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NPR (Glen Weldon) - Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out

As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.

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NPR (Sydney Lupkin) - How a pill approved 25 years ago transformed cancer treatment

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.Open

AXIOS (Kate Santaliz) - Congress' biggest reckoning since #MeToo

Congress is going through its biggest reckoning over sexual misconduct since the #MeToo movement rocked Capitol Hill in 2017 and 2018. Why it matters: Nearly a decade after lawmakers instituted reforms around sexual harassment, new allegations are exposing what members and staffers say remains an open secret: a culture of bad behavior on the Hill. - "It's complete bullsh*t," one House Republican told Axios. "Like you have all these guys sleeping with their employees, and nothing happens, and everybody knows what's going on." Driving the news: The renewed scrutiny intensified after two lawmakers — Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) — resigned last month amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell also…

Congress is going through its biggest reckoning over sexual misconduct since the #MeToo movement rocked Capitol Hill in 2017 and 2018. Why it matters: Nearly a decade after lawmakers instituted reforms around sexual harassment, new allegations are exposing what members and staffers say remains an open secret: a culture of bad behavior on the Hill. - "It's complete bullsh*t," one House Republican told Axios. "Like you have all these guys sleeping with their employees, and nothing happens, and everybody knows what's going on." Driving the news: The renewed scrutiny intensified after two lawmakers — Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) — resigned last month amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell also…Open

NYTIMES (Rachel Abrams, Tina Antolini, Wendy Dorr, Rowan Niemisto, Pat McCusker, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell and Leah Shaw Dameron) - For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms

The mantras, mottos and favorite sayings our mothers have repeated over the years.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Five passengers are the first to leave the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius

The passengers dressed in protective clothing and masks were escorted to the shore and expected to continue on flights back to their home countries.

NYTIMES (Josh Gottheimer) - I’m a Democrat. My Party Has a Double Standard on Antisemitism.

When we’re talking about which allies to support or which communities we defend, our principles shouldn’t shift.

WASHINGTONPOST (Tim Craig) - N.J. World Cup games will be in a county that bans most shopping on Sundays

There’s a divisive court battle happening in Bergen County, New Jersey, over 1700s-era blue laws, which limit sales on clothes, home decor and more.

NPR (Ricci Shryock) - Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream

In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.

In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.Open

REDSTATE (RedState Guest Editorial) - BACKUS: They're Telling You Exactly What They'll Do but Is Anyone Listening?