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Fresh Air Weekend: The making of Springsteen's 'Born to Run'; Understanding insomnia
Biographer Peter Ames Carlin says making Born to Run was an "existential moment" for Springsteen. David Bianculli reviews the new season of Wednesday. Journalist Jennifer Senior discusses insomnia.
'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms, leaving children and wife behind
The Trump administration has given an ultimatum to immigrants without legal status: Leave voluntarily, or you'll be detained ...
We get asked about tariffs all the time. Here's what we say
From inflation to recession, we who cover the economy and business at NPR get asked about tariffs all the time. Here are some of the most frequent questions — and what we answer.
Why good houseguests don't actually 'make themselves at home'
Etiquette expert Elaine Swann tackles tricky questions about staying at a loved one's place. Is it OK to borrow their car? Extend your stay? Show up empty-handed? Advice on how to be a star guest.
Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work?
The Strait of Messina Bridge would connect Sicily to the rest of Italy over a 2-mile stretch. It's expected to cost 13.5 ...