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'Post-literate age': Why fewer Americans are reading for pleasure
In recent years, there has been attention and worries about how reading has changed among kids. Those concerns include the nature of what kids are reading and how many fewer books are part of their education diet. A new cover…
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…
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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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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…
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Her iconic song, boosted by real eclipses, has over 1 billion streams.
Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal
A three-judge panel on Wednesday denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to restore President Donald Trump's name to…
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How hospitals are using the arts to help patients recover
As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now…
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Adam Met's Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements
Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he’s a climate scholar, educator…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
In a culture obsessed with famous couplings it may have been the apex celebrity wedding, with perhaps only royal unions…
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WATCH LIVE: A Capitol Fourth – 250th Weekend Celebration
A Capitol Fourth will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Friday with a live broadcast from the West…
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WATCH LIVE: Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song | A PBS News Special
In a special half-hour broadcast, PBS News' Geoff Bennett sits down with Bruce Springsteen for a rare and deeply personal…