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Jordan Roseman, better known as DJ Earworm, uses only sounds from the year's top 25 pop songs to make his annual mix. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

'It Feels Like Our World Is Fracturing': DJ Earworm Breaks Down His 2016 Mashup

Every year since 2007, the mashup artist has woven the top 25 pop hits of the year into a single track that captures the essence of the year. The title of this year's mashup? "Into Pieces."

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In China's Tiny Catholic Community, Hopes Rise For Beijing-Vatican Ties

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Aisha Hinds (at left) will play Harriet Tubman in the second season of WGN America's Underground, alongside (left to right) Amirah Vann, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Alano Miller and Jessica de Gouw. Courtesy of WGN America hide caption

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At Last, Harriet Tubman Strides Onto Our Screens

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'It Feels Like Our World Is Fracturing': DJ Earworm Breaks Down His 2016 Mashup

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The Two-Way

George Michael, Singer Of 'Freedom '90,' 'Faith,' 'Last Christmas,' Dies At 53

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George Michael, Singer Of 'Freedom '90,' 'Faith,' 'Last Christmas,' Dies At 53

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Shots - Health News

A Dying Man's Wish To Donate His Organs Gets Complicated

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A Dying Man's Wish To Donate His Organs Gets Complicated

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