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Photographer William Claxton began making a name for himself in the 1950s, taking photos of some of the world's top jazz artists. Then got the opportunity of a lifetime — he was commissioned to document the American jazz scene at a moment when the genre was at its height.

Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews two novels from the series,"Old School Books" (W.W. Norton): 1) "The Angry Ones" by John A. Williams (1960) and 2) "The Scene" by Clarence Cooper, Jr. (1960). "Old School Books" is a reprint series of black pulp novels originally published between the mid 1950s and the 1970s.

Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews "Omens of Millennium" by literary critic Harold Bloom (Putnam). In the book Bloom examines the prophecies and hype around the coming year 2000.REV> Classical music critic LLOYD SCHWARTZ reviews a new CD of music composed by classic American songwriter Vincent Youmans and performed by William Bolcom and Joan Morris. It''s called "Orchids in the Moonlight: Songs of Vincent Youmans" (Arab

Foreign editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, DAVID ZUCCHINO. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting from South Africa. In his new book "Myth of the Welfare Queen," (Scribner) he turns his attention to his own town, Philadelphia, where he follows the lives of two welfare mothers, Odessa Williams and Cheri Honkala. One reviewer writes, "David Zucchino has shattered unequivocably the stereotype of women receiving welfare." 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

A federal judge upholds the FBI's search of the office of Rep. William Jefferson, the Louisiana Democrat at the center of a bribery investigation. The judge also denied a request to have the materials seized in the May raid returned.

Husband and wife actors Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy have collaborated on the new offbeat feature Transamerica. Macy is the executive producer on the project, which features Huffman as a male-to-female transsexual who is contacted by the son she never knew she fathered.

The Bush administration has been consistent in explaining the connection between al Qaeda and Saddam Hussein's regime, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice says. The Sept. 11 commission said it found "no credible evidence" that Iraq was involved in the 2001 terrorist attacks against America. Hear Rice's extended interview with NPR's Juan Williams

Noah Adams talks with Peter Case, musician and producer of the new CD Avalon Blues: A Tribute to the music of Mississippi John Hurt. Case has assembled an impressive group of musicians who each play a Hurt song. They include Chris Smither, Lucinda Williams, Beck, Ben Harper, Bill Morrissey, and Gillian Welch. Case explains how he first heard the music of Mississippi John Hurt as a kid in Buffalo, and that his blues playing was powerful and opened doors for him into understanding American music. Some of the songs on this CD have a very modern feel; others harken back to the classic blues sound of Hurt, in terms of vocals and guitar playing. The CD is on Vanguard Records.

Founded in 2014, this vibrant, new choral group juxtaposes William Byrd's Renaissance classic with newly commissioned inspirations.

Accordionist William Schimmel creates a daring yet touching six-minute distillation of Mahler's mighty Ninth, with detours for tango and trumpet solos by Wynton Marsalis.

Few American composers were on a par with William Thomas Strayhorn. His ability to weave the intricate and sophisticated harmonies of classical music into the richness and swing of big-band jazz was unparalleled. For those looking to hear his music, these titles represent a good start.

Debbie Williams grew up in Brookhill Village. In 2019, she created a neighborhood resource center with help from Lisa Howell, who lived across town in Plaza Midwood. At StoryCorps, the two women talked about the work and becoming friends.

Chief John Thompson said in a press conference two weeks ago that he was unsure if force was warranted in the arrest.

Yellowstone is working to fully reopen, but there are new entry restrictions and many could be turned away at the gates. Here are some other vacation options nearby that are worth your while.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, about his perspective on what comes next following the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.

Eley Williams tells the story of two word-mad characters who work for the same dictionary publisher 120 years apart. This novel is perfect for anyone who loves puns, crosswords and witty writing.

After Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct, director Ridley Scott raced to save his film. He gathered the cast and crew and shot 22 scenes in nine days — this time with Christopher Plummer.

As summer heads for fall: Serena Williams is poised to win again; football opens in earnest; and the real Olympic spirit is still on display. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Tom Goldman.

Spaghetti Westerns, Philadelphia soul, opera and the Wu-Tang Clan all come together in the music of Adrian Younge. He has produced and composed two new albums — one with William Hart, the lead singer of The Delfonics, and another with rapper Ghostface Killah.

A record number of women are becoming truck drivers, changing the face of an industry that has historically been dominated by men.