Volunteer musicians play for veterans and others who are hospitalized. They're part of Musicians On Call, a group that spreads the healing power of music.

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Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding

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Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding

Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery process.

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Perspective: Forget the ballroom, we're headed to Cheesecake Factory!

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Perspective: Forget the ballroom, we're headed to Cheesecake Factory!

Former President Obama caused a kerfuffle with his comments about President Trump's interior decorating at the White House. But maybe state dinners should happen at The Cheesecake Factory.

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A macho Mexican superstar sings songs full of emotion : State of the World from NPR

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A macho Mexican superstar sings songs full of emotion : State of the World from NPR

With his crooked cowboy hat, thick black beard and oversized belt buckles, Carín León looks every bit the macho Mexican superstar singer that he is. But beneath the swagger is a romantic with a talent for heartbreak. Proving that even the toughest hombres have a soft spot and a song for every wound. We go to Leon’s hometown of Hermosillo, Sonora to meet the singer. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

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