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Tom Cole is a senior editor on NPR's Arts Desk. He develops, edits, produces, and reports on stories about art, culture, music, film, and theater for NPR's news magazines Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and All Things Considered. Cole has held these responsibilities since February 1990.
When a father becomes incarcerated
Many incarcerated people are also parents. Their children navigate social stigma and barriers to staying in contact with their loved ones.
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NC House Leadership Spars Over Budget Veto Override
Updated 6:40 a.m. Tuesday The fight among state Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly over an unexpected veto-override vote of the...
American League Wins All-Star Game, World Series Home-Field Advantage
The American League beat the National League 6-3 Tuesday night in a game that started with a homer right off the bat.
Renowned Evangelist/Climate Scientist to Visit Asheville
Katharine Hayhoe, a renowned climate scientist and evangelical Christian, will bring her call to action on climate change to Asheville. Hayhoe has events…
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Food prices are going up — and at levels Americans haven't seen in decades
The USDA's latest report found that nearly all major food groups are going up in price.
The Bryan Brothers' Twin Grooves, On And Off The Court
The identical twins and No. 1 doubles team in the world have been playing tennis and music since they were 6 years old.
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Move Over, Microwave: A Pressure Cooker Comeback?
Pressure cookers were once a common household appliance, but they fell out of favor in the U.S. as people turned to frozen dinners and microwaves.
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Rep. Adam Smith fears Trump will use military as his 'personal police force'
NPR asks Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the mobilization of U.S. Marines and deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
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A Former Slur Is Reclaimed, And Listeners Have Mixed Feelings
When is it okay for NPR to use the word "queer"?
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