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Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'
For decades, Roy Cohn operated at the center of American power, from his work with Sen. Joseph McCarthy to his role as a lawyer, political fixer and mentor to a young Donald Trump. Biographer Kai Bird traces Cohn’s life and…
Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege'
The Trump administration plans to break ground within two weeks on a 250-foot arch just beyond the gates of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics say it would disrupt historic sightlines intended to symbolize the nation’s reconciliation after the Civil War. Geoff…
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PHOTOS: Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds
The sculpture, a tall, blue stick figure poised in action — as if to kick a ball or, from a…
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Decades after Tupac Shakur's murder, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted
After three decades, there is a conviction in one of the country’s most infamous unsolved killings. A Nevada jury found…
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Descendants of enslaved potter David Drake work to reclaim ancestor's art
Descendants of David Drake have traced their lineage back to the once-enslaved potter and launched an effort to reclaim their…
Singer D4vd loses prominent lawyers defending him in killing of 14-year-old
Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to…
Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned 2027 Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
Gallianowas fired from the post of creative director of Christian Dior when a series of racist and antisemitic comments from…
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National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure
Americans continue to flock to the national parks, with more than 320 million visitors in the last year alone. But…
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Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry'
Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of…
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How the Mayo Clinic is using improv to engage dementia patients
The medical community is trying many approaches to help push back against the advance of Alzheimer’s and dementia. One leading…
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Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories
Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of…
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…
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New study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL players
At least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the…
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Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations
The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music,…
Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them
Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80,…
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…