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NPR's Scott Simon offers a tribute to music legend and friend Tony Bennett, who died Friday at age 96.

All those daily activities we'd rather avoid — taking the stairs, cleaning the house, etc. — have a big metabolic payoff. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis can help manage weight and boost health.

From KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us. The podcast's latest season is focused on personal stories from cross-border artists and musicians who've gone through a lot to get where they are today.

Hundreds of protesters attempted to storm Baghdad's fortified Green Zone Saturday following reports an ultranationalist group burned a copy of the Quran in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen.

It's increasingly expensive and difficult to get home insurance, as losses rise from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. And the solutions aren't always politically popular.

The "Motor City" has made significant progress since it became the largest municipality to file for bankruptcy a decade ago but still faces potholes in its recovery.

The Star Theatre presents, "Next to Normal", with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as "one of the year's ten best shows" by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Ticket details: Online sales close 2.5 hours prior to show time, 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM, respectively. Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime, 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM, respectively. Need special seating? Please contact the Star Office at (760) 721-9983. Purchase tickets here. Follow on social media! Facebook + Twitter

Get ready to explore current rocket science and rocket design. The class will culminate in the creation and launch of a testable paper rocket model. Earth-bound space exploration has never been so fun! Registration is required for this is a virtual workshop, and supplies will be sent to your closest library for pickup. You can pre-register at sandiego.librarymarket.com. Grades 3-5.

Communities like Bernardo, Merton, Stowe and Bostonia disappeared decades ago. Yet these places once bustled with life, each boasting its own school, general store, often a stagecoach or railroad stop. Historian Vincent Rossi will share photos, maps and stories of daily life in a different era from his research into these lost towns. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to pre-register.

Art for Education will teach you about the geometric and floral art of Spanish tiles and then show you step-by-step how to create your own! This class is recommended for ages 10+. Registration is required. You can register at sandiego.librarymarket.com.