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NewsHour staff members discuss new books they have written
If you are looking for something good to read this summer, you might start with the books written by our very own NewsHour staff. Three of our colleagues are out now with a memoir, a novel and a non-fiction book,…
Memphis students build on long legacy of R&B and soul artists from their community
At the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, students learn the fundamentals of music, building on the long legacy of R&B and soul artists who emerged from their local communities. The NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs produced this story for our arts…
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Kaija Saariaho, pioneering composer hailed as one of the 21st century's greats, dies at 70
Kaija Saariaho, who wrote acclaimed works that made her the among the most prominent composers of the 21st century, died…
Antigua and Barbuda grant Rastafari right to grow sacramental marijuana
For decades, members of the Rastafari community have been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic marijuana use. But the islands…
New Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Dev Shah wins with the word 'psammophile'
Dev Shah is the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career…
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WATCH: Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads poem being sent to space on NASA's Europa Clipper mission
The words will be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft, set to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in October…
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Cassette tapes make unexpected comeback in era of music streaming
In an era of music streaming and digital downloads, an old format is once again becoming popular. Modern music audiences…
'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape, faces life sentence
Jurors have found "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson guilty of two out of three counts of rape, and he…
Federal prosecutors charge 3rd man in 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
A third man has been charged in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay. Federal prosecutors in…
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How a blend of science and art is improving neurological health
The blend of science and art is called neuroarts or neuro-aesthetics. The new book, "Your Brain On Art: How The…
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Native American fashion aims to reclaim its culture with authentic designs
Reclamation, resurgence and resilience are all ways to describe what's happening with Native American fashion and art as it becomes…
How 'Succession' fans are reacting to the finale
With the end of the critically acclaimed drama's fourth and final season, we now know the answer to the series'…
American Josef Newgarden wins his 1st Indy 500 with 4th-closest finish in 107 years
Josef Newgarden won the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday to extend team owner Roger Penske's record to 19 victories using an…
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An Army bugler's story about his special wartime assignment
In the final days of World War II, U.S. Army Sgt. Harrison Wright was stationed in a small Belgian village…
Céline Dion cancels European tour dates 'until I'm really ready to be back on stage'
A total of 42 European dates have been canceled, including stops in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland,…
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Michelle Zauner's Brief But Spectacular take on making the ordinary beautiful
Michelle Zauner is a Korean American author and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of alternative pop band Japanese…
Tracing a rich history of Black American cuisine in Edna Lewis' footsteps
Over the course of her career, Lewis both preserved the traditions of regional Southern cooking and reshaped the way people…