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A new exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian showcases the work of the late minimalist artist Truman Lowe.
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What does it mean when U.S. military members become conscientious objectors to war?
The Center on Conscience and War says it’s seeing a rise in calls from U.S. military members facing deployment who are seeking to be discharged or reassigned as conscientious objectors.
‘Home is bigger than we thought’: Former astronaut on Artemis II shaping future space travel
The crew aboard Artemis II is expected to return on Friday evening.
Lowriding culture takes center stage at the Smithsonian
Lowriders have long turned city streets into moving works of art. Now, a new exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution is tracing the history of lowriding from its roots in Chicano...
People are buying unregulated, injectable peptides from Chinese factories. Are they safe?
Social media influencers tout the benefits — from weight loss to collagen production to pain reduction — and direct followers to websites to buy peptides.
Why a former top diplomat says the Iran war isn't likely to end anytime soon
President Trump says there’s a good chance of a deal with Iran to end the war, but a former top diplomat says, "Unfortunately, we are in for war for some...