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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…
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, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and…
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Youth sports become big business, putting stress on families and leaving some behind
Roughly 5 million kids are competing for travel or club sports teams that have cropped up across the country. Many…
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following Trump administration clash
Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald Trump…
'Widow's Bay' dominates with 8 Emmys at early ceremony, while 'The Pitt' takes 4
“Widow’s Bay” ran away with eight early Emmys for its debut season Sunday at a ceremony eight days before the…
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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…
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Pablo Torre breaks down financial questions surrounding Dodgers owner Mark Walter
A controversy is brewing involving the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner Mark Walter and NBA legend Magic Johnson. Federal investigators have…
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91-year-old 'Grey Beard' is oldest person to hike entire Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders is a 91-year-old hiker who just became the oldest person ever to complete the Appalachian Trail. Amna Nawaz…
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Painter Alex Katz reflects on his career and artistry ahead of 100th birthday
Artist Alex Katz is an American great who just celebrated his 99th birthday. What better way to celebrate than to…
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…