[ad_1] 20th Century Fox Hugh Jackman is a man of many talents. He can act, he can sing, he can dance, and he does it all while being one of the most handsome men in Hollywood. If we’re being honest, …
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[ad_1] DRAMATIC images show how a huge blaze ripped through the ninth floor of a block of flats in Manchester city centre this afternoon. [ad_2]
Read More »In 'The Nothing,' A Dirty Old Man Lusts For Life
[ad_1] The new novel from British author Hanif Kureishi finds its octogenarian protagonist, who suspects his wife may be cheating on him, preoccupied with sex and aging. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR) [ad_2]
Read More »Not My Job: We Quiz Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, On Footwear
[ad_1] The cookbook author and TV host answers three questions about shoes. Originally broadcast April 22, 2017. [ad_2]
Read More »Not My Job: We Quiz Soul Singer Mavis Staples On The Shaggs
[ad_1] The great vocalist who first made it big with The Staple Singers answers questions about a different singing family. Originally broadcast Feb. 4, 2017. [ad_2]
Read More »Transgender Rights Lead NPR's Top LGBTQ Stories of 2017
[ad_1] From so-called “bathroom bills” to a teen wrestling champion, 2017 saw transgender rights surge to the forefront of public consciousness. (Image credit: Steve Helber/AP) [ad_2]
Read More »U.S. Military To Allow Transgender Recruits After Trump Administration Drops Appeal
[ad_1] An LGBT activist says the Trump administration has waved “the white flag,” dropping an appeal of court rulings blocking a ban on transgender troops. (Image credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters) [ad_2]
Read More »Opioid Policy Becomes Personal For One Health Official After Husband's Death
[ad_1] Deborah Thompson is a point person on Iowa’s response to the opioid epidemic. Earlier this year, she revealed a more immediate connection to the crisis: her husband, who fatally overdosed on heroin. (Image credit: Todd Hugen Photography) [ad_2]
Read More »Remembering Sylvia Moy And Her Contributions To R&B
[ad_1] Sylvia Moy is one of the notable people who died in 2017. Moy contributed greatly to American R&B music. She was the producer who helped Stevie Wonder continue his career at Motown after his voice changed. [ad_2]
Read More »U.S. Military Set To Allow Recruitment Of Trans People Despite Trump's Wishes
[ad_1] On Monday, the U.S. military is set to formally allow transgender citizens to sign up for service ― a historic move likely to rile President Donald Trump. Federal courts have said that trans citizens can be accepted into the armed forces, …
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