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New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions
The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper…
What makes a winning World Cup anthem? Shakira, Wyclef Jean and others explain
Should it reflect the host countries? Be a global banger? Value a chant-along chorus? There's an argument to make for each — or perhaps all.
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WATCH LIVE: Scaffolding goes up at Kennedy Center ahead of deadline to remove Trump's name
A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Donald Trump’s name…
PHOTOS: Pope Leo honors Gaudi's Sagrada Familia masterpiece in Barcelona
Leo called Gaudí’s unfinished temple, one of the world’s most visited monuments, a “sign of unity and harmony for all…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup
Playing sports teaches more than just the game, it helps kids build confidence and navigate challenges both on and off…
Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, Florida police report says in closing investigation
The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page report on Friday summarizing an exhaustive review of statements, medical records, surveillance footage…
Gordon Wood, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian of American Revolution, dies at 92
Police say Wood died Sunday after being struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode…
Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards
“Schmigadoon!,” an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows, won the best new musical…
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Art exhibit shines light on women's role in technologies that power modern life
Women have played a vital role in building the technologies that shape modern life, but their contributions have at times…
4 things to know about Obama's new presidential museum
Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1…
Obama's new presidential museum, by the numbers
The Obama Presidential Center will open June 19, more than a decade after the former president chose his hometown of…
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'60 Minutes' in turmoil after longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired
CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" Correspondent Scott Pelley after a contentious all-staff meeting in which he clashed with new…
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Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town
Journalist Michael Edison Hayden has spent years tracking extremism in America. His new book, “Strange People on the Hill,” follows…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on cooking with pride
From Michelin-starred kitchens to guest starring on Sesame Street, chef Melissa King has done it all, including breaking records on…
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Mahjong thriving as players embrace community and connection
Once a pastime viewed by some as old-fashioned, the game of mahjong is having a moment. In recent years, players…
Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival
The Power to the People festival is set for Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland. It will focus…
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows
Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. A Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment.