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Photograph of Ernest Hemingway sitting at a table writing while at his campsite in Kenya.

'One True Podcast' Explores Ernest Hemingway's Work and World

We meet the creators of the "One True Podcast" which explores all things related to Ernest Hemingway, his work, and his world. It’s hosted by Dr. Mark Cirino, professor of English at University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana; and produced by Dr. Michael Von Cannon, instructor in the Department of Language & Literature at Florida Gulf Coast University.

USF President Genshaft Announces Retirement

After 18 years in charge of the University of South Florida System, President Judy Genshaft announced her retirement Monday. “It’s really important to...

Songs of Guernsey, Ancient and Authentic

The Harp Consort has produced a new CD of ancient songs from the Isle of Guernsey: Les Travailleurs de la Mer. Director Andrew Lawrence-King, a native of Guernsey, tells Sheilah Kast about the project.

Theatre Conspiracy Performs “A Raisin in the Sun”

Theatre Conspiracy is currently running productions of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic drama, “A Raisin in the Sun,” at the Alliance of the Arts in Fort…

Pro-democracy protesters splash colored paint on the police headquarters sign in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday.

Thailand's Prime Minister Signals Tougher Measures Against Anti-Government Protests

Premier Prayuth Chan-ocha, who seized power in a coup six years ago, issued a statement addressing months of unrest, promising to use "all" the country's laws to quash the protests.

In A Surprise Move, Saudi King Picks His Successors

In a powerful monarchy known for its aged leaders, Saudi Arabia's King Salman announced his heirs to the throne. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to correspondent Deborah Amos.

In 1993, Queen Elizabeth II and her heir, then-Prince Charles, reached a deal with the government in which they agreed to voluntarily pay taxes — but to be exempt from an inheritance tax. Mother and son are seen here in 2019 in London.

No, King Charles III won't pay any inheritance tax on his massive gain

Under a government agreement, King Charles III won't have to pay the U.K.'s standard 40% inheritance tax on the massive wealth he inherits from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Britain Charges 11, Releases 1 in Aug. 10 Case

In London, 11 people have been charged in the alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic jetliners. With the release of one woman, an additional 11 suspects remain in custody. A police spokesman says that in conducting 69 searches, officers seized 400 computers.

Fate of Nepal Rests with King

A sixth person dies in Nepal's two-week long protest campaign against the country's King. The enigmatic Nepalese monarch holds the future of the kingdom in his hands.

Collier County Undersheriff Jim Bloom describes the search, and successful discovery, of an 80-year-old Naples woman who was missing for nearly a week. The woman, a nonverbal dementia patient, was found safe, but had been accidentally locked in a neighbor's garage.

Missing Naples woman safe after week trapped in neighbor's garage

First responders and others who spent nearly a week looking for a missing Naples woman expressed surprise and joy after she was found safe but locked in a neighbor’s garage the entire time. On Monday Collier County Undersheriff Jim Bloom held a briefing on the ordeal of 80-year old Margaret Galloway. He said it was incredible she was found safe.

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