For Monica Vera-Schubert, getting insurance to cover addiction treatment was a long road. She went through the process for her son, Bobby. They finally prevailed, and Bobby got sober. And Vera-Schubert, a single mom, was immensely grateful. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) MONICA VERA-SCHUBERT: Because my son is alive. I...

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In a new book of historical fiction, a woman looks back on her childhood in Holland upended by a brutal war. That war was World War II, and she grew up to be a grandmother, living a quiet life on the Jersey Shore, until a visit from her grandson brings up that past. The book is called "Our Narrow Hiding Places," and it's the latest novel by Kristopher Jansma. Jansma's real-life grandmother inspired the main character Mieke. She lived through a time known as the Hunger Winter.

Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies

NIKI: (Singing) 'Cause I'll be seeing you never. FADEL: That is NIKI. After she got that amazing opportunity as a teenager, she moved to the United States, and now, at the grizzled age of 25, she's releasing her third album. It's called "Buzz." NIKI: I decided to call it "Buzz"...

Singer NIKI, a success, writes of a feeling like flailing in the middle of the ocean

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MOUND BAYOU, Miss. — In the center of this historically Black city, once deemed “the jewel of the Delta” by President Theodore Roosevelt, dreams to revitalize an abandoned hospital building have all but dried up. An art deco sign still marks the main entrance, but the front...

Black hospitals vanished in the U.S. decades ago. Some communities have paid a price

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

15 of the Best Mystery Thriller Books to Satisfy Your Inner Detective. These mystery thrillers are to die for. It’s in us to gaze through the fog, to look over our shoulder, to piece together the unknown. You’re telling me I can’t find out the truth? Challenge accepted.

15 of the Best Mystery Thriller Books to Satisfy Your Inner Detective

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Actor Richard Deacon found fame on classic TV sitcoms such as The Dick Van Dyke Show (CBS, 1961-1966), on which he played Mel Cooley, and Leave it to Beaver (CBS, 1957-1963), in which which he portrayed neihbor Fred Rutherford. Both characters were married to women, while Fred had a son.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Deacon ('Dick Van Dyke Show'): 30 Years After His Tragic Death

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Netflix's movie "Wicked Little Letters" has captivated audiences with its intriguing tale of small-town scandal, mystery, and justice. The first 20 minutes were like slap-stick stupidity but, after that, it started to hold my interest. Nevertheless, beneath the fictionalized narrative lies a true story that took place in the quiet seaside town of Littlehampton, England, in the 1920s.

Unmasking Wicked Letters: The Scandalous True Crime of Rose Gooding and Edith Swan

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

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'Beauty is meaningless until it is shared.'

85 George Orwell Quotes About Truth, Politics and Power

From Don Winslow to Tana French (and Princess Di!), we’ve got them all.

The 29 Best Mystery, Thriller and True Crime Books of 2024…so Far

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This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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The country is learning a lot about Vice President Kamala Harris' choice for running mate this week. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has spent almost two decades in elected office. As Minnesota Public Radio's Clay Masters reports, the governor's record only recently became more progressive. CLAY MASTERS, BYLINE: On the opening...

How Tim Walz went from 'Blue Dog Democrat' to progressive champion

Let's check in now on a decadeslong environmental effort focused on a creature that sounds honestly like a nightmare. MARC GADEN: A tooth-filled mouth, about 100 teeth - The mouth is a suction cup on the end of a snake. HUANG: He's talking about sea lampreys. GADEN: The teeth anchor...

'Like something out of a horror movie': Scientists tackle invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes

The medals are awarded, and the athletes and fans are headed home. Now, will Paris have an Olympic-sized hangover?. Many host cities struggle with the aftermath of the Games for years after the Olympic cauldron is extinguished - or, in this case, flipped off. Remember, it's made of lights. Jules Boykoff teaches political science at Pacific University in Oregon, and has written books about the politics of the Olympics. He says he was hopeful that Paris could avoid some of the pitfalls of the past, but...

What happens to host cities after the Olympics are over?

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

American politics are dramatic, theatrical and often full of very real events that seem completely unbelievable. With the US elections only a matter of months away, all eyes are on America, watching this story play out in real-time. Hollywood filmmakers do not have to look far in the world of politics to find a thrilling story to adapt into a feature on the silver screen because so much is on the line, immense responsibilities are placed on the shoulders of a few vital decision-makers whose choices become their legacy, good or bad.

The 10 Best Movies About American Politics, Ranked

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner explains why she finds fame and fortune so fascinating

Taffy Brodesser-Akner has always been fascinated by fame and fortune. She first achieved recognition as a journalist for her incisive celebrity profiles of people like Gwyneth...

Taffy Brodesser-Akner explains why she finds fame and fortune so fascinating

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