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Zoë, Maddy and Nick Waters, 10-year-old triplets from Bloomington, Ind. Courtesy of StoryCorps hide caption

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The Ups And Downs Of Togetherness And Independence When You're A Triplet

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Wednesday

Elvis Presley, in the studio in 1956 — Presley's success was undoubtedly driven by the material he appropriated from black musicians. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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Tuesday

Here's a suggestion. Just stop. Both throw down your rackets, mid-point, and walk away. Saeed Khan/AFP and Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images hide caption

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Daniel Day-Lewis, the three-time Oscar winner and incomparable film chameleon announced his retirement from acting. Jason Merritt/Getty Images hide caption

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Imagining Daniel Day-Lewis In A Life Without Acting

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Friday

Gary Koivu and his wife Kim came to StoryCorps to talk about Koivu's friend Vincent Chin. Chin died 35 years ago, and his death became a rallying cry for stronger federal hate crime legislation. Courtesy of StoryCorps hide caption

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His Life Cut Short, Vincent Chin Is Remembered For What Might Have Been

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Wednesday

Spanish athlete Kilian Jornet competes on March 10 in the Beaufort region of France during the ski mountaineering competition Pierra Menta. Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Tuesday

White House press secretary Sean Spicer departs after a briefing at the White House on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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The Daily White House Briefing: 'Must-See TV' With An Uncertain Future

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