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Annie Jacobsen and Geoff Bennett discuss 'Biological War' on 'Settle In'
What would happen if the next major national security threat wasn't a missile or a bomb but a deliberately engineered pathogen? That's the premise of "Biological War: A Scenario," the new book by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen. Geoff…
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 person to be charged in connection to the musician's death, nearly 30 years after he was killed in a drive-by…
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How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation
The Department of Justice spent more than a decade building a case accusing Live Nation of illegally dominating the live…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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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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…
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Exhibition reveals how summers by the sea shaped three great American painters
Throughout art history, artist circles have been fundamental to the evolution of the craft. A new exhibition in New England…
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The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation
A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports…
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' box office record
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million in…