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Booker Prize semifinalist list includes previous winners Douglas Stuart, Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout
Judges read 163 novels to come up with the 13 semifinalists announced Tuesday for the 50,000 pound ($66,000) Booker Prize.
'The Pitt' actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination
For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn’t guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on “The Pitt,” she took matters into her own hands by…
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Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression
Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially…
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New exhibit showcases the long-hidden artwork of Avital Sagalyn
At the tip of Cape Cod, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of an artist who spent two summers…
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Anna Deavere Smith brings her family's history to the stage in 'Basil Biggs'
Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on “The West Wing” and “Nurse…
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WATCH: 'If you erase it, we will replace it,' Rep. Mfume says of Black history at Smithsonian museums
“We will not let you destroy that museum. No matter how long it takes, how many battles are required, how…
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WATCH: House Oversight hearing examines how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history, under attack by Trump
The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History pushed back Tuesday against a recent White House report that…
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The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup
There was a hero’s welcome for the Spanish soccer team as they arrived in Madrid, where throngs of fans cheered…
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World Cup brings Gazans moments of joy and hope amid devastation
Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to…
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Why the ancient story of 'The Odyssey' still resonates today
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. The highly anticipated…
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Experimental artist Suzanne Jackson celebrates decades of work in new exhibition
Suzanne Jackson is an artist who has experimented with materials for decades. Now in her 80s, she's having her first…
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National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie on using his words to bridge worlds
For a decade, the National Youth Poet Laureate program has honored some of the country’s top young writers who are…
Actor Sam Neill dies at 78
The smoothly elegant and versatile actor moved from art films to blockbusters, as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and…
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What political satire can reveal about the strength of a democracy
Satire plays a powerful role in challenging authority, exposing hypocrisy and testing the boundaries of free expression. It's among the…
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Hermanos Gutiérrez perform 'Los Ojos del Cóndor' and reveal inspiration for new album
The music of Hermanos Gutiérrez carries listeners across imagined landscapes, blending Latin, surf rock, folk and cinematic Western sounds into…
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WATCH: White House columns appear to be Trump's latest project
Crews have draped tarps over the towering stone columns on the north side of the White House, where work is…
National Capital Planning Commission considers Trump's triumphal arch plan
President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital is getting another review from the federal…