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Bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt, whose novel Remarkably Bright Creatures has captivated readers around the world and is now a Netflix film, spoke with WBOI's Brianna Barrow about her writing process, what the movie got right about Marcellus the octopus, and why she believes books are a magical shortcut to deeper friendships.
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Republican Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) announced he’s stepping down from his role in Senate Leadership. The move could indicate trouble for President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). -
Indiana teens will be able to earn their driver’s licenses when they turn 16 instead of having to wait 90 more days, starting July 1. -
Gov. Braun on Wednesday announced a further extension of the gas tax suspension, touting the lowest prices at the pump in the country. Will it have consequences for Hoosiers down the road? -
Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill late in the session to secure funding for the Chicago Bears stadium. How much that may impact the Indiana stadium offer remains unclear. -
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus members raised concerns about voting rights, affordability and future state budget priorities as they launched a statewide town hall tour ahead of the next legislative session.
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The Tony Award-winning actor, who died in 2022, starred in the Broadway musicals Mame, Gypsy and Sweeney Todd, as well as in the TV series Murder, She Wrote. Originally broadcast in 1980.
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Cumming has starred in the musical Cabaret three times. He talks about everything from his costume (which he calls a "Wonder Bra" for men) to the show's darker themes. Originally broadcast in 2014.
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Indiana teens will soon be able to earn their driver's licenses sooner. IDNR celebrates opening of forty-three playground projects across Indiana. Indiana farmers see bigger tax assessments on agricultural buildings. -
Ihsaan Haffe/AFP via Getty ImagesA new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact. -
Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesU.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices. -
Ng Han Guan/APA link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region. -
Todd Kirkland/FIFA/via Getty ImagesDespite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too. -
The Senate passed legislation early Friday morning to fund President Trump's immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term.
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NPR's Michel Martin asks former Republican National Committee communications director Doug Heye how votes by outgoing Senate Republicans are likely to affect President Trump's agenda.
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A case of New World screwworm has been found in a calf in Texas. The flesh-eating fly, which was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s, poses a major threat to the cattle industry.
