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Jimmy Fallon's Tribute To Neil Young

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Jimmy Fallon says he spends almost 12 hours each day at the Late Night offices, which makes the rest of his life difficult. "If I want to play video games now, I have to schedule it," he tells Terry Gross.

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Originally published on Wed July 4, 2012 10:08 am

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We're replaying a portion of this interview today. Specifically, it's the part where Jimmy Fallon imitates Neil Young. Why? Because we're also playing our Neil Young interview today. If you're like to listen to the full Jimmy Fallon interview, you can do so here.

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A Pie For All Regions: Serving Up The American Slice

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A Northeastern Bakewell Pie (left) and Western Chocolate Raisin Pie cool on author Adrienne Kane's Connecticut kitchen counter.

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Originally published on Thu November 15, 2012 10:09 am

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We hold this truth to be self-evident: America loves pie. We, the people, a nation of bakers and eaters, value the art of creating that crispy, gooey, fluffy, fruity dessert — and each region reserves the right to bake the treat in its own individual style.

2:27 am

Wed July 4, 2012

From 'Glee' To Gettysburg: Brian Stokes Mitchell Speaks For Lincoln

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Brian Stokes Mitchell records A Lincoln Portrait at NPR's Studio 4A in April.

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Originally published on Wed July 4, 2012 4:08 am

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Aaron Copland is considered one of America's greatest composers. Among his most famous works is a tribute to an iconic figure in American history. In 1942, Copland wrote A Lincoln Portrait, which features a full orchestra playing while a narrator reads excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and other writings.

2:13 am

Wed July 4, 2012

Neil Young's Fascination With 'Americana'

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Originally published on Wed July 4, 2012 10:08 am

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Tue July 3, 2012

Joe Paterno's Legacy: Protect Players At All Costs

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Joe Paterno walks the sidelines during warm-ups before a game between his Penn State Nittany Lions and the Temple Owls in Philadelphia last September. Paterno, who died in January, was fired on Nov. 9, four days after Jerry Sandusky was initially arrested on charges of sexually abusing 10 boys.

By Frank Deford

Originally published on Wed July 4, 2012 7:39 am

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It is not facetious to say that dying may not have been the worst thing to happen to Joe Paterno this past year.

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