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Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian American man during an attack on a village, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
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The Broadway musical is a living, breathing and deeply grooving homage to a bygone era of Cuban music.
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Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
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The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk's slightly bigger space.
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Trump announced his plans to close the Kennedy Center entirely for two years "for Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding." The announcement came after many prominent artists canceled existing scheduled appearances.
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