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<em>Windy City</em> is Alison Krauss' first solo album in 18 years.

Alison Krauss And Buddy Cannon On The Working Relationship Behind 'Windy City'

Krauss' new album is her first solo effort in 18 years, but she and Cannon — who produced Windy City — go back much further than that.

Students' hands gather in a circle in Tanya Streicher's class at Gilpin Montessori School in Denver.

The Mile High Promise, And Risk, Of School Choice

Denver's innovative approach to school choice gets high marks from many parents and pundits. The program also raises questions about the limitations of choice in narrowing access and equity gaps.

Local News: Baltimore Prayer Walk for Violence; Rep. Cummings on CBS

WEAA's Julius White has the local news.On Saturday, community leaders and members participated in a prayer walk for violence in East Baltimore. More than…

In her blog post, Rigetti describes sexual harassment and systemic sexism at Uber, where she worked for only a year. The post comes at a time when Uber has already been under fire from the #DeleteUber campaign.

Uber Will Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims By Engineer

Uber's CEO has ordered an investigation into a sexual harassment claim made by a female engineer after she published a blog post detailing her experience.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who turns 93 on Tuesday, speaks at his party's annual conference in December, where he was endorsed as a candidate for the 2018 election. His wife said last week that even if he dies before the election, he should run "as a corpse."

Nearing 93, Robert Mugabe Shows No Sign Of Stepping Down

The world's oldest leader, Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, turns 93 Tuesday. He has no intention of retiring and his wife has said even if he dies before next year's election, he should run "as a corpse."

In 'Captured,' Democratic Senator Decries Money's Role In Politics

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island about his new book, Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy.

Guitarist Larry Coryell recorded or appeared on more than 100 albums during a jazz career that spanned more than 50 years.

Guitarist Larry Coryell, Godfather Of Fusion, Dies At 73

The jazz-rock pioneer passed away in his sleep Feb. 19 in New York City.

Choreographer Mandy Moore was lying <em>underneath</em> a car on the LA freeway, counting and calling out steps, throughout the 47 takes it took to shoot <em>La La Land</em>'s fun-filled opening scene.

Behind This Exuberant Dance Number? Planning, Precision And Practice

Choreographer Mandy Moore was lying underneath a car on the LA freeway, counting and calling out steps, throughout the 47 takes it took to shoot La La Land's fun-filled opening scene.

Relatives of Sergio Hernández sit in Ciudad Juarez at the U.S.-Mexico border, on the second anniversary of his killing in 2012.

Supreme Court To Decide If Mexican Nationals May Sue For Border Shooting

A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed an unarmed Mexican national from across the border, and the agent was not disciplined. The boy's family says a suit is their only possibility for justice.

A happy hour event put on by the Adulting School, where participants learn how to make craft cocktails, at Maine Craft Distilling in Portland, Maine. Other skills taught by the school include changing a flat tire, making deviled eggs and folding sheets.

Adulting School Teaches Young Adults Grown-Up Skills

Many young adults struggle with the transition to adulthood, finding it difficult to do things like manage their money and pay bills on time. This new school in Maine is here to help.

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