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An anxious musician reaches out to the Kennedy Center's interim director
Since President Trump took over leadership of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year, some artists are trying to figure out how to proceed. One musician was feeling anxious about the new direction of the Kennedy Center, so she emailed the interim director, Richard Grenell. He responded.
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Europe imposes retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
The EU decides to impose its own tariffs on the US, targeting over $24 billion of goods.
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National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.
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Sen. Maria Cantwell says there is bipartisan support to rein Trump's tariffs
Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., says a bill that would require Congressional approval for tariffs has bipartisan support because they are an "economic nightmare."
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Trump is getting a physical. What will be included in the report?
President Trump's past medical reports have been glowing. But at 78, his age puts his health in the spotlight — as it was for his predecessor, President Joe Biden.
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Morning news brief
President Trump's steep tariffs took effect at midnight, those tariffs are hitting China, the U.S.' third largest trade partner, the hardest, and Trump gets help from the Supreme Court to reshape the federal workforce.
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Trump's tariffs take effect
President Trump's steep tariffs took effect at midnight. But he has directed his team to strike deals, making it unclear how long they'll be in place.
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Could Trump's sweeping tariffs affect duty-free shopping at airports?
They are a staple at airports worldwide. It used to be very popular to buy at duty-free shops. What Trump's tariffs could mean for duty-free shopping.
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Breakout pop singer Lola Young plays Coachella
Her song "Messy" has been embraced worldwide, and now breakout pop singer Lola Young is poised to take the stage at the prestigious Coachella music festival.
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The national debate over immigration gets personal in Sackets Harbor, New York
Three migrant children who lack legal status are expected back in school this week in Sackets Harbor, New York. The kids and their mom were detained during a raid last month on a dairy farm in the small town near the US-Canada border. The family was released following protests and a bipartisan lobbying effort.
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How should families navigate student loans and tuition these days?
Parents planning to send their kids to college may have many new questions. With market upheaval and big cuts at the Department of Education, how should families navigate student loans and tuition savings?
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Florida beats Houston, winning 3rd NCAA men's basketball national championship
The University of Florida Gators won their third NCAA men's basketball championship with a come-from-behind victory over the University of Houston in a thrilling 65-63 final.
