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PJ Harvey's <em data-stringify-type="italic">Uh Huh Her </em>was a powerful force for critic Laura Snapes. "Seeing this woman I so admired derail a linear path to greater success and greater approval – the de facto path as far as teachers were concerned – was revelatory," she writes.

How PJ Harvey's 'Uh Huh Her' Taught Me To Carve My Own Path

As a kid discovering music, you assemble a hodgepodge of other people's opinions. But there's a lot of joy to be found when the urge to agree with the critics melts away, writes critic Laura Snapes.

Facebook says it has removed "hundreds of thousands" of pieces of misinformation about COVID-19, including dangerous fake cures and posts contradicting public health advice.

Did You Fall For A Coronavirus Hoax? Facebook Will Let You Know

The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.

Labor experts say UAW, Ford contract talks won't be easy

With the strike against General Motors now in the rear view mirror, the United Auto Workers has turned its attention to Ford to reach a new contract with…

National Guard soldiers protect a park during protests near the White House on June 1, 2020.

Watchdog Report Says Police Did Not Clear Protesters To Make Way For Trump Photo-Op

The report found the U.S. Park Police made the call to clear Lafayette Park before knowing of then-President Donald Trump's visit to a damaged church in the area.

For Actor-Activist Sacha Baron Cohen, Being Called A 'Bouffon' Is A Good Thing

Up for Oscars for two different movies — The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm -- Cohen says he was influenced by Peter Sellers, Monty Python and French clown Philippe Gaulier.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate floor on Wednesday as the U.S. Senate was poised to pass a massive relief package for Americans and businesses ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

What's In It For You? $1,200 Checks, 13 Weeks Of Unemployment Payments And More

Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.

Minneapolis City Council Member Alondra Cano speaks to a crowd that gathered at Powderhorn Park last June. During the event, Cano and eight other Minneapolis City Council members declared their commitment to defunding and dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department. But their support has changed since then.

A Year After George Floyd's Death, Plans For Minneapolis Police Reform Have Softened

Last June, a veto-proof majority of the Minneapolis City Council pledged to defund and dismantle the police department. They have since softened their tone.

What Does Vaccine Inequality Look Like? See Chart

Namibia's president says disparate global rates of vaccination represent "COVID apartheid." If you compare percentages of people vaccinated in the most populous countries, you can understand his ire.

Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs George Kent and top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine William Taylor are sworn in prior to testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

What We Learned From The 1st Week Of Impeachment Hearings

Impeachment is clearly shaping up to be a partisan affair, and there was a new witness who said he overheard the president inquiring about how the prospect for "investigations" in Ukraine was going.

Teens Asked, We Answered: The Truth About COVID-19 Vaccines

Nope, they won't put a microchip in you. And the side effects usually aren't that bad. And if you want to get your HPV shot at the same time, that totally works. Read on for these and more answers.

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