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The singer's powerful vocals, which have been compared to those of Edith Piaf and Maria Callas, grab the listener's attention. But in an interview with Lynn Neary, she says her instrumentation and image complete her art.

After the death of legendary DJ Art Laboe, his beloved oldies radio show has found a new host in Angel "Baby" Rodriguez, who's continuing Laboe's tradition of love dedications and connections across California.

Advocates in Texas wants to help people who've been disabled by gun violence talk to lawmakers. Victims say they have a big stake in how guns are regulated.

A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner monologue. That could help paralyzed people communicate, but also suggests scientists are one step closer to reading a person's thoughts.

For decades, R&B singer R. Kelly dodged allegations of abuse toward Black women and girls. His guilty verdict has been a relief for those advocating for Black girls, especially in Chicago.

Even among experimentalists like Philip Glass and Steve Reich, the composer Julius Eastman stood out: black, gay and politically provocative. Clayton's new album is a tribute to the singular artist who burned out too early.

Michael Pack, who leads VOA's parent company, ordered a political appointee to formally review a story on Joe Biden. The move appears to violate bans on political meddling in coverage.

The Salt Institute spent decades questioning government efforts to limit Americans' sodium intake. Critics say the institute muddied the links between salt and health. Now it has shut its doors.

Washington, D.C., residents pushing to enfranchise teens think their opinions matter and the move would boost voter participation. But some worry 16-year-olds aren't ready to cast ballots.

Iranian women have tried to build on the #MeToo movement in the West, but it's tough. They're trying to counter the country's official line — that Islamic traditions prevent harassment.

A new collection features five stand-alone stories by Johnson, who died in 2017. Critic Maureen Corrigan says The Largesse of the Sea Maiden is "the kind of work every writer would like to go out on."

Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was a towering political figure in Iran for decades — from the 1979 revolution to current President Hassan Rouhani's surprise win in 2013. He was Iran's fourth president.

Republicans promise more oversight of billions of dollars meant to address climate change as they prepare to take control of the House. Climate advocates say the U.S. can still meet ambitious goals.

As Mike Huddleston was walking out of an airport, he fell. Due to a degenerative condition that weakens his muscles, he couldn't get up. He was stuck until he heard, "What can I do to help?"

As the Trump-Musk feud escalated, JD Vance signaled loyalty to Trump during a recent podcast appearance. At the same time, the vice president said he understands Musk's frustration.

Netflix's wildly popular movie about a fictitious all-girl rock band is hitting nearly 1,800 movie theaters around the country this weekend as a singalong version.

John Kirby has become the public face of the White House as it navigates the war in Gaza. Which means he's on the front lines for criticism.

The full impact of Spector's musical legacy is impossible to measure without accounting for the creative labor of singers like Darlene Love and the damage Spector's manipulations did to their careers.

Senate Republicans expressed confidence in Mitch McConnell's leadership Thursday, one day after the Senate minority leader abruptly froze during his weekly press conference.

In addition to the physical obstacles in getting help to survivors of Morocco's earthquake, there are also problems with government dysfunction.