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Harlem Renaissance painter Ernest Crichlow died in New York at the age of 91. His work depicted the shifting experiences of African-Americans through much of the 20th century. Allison Keyes has a remembrance.

In the crowded field of indie rock, a band's first few albums are crucial. They establish the band's sound and expand its fanbase. But Cincinnati's Heartless Bastards breaks those rules with its second CD, All This Time. Instead of sticking to its workmanlike gritty blues rock, the band has developed a more open, expansive and personal sound.

Symphony orchestras typically perform repertoire from acknowledged masters of classical music. But one internationally touring multimedia concert replaces Mozart with ... Mario Bros.? When Video Games Live comes to town, the melodies — and the audiences — are different.

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar made his breakthrough comedy, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, almost two decades ago. His latest film, Volver, is also about women -- and though they're not nervous or breaking down, they're definitely having a rough couple of weeks.

Carlos Rodriguez, a letter carrier in Puerto Rico, wants the class of 2020 to know the importance of resilience, commitment, kindness and balance.

Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt will remain at the post, instead of going on to command the 1st Armored Division as the Army had originally planned.

NPR's Scott Simon examines the personal experiences of the three U.S. career diplomats who have testified this week in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

Michigan's governor has started lifting restrictions but critics say not fast enough. Officials worry armed protesters will refuse to follow safety measures when they gather at the Capitol Thursday.

Invasive lionfish, native to the Indian Ocean, have had a big impact on reef ecosystems in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. A new inexpensive trap may help control these voracious predators.

Just six weeks ago, Colombian voters rejected an agreement that would have brought an end to the 52-year guerrilla war. Now, both sides have announced another attempt at peace.

The key states of Ohio and North Carolina are closing their polls in the 2016 presidential election. West Virginia has been called for Donald Trump.

A Japanese man was killed early Sunday in a car crash involving a U.S. service member and alcohol was likely a factor. U.S. forces in Japan are now banned indefinitely from consuming alcohol.