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For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis

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Arts & Life

For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis

As health officials sound the alarm about the pandemic's impact on children's mental health, music, drama and other art classes are helping kids adjust to being in-person again.

National

Rescue and recovery efforts continue in the South and Midwest after deadly storms

by Blake Farmer

Rescue and recovery efforts continue in the South and Midwest after deadly storms

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Politics

Politics chat: Biden sending help after tornadoes; Build Back Better bill in Congress

by Asma Khalid

Politics chat: Biden sending help after tornadoes; Build Back Better bill in Congress

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Business

Kellogg says it will permanently replace striking employees

by Becky Sullivan

Kellogg says it will permanently replace striking employees

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The Coronavirus Crisis

The U.S. is averaging 120,000 COVID-19 infections daily in seasonal surge

by Will Stone

The U.S. is averaging 120,000 COVID-19 infections daily in seasonal surge

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History

His bracelet was stolen in World War II. At age 95, he got it back

by Stina Sieg

His bracelet was stolen in World War II. At age 95, he got it back

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Author Interviews

Vivian Maier, renowned 20th century photographer, was unknown until her death in 2009

by Don Gonyea

Vivian Maier, renowned 20th century photographer, was unknown until her death in 2009

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Music Interviews

There's big money in writing a holiday hit

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Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with tourist site?

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with tourist site?

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: What rhymes with tourist site?

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Music Interviews

Neil Young's latest album got its name from where it was recorded – in a barn

by Don Gonyea

Neil Young's latest album got its name from where it was recorded – in a barn

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National

Small towns in the Midwest are coming together to deal with storm damage

by Don Gonyea

Small towns in the Midwest are coming together to deal with storm damage

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The Coronavirus Crisis

At-home COVID-19 tests have room for improvement

by Don Gonyea

At-home COVID-19 tests have room for improvement

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Economy

Consumer prices rose by 6.8% last month, the highest jump in inflation in 4 decades

by Don Gonyea

Consumer prices rose by 6.8% last month, the highest jump in inflation in 4 decades

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Europe

Thousands of Russian troops have massed on the border of Ukraine

by Don Gonyea

Thousands of Russian troops have massed on the border of Ukraine

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National

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses state's recovery after storms

by Don Gonyea

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses state's recovery after storms

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Race

A lawsuit in California says homes of Black families are being under-valued

by Kate Wolffe

A lawsuit in California says homes of Black families are being under-valued

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Music educator Monica Levin teaches via video conference at Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center in Prince George's County, Maryland. Jennifer Samson hide caption

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Culture

For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis

by Elizabeth Blair

For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis

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Movie Interviews

The classic 'West Side Story' is being remade for the screen

by Don Gonyea , Danny Hensel

The classic 'West Side Story' is being remade for the screen

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Elections

Democrats need a boost. Could they find it in rural America?

by Don Gonyea

Democrats need a boost. Could they find it in rural America?

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