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"It is just good luck," says astronomer Mark Thompson of the BBC's Stargazing Live. "The last time I have seen it this spectacular was probably 20 years ago."

The descendants of the coastal Brazilian city have a long, mixed history, making for quite the vibrant display and musical celebration. One style of music is even said to make the blood boil.

Johannes Brahms was something of a carmudgeon and not always pleasant to be around.When asked by a young woman which of his lieder, or songs, she should…

The television show Jeopardy is a staple of many people who love trivia.What are the top most popular categories?“Before and After” leads the pack, with…

Tchaikovsky’s ballet, The Nutcracker, was received rather poorly when it debuted.One critic wrote, “For dancers, there is relatively little in it, for…

"Any violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be deeply destabilizing," President Obama said, urging Russia not to intervene and calling for an end to the recent violence.

Refugees once fled to Syria. Now, record numbers are fleeing from it. And the exodus is straining the stability of neighbors who are struggling to support both their own citizens and the displaced.

First responders nationwide are expanding use of Narcan, used to treat heroin and other opioid overdoses. But the drug is pricey — and only one company makes it.

Journalists talk to narrow sets of experts all the time. Spy magazine once ran an issue quoting the same expert in nearly every story, a total of 17 times, as an in-joke about Washington insularity.