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Today Thursday, the 2nd of November of 2017 is the 306th day of the year.There are 59 days remaining until the end of the year.369 days until mid-term…

Back in 1968, a rising Puerto Rican pop star, José Feliciano, was asked to sing at Game 5 of the World Series.

A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

"I did it to show my appreciation to America ... I love this country." Jose Feliciano, on singing the national anthem his way. His performance at the 1968 World Series sparked a national controversy.

VIDEO: Michelle Obama's Face-To-Face With A Heckler

The first lady's confrontation with a woman who interrupted her at a fundraiser has gotten much attention. See some of what it was like.

People lay floral tributes to the victims of the March 22 terror attack in Parliament Square outside the Houses of Parliament in central London.

Keeping Calm In London, In Spite Of Terror

Soon after the terrorist attack in London, the Parliament's Twitter account posted a short message restoring business as usual. NPR's Scott Simon remembers another time Brits met terror with calm.

Special counsel Robert Mueller (left) arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 21 in Washington, D.C.

After A Day Of Legal Shock And Awe, What's Next For The Mueller Investigation?

Months after he was named to investigate Russian interference in the election, Robert Mueller unveils charges against Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and a foreign policy aide. He's not done.

For Bill Hader, Sketch Comedy Sprung From A 'Need To Be Doing Something Creative'

In 2012, Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader told Fresh Air that watching old films as a child sparked his interest in Hollywood. His latest project is the HBO series Barry.

KALW Almanac: Thu. Jan. 12, 2017

Today Thursday, 12th of January of 2017 is the 12th day of the year.There are 353 days remaining until the end of 2017The sun will rise in San Francisco…

For centuries, tea drinking has been synonymous with female tittle-tattle — even though men drank just as much tea. Old dictionaries of English slang provide colorful proof of this association.

Gossip Girls: Tea Parties And The Sexist Slang They Inspired

Tea drinking has long been synonymous with female tittle-tattle. Though men drank as much tea and gossiped as avidly as women, it was the latter who got stuck with the bad rap.

Almanac - Thursday 3/15/18

Today Thursday, the 15th of March of 2018 is the 74th day of the year.There are 291 days remaining until the end of the year.5 days until spring…

'No Orpheus' Revisits The Dreams And Passions Of An Aging Mother

When his mother was turning 90, music critic Lloyd Schwartz wrote poems that put her memories into verse. Composer Mohammed Fairouz set three of the poems to music on the new recording, No Orpheus.

Indian Women Flout Menstrual Taboos By Saying They're #HappyToBleed

A Hindu temple bans women because their periods are considered 'impure.' In protest, ladies are posting pics of pads and tampons on social media.

Protesters outside the federal courthouse where Michael Flynn pleaded guilty early this month speculate what is coming next in the special counsel probe.

As Mueller's Russia Probe Forges Ahead, Potential Legal Endgames Begin to Take Shape

No one on the outside knows what cards Robert Mueller holds, but his actions offer some clues. Here's a look at some of the laws the special counsel might try to use in a potential prosecution.

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