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Natasha Trethewey served as U.S. poet laureate in 2012 and 2013. She won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her 2006 collection <em>Native Guard.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Poet Natasha Trethewey; Mike Birbiglia And Jen Stein

Trethewey revisits her mother's murder in a new memoir. Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly unearthed album from drummer Art Blakey. Comic Mike Birbiglia and poet Jen Stein share parenting truths.

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., is leading an effort to ensure climate is addressed at every presidential debate this cycle.

Democrats Criticize Upcoming Debate For Not Including Climate Change

Three dozen senators have signed a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates asking for the topic to be examined in every debate. The first 2020 presidential debate is Tuesday.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump pay their respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she lies in repose at the U.S. Supreme Court.

'Honor Her Wish': Trump Met With Boos As He Pays Respects To Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is lying in repose at the Supreme Court. President Trump is expected to announce his nominee to replace Ginsburg on Saturday.

Hemming Park's Confederate Statue Comes Down; Mayor Says Others Will Be Removed

The Confederate monument in Hemming Park in Downtown Jacksonville was removed early Tuesday morning before sunrise.Crews worked through the early morning…

No, these are not Tim Gunn's comfy clothes — he's shown here hosting a charity cocktail reception at his Manhattan apartment in April 2018. But lately the fashion expert has been self-isolating and prioritizing comfort over style.

Fresh Air Weekend: Fashion Expert Tim Gunn; Chef Tom Colicchio

Gunn admits to wearing comfy clothes during self-isolation. David Bianculli reviews a recent TV tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Colicchio explains what restaurants need to survive the pandemic.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the state had 423 confirmed coronavirus cases. He added: "217 individuals with the virus in Maryland are between the ages of 20 and 50."

Maryland Governor: Many Of The State's COVID-19 Cases Are People In Their 40s

Gov. Larry Hogan said the state saw the largest one-day jump in confirmed coronavirus cases to date, including a 10-month-old who tested positive. Schools in Maryland are closed until April 24.

Nordstrom Closes St. Johns Town Center Area Stores As COVID-19 Precaution

Nordstrom has announced it is temporarily closing all its stores in the U.S. and Canada, including Nordstrom at the St. Johns Town Center and Nordstrom…

Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Executive Director Joy Young speaking at the Times-Union Center.

Cultural Council Looks To Help Local Artists Deal With Economic Impact Of Coronavirus

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is asking City Hall for more money as it explores how to help local artists and nonprofits deal with the…

Ginsburg's Supreme Court Seat Could Be Filled By A Former Florida Justice

A former Florida Supreme Court justice could be on President Donald Trump’s list of potential nominees to fill the seat left open by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87.

Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast of the U.S. on Wednesday. The storm rapidly intensified before it made landfall.

Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

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