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New book 'Threat Multiplier' details the fight for the Pentagon to adapt to climate change
At a 2021 climate conference, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, "No nation can find lasting security without addressing the climate crisis." That sentiment reflects the Pentagon's three-decade evolution on climate change. Ali Rogin sat down with Sherri Goodman, a former…
Phil Lesh, influential bassist and Grateful Dead founding member, dies at 84
Lesh was the oldest and one of the longest surviving members of the band that came to define the acid rock sound emanating from San Francisco in the 1960s.
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'Purpletown' documents what people in politically divided areas still have in common
With the election days away, there is no shortage of reflections on American politics and democracy. Photographer Paul Shambroom has…
Teri Garr, funny star of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79
The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to favorites such as "Young Frankenstein" and…
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Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art
Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That's where…
Superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after Trump event features comedian's racist cracks
Trump campaign spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez in a statement said "this joke does not reflect the views of President Trump or…
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New book 'The Price of Power' explores the complex legacy of Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and set to step down from that position next month. Over…
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Reporter Jimmy Breslin remembered in new biography as 'The Man Who Told the Truth'
From JFK's assassination to the Son of Sam, Jimmy Breslin covered major events of the 20th century as a columnist…
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Detroit's 'Little Village' project transforms a neighborhood and gives local artists a home
Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But…
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Detroit's 'Little Village' project transforms a neighborhood and give local artists a home
Detroit has been in the headlines during this campaign with Donald Trump comparing the city to "a developing nation." But…
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WATCH: Biden awards National Medals of Arts to Steven Spielberg, Missy Elliott, among others
Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah were among 20 recipients of…
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WATCH: First lady Jill Biden unveils new public tour of the White House
Jill Biden on Monday unveiled what she says is a reimagined White House public tour that will engage visitors' senses…
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Art exhibit 'For Dear Life' shows new perspectives on disability and medicine in the U.S.
"For Dear Life" is the first exhibition to survey the themes of illness and disability in American art from the…
Mitzi Gaynor, among the last surviving stars of Hollywood's musical golden age, dies at 93
With an entertainment career that spanned eight decades across film, television and the stage, Mitzi Gaynor is best remembered for…
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Russian artist opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon
The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian…
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Pharrell Williams' musical evolution is reconstructed with Legos in 'Piece By Piece'
Pharrell Williams is a hitmaker for himself and a string of other stars. Now his story is being told on…
Trump is using clips of Kubrick's anti-war 'Full Metal Jacket' to pitch his ideal military at rallies
Donald Trump's recent rallies have featured a video with clips of R. Lee Ermey as Marine Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in…