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The banquet of a noble Roman in ancient Rome was more than a lavish social meal, it was a crucial power tool — a way of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer.

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The Salt

The Lavish Roman Banquet: A Calculated Display Of Debauchery And Power

May 20, 2019

A new book profiles 10 prominent emperors who helped shape the destiny of Rome. Part of their legacy includes wild stories of hedonistic banquets, when luxury ruled even as plebeians went hungry.

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Shots - Health News

How The Brain Shapes Pain And Links Ouch With Emotion

May 20, 2019

Pain is more than an unpleasant sensation. When pain signals reach the brain, they interact with areas involved in thinking, memory and emotion.

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Technology

After Trump Ban, Huawei Phones Will Lose Access To Google Software

May 20, 2019

Alphabet's Google, which makes the Android operating system, says it's complying with a U.S. order banning companies from doing business with Huawei.

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All Songs Considered

Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead performs at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

A Conversation With Jonny Greenwood, On Chaos And The Element Of Surprise

May 19, 2019

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood talks about his classical music featured on NPR Music's Tiny Desk, his love for the recorder and his composer heroes such as Steve Reich and Krzysztof Penderecki.

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Book Reviews

Love Goes Global In These 3 May Romances

May 20, 2019

This month, we're bringing you stories from around the world, featuring royals and regular boys and girls who risk it all for their happy ever after — from Vietnam to California to Scotland.

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Television

Gayle King Is Front And Center After 'CBS This Morning' Revamp

May 20, 2019

CBS' Gayle King is having a moment at a time of scandals and ratings struggles at the network. She's emerged with a hefty new contract and a new team as the new CBS This Morning debuts Monday.

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Middle East

Trump Administration Reveals 1st Part Of Middle East Peace Plan

May 20, 2019

The White House says it will hold a meeting of Mideast leaders to discuss ideas for Palestinian economic development. It's the first step of a long-promised peace plan.

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Education

Morehouse College's Class Of 2019 Gets A Big Commencement Surprise

May 20, 2019

Billionaire Robert F. Smith announced during Sunday's commencement speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta that he and his family would pay off the entire graduating class's student debt.

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Analysis

Is Abortion A Winning Issue For Republicans In 2020?

May 20, 2019

NPR's Noel King talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings and Democratic consultant Maria Cardona about whether the issue of abortion could prove to be critical in the 2020 presidential election.