New exhibit chronicles work of late painter Barkley Hendricks and his use of the camera
Barkley L. Hendricks was a contemporary American painter who made pioneering contributions to Black portraiture and conceptualism. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us to an exhibit of his work at Brandeis University’s Rose Art Museum, and shows…
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What we know about Buffalo mass shooting victims
The shooting is being investigated as racially motivated violent extremism, as 11 of the 13 victims shot were Black, authorities said.
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Government watchdog report details Taliban’s rapid takeover in Afghanistan
Taliban fighters last year swept through Afghanistan and seized the capital in a matter of weeks. How they were able to do so and why the Afghan military collapsed so quickly has been debated ever since. A government watchdog on…
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Soccer players on U.S. men’s and women’s national teams get pay equity for the first time
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced a historic deal Wednesday to ensure equal pay between the men’s and women’s players. U.S. soccer became the first national team to equalize pay and bonuses in the sport, including for World Cup play. Briana…
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House to vote on domestic terrorism bill
It’s not clear if the bill has enough Republican support to pass the Senate.
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Buffalo massacre highlights how mass shooters are able to obtain weapons legally
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took steps Wednesday to strengthen the state’s “red flag” law after an accused gunman in the Buffalo massacre bought the weapon used in the attack despite being held for a mental health evaluation last year.…
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Abortion access becomes central issue in Pennsylvania’s race for governor
Abortion access is now a key issue in races across the U.S. after news the Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade. But the stakes are especially high in Pennsylvania, where two candidates with sharply divided…
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Breaking down the primary results and what they mean for midterm elections
On Tuesday, the busiest primary day so far of the 2022 midterm elections, there were mixed results for Republican candidates endorsed by former President Trump. And for Democrats, several races provided the first true test of what the party’s message…
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