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Illinois turns the tables on library censorship by effectively banning book bans
A bill that would, in essence, ban book bans in schools and public libraries, will soon become the law of the land in Illinois.
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Canadian woman wins U.K.'s notoriously dangerous cheese-rolling race
Delaney Irving, 19, of Vancouver Island, was the fastest person to tumble down a notoriously steep hill in Gloucester, England, on Monday in pursuit of a rapidly rolling wheel of cheese. She spoke to As It Happens guest host Helen Mann about her bruise-inducing victory at the Coopers Hill Cheese-Rolling contest.
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As some Florida groups cancel Pride over new laws, others 'refuse to submit'
A small-town Florida Pride organization says it will carry out its festivities as planned this summer, despite a slew of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has other organizations toning down their Pride events, or cancelling them altogether.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Full episode audio for May 31, 2023
Snowball the cockatoo is blowing scientists' minds with his 14 unique dance moves
Snowball the cockatoo is changing the way we think about music, culture and human evolution with his fresh and funky dance moves.
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The Brady Bunch house is for sale. Owning it is like 'living in the TV show,' says realtor
The home used to film exterior shots of the The Brady Bunch house is for sale in Los Angeles. At $5.5 million US, the interior is designed to replicate the set used on the television show.
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Donkeys were the lifeblood of this Colorado town. Now every summer, they roam free
Every spring, the small Colorado tourist town of Cripple Creek releases its herd of 15 donkeys to much fanfare, so they can roam the town until autumn, all the while warming hearts and destroying gardens.
As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition
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Doctors Without Borders calls on Greece to investigate claims of migrant mistreatment
Doctors Without Borders is joining calls for Greek authorities to investigate allegations of migrants being detained on land, brought out to sea and set adrift. Nihal Osman tells As It Happens guest host Helen Mann she's worried about the hundreds of asylum seekers who have gone missing over the past year.
As It Happens: The Monday Edition
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Gotta name 'em all: Streets in this Las Vegas suburb are named after beloved Pokemon
Naming new streets can be hard. That's why when it came to naming the roads in a new Henderson, Nev., housing development, Andrea Miller turned to a beloved video game series.
As It Happens: The Friday Edition
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Parents of Christian Glass want police to 'show some humanity,' after reaching historic settlement
Sally and Simon Glass have reached a $19 million US settlement with Colorado and multiple agencies in the state.
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Seoul rolls out the red carpet for New Yorkers who helped stranded Korean tourists
Alexander and Andrea Campagna were invited to South Korea after they welcomed nearly a dozen travelers into their home during a snowstorm just before last Christmas.
As It Happens: The Thursday Edition
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DeFord Bailey's grandson says seeing street named after the music legend is a 'feeling like no other'
DeFord Bailey Avenue was unveiled at a ceremony in Nashville on Saturday, following an effort by the late musician's family to share his story.
As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
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Aid worker in Sudan fears the worst if latest ceasefire doesn't hold
Will Carter is the Sudan country director for the Norwegian Refugee Council, a humanitarian organization that helps people who are forced to flee their homes. He spoke to As It Happens host Nil Köksal on Monday from Khartoum, where he was working with displaced children.
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'Dream come true' for L.A. dancers who just formed the only strippers' union in the U.S.
Dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood have joined the Actors' Equity Association, making them the only unionized strippers in the United States. And they're hoping others will follow suit.
As It Happens: The Tuesday Edition
Full episode audio for May 23, 2023