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Each Cactus Plant Flea Market Box will come with a meal and a classic McDonald's character toy, with a twist.

These are rock instrumentals that needn't overcompensate for their lack of words. They don't strain to be heard or scramble to stand out, but instead convey coolness that seems effortless.

On its fifth album, the Baltimore duo still finds a way to settle jangled nerves and transport listeners to a warmer, softer, easier place.

The Washington, D.C. area trombonist and composer plays jazz with an island accent, where hard bop vocabulary meets Caribbean rhythms. He previews his next album, Spiritual Awakening, in concert.

NPR Music's Song of the Day features a new track every weekday, with analysis of the music, links to each artist's Web site and, of course, a chance to hear the song itself. Here, Song of the Day editor Stephen Thompson talks about recent selections by Hiromi, Frightened Rabbit, Sharon Van Etten and more.

Before being consumed by our year-end coverage, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton hit the pause button to catch up on some of the great music they missed this year.

For eight years, Ted Leo has been making music and putting his records out strictly on independent labels. Never one to shy away from songs with a political message, Leo draws from a broad range of influences, including hard-core, 1960s soul, 1970s reggae, and Celtic folk music. Melissa Block talks with Leo about how to keep anti-war music fresh.

Moran talks jazz and plays selections from his latest recording, which borrows from the music of James Reese Europe. Dubus reflects on chronic pain and his new novel, Such Kindness.

The Maryland Democrat said he'd received a preliminary diagnosis of being in remission after undergoing treatments for lymphoma. "I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love," the lawmaker said.

Adnan Khashoggi had billions of dollars, much of it made by arms deals between Saudi Arabia and American weapons companies. He died Tuesday at age 81.