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Burt Bacharach's Papers Donated To Library Of Congress

Renowned composer Burt Bacharach's extensive music collection donated to Library of Congress by widow, Jane Bacharach, for preservation and research purposes.

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Police arrest man who had torch lighter, flare gun at Capitol doors - Roll Call

Capitol Police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon who was stopped during a screening at the Capitol Visitor Center, the department said.

Roll Call

Jimmy Carter at 100: how his life outside the White House proves he’s long been ahead of his time

On October 1, Jimmy Carter, the United States’ 39th president, turns 100.

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It's Time to Confront Failures of Justice (Part II)

Serious crime and failures of justice aren't going away.

Reason

Joaquin Castro seeks public submissions of Latino films for national preservation

The Congressman from Texas has launched a public call for nominations of Latino-driven films to be considered for the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Joaquín Castro has been promoting Latino movies for three years in a row.

Latin Times

Library of Congress launches new 'Collecting Memories' exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

The Independent UK

Democrats decry ‘very, very harmful’ riders in Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call

Rep. Rosa DeLauro praised a modest spending boost for Congress but slammed a provision that would block DEI programs.

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House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill.

Roll Call

7 best music documentaries to stream right now

Feel the beat in these great music and band documentaries

Tom’s Guide

ABBA, The Notorious B.I.G. and Green Day named to the National Recording Registry

Every year, the Library of Congress names 25 "audio treasures" to be preserved permanently. This year's selections range from ABBA and Green Day to World War I-era jazz pioneer James Reese Europe.

WEKU

The GOP's hypocritical Tyson boycott

There are about 2.4 million farm workers in America. Foreign-born workers make up 68% of that workforce

Salon

Library of Congress Haunted by ‘Ghosts’

CBS comedy will be featured at D.C. landmark April 9

Broadcasting & Cable

What is the foundation behind the Ruth Bader Ginsburg award controversy?

No awards will be given this year, the foundation told NPR, after a controversy exploded over changes to what was once called the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award.

WEKU

Exploring The World's Top Ancient Libraries

Discover ancient libraries like the Library of Alexandria and the House of Wisdom, showcasing their rich collections and historical importance.

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Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Receive Gershwin Prize

Elton John and Bernie Taupin will be awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress for their iconic contributions to music.

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Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Space

'Apollo 13' moon disaster movie hits a new high for film fans

"Apollo 13" showcased a real-life moon mission's troubles in space in 1970. Now, the 1995 film has a new honor: getting preserved in the Library of Congress for future generations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Italian-born explorer Henri de Tonti is important to Illinois history

Copies of Tonti’s journals are available in the Library of Congress and the Newberry Library. Tonti even had a Chicago Public School named after him, but it has since been renamed to reflect the Hispanic majority in the Southwest Side neighborhood.

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Salman Rushdie: 'Literature Is Powerful, Writers Are Fragile'

"If we can't trust ourselves as a culture to accommodate ideas we don't like," the novelist said at the Library of Congress, "then our ideas lose their value as well, because they become authoritarian."

TechRadar

Someone needs to save the Internet Archives from the lawyers and I have an idea

It's time for the US Library of Congress to buy the Internet Archive before the lawyers destroy our online history.

Space

Celebrate 400 years of moon maps for Apollo 11's anniversary (gallery)

The Library of Congress has 400 years of moon maps from around the world. Explore the moon in centuries of maps to celebrate the first-ever human moon landing in 1969.

The Independent UK

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks

The Guardian - US

Notes, ponderings, doodlings: behind Capote’s creation of In Cold Blood

New manuscript offers insight into the painstaking work of writer’s seemingly effortless storytelling in true crime classic

Tribune News Service

San Diego's Lou Curtiss, a mentor to Tom Waits and other music greats, is celebrated in new film

SAN DIEGO — Tom Waits and RuPaul. Joan Baez and Mojo Nixon.

LiveScience

Why does hair turn gray?

Hair grays because pigment-producing cells get stuck within the hair follicle, research suggests.

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