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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.
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WATCH: Conan O'Brien delivers Harvard commencement address
Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien entertained Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, mixing offbeat humor and political jokes…
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Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on bringing 'Death of a Salesman' back to Broadway
"Death of a Salesman" tells the story of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman chasing the American Dream but never quite…
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New museum spotlights Thaddeus Stevens' abolitionist legacy
Civil War-era Congressman Thaddeus Stevens was a fierce abolitionist and advocate for racial equality. His life and legacy are now…
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Jon Meacham and Amna Nawaz examine the state of our democracy on 'Settle In'
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and bestselling author Jon Meacham joined Amna Nawaz on our podcast "Settle In.” They talked about…
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Remembering the remarkable life of jazz legend Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins, one of jazz's all-time greats, died Monday at the age of 95 after spending more than five decades…
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
He was one of the last living greats of the bebop era and one of the most influential saxophonists of…
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Mina Kimes on the 'big game feel' of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee begins Tuesday in Washington, D.C., bringing together 247 finalists from all 50 states. These spellers…
What's inside Jim Henson's once-hidden studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have…
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'How to Rule the World' exposes Stanford's complex relationship with Silicon Valley power
While most college freshmen spend their first year shopping around courses and picking their majors, Theo Baker had a bit…
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What Stephen Colbert's exit means for the future of late-night
The curtain comes down one final time on Thursday for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Colbert has entertained and…
Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by Trump-appointed commission
At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height…
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Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles
When asked what sort of government the United States had, Benjamin Franklin famously said, "A republic, if you can keep…
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Soman Chainani and Amna Nawaz discuss politics for young Americans on 'Settle In'
Author Soman Chainani is best known for his young adult series, "The School for Good and Evil," which went on…