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Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Fat Ham' takes 'Hamlet' in unexpected directions

Chris Herbie Holland (L.) as Tio and Marcel Spears as Juicy in Fat Ham at New York's Public Theater. Joan Marcus/Public Theater hide caption

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Culture

Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Fat Ham' takes 'Hamlet' in unexpected directions

James Ijames' adaptation of Shakespeare's play is less a tragedy than a triumphant comedy.

Politics

Week in politics: Decisions from the Supreme Court supermajority reshape the U.S.

by Ron Elving

Week in politics: Decisions from the Supreme Court supermajority reshape the U.S.

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Medical Treatments

Some abortions are necessary to save the life of a patient

by Melissa Block

Some abortions are necessary to save the life of a patient

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Politics

WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges

by Charles Maynes

WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges

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Monthly car payments have crossed a record $700. What that means

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America In The Grip Of Inflation

Monthly car payments have crossed a record $700. What that means

by Brittany Cronin

Monthly car payments have crossed a record $700. What that means

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Culture

Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Fat Ham' takes 'Hamlet' in unexpected directions

by Jennifer Vanasco

Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Fat Ham' takes 'Hamlet' in unexpected directions

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Health Care

Health insurers are now required to post prices they pay to hospitals

by Melissa Block

Health insurers are now required to post prices they pay to hospitals

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Asia

25 years ago, Britain handed control of Hong Kong back to China

by Melissa Block , Jeongyoon Han

25 years ago, Britain handed control of Hong Kong back to China

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Television

Baratunde Thurston shows us a good time outdoors, but poses the big questions, too

by Melissa Block

Baratunde Thurston shows us a good time outdoors, but poses the big questions, too

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Politics

The Biden administration has to change course on climate change after Court ruling

by Scott Detrow

The Biden administration has to change course on climate change after Court ruling

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Law

Strict border policies contribute to rising immigrant deaths

by Melissa Block

Strict border policies contribute to rising immigrant deaths

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Health

Monkeypox cases are increasing, but it doesn't spread as easily as COVID

by Pien Huang

Monkeypox cases are increasing, but it doesn't spread as easily as COVID

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World

NATO commits to focusing on Russia and China

by Frank Langfitt

NATO commits to focusing on Russia and China

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Europe

Two Ukrainian fighters describe the current state of the frontlines against Russia

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Sports

Saturday sports: USC, UCLA go to Big Ten; Serena Williams returns at Wimbledon

by Melissa Block

Saturday sports: USC, UCLA go to Big Ten; Serena Williams returns at Wimbledon

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Climate

Climate change is threatening thousands of years of winemaking in Turkey

by Peter Kenyon

Climate change is threatening thousands of years of winemaking in Turkey

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Author Interviews

'Night of the Living Rez' chronicles one tribe's struggle with poverty and addiction

by Melissa Block

'Night of the Living Rez' chronicles one tribe's struggle with poverty and addiction

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Obituaries

YouTube Minecraft player Technoblade — now also known as Alex — dies from cancer

by Melissa Block

YouTube Minecraft player Technoblade — now also known as Alex — dies from cancer

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Music Interviews

Regina Spektor releases new album 'Home, Before And After' after a 6-year break

by Melissa Block

Regina Spektor releases new album 'Home, Before And After' after a 6-year break

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