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In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind
Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts…
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80
“I like playing the more curious corners of the human mind and human behavior, partly because they’re a tad more interesting,” Curry told The Associated Press in 1993.
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Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a…
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia’s recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten…
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'Right to race' laws aim to protect racetracks from noise complaints
Across the country, small, local racetracks are under threat from noise and nuisance lawsuits from nearby property owners. That’s prompting…
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Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist
His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in…
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Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress…
Opening statements begin in long-awaited trial in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is charged with murder in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper. Davis is the first…
Hayden Panettiere, who started her career as a child actor before starring in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36
The television star, who would have turned 37 on Friday, had been open about her struggles with alcohol addiction and…
Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
Art expert Alberto Fiz estimated the value of the stolen works at 70 million euros ($81 million) to 80 million…
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions
Police said Friday that the artworks were taken earlier this year from a private museum near Parma.
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How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers
President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House…
The 71st Eurovision contest will take place in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, a port city on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, organizers said Thursday.
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Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art
An artist and educator in Washington, D.C., is using her work to celebrate her students while confronting the lasting effects…
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Andrew Bird takes eclectic compositions to symphony stages
From playing classical masterpieces and jazz standards on his violin to singing folk and rock, Andrew Bird continues to cross…
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How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk
Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of…
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How pop culture and social media is changing how people talk
Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of…