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Artist Amy Sherald, who painted Michelle Obama's portrait, has canceled an upcoming exhibition of her work at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery after a dispute.
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Starvation is plaguing Gaza. We hear about why getting food to the half million people who need it is so difficult.
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An appreciation of Dame Cleo Laine, a jazz singer whose evocative phrasing and four-octave range made her among the most celebrated voices in the world.
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President Emmanuel Macron says France will become the first G7 country to recognize a Palestinian state, drawing praise from Palestinian leaders and sharp condemnation from Israel. Will other nations follow?
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Cadrian Hutsell, a recent Southeast Missouri State University alumna, will be releasing an EP (extended playlist) titled "My Song", that she worked on during her time in the Music Creation Technology Program. Dr. Frank Nawrot, director of the program, recently discussed the opportunities available to students.
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