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Meet Frédéric Bazille, The Impressionist Painter Who Could Have Been

Bazille was part of a circle of artists eager to make a mark on the 1860s art scene. He helped lay the groundwork for the impressionist movement, but died in battle before it was fully formed.

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Poll: Americans Increasingly Think Their Health Care Will Get Worse

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