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Fresh Air's movie critic had no shortage of material to consider when it came time to make his top 10 list this year.

They have provided physical evidence to a famous story of heroism during the Holocaust — known before only through the testimony of the 11 Jews who escaped a Lithuanian massacre site.

NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com talk about the latest from the NBA finals, and a few stars in the world of baseball.

NPR's Melissa Block talks with recently retired Boeing company employee Leslie Shook whose voice is used as part of the greeting and warning system of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet.

"When the people get my music, people can get my soul, too," says Cuban singer Dayme Arocena. She's one of many musicians benefiting from the changing relationship between the United States and Cuba.

The Life and the Adventures of a Haunted Convict is the earliest known prison memoir by an African-American writer. Written by Austin Reed in the 1850s, it was discovered at an estate sale in 2009.

The celebrated musician stopped by NPR's Alt.Latino to chat about his incredible musical journey.

Jackie Budell of the National Archives talks about a newly discovered a letter written by Walt Whitman, who visited hospitals and wrote letters on behalf of injured soldiers during the Civil War.

Allison Russell and JT Nero harmonize perfectly as both a couple and a band. "If we can tap into some words and music that have a certain grace and power, then we can get closer to each other."

If you enjoy rap, allow Brandon Perry, aka K.A.A.N., to make your day.