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Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story is a documentary exploring a 1962 title fight that led to the death of Griffith's rival, Benny "Kid" Paret. Co-director Dan Klores takes Susan Stamberg through the events of the tragic fight, and the complicated narrative of Griffith's life.

NPR's Michele Norris talks to dog trainer Ken Licklider about guidelines in the Geneva Convention, the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the War Crimes Act for the use of dogs in interrogations. Licklider trains 400 dogs a year, and 45 of them are now in Iraq. He says the use of dogs is not uncommon in questioning prisoners -- but the way the dogs were used in Abu Ghraib was not common. The Washington Post reports Friday that U.S. intelligence personnel ordered military dog handlers at the Abu Ghraib prison to use unmuzzled dogs to frighten and intimidate detainees during interrogations in late 2003.

Number theory expert Manjul Bhargava is also a master of Indian drumming. He sees close links between his two loves -- both connect seemingly random ideas to create beauty.

This special Spanish language Podcast Extra highlights a Cuban hip-hop artist in her own words.

A July 4 tradition continues. Morning Edition hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators read the Declaration of Independence.

An Independence Day tradition continues. Morning Edition hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators read the Declaration of Independence. This year, we also correct a historic footnote.

In his first legal thriller in three years, John Grisham explores a tainted Mississippi judicial system where Supreme Court justices are bought and sold. The Appeal serves as a cautionary tale about political corruption.

Photographer Mark Edward Harris traveled to North Korea for the mass gymnastic games and gathered vivid snapshots throughout the country. His photographs are collected in a new book, Inside North Korea.

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share their latest mix.

The experimental music maven spins some of his favorite songs from contemporary artists — including his Animal Collective bandmate Avey Tare — and previews some of his own upcoming album, Tomboy.