Cartoonist Art Spiegelman set to receive honorary National Book Award
Spiegelman is the first cartoonist to win the DCAL medal from the National Book Foundation, which previously has awarded Toni…
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Smithsonian and U.S. Army join forces to save works of art and culture threatened by war
A new collaboration between the U.S. Army and the Smithsonian Institution is expanding the numbers and capabilities of monuments officers…
Major League Baseball Players Association joins the AFL-CIO
The move comes as the MLBPA is attempting to unionize minor leaguers and in the aftermath of a nearly 100-day…
Lainey Wilson garners six CMA Awards nominations, including new artist of the year
Louisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year…
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'Daughter of Auschwitz' chronicles the life of one of the youngest Holocaust survivors
The new memoir "Daughter of Auschwitz" tells the harrowing story of one young girl's survival through the Holocaust. Tova Friedman…
Ruby Bridges, civil rights activist, writes children's book
Complete with a glossary that includes the words "Supreme Court" and "law," the book is an uplifting story about opportunities…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on piecing the past to the future
Vera Hall is a quilter and seamstress based in Baltimore and for decades has crafted a wide array of items.…
Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Sean Penn, Ben Stiller
Russia has imposed sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller. Moscow says that the move is…
What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis
In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some…
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Singer Michael Bublé on his musical choices, inspirations
Throughout his 20-year career, Michael Bublé has been known for the kind of music that seems to transcend generations. For…
