Rhiannon Giddens is as much scholar as musician. Now, she’s showing her saucy side in a new album

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NEW YORK – Most people familiar with singer Rhiannon Giddens know her scholarly side. She won a MacArthur “genius grant” for her work making sure the contributions of Black Americans aren’t ignored in the history of folk and country music. Earlier this year, she earned a Pulitzer Prize for co-writing the opera “Omar,” about an … Read more

Neighbors had been concerned about Tori Bowie in months leading up to her death

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People who knew the Olympic champion said they believe Bowie’s mental health played a role in how she handled what became an increasingly difficult pregnancy. BUDAPEST, Hungary — Editor’s note: The attached video originally aired on June 12, 2023.  Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie’s autopsy included an easy-to-overlook, one-line notation beneath the heading “Medical History:” … Read more

‘Ran on McDonald’s and Big Red’: 25 years later, North Texas HS relay team still holds national record

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In 1998, the 4x100m relay team at O.D. Wyatt High School ran a 39.76, which broke both Texas and national records. To this day, the time has yet to be beat. FORT WORTH, Texas — Every track season in Texas, Milton Wesley, Monte Clopton, Michael Franklin and DeMario Wesley follow along — waiting to exhale … Read more