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Mars Williams, 68, Saxophonist Who Straddled New Wave and Jazz, Dies
He made his name in the 1980s with the Waitresses and the Psychedelic Furs, but his roots were in the…
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Wednesday Briefing: The Aftermath of China’s Quake
Plus our best photos of 2023.
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J.G.A. Pocock, Historian Who Argued for Historical Context, Dies at 99
He helped forge a movement asserting that scholars must put aside their modern-day assumptions and prejudices to fully understand how…
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A Conductor for the Future at Home With ‘Black Panther’ and Prokofiev
Anthony Parnther has a flourishing career as a classical conductor who also works in the fast-paced world of commercial entertainment.
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In Iceland, a Fiery Show of Lava and Smoke
Pall Viggosson, a tour guide in Iceland, was driving a van carrying nine British tourists on Monday night in search…
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Where the Ferris Wheel Is by Basquiat and the Carousel by Keith Haring
audience report Where the Ferris Wheel Is by Basquiat and the Carousel by Keith Haring Luna Luna, an art carnival…
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Tasmania Falls for Neil the Seal, a 1,000 Pound Beach Bum
He basks in parking spaces, frolics with traffic cones and generally makes himself at home. But the authorities are worried…
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Red Sea Attacks Add Another Snarl to Global Shipping
Already hampered by problems at the Panama Canal, shipping companies are now steering clear of the Suez Canal to avoid…
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What to Know About Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption
The eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula sent lava gushing into the night sky. Air travel did not appear to be…
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The Mostest for the Hostess: The Joy of Vintage Guides to Throwing a Party
Be wary of the recipes (all that glaze!), but there’s still delight in getting advice about etiquette, guest lists and…