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In 'Hope for Cynics,' researcher explores how seeing the good in others is good for you
At Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, scientists have spent years studying kindness, connection and empathy. But those can all seem in short supply at a time of deep divisions. But the head of that lab offers a data-driven reason to be…
Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience after being forced from the country
Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of…
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Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being severely burned by her partner
hospital official confirmed her death on Thursday. Police say Cheptegei's partner, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of gasoline, poured it…
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Artist takes ancient tradition of basket weaving in new directions
The ancient Native tradition of weaving baskets is now grabbing the attention of the contemporary art world. Jeffrey Brown visited…
PHOTOS: Lighting strike breaks off marble fragments from Rome's ancient Constantine Arch
A violent thunder and lightning storm that felled trees and flooded streets in the Italian capital damaged the honorary arch…
TikTok creator Jools files 'very demure, very mindful' trademark application
Lebron filed to trademark "very demure very mindful" for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products,…
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'Daughters' directors on the complex bond between men behind bars and their daughters
The relationship between fathers and daughters can play a crucial role in a young girl's life. But what if the…
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Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup
Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His…
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A 'handshake,' a Mother-in-Law and other distinctly Chicago foods
When you search online for Chicago's most iconic foods, you're likely to find the Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza and…
Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, one of NBA's first Black head coaches, dies at 87
The Warriors announced that Attles had died in his East Bay home on Tuesday surrounded by family. Nicknamed "The Destroyer"…
Phil Donahue, pioneering daytime talk show host who launched a new TV genre, has died
NBC's 'Today' show, citing family members, said that Donahue died Sunday. Dubbed "the king of daytime talk," Donahue was the…
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Underwater sculpture installations highlight the dangers of climate change
Visitors to a new art installation in the Caribbean will need to take masks and oxygen tanks. "A World Adrift"…
Woman arrested for trying to sell iconic Graceland estate
A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges she orchestrated a scheme defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction…
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A look at James Baldwin's enduring influence on art and activism
The legendary writer and activist James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. He is best known for his novels…
5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death
Perry died in October due to a ketamine overdose and received several injections of the drug on the day he…
Acting legend Gena Rowlands dies at 94
Rowlands was hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent…
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Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity
A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the…