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Charles Mingus, photographed performing in Germany in 1972.

The genius of Mingus? It was all in the strings

On the occasion of the legendary bassist's centennial, broadcaster and bass player Greg Bryant zeroes in on the legend's technical wizardry.

Jared Grimes (l) as Eddie Ryan and Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice in <em>Funny Girl</em>

From Fanny to Barbra to Beanie: 'Funny Girl' comes back to Broadway

In 1964, the musical made a star out of 21-year-old Barbra Streisand. Now a new version features Beanie Feldstein.

candi evans speaks at a press conference

Lead advocate for Iowa mobile home residents says a bill meant to address their concerns won't help

A lead advocate for fair housing practices in Iowa’s mobile home parks says a bill aimed at protecting mobile home residents will not help them. The bill is awaiting the governor's signature after the Iowa Senate passed it Tuesday.

Abortion-rights supporters chant their objections at the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort on April 13, as state lawmakers debate overriding the governor's veto of an abortion measure.

A federal judge temporarily blocks Kentucky's new abortion law

In a victory for abortion rights advocates, the judge blocked a law that effectively eliminated abortions in Kentucky after the state's two remaining clinics said they couldn't meet its requirements.

Judge temporarily blocks Kentucky's new abortion ban

Abortion has been unavailable in Kentucky for more than a week, after a new state law took effect that puts layers of new requirements on providers.

Not all Russians agree with their government's military actions in Ukraine, but speaking out can come with major repercussions.

Anastasia thinks about leaving Russia. Here's what her life looks like today

Anastasia has considered leaving her home in Moscow as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues. She feels trapped, cut off from the world, and unable to speak out.

A video reportedly taken by a passenger on a JetBlue flight shows Mike Tyson punching another passenger.

Mike Tyson repeatedly punches a passenger mid-flight, a video shows

The former heavyweight champion is seen in the video leaning over his seat on a JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Florida and unleashing a flurry of punches on the passenger.

Marshalltown Community College's Multicultural Club poses for a photo with faculty instructor Theresa Orlovsky (center) at the Latino Heritage Festival in Des Moines on Sept. 22. The college is considered an 'emerging' Hispanic-Serving Institution.

El Marshalltown Community College está más cerca de ser designado por el gobierno federal como institución de servicio a los hispanos

El Marshalltown Community College (MCC) está a pocos puntos porcentuales de lograr un importante acontecimiento federal.

Angie Ramos turned her Des Moines catering company into a nonprofit to feed children in the area a home-cooked meal after school. Along with eating the food, they also get to play games and grab other necessities on the way out.

Una empresa de banquetes de Des Moines se convierte en una organización sin fines de lucro para combatir el hambre

Hace poco, Ramos convirtió su empresa Hot Tamale Catering en una organización sin fines de lucro para ofrecer un espacio seguro y una comida nutritiva a los niños de la zona sur de Des Moines. Cambia el menú todos los días, pero hay algo que se mantiene constante: siempre cocina desde cero con ingredientes frescos.

Centrist candidate and French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and far-right contender Marine Le Pen pose before a televised debate in La Plaine-Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Macron attacks Le Pen on Russia, Muslim headscarf ban pledge

French President Emmanuel Macron tore into his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in a debate for her ties to Russia and wanting to strip Muslim women of their right to cover their heads in public.

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