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Sandra Hill offers guidance to Mark Scheiffley during a Bob Ross painting class at the Franklin Parks Art Center in Purcellville, Va., on Sept. 20. Hill is one of more than 3,000 people certified to teach the Bob Ross wet-on-wet painting technique.

The Lasting Legacy Of Bob Ross And His Colorful World Of 'Happy Accidents'

The bushy-haired former Air Force sergeant with the soothing voice rose to fame in the 1980s and '90s with his PBS show The Joy of Painting. Bob Ross died in 1995, but his popularity endures.

More than 65% of the nation's small, rural hospitals took out loans from Medicare when the pandemic hit. Many now face repayment at a time when they are under great financial strain.<strong></strong>

Rural Hospitals Teeter On Financial Cliff As COVID-19 Medicare Loans Come Due

The federal loans were meant to help hospitals survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they're coming due now — at a time when many rural hospitals are still desperate for help.

Communique: 8th Annual Port City Music Festival Runs Through June 12

The Port City Music Festival is back again for its 8th season in Wilmington. Festival organizers, Christine Farley and Lynn Herndon, joined us to talk…

Protesters rally in front of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's home Sunday in Louisville, Ky. Soon after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, McConnell said President Trump's nominee to the high court will receive a vote in the Senate.

Washington Politics Could Be About To Enter A 'Post-Apocalyptic' Phase

As if 2020 couldn't get any more politically contentious, a fight is underway over a Supreme Court vacancy — just 43 days until Election Day, and as Americans are already voting.

TV Networks Court Advertisers At This Year's Upfronts

The Upfronts are a yearly presentation by broadcast and cable networks to advertisers. Despite the media coverage of streaming services like Netflix, broadcast networks are still huge profit centers.

Working The Holidays As An Amazon Worker

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Vox business reporter Chavie Lieber about what it's like to work in an Amazon warehouse during the holidays.

Special Programming: Just Eat It - Why Food Waste Matters

On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, WHQR will air "Just Eat It: Why Food Waste Matters" on HQR from noon-1pm. This program will repeat at 2pm on Sunday.…

Andrea Mantegna's <em>Madonna della Vittoria,</em> housed in the Louvre in Paris, includes a depiction of Adam, Eve and those tempting apples.

Opinion: Satanic Display Shows Power Of The Bible

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on The Satanic Temple display in the Illinois State Capitol.

Australian authorities say the iconic Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks will go ahead, despite calls for them to be canceled for environmental concerns.

Threat Of Wildfires Not Enough To Cancel Sydney's New Year's Eve Fireworks

Thousands have called for the iconic Sydney fireworks display to be canceled because of record heat and fire. Australian officials say they will go ahead unless conditions are declared catastrophic.

Puerto Rico Governor Outlines Island's Hurricane Preparedness Plans

Two days before the start of hurricane season, Puerto Rico's governor outlined the steps his government has taken to prepare. He also responded to the Harvard study on the number of deaths after Hurricane Maria.

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