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Chuck Brown On World Cafe

The Godfather of Go-Go died in 2012. In 2011, Brown stopped by World Cafe to talk about what was to be his final album, We Got This. Hear Brown discuss his music and career with host David Dye.

The 'Ring Of Fire': A Spectacular Solar Eclipse Is Coming This Sunday

Sunday will bring an annular solar eclipse to the western U.S. When the moon passes in front of the sun, it will appear to have a ring of fire burning around it.

In America's 'Most Bikeable' Cities, Bike Lanes Rule

The cyclists who participated in Friday's National Bike to Work Day likely planned their ride based on several criteria, from convenience to safety. Those same concerns help determine how "bikeable" a city is, according to a new study by the Walk Score website.

As More Move To Cities, A New Take On Urban Design

With 7 billion people expected to live in urban centers by 2050, the stakes are enormous for building them right. There are many things to think about — traffic, trash, water, connectivity and more. Whether you're a new mega city being built in Saudi Arabia or old Liverpool trying to rejuvenate yourself, you face a lot of the same issues. Hundreds of mayors, private sector actors, think tanks and citizens groups convened in Paris this week to share ideas.

David Beckham holds the Olympic Flame as it arrives at RNAS Culdrose near Helston in Cornwall, England.

On Two First-Class Seats, Olympic Torch Arrives In England

The last time it was in England, it was 1948 and it arrived by ship and in a Rolls-Royce.

Tibetan Monks Meet Shaker Tradition

This weekend, the Canterbury Shaker Village opens its doors for the season.It’s 600 acres of stillness, of restored buildings and manicured fields. But…

Three Candidates in Consideration for New Hampshire's Next Episcopal Bishop

New Hampshire Episcopalians are set to choose a successor to retiring Bishop Gene Robinson, whose election in 2003 as the first openly gay Episcopal…

Egypt's grand mufti, Ali Gomaa (center, with scarf), visits the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem in April. The Dome of the Rock, which is part of the same compound, is shown behind him. Many Muslims have boycotted the site because Israel claims sovereignty. But Palestinian religious figures now say they welcome such visits, a move that has sparked controversy.

In Change, Palestinians Now Seek High-Profile Visits

For decades, the Palestinians have urged foreign Muslims to boycott one of the holiest sites in Islam, the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. But now, Palestinian religious figures are encouraging such visits, saying they could highlight Palestinian claims in their feud with Israel.

NH Episcopalians Prepare to Elect New Bishop

Today members of the New Hampshire Episcopalian dioceses are gathering to elect a successor to Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Bishop in the history…

A row of taps highlights specialty and imported beers at Brouwerij Lane, in Brooklyn, New York. Craft brewers have found a way to thrive, even as the U.S. economy struggles.

U.S. Craft Beer Brewers Thrive, Despite Small Share Of The Market

It's a good time to brew beer in America. According to beer expert Julia Herz, U.S. brewing isn't just on the upswing, it's on top. "We're now the No. 1 destination for beer, based on diversity and amount of beers," she says. And the industry's fastest growth is in craft breweries.

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