Angeline Boulley, author of the hit Firekeeper’s Daughter, writes thrillers set in Native American communities in northern Michigan, like the ones where her family has lived for generations.
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Christoph Von Dohnányi, longtime conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, has died
Known for his intellectual and illuminating touch on the podium, the refined conductor was also surprisingly outspoken when it came to politics and his peers.
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Highlights from the VMAs, from Mariah Carey’s first win to Lady Gaga’s magic act
Sunday’s VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike.
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France’s government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote
Legislators toppled France’s government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe’s second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.
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After losing his mother to an overdose, musician Billy Strings plays to honor her
Strings says his guitar has been his best friend for as long as he can remember. After his mother’s death this past June, music became a source of catharsis.
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After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait
Hollow Knight was a Kickstarter-backed project that obliterated expectations. Now, after years of rumors, memes and anticipation, the three-person indie developer Team Cherry has delivered the sequel.
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This is what could happen to a child who doesn’t get vaccinated
An estimated 14 million kids don’t get any vaccines. They face serious threats from measles, diarrhea, pneumonia and more.
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Leni Riefenstahl made movies for Hitler. A new documentary digs through her archives
Adolf Hitler commissioned filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to make propaganda about Nazi Germany. She lived to be 101 years old and denied knowing about the Holocaust.
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Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills at least 5
Paramedics said at least five people were killed in a shooting attack in Jerusalem after two attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem.
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World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap
FIFA is set to launch the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.
