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Hip-hop turns 50, reinventing itself and swaths of the world along the way

Hip-hop turns 50, reinventing itself and swaths of the world along the way

NEW YORK (AP) — It was born in the break, all those decades ago — that moment when a song's vocals dropped, instruments quieted down and the beat took the stage. It was then that hip-hop came into the world, taking the moment and reinventing it.
‘Native American’ or ‘Indigenous’? Journalism group rethinks name

‘Native American’ or ‘Indigenous’? Journalism group rethinks name

ATLANTA (AP) — The Native American Journalists Association is aiming to become more inclusive as its members vote on whether to rebrand as the Indigenous Journalists Association — a move inspired, in part, by evolving trends in cultural identity.
Autistic people at higher risk of self-harm and psychiatric illness, study says

Autistic people at higher risk of self-harm and psychiatric illness, study says

Researchers are calling for improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of psychiatric illness among autistic people after finding they are at a higher risk of self-harm and suicide than non-autistic people.
Q&A: Kelsea Ballerini on her divorce EP and people throwing things at concerts

Q&A: Kelsea Ballerini on her divorce EP and people throwing things at concerts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back in February, recording artist Kelsea Ballerini quietly released an EP of strikingly intimate and vulnerable songs about her recent divorce from Australian musician Morgan Evans, with no expectation of performing or promoting t
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, The Band’s lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” mined American music and folklore and helped reshape contemporary rock, died Wednesday at 80.
Movie Review: The movie version of a beach read arrives in Amazon's ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

Movie Review: The movie version of a beach read arrives in Amazon's ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

“ Red, White & Royal Blue ” is a harmlessly enjoyable fantasy rom-com. It’s not Nora Ephron or Nancy Meyers, nor is it really trying to be.
Kuwait and Lebanon move to ban 'Barbie' ahead of film's Mideast release

Kuwait and Lebanon move to ban 'Barbie' ahead of film's Mideast release

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — “Barbie” is set to open across the Middle East on Thursday, but moves by Kuwait and Lebanon to ban the film for allegedly threatening conservative values have raised questions over how widely it will be released.
Hip-hop and justice: Culture carries the spirit of protest, 50 years and counting

Hip-hop and justice: Culture carries the spirit of protest, 50 years and counting

NEW YORK (AP) — In the early days of hip-hop, plugging turntables into a light post and converting an outdoor basketball court into a discotheque may have seemed like a simple invitation to party.
6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping

6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping

When Meghan Lakata’s kids return to school from summer break, they’ll have new (to them) clothes and supplies. But thanks to some creative shopping habits, the mother of two isn’t stressed over back-to-school spending.
Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season

Emmy Awards move to January, placing them firmly in Hollywood's awards season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them squarely within Hollywood's awards season, for a change. Fox announced Thursday that the Emmys will air Jan.
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