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Hall-Of-Fame Sportscaster Joe Buck Admits To Being A 'Lucky Bastard'

Buck's new memoir details his experiences in sports and life, including his addiction to hair-plug transplants. When it comes to announcing, he says, "I don't have a rooting interest for either side."

Arts Bonita Actors Theatre Poster for 'Frozen The Broadway Musical'

Arts Bonita’s 'Frozen' cast led by three students on summer break from college and another who begins pursuing a bachelor's in acting in the fall

The cast of Arts Bonita’s upcoming production of Disney’s “Frozen” is led by three local actors on summer break from college and another who begins her pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in the fall.

Video analysis reveals Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant veered near disaster

An NPR analysis of security footage and photos following the attack on Europe's largest nuclear power plant shows that many of the plant's critical safety systems were in the field of Russian fire.

Protesters call for gun reform laws and show support for three Democratic representatives who are facing expulsion as legislators start the morning session Thursday at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville. Democratic Reps. Justin Pearson of Memphis, Justin Jones of Nashville and Gloria Johnson of Knoxville face expulsion after they led a protest at the Capitol.

Tennessee House votes to expel 2 of 3 Democratic members over gun protest

The Republican-led House voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for participating in a protest on the floor of the House over gun laws. A motion to remove Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

COVID-19 Morning Report

State health officials reported 6,236 new COVID-19 cases, Thursday, increasing the statewide total to 557,137 cases. Aug. 13 marked the 18th consecutive day the state has reported fewer than 10,000 new cases of the virus in a day.The Florida Department of Health also reported 148 new coronavirus-related deaths, Thursday, bringing the statewide death toll to 8,913 fatalities since the beginning of the pandemic.

Trump, tough issues and personal rivalries test the GOP's reputation for unity

Tensions are driven by the still-divisive personality of former President Trump, by issues such as vaccines and mandates and by the prospect of big Republican gains in the elections of 2022 and 2024.

Experts say the new COVID boosters are a much closer match to currently circulating variants than prior vaccines and boosters.

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

Clockwise from left, pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, the Canoe Slalom Women's Kayak Cross, women's rugby player Sammy Sullivan, and the Men's 100m Final.

These Olympic medals don’t exist — so we made them up

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

Alliance for the Arts' 39th 'All Florida Exhibition' reflects subjects on the minds of Florida artists

This is the 39th year that the Alliance for the Arts has organized its 'All Florida Exhibition.' As the name implies, it features work by artists from across the state of Florida. Overall, the exhibition reflects the wide array of subjects and themes that weigh on the minds and hearts of Florida-based artists.

Here's what's onstage at Southwest Florida theaters the week of Aug. 18

This week, three shows open, five shows continue their runs and there is one limited engagement at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

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