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Actor Don Cheadle will narrate the opening for each broadcast of <em>Thursday Night Football.</em>

CBS's Thursday Night Football: An Ambitious Alliance With A Lot At Stake

On Sept. 11, CBS and the NFL will debut Thursday Night Football games. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says it's a sure bet that two of the world's biggest corporations have a lot riding on.

WATCH: The Secret Buzz Only Bumblebees Know To Unlock Our Favorite Crops

Some plants will release their pollen only to bees that buzz in just the right way. It's a risky strategy — and it's critical to human agriculture, from tomatoes to blueberries.

Tropical Storm Colin brought big waves to Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers, Fla., in early June. Given the threat of serious flooding, Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in the area.

Climate Change Complicates Predictions Of Damage From Big Surf

Earth's changing climate has made the quest to understand wave behavior more important than ever, scientists say. Rising seas, storm surge and dune and reef erosion all shape Florida's Gulf Coast.

Rich Harlan prepares Coney hot dogs at his restaurant, Red Hots Coney Island, in Detroit. Harlan has been working at the restaurant for 48 years.

Coney: The Hot Dog That Fueled Detroit's Middle-Class Dreams

Hundreds of eateries selling chili-topped hot dogs dot Detroit. The story of how this food became the city's signature dish is deeply entwined with its auto industry and the workers who flocked to it.

Groove Master Benji Hughes Sings 'Songs In The Key Of Animals'

The singer-songwriter plays most of the instruments himself on his new album. Critic Ken Tucker says you can hear a love for pop music in Hughes' silly sentiments and artful arrangements.

In Race To Increase Diversity, NASCAR Recruits College Athletes

NASCAR is trying to diversify its workforce. The race teams want more minorities in their pit crews, and they're recruiting former college athletes.

When a megastar like Prince dies, collective mourning ensues. But if you didn't grow up hooked on the music — whether out of taste, or even because you weren't allowed — these moments can be somewhat isolating.

I'm Not Sad About Prince, But Let Me Explain

NPR's Sarah McCammon grew up in a conservative evangelical home in the Midwest. When Prince died and purple filled her newsfeeds, she felt like an outsider watching a ritual she couldn't fully join.

U.S. Women's Soccer Looks To Qualify For Olympics

The U.S. women's soccer team plays in an Olympic qualifying tournament in Vancouver, Canada, Tuesday. The U.S. team has a big match against Mexico. Teams must finish in the top two of this eight-team tournament of North and Central American nations to go to the Olympics. David Greene talks to USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan, who's in Vancouver.

Joe Paterno, the longtime Penn State coach who won more games than anyone in major college football, died Sunday. He was 85.

Penn State Football Legend Joe Paterno Dies At 85

Paterno coached at Penn State for 61 years and had a Hall-Of-Fame career that included two national championships and five undefeated seasons. But his long tenure ended amid a child sexual abuse scandal. He died Sunday after developing complications from lung cancer

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference this month in Orlando, Fla. The next day, he finished a disappointing second in the Florida GOP straw poll.

Can Rick Perry Regain His Momentum?

The Texas governor rocketed to the top of the field after he entered the race for the GOP presidential nomination last month. But his wobbly debate performances have reversed his momentum and led many Republicans to say he needs to make some big changes — and fast.

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