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A Kansas girl ran off to join the circus and changed the tattoo world
One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm. Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.
Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela explores the meaning of home with new album
The Mexican guitar duo of Rodrigo y Gabriela found an unexpected kinship with the people of Japan when they play there. A new album called "OurHome" explores what it means to feel at home.
New to the U.S., he struggled to find belonging. A fellow student changed that
When Teyu Chou was 11 years old, his family immigrated to the U.S. The transition was isolating and confusing. But a fellow student stepped up and helped him adjust.
Mon Laferte: Tiny Desk Concert
Mon Laferte aims to contradict, expose or challenge norms; she takes the assignment of performing in an office space as no exception.
Singer/actor Danielle Brooks says 'gratitude should always lead the way'
Brooks grew up in a church where her mom was a minister and her dad a deacon. She went on to play Taystee in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Now she co-stars If I Go Will They Miss Me?
Healing with harmony: how Music for a Mission supports women in recovery
Music for a Mission will be a concert dedicated to supporting YWCA Northeast Indiana’s addiction recovery program for women.
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
Masego digs deep in new album 'Fix Your Face'
Singer Masego's latest album, 'Fix Your Face,' is his first release since losing his home in 2025 due to a wildfire.
Braves seize control of NE8 with drama-filled win on big stage
DANE FUELLING WZBD.com FORT WAYNE – The stage doesn’t get much bigger for a regular season game in
'Machine Gods' explores the latest developments in the world of AI
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to tech journalists Casey Newton and Kevin Roose about their new show 'Machine Gods,' which is coming to NPR.
Vanity Fair feature profiles the political development of JD Vance at Yale
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with journalist Chris Whipple about his new Vanity Fair feature with revealing details about the political development of JD Vance.
Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support.