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Andrew Lloyd Webber's new memoir, <em>Unmasked</em>, covers the composer's life and creative process.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Genius Is 'Unmasked' In New Memoir

The famed composer of Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and many more tells his story in a new memoir.

A study at Pennsylvania State University on autopsies found treatment should have been different in about a quarter of cases.

Bonus From Some Hospitals: Free Autopsies

A hospital that may charge hundreds of thousands of dollars to treat a dying patient generally won't charge the family a penny to do an autopsy to figure out what caused their patient's death.

<p>President Barack Obama greets people outside the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn., on the Aug. 15, during a Midwest bus tour. The same day he said he likes the term "Obamacare."</p>

Supporters Of Health Overhaul Look To Reclaim 'Obamacare'

Two nonprofit advocacy groups in Colorado are trying to take back the moniker as something to be proud of. The president has said he likes the term, which has been used derisively by opponents of the health overhaul.

A customer walks by a "Now Hiring" sign posted in front of a store in Novato, Calif., on April 7, 2023. The labor market remains red hot. That's great for workers, but it's bound to reinforce concerns about high inflation.

The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May. It's a stunningly strong number

Employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs in May, far above expectations, according to a report from the Labor Department on Friday. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, from 3.4% in April.

In An Earthquake, History Fuels One Writer's Anxiety

An earthquake in Napa Valley this week brought back old fears for author Gustavo Arellano. In his anxiety he's revisiting the book A Crack in the Edge of the World.

SAT. OCT. 14: Rialto Center for the Arts presents Ranky Tanky with Lisa Fischer. She talks about it with Jamal Ahmad

Lisa Fischer talks with Jamal Ahmad about her career and work with Ranky Tank

Tracy Chapman became the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the 57th annual Country Music Awards in Nashville on Wednesday. Above, Chapman performs on NBC's "Today" show in 2005.

Tracy Chapman becomes the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the CMAs

Chapman won the award for her 1988 hit "Fast Car," which got renewed attention after singer Luke Combs released a cover of the song earlier this year.

Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

The College Board releases a new framework for its AP African American Studies course

Controversy swirled around the new course after it was rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with conservative critics accusing the College Board of bias.

May 18, 5pm: Celebrate 50 years of WCLK with Jazz At The Ville featuring Ken Ford, Bob Baldwin, Ragan Whiteside, Latrese Bush, PJ Spraggins

Join with your WCLK favorites for a great evening of contemporary Jazz celebrating WCLK

NASA's diagram of Mars opposition shows the Sun, the Earth and Mars lining up every couple of years.

Don't Miss Your Socially Distanced Date With Mars

Mars will be in "opposition" on Oct. 13: the sun and Mars will be on opposite sides of Earth. It's going to be ideal for viewing the red planet.

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