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Rosanne Cash On The Importance Of Living Out Loud

Rosanne Cash's latest album, She Remembers Everything, is a collection of personal songs all written or co-written by Cash. Michael Lavine/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Rosanne Cash On The Importance Of Living Out Loud

Cash's latest album, She Remembers Everything, cuts a path through gun violence, sexism and the relentless march of time. "There's no point in hedging my bets about what I write about anymore."

National

Key Questions On Immigration From Rep. Thompson On Homeland Security Committee

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National

Smithsonian Faces Likely Closure As Government Shutdown Continues

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Smithsonian Faces Likely Closure As Government Shutdown Continues

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Environment

How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018

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Africa

Congo Grappling With Ebola, Ongoing Violence, Presidential Election

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World

In Pakistan, Women Riding Bikes Fight Taboo: 'We Feel Free'

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In Pakistan, Women Riding Bikes Fight Taboo: 'We Feel Free'

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Food

In 'Turnip Greens And Tortillas,' Atlanta Chef Melds Southern And Mexican Fare

by Debbie Elliott

In 'Turnip Greens And Tortillas,' Atlanta Chef Melds Southern And Mexican Fare

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Technology

What Asimov Predicted For 2019: Computerization And Lunar Life

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Ruling On Pay Cap Could Bring 'Watershed Moment' For College Sports

by Tom Goldman

Ruling On Pay Cap Could Bring 'Watershed Moment' For College Sports

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Obituaries

Amos Oz, Israeli Literary Giant, Dies At 79

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History

For A Boy From Cuba, A Stranger's Crucifix Was A Symbol Of Kindness

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Rosanne Cash's latest album, She Remembers Everything, is a collection of personal songs all written or co-written by Cash. Michael Lavine/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Rosanne Cash On The Importance Of Living Out Loud

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Rosanne Cash On The Importance Of Living Out Loud

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Rabbit Hole (feat. Colin Meloy) Rosanne Cash

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Politics

Week In Politics: It's All About The Shutdown

by Ron Elving

Week In Politics: It's All About The Shutdown

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Economy

Stocks Unsettled By Political Drama, But Broad View Looks Better

by Uri Berliner

Stocks Unsettled By Political Drama, But Broad View Looks Better

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Middle East

Desperation In Gaza, Where Over Half Of Work Force Is Unemployed

by Daniel Estrin

Desperation In Gaza, Where Over Half Of Work Force Is Unemployed

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National

Legislation Would Open Trove Of Federal Records On Civil Rights-Era Cold Cases

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Latin America

As Maduro Makes Enemies, Venezuela's Caribbean Allies Remain In His Camp

by John Otis

As Maduro Makes Enemies, Venezuela's Caribbean Allies Remain In His Camp

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Sports

ESPN's Howard Bryant Previews Saturday's College Football Semifinals

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Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Technology

Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws

by Jasmine Garsd

Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws

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La Batalla De Boyaca Monareta

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Technology

Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time

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Obituaries

Remembering Henry Morgenthau III, Whose Poetry Debut Came At Age 99

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Music

A Year-End Musical Road Trip With 'Memphis Rent Party' Writer Robert Gordon

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Chevrolet Sharde Thomas, Luther Dickinson

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