A box set featuring previously unreleased recordings sheds new light on the life and legacy of Paul Robeson, a bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player and activist.
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Bricks of cocaine washed up on a Florida beach. Here’s why it keeps happening
This new discovery in the Florida Keys comes just weeks after the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reported 25 packages of cocaine blew onto another beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.
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How swing states came to be critical in U.S. presidential elections
Political campaigns and pundits have long focused on swing states because they offer candidates an opportunity to sway voters off the fence and win coveted Electoral College votes.
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Harris’ first sit-down interview as nominee airs Thursday with pressure building
Vice President Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be pressed for the first time about their policy promises to the American people.
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Conductor Jonathon Heyward is breaking barriers
As music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Heyward is the youngest to lead a major American orchestra and the first Black music director in the organization’s 107-year history.
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9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head products
The Boar’s head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to includes products such as sliced ham varieties, sausages and loaves.
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Breaks in water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays
The restrictions will run throughout the Labor Day holiday when hotels are near or at capacity. It’s an unprecedented move, even for a waterline that has experienced frequent failures.
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Backpage founder Michael Lacey sentenced to 5 years in prison for money laundering
Michael Lacey, a founder of the classified site Backpage.com, was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $3 million in a money laundering case in a case involving allegations of sex trafficking.
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Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60 is a focus of controversy. What is the area?
Many U.S. servicemembers from Afghanistan and Iraq wars are interred in this solemn place. It made news after a cemetery official tried to prevent former President Trump’s campaign from taking photos.
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‘Very demure, very mindful’ trademark issue is ‘handled,’ TikTok influencer says
While Jools Lebron was captivating millions of people with her “very demure, very mindful” TikTok videos, at least two people submitted applications to trademark her catchphrases.
