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Many in country music mum over gun issues after Vegas deaths

Plenty of artists avoid the issue because there's a real risk of backlash as gun lobbyists have bolstered a connection between the patriotic themes found in country music to gun ownership in recent years.
by Associated Press

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Poet Rupi Kaur: 'Art should be accessible to the masses'

Poet Rupi Kaur: 'Art should be accessible to the masses'

Rupi Kaur came to Canada from India when she was four years old and didn't learn English well for years; she says her raw, minimalist poems are tailored for readers like her, with limited English.
by Rachel Martin and Alyssa Edes

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In 1960s New York, witchy women learn 'The Rules of Magic'

In 1960s New York, witchy women learn 'The Rules of Magic'

In Alice Hoffman's prequel to "Practical Magic," two sisters uncover their family's supernatural gifts and curses while growing up in the city.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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A 'hypnotic,' 'pointillistic' novel

A 'hypnotic,' 'pointillistic' novel

David Enyeart recommends a new novel by British writer Jon McGregor: "He's not very well known in this country yet, but I think he certainly will be."
by Tracy Mumford

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You're going to hate 'TheMystery.doc,' and that's OK

You're going to hate 'TheMystery.doc,' and that's OK

Matthew McIntosh's fractured and fracturing 1,600-page tale of a writer with amnesia and a missing manuscript isn't fun, and it probably isn't supposed to be. But it is magnificently weird.
by Jason Sheehan

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Teetotaling made trendy

Teetotaling made trendy

High-end, nonalcoholic beverages are on the rise — with growing demand from bars and restaurants to carry drinks that go beyond water and sweet sodas for those who don't drink alcohol.
by Maanvi Singh

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Pumpkin spice air freshener prompts evacuation of school

The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
by The Associated Press

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Firm behind 'Fearless Girl' statue underpaid female, black execs, U.S. says

Firm behind 'Fearless Girl' statue underpaid female, black execs, U.S. says

The State Street Corporation put a statue on Wall Street to promote "the next generation of women leaders." Now accused of pay discrimination, the firm denies wrongdoing but will pay $5 million.

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For traumatized children, an offer of help from Sesame Street

For traumatized children, an offer of help from Sesame Street

Sesame Street in Communities aims to teach emotional coping skills to the youngest survivors of adversity, using characters familiar to millions.
by Anya Kamenetz

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King of Latin Pop comes to town

King of Latin Pop comes to town

When he launched his career, Enrique Iglesias didn't want his father or his famous surname to advance his career. So at first he called himself Enrique Martinez and claimed he was an unknown singer from Guatemala.
by MPR News Staff

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