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Guidance Reminder For The 4th: Beware Of Videos And Other Things That Go Viral

As we've said before, we don't necessarily have to report about them "until we have more to say than that they exist."

Have you been conned or scammed? We want to talk to you.

Have You Ever Been Conned? NPR Wants To Hear From You

Millions of people are defrauded each year. NPR wants to hear your stories.

Jaime Vásquez, a well-known cocuy maker and one of the country's most enthusiastic ambassadors for the liquor, stands in front of his cocuy store. "We are very proud of this drink," he says. But for decades, cocuy was illegal and production went underground. "A lot of people went to prison for selling cocuy," Vásquez says. Cocuy producers "were treated like drug traffickers."

Many Venezuelans Can No Longer Afford Beer, So They're Drinking Cheap Agave Liquor

Cocuy was once stigmatized as moonshine, but with hyperinflation putting other drinks out of reach, many Venezuelans have turned to this cheap form of alcohol. It tastes similar to tequila and mezcal.

Sir David Attenborough poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of a new series of Our Planet, at the Natural History Museum in central London, Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Movies On The Radio: How Films About Nature Educate And Enchant

Man versus wild is an enduring theme in film that continues to draw movie-goers to the box office. From the 1998 IMAX epic “Everest” to the solo...

J Balvin (left) onstage with Bad Bunny at Coachella 2019. Their collaborative album, <em>Oasis</em>, is out now.

Alt.Latino Playlist: J Balvin & Bad Bunny's Ukulele Jam, Bruja Energy, More

A slice of J Balvin and Bad Bunny's Oasis, a new track from Spain's La Mala and a nice samba party from Rua de Pretas.

When it comes to Fourth of July barbecue etiquette, <em>Bon Appetit </em>food director Carla Lalli Music says you should avoid hovering if you are a guest. If you want to be helpful, she says, bring some extra ice or non-alcoholic drinks.

Barbecuing This Fourth Of July? Here's What To Do And What Not To Do

For the rules of barbecue etiquette 101, we enlisted the help of Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Appétit and author of Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes To Make You A Great Cook.

Marshae Jones, pictured here in 2016. Prosecutors in Alabama announced Wednesday that a manslaughter charge filed against her over the death of her fetus will be dropped and that no further legal action will be taken.

Alabama Prosecutors Dismiss Charge Against Woman Indicted In Death Of Her Own Fetus

In Alabama, District Attorney Lynneice Washington called the case "disturbing and heartbreaking" and said there are "no winners, only losers, in this sad ordeal."

The Fairest Draft Of All?

With the month of June over, that means all four major North American sports leagues have conducted their annual player drafts. With that fresh in our…

Yanghee Lee, the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar, pictured on March 11.

U.N. Investigator Reports Possible New War Crimes In Myanmar

Yanghee Lee, the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar, spoke of civilians being detained, interrogated and dying in the custody of Myanmar's military.

Milton Quon, Early Disney Animator, Dies At 105

We note the passing of Milton Quon who died last month at the age of 105. He was part of Disney's early team of animators that worked on films such as Dumbo and Fantasia.

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