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John Cephas and Phil Wiggins were modern ambassadors of the Piedmont blues
John Cephas and Phil Wiggins were modern ambassadors of a fingerpicking regional acoustic blues style developed mainly in Virginia and the Carolinas: the Piedmont blues.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now at the center of a culture war
Crews are still working on President Trump’s controversial renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, coating the basin in what he calls “American flag blue.”
Kansas City locals believe in the 'Tonganoxie Split.' Is it real?
The urban legend called the "Tonganoxie Split" is said to spare Missouri's Kansas City from tornadoes. Scientists are split about its accuracy.
An ambitious shipping carbon tax survives despite U.S. attempt to derail talks
The Trump administration is trying to kill an ambitious plan to decarbonize global shipping.
Podcast subverts China's conformist culture by getting people to share private-yet-human stories
The podcast "StoryFM" is modeled after "This American Life."
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How Atlanta is preparing to host World Cup games
All eyes will be on Atlanta on June 15 when the Cape Verde Blue Sharks take on Spain.
Consumers beware: Not all personal finance info should be shared with chatbots
Artificial intelligence can be a game changer for people looking to synthesize complicated information. But consumers should be careful sharing sensitive information.
Why Trump brought several U.S. CEOs to China for a high-stakes summit
Trump and the Chinese president are expected to cover a number of issues, including trade.
Why Dr. Makary resigned as head of FDA
Dr. Marty Makary served as the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration for just over a year.
The U.S. and China's 'mutually assured disruption' and why China wants trade stability
When Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping meet on Thursday in Beijing, trade, tariffs, and business deals will be a major focus.