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In Pictures: Bob Dylan turns 70
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Woody Guthrie, in an age of 'Occupy'
On his centennial, tributes pour in for a man who made complex social issues deceptively simple through song and championed the downtrodden.
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After the revolution, arts bloom in Tunisia
As Tunisia's 'Jasmine Revolution' turns one, musicians find new venues, funds, and teachers -- along with official support.
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Credible terrorist threat possibly planned for Sept. 11
A credible and specific terrorist threat is being investigated in New York and Washington for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The investigation has not yet confirmed the threat that includes possible attacks on bridges or tunnels.
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In Pictures: Bob Dylan turns 70
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In Pictures: Oprah through the years
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Chinese military leaders visit US. What do they want?
China suspended military ties with the Pentagon early last year, after the US made an arms sale to Taiwan. Now, eight Chinese generals will meet with their American counterparts.
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Will Ferrell wins Mark Twain prize for humor. Was he the best pick?
Will Ferrell is lauded as being a fearless comedian with a sharp eye for the quirks of American culture, but some say he lacks the gravitas to be a national prize-winner.
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Profile: Bill T. Jones, a master of modern dance
After receiving Kennedy Center Honors, Bill T. Jones remembers his long career as a dancer and choreographer, and he discusses his future plans.
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I Was a Dancer
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Jacques d’Amboise shares perspectives from seven decades of life inside the New York ballet world.
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In Pictures: Where has Bill Clinton been?
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Perennially cool Dave Brubeck
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck roars into his 90th year like a young lion.
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In Pictures: Barbara Walters' 10 most fascinating people of 2010
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Kennedy Center honors 2010: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among five receiving accolades
Kennedy Center honors five in 2010, including Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Herman.
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In Pictures: Kennedy Center Honors
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George H.W. Bush, 14 others to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom next year
George H.W. Bush, along with Maya Angelou, Stan Musial and a dozen others, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom early next year. George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States.
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Robert De Niro earns DeMille lifetime honor at Globes
Robert De Niro will receive the honor at the Golden Globes awards ceremony Jan. 16, actor Kevin Spacey announced at a news conference Tuesday.
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Tina Fey thanks Sarah Palin for top comedy award
Tina Fey is the youngest (and the third woman) to win of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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Soul music survivors: Mavis Staples and Bettye LaVette
Soul music singers Mavis Staples and Bettye LaVette bring a rare maturity and authority to the age of 'American Idol.'
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In Pictures: Wyclef for President
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US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney
The former Beatle performed at a private concert for Nancy Pelosi, Stevie Wonder, and Jerry Seinfeld. He will play for President Obama at the White House Wednesday.
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Tina Fey to get prestigious Mark Twain humor prize
Tina Fey joins the ranks of Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin and others who have won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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In Pictures: Walter Cronkite
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Twyla Tharp takes a spin once more with Sinatra in 'Come Fly Away'
Twyla Tharp’s new Broadway musical grew out of an early love of Sinatra’s music, introduced to her by her mother.
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A cure for Washington’s culture of debt
Zero-based budgeting might restore discipline and honesty to a Washington that seems overcome with financial attention-deficit disorder.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Louisa May Alcott’s hidden life uncovered on PBS, Nick Hornby’s latest novel, ‘Juliet, Naked,’ a new Sondheim revival on Broadway, and more.
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