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In memoir, Biden says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'
The first excerpt of “Promise Me, America” was published Monday by The Atlantic. The full memoir is set for a Nov. 17 release.
David Byrne explores the art of rediscovery in 'Sleeping Beauties'
Why do great ideas and works of art sometimes get forgotten? And why do some get revived? These are among the questions explored by musician, writer and visual artist David Byrne in his new book, "Sleeping Beauties." Senior arts correspondent…
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Kennedy Center names 2026 honorees as Trump renovation battle moves show offsite
The Kennedy Center has announced that Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will be honored…
Patrick Stewart, star of stage and 'Star Trek,' dies at 86
Stewart was a classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise…
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library celebrates his commitment to conservation
This year, the 26th president's legacy received a remarkable new tribute: the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in…
Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on the original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
In “Star Trek,” Ensign Chekov was the sole Communist-bloc member of the spaceship Enterprise bridge staff. His friendly, supportive presence…
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed and does not have MS
Applegate revealed that despite the misdiagnosis, she still has “every symptom of someone with MS,” adding, “I still have to…
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Arthur Jafa explores complexities of Black American life in new exhibition
As cultural institutions across the country face growing pressure to avoid issues of race, a major new exhibition is confronting…
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Remembering Ann Hornaday, film critic and News Hour regular
Film critic Ann Hornaday has died. As chief film critic for The Washington Post, she was a respected and passionate…
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On 'Settle In,' Kathryn Jezer-Morton and Geoff Bennett discuss social media's impact
Social media lets us share our lives with family, friends, and strangers. But how do people decide what to post,…
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Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare
The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibition maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare.…
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David Byrne explores the art of rediscovery in 'Sleeping Beauties'
Why do great ideas and works of art sometimes get forgotten? And why do some get revived? These are among…
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'Grandma Joy and Me' follows a grandmother and grandson's journey to every national park
Eleven years ago, Brad Ryan took his grandmother, Joy, camping in the Smoky Mountains after hearing that she had never…
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In 'Blockers,' Michael Lewis highlights government workers who resisted DOGE
Elon Musk has donated more than $365 million to support Republicans in the midterm elections. Musk's influence on the federal…
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Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home on National Mall
For six years, the National Museum of the American Latino has operated without its own building, but that is about…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on translating military service into civilian life
Military veterans bring valuable leadership skills and experience to the civilian workforce. But translating those skills into job opportunities can…
How DNA and vehicle-tracking helped French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
Four men were given preliminary charges in the investigation into the Sept. 8 theft from the small Renoir Museum in…