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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

How are rising prices affecting you? NPR wants to know
Inflation, gasoline prices and the cost of living are top of mind in the election season. How are higher costs shaping the way you live? NPR wants to hear.
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian POWs. Russia is also tormenting the families of these prisoners by contacting their relatives on social media and demanding they help Russia.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates. What it means for consumers?
Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody's Analytics, talks about the Federal Reserve's expected decision to raise interest rates and the implications of that move.