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The fearless musical philosophy of Sofia Gubaidulina

A new album marks the 90th birthday of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina. Peter Hundert /Deutsche Grammophon hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

The fearless musical philosophy of Sofia Gubaidulina

A new album, marking the Russian composer's 90th birthday, is packed with probing works for huge symphonic forces.

National

Man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery took the stand to face cross-examination

by Debbie Elliott

Man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery took the stand to face cross-examination

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Latin America

A far-right candidate is the front-runner in Chile's presidential election

by Philip Reeves

A far-right candidate is the front-runner in Chile's presidential election

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Africa

On a tour of Africa, Blinken used his stop in Nigeria to put more pressure on Sudan

by Michele Kelemen

On a tour of Africa, Blinken used his stop in Nigeria to put more pressure on Sudan

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Politics

Democrats are trying to sell Biden's infrastructure law and social safety net bill

by Mara Liasson

Democrats are trying to sell Biden's infrastructure law and social safety net bill

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Asia

The tennis world is calling on China to prove a Chinese tennis star is safe

by John Ruwitch

The tennis world is calling on China to prove a Chinese tennis star is safe

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Europe

U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus discusses the migrant crisis on the border with Poland

by Mary Louise Kelly , Vincent Acovino , Christopher Intagliata

U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus discusses the migrant crisis on the border with Poland

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Law

Oklahoma governor has commuted Julius Jones' death sentence

by Logan Layden

Oklahoma governor has commuted Julius Jones' death sentence

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Climate

COP26 is over. But youth climate activists are skeptical of when they will see change

by Brianna Scott

COP26 is over. But youth climate activists are skeptical of when they will see change

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Health

For some patients, long COVID is their new reality

by Mallory Yu

For some patients, long COVID is their new reality

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Africa

Ethiopia's capital prepares for possible rebel attack

by Mary Louise Kelly , Ashish Valentine , Sarah Handel

Ethiopia's capital prepares for possible rebel attack

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Movie Reviews

Jane Campion's Western 'Power of the Dog' may score her another Oscar nomination

by Bob Mondello

Jane Campion's Western 'Power of the Dog' may score her another Oscar nomination

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Law

2 men convicted of killing Malcolm X more than 5 decades ago have been exonerated

by Jasmine Garsd

2 men convicted of killing Malcolm X more than 5 decades ago have been exonerated

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Politics

President Biden to meet with Canada's Trudeau during North American leaders' summit

by Franco Ordoñez

President Biden to meet with Canada's Trudeau during North American leaders' summit

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Politics

President Biden's nominee to oversee banks may not have enough votes to be confirmed

by David Gura

President Biden's nominee to oversee banks may not have enough votes to be confirmed

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Health

COVID and pandemic stress is causing widespread hair loss

by Ailsa Chang , Lauren Hodges , Patrick Jarenwattananon

COVID and pandemic stress is causing widespread hair loss

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A new album marks the 90th birthday of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina. Peter Hundert /Deutsche Grammophon hide caption

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Peter Hundert /Deutsche Grammophon

Deceptive Cadence

The fearless musical philosophy of Sofia Gubaidulina

by Tom Huizenga

The fearless musical philosophy of Sofia Gubaidulina

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