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Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut

Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut

A Ukrainian chorus first performed “Shchedryk” in the U.S. in 1922. A century later, during another fight for freedom, Ukrainian singers performed the folk song at the site of its North American debut.
by Rachel Treisman

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How one artist took on the Sacklers and shook their reputation in the art world

How one artist took on the Sacklers and shook their reputation in the art world

A new documentary “All The Beauty and the Bloodshed” tells the story of Nan Goldin, a photographer and activist who survived opioid addiction — then challenged members of the Sackler family.
by Brian Mann

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Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.
by Emma Bowman

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George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees

George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees

Performers such as Gladys Knight or the Irish band U2 usually would be headlining a concert for thousands. But this Sunday the tables will be turned as they and other artists will be the ones celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors.
by The Associated Press

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What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list

What are the most-checked-out books at Minnesota libraries? See the list

MPR News asked libraries across the state what their most popular adult and children’s books were, and the answers may surprise you. While some Minnesotans are focused on the practical, checking out driver’s manuals or dog training guides, Duluthians are reading about themselves.
by Sam Stroozas

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New exhibit celebrates Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota

New exhibit celebrates Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota

A new exhibit, "To Your Raised Head - Stories of Immigration", showcases a tapestry of experiences from Southwest Asian and North African immigrants in Minnesota who have had to rebuild home in the face of war, political upheaval, and loss.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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A rare recording of a musical by an 18-year-old Stephen Sondheim surfaces

A rare recording of a musical by an 18-year-old Stephen Sondheim surfaces

Broadway-legend-in-training Stephen Sondheim was a college sophomore in 1948 when his musical Phinney's Rainbow was produced — and recorded — at Williams College in Massachusetts.
by Bob Mondello

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Man arrested in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff

Man arrested in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff

Patrick Xavier Clark has been charged with murder in connection with Takeoff’s death. Takeoff was killed last month outside a bowling alley in Houston.

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