 years ago Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was first performed in …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · 200 years ago Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was first performed in Vienna. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep, marking an anniversary. Two hundred years ago today, Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony" - a vision of peace and fraternity - premiered in Vienna, Austria. (SOUNDBITE OF MUNICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND HANSPETER GMUR PERFORMANCE ...
Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans - WPRL
WEBApr 16, 2024 · PEN America says there was an "unprecedented" surge in book bans during the latter half of 2023, according to a new report. The free expression group says that from July-December of last year, it recorded 4,349 instances of book bans across 23 states and 52 public school districts. The report says more …
West Point axed 'duty, honor, country' from its mission ... - WPRL
WEBMar 14, 2024 · The motto remains unchanged since 1898. As for the iconic motto, according to the West Point website, "duty, honor, country" was first adopted in 1898 as part of the academy's seal, which features an eagle perched atop a scroll bearing the motto, the school's name and the year of its founding (1802). In 1962, two world wars later, the three ...
A convention center in Chicago was a death trap for birds. New
WEBAug 10, 2024 · New decals may change that. A convention center in Chicago was a death trap for birds. New decals may change that. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Twice a year, millions of birds migrate north in the spring to breed, then fly south for the winter. And in Chicago, thousands die every year when they fly into glass buildings.
Tony Awards 2023: Here's the list of major winners with photos
WEBJun 11, 2023 · Getty Images for Tony Awards Pro. Bonnie Milligan wins the Tony Award for best featured actress in a musical at the United Palace Theater on June 11, 2023 in New York City. Julia Lester, Into the Woods Ruthie Ann Miles, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street NaTasha Yvette Williams, Some Like It Hot.
WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Polaris astronauts conduct the first-ever …
WEB5 days ago · An internet entrepreneur and a SpaceX engineer are on their way to becoming the first private astronauts to walk in space. Jared Isaacman, who has amassed a fortune through his online payment company Shift4, paid for the mission, known as Polaris Dawn. He will spend a few brief minutes outside his SpaceX Dragon …
Listen to NPR's live coverage of the ABC News Presidential Debate …
WEBPublished September 10, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT. NPR. Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump debate for the first time tonight, and NPR will offer live special coverage, including live updates online. The ABC News Presidential Debate will air at 9 p.m. ET for 90 minutes.
Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to make history
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The five-day mission is slated to launch on Monday, Aug. 26, and return on Saturday, Aug. 31, according to the most recent guidance. The astronauts’ SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule will ride into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket taking off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The visitor complex is selling ...