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Della Reese, 'Touched By An Angel' star and singer, dies at 86

Della Reese, 'Touched By An Angel' star and singer, dies at 86

When she was cast as an angel boss on the long-running CBS spiritual drama, Reese had been famous for decades as a gospel-influenced R&B performer, TV guest star and talk show fixture.

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Rochester Art Center says it's turning finances around

Rochester Art Center says it's turning finances around

Art center leaders said that layoffs this spring, an overhaul of expensive vendor contracts and other actions are improving finances.
by Catharine Richert

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AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64

AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64

Young was diagnosed with dementia in 2014. A statement says he died peacefully with his family by his side.
by Associated Press

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Finding humanity in a computer lab

Finding humanity in a computer lab

Bookseller Sarah Hutton recommends a novel that blends a family mystery with the story of a computer learning to be human.
by Tracy Mumford

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Sarah Silverman asks: 'Can you love someone who did bad things?'

Sarah Silverman asks: 'Can you love someone who did bad things?'

In an emotional monologue, Silverman addressed "the elephant masturbating in the room" and plumbed the anger and sadness she feels about her friend Louis C.K.'s actions.

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Black Violin performs at the Ordway

The duo is composed of violinist Kevin Sylvester and violist Wilner Baptiste. They met in a Fort Lauderdale high school and now combine hip-hop and classical influences into a distinct sound that's been called "classical boom."
by MPR News Staff

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