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Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92
Berry was a prolific writer who published more than 40 books, among them the novels “Nathan Coulter” and “A Place On Earth,” the anthology “A Timbered Choir: The Sabbath Poems 1979-1997,” and his farming manifesto “The Unsettling of America.”
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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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,…
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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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'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…