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Poetry is experiencing a new golden age, with young writers of color taking the lead

There was a time, not too long ago, when many people could only name one, maybe two, poets -- often a long-dead White man named William Shakespeare, Robert Frost or Walt Whitman.

Trump Just Won't Stop Talking About Russia

There was a line of thinking in Washington this week that President Donald Trump might scale back his rhetoric on the ongoing special counsel investigation into Russia, the result of a new White House chief of staff in John Kelly and a reshuffled legal team.

Hannah Gadsby and Jerry Seinfeld bring very different comedy philosophies to Netflix

Netflix has followed in HBO's footsteps by investing heavily in stand-up comedy. And as a sign of what a big tent that discipline represents, one would be hard-pressed to find a more striking philosophical split than Jerry Seinfeld -- who's back with his breezy series "Comedian in Cars Getting Coffee" -- and Hannah Gadsby, whose scathing one-woman show questions the very nature of the stand-up craft.

Zelensky considers major shakeup Ukraine’s leadership, beyond ouster of military chief

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is considering replacing many of Ukraine’s leaders, including the head of the military, to “reset” the country’s path nearly two years since the full-scale Russian invasion.

Stewart and veterans slam Republicans over stalling bill to help those affected by toxic burn pits

Comedian Jon Stewart and veterans' advocates on Monday called on senators to stay overnight when they return to Capitol Hill to pass a stalled bill aimed at expanding health care access for military veterans who became ill after being exposed to toxic burn pits.

TikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content

A content moderator for TikTok is suing the social media platform after she says she developed psychological trauma as a result of her job, which she alleges required her to review videos featuring graphic violence, conspiracy theories and other disturbing imagery.

Moon is shrinking - could be problem for astronauts

A region of the moon that’s at the center of a new international space race because it may contain water ice could be less hospitable than once thought, new research has found.

MARCH 20TH MARKS “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR™” DAY Celebrate The Famous Caterpillar’s Metamorphosis by Transforming your Infant Nursery into a Toddler Bedroom

The World of Eric Carle, the award winning publishing franchise with 136 million books sold, promotes the joys of playful learning through timeless stories and vibrant artwork featuring Very Hungry Caterpillar and Friends. The brand’s centerpiece, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is a global best seller that is beloved by parents, caregivers, educators, and children and a staple in homes, schools and libraries. In celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day (March 20, 2017), Eric Carle’s beloved character will leap from the pages into the homes of children, parents, grandparents and teachers with SCS Direct's “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Musical Night Light and Soother as well as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Travel Soother and Star Projector.

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Direct State Agencies To Reduce Budgets By Five Percent

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter directing state agencies and institutions of higher education to each submit a plan identifying savings that will reduce respective general and general revenue related appropriations by five percent for the 2020-2021 biennium.

Tesla's dumb, awful weekend

If your Easter egg hunt or Passover seder ended in tears, you still had a better weekend than Tesla. On Friday, Tesla acknowledged that its "autopilot" self-driving mode was engaged during a recent fatal crash. On Sunday, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tesla mishandled its accident investigation.

Baker Institute paper: Tax reform could reduce corporate tax revenue by as much as 40 percent

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 could lead to a total corporate tax revenue decline of about 40 percent, but nearly 20 percent of that decline will be recaptured through increased personal income tax revenue, according to an analysis by an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Trump heads to South Carolina to campaign for Gov. Henry McMaster

President Donald Trump on Monday will visit "famously hot" Columbia, South Carolina, where temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s for most of the day before he takes the stage at a rally for Gov. Henry McMaster.

Why the 2020 Senate Map Looks Better Than It Actually Is for Democrats

At first glance, 2020 looks like the year where Democrats should take back the Senate majority. They have only 12 seats of their own to defend while Republicans have 22. In years past, that sort of disparity has been a recipe for success for the minority party; more targets to shoot at = more likelihood of success.

How the moon played a crucial role during the D-Day invasion

The D-Day allied invasion of Normandy began with paratroopers and soldiers coasting through the air on gliders in the darkness of the early morning hours. And a full moon lit the way.

Black Lives Matter Movement Founders to Receive Sydney Peace Prize for 2017

The Black Lives Matter movement will be awarded this year’s Sydney Peace Prize. The award, which Australia’s Sydney University has offered since 1998, normally goes to an individual peacemaker who promotes human rights and using nonviolence as a means of combating injustice, making the University’s choice of the Black Lives Matter movement as the award recipient unprecedented.

Tom Brady Launches Meal Kit Service

For $78 a week, subscribers will get three dinners for two people. The meals are pre-portioned and come with simple step-by-step instructions so no need to have expert skills in the kitchen.

Europa League: Zenit St. Petersburg's fiery welcome

Spanish club Villarreal can expect a fiery welcome when they visit Zenit St. Petersburg in the next round of the Europa League -- if the Russian side's last fixture is anything to go by

'Power' star Brandon Victor Dixon Shares Details On Season 5

"Power" star Brandon Victor Dixon says viewers are in for quite the ride in Season 5 of the Starz drama. Dixon, who plays attorney Terry Silver on "Power," tells CNN that his character's relationship with Tasha St. Patrick [Naturi Naughton] will "deepen." In a recent interview with CNN, Dixon dished a bit more on "Power" and talked about that time he called out Vice President Mike Pence following a 2016 "Hamilton" performance.

FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday warned that Chinese hackers are preparing to “wreak havoc and cause real-world harm” to the US.

Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala Pulls Out All of the Stops for Young Texas Artists’ 35th Anniversary

Quintessential celebration of classical music with a Texas twist raises $100K for the nonprofit

The Young Texas Artists (YTA) Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala on March 9 was jam packed with one phenomenal moment after another, including a performance by members of the iconic Kilgore College Rangerettes and a visit from Honored Guest Ron Losby, CEO of Steinway & Sons, who flew in from New York to celebrate the occasion of YTA’s 35th anniversary.

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