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Chicago man cleared in Border Patrol bounty trial now faces immigration proceedings

A Chicago carpenter cleared of accusations that he put a $10,000 bounty on the life of a Border Patrol commander’s life has ...
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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center premiere of 'Lincoln' symphony amid massive upheaval

World-renowned composer Philip Glass abruptly canceled June's world premiere of Symphony No. 15 "Lincoln" at the Kennedy Center, saying its message does not align with the vision for the venue ...
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Egyptian Knowledge Bank offers access to over 250,000 e-books, 1.4 million theses: Minister

Minister of Higher Education Ayman Ashour said on Thursday that the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) offers access to over 250,000 e-books and 1.4 million theses. The platform, launched in 2016, provides ...
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Books

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...
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‘A Guardian and a Thief,’ ‘Things in Nature Merely Grow’ receive 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction”

A Guardian and a Thief,” by Megha Majumdar wins 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” by Yiyun Li, wins the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for ...