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Music Interviews

Neon Trees, The Mormon Band Who Made It Big, On Honesty

The band's catchy new album, Pop Psychology, was scooped by a bigger announcement: Its frontman, Tyler Glenn, is gay.

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What Russia Might Gain From A Decentralized Ukraine

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Pope John Paul II at Giants Stadium in New Jersey in 1995. John Paul, the pontiff from 1978-2005, was a favorite among traditionalist. He will be canonized on Sunday along with the late Pope John XXIII, he was popular among liberals. David Ake/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Two Very Different Popes Will Be Canonized

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Neon Trees, The Mormon Band Who Made It Big, On Honesty

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In a new book, former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens says we should rewrite the Second Amendment, abolish the death penalty and restrict political campaign spending. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Justice Stevens: Six Little Ways To Change The Constitution

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Syria Gives Up Chemical Weapons ... But A War Rages On

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Stopping Link Rot: Aiming To End A Virtual Epidemic

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Izzat Majeed address a crowd in New York during a collaborative concert between Sachal Studios musicians and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The Lahore-born philanthropist founded a recording studio and provided opportunities for musicians in Pakistan. Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images hide caption

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A Millionaire Saves The Silenced Symphonies Of Pakistan

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