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The Rise and Fall of Vee-Jay Records
It's not often that you hear of a record company being destroyed by success, but that was the fate of one of America's most prominent soul labels, Vee-Jay Records. They recorded John Lee Hooker, the Four Seasons and Betty Everett, but the music has been unavailable for decades. A new box set ends the wait.
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Pixar's SparkShorts Set Out To Ignite More Diversity in Animation
The animation studio has launched a series of short films intended to increase leadership opportunities for women and people of color — populations historically underrepresented in the field.
Photographer Pete Souza Reflects On 8 Years (And 1.9 Million Photos) Of Obama
As the chief official White House photographer for President Obama, Souza sometimes shot more than 2,000 photos a day. "I was there all the time," he says. His new book is Obama: An Intimate Portrait.
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Big Government Is Back, And 3 Other Takeaways From Biden's Address To Congress
President Biden made the pitch for a larger federal role, framed new programs aiding children as essential for the middle class and marked history in the House chamber with two top women.
Why The U.S. Is Promoting Crops Grown In Gaza
Before Hamas took over Gaza, agriculture was a big contributor to its economy. The U.S. hopes reviving the industry will boost not only farmers, but also security — by creating economic opportunity.
How A Joke TikTok About Country Music Stereotypes Hit The Radio
Country artist George Birge saw a popular TikTok skewering the way men in his genre write music and decided to issue himself a songwriting challenge. The result? "Beer Beer, Truck Truck."
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Ben Carson Does 'Not See A Political Path Forward' For Presidential Candidacy
The accomplished neurosurgeon, a surprising presidential candidate, was a top-polling candidate in 2015 before the GOP primary race refocused on national security and foreign affairs.
An Australian Gold Medalist Invited Her Bronze-Winning Teammate To Share The Podium
After winning her second gold medal, swimmer Kaylee McKeown invited Emily Seebohm to share the top step of the podium. "It was quite emotional. She had some tears in her eyes, so did I," McKeown says.
How Much More (Or Less) Would You Make If We Rolled Back Inequality?
What would incomes look like for U.S. families today if the income distribution were the same as it was in 1979?
Russian Officials Deny Allegations Of State-Sponsored Athlete Doping
The former head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory told The New York Times he helped to conceal doping by top Russian competitors in the 2014 Olympics. Russian officials are denying the report.
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