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St. Vincent
The songwriter, guitarist and singer known as St. Vincent took her stage name from St. Vincent's Hospital in New York, where the poet Dylan Thomas died. Her seventh album, All Born Screaming, is out April 26. She spoke with Terry Gross about visiting her dad in prison, touring with her aunt and uncle as a teen, and the inspiration for her hit song "New York." For sponsor-free episodes of Fresh Air — and exclusive weekly bonus episodes, too — subscribe to Fresh Air+ via Apple Podcasts or at...
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Why the English don't care about St. George's Day
Like it or not, St George's Day just isn't a big deal in England. Our sister publication JOE took to the streets to find out why.
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Did St. George really slay a dragon?
St. George defied an emperor and stared into the eyes of his torturers and executioner, unyielding in his faith.