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Over the course of nearly five decades, Van Dyke Parks has released an album under his own name roughly every five years. His latest, <em>Songs Cycled</em><em>, </em>is a nod to his similarly titled solo debu<em></em>t<em></em>.

Van Dyke Parks Lights Up Songs From Inside

Parks has arranged music for artists of just about every genre, from the the Beach Boys and Bonnie Raitt to U2 and Skrillex. But every now and then he makes time to focus on his own material, most of it with a distinctive old-time feel. His latest is called Songs Cycled.

Peaceful Protest Over Istanbul Park Turns Violent

Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Peter Kenyon about the latest on protests in Turkey's largest city that were met with police action including tear gas and fire hoses.

Goats return to Manhattan to help weed Riverside Park

Goats are taking over Manhattan. Or, at least a sliver that needs serious weeding. It's happened the past few summers and has become a beloved ritual for those unused to interacting with farm animals.

The death toll in the Monterey Park shooting rises to 11

Another person died from injuries in the weekend shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, Calif. The community gathered Monday night to honor those killed as well as bring comfort to each other.

Noah's Ark Theme Park Seeking New Tax Incentives

The group seeking to build a proposed Noah's Ark theme park in Grant County is once again seeking approval of tax incentives.The Courier-Journal reports…

Economic Impact Of The Kentucky Horse Park This Week On The Business Side

We all might venture a guess, but just how does one put a dollar value on having the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington? Alan Lytle discusses this question…

Parked Car Reported Missing In 1997 Has Been Found

It was located in an old industrial building that was about to be demolished. The car and driver have been reunited but the vehicle was in disrepair and couldn't be driven.

An Alaska Parks And Rec Department Turns To Humor In Hard Times

Juneau's office of Parks and Recreation is essentially closed, so the staff has turned its hiking hotline into a joke hotline. The demand has overwhelmed the number.

This handshake between South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Microsoft founder Bill Gates sparked debate over whether the American — who kept his left hand in his pocket — had been rude. Other photos clearly show Gates' hand in his pocket.0

Bill Gates' Handshake With South Korea's Park Sparks Debate

Microsoft founder Bill Gates met with South Korean President Park Geun-hye Monday, to discuss nuclear energy and other topics. But the handshake they shared created the biggest stir in Korean society, after Gates greeted Park with a smile — and his left hand jammed into his pants pocket.

Betty Reid Soskin, 92, is the oldest active full-time National Park Service ranger in the United States. She and her colleagues at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park are preparing to unveil new permanent exhibits at the park on May 24.

Oldest National Park Ranger Shares 'What Gets Remembered'

Betty Reid Soskin has seen World War II, the civil rights movement, and lived "lots and lots of lives." The 92-year-old shares what she's learned with guest host Celeste Headlee.

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