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Meghan McCain speaks at the memorial service of her father U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

The late senator, war hero, husband and father was memorialized in Washington, D.C., on Saturday by family, friends and former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

Indian Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar in 2013.

Lata Mangeshkar, the sweetheart of Bollywood, dies at 92

She was one of the most famous and beloved playback singers. She recorded songs used in movie soundtracks, which generations of actresses would then lip-sync onscreen.

Lyla Kohistany served on active duty from 2001 to 2007 as a Naval Surface Warfare and Intelligence officer and as an intelligence consultant from 2008 to 2013 where she worked from the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point, and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

As A Child, She Fled The Afghan War. As An Officer, She Returned — And Found Herself

Every day of Lyla Kohistany's life, her native country was at war. But the first time she really saw the place, she was a 25-year-old U.S. Navy intelligence officer.

Almanac - Friday 2/26/21

Today is Friday, the 26th of February, 2021...It’s the 57th day of the year308 days remain until the end of the year22 days until spring beginsThe sun…

The South Got Something To Say: A Celebration Of Southern Rap

Our list of the best songs, albums and mixtapes by Southern rappers is a celebration that recenters the South as a creative center of hip-hop and honors the region for all that it has given to us.

3 Fresh New Romances For October

As the October days shorten, it's a good time to curl up with a romance novel — this month, we're featuring stories about people who defy traditional expectations to find their happy-ever-afters.

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan star as Mary Anning and Charlotte Murchison in <em>Ammonite.</em>

Heartbreaking And Hopeful, 'Ammonite' Is A Wind-Swept Tale Of Forbidden Love

Kate Winslet plays Victorian-era fossil hunter Mary Anning, and Saoirse Ronan is her lover, in a film that dares to envision a world in which women are ultimately free to make their own decisions.

Robert Davidson finished his Las Vegas statue of Lady Liberty in 1996. A federal judge ruled last week that Davidson's replica was different enough from the original Statue of Liberty to hold a copyright.

Stamp-Size Mistake Costs Postal Service $3.5 Million

A Las Vegas sculptor's version of Lady Liberty mistakenly ended up on a U.S. Postal Service stamp. He won a lawsuit last week.

Vice President Pence speaks on the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. He stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue.

Pence Warns Of An Unsafe America Under Biden: Takeaways From Day 3 Of The RNC

Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.

Princess Diana Makes Her First Appearance In Season 4 Of 'The Crown'

Season 4 of Netflix's 'The Crown' dramatizes the royals' awful treatment of Diana Spencer in her marriage with Prince Charles, with Gillian Anderson in a masterful turn as Margaret Thatcher.

Almanac - Friday 9/4/20

it's Wear Teal Day...Today is Friday, the 4th of September of 2020...It is the 248th day of the year118 days remain until the end of the year.18 days…

Not My Job: We Ask A Master Of Disguise About 'Dose Guys'

For many years, Jonna Mendez was the CIA's Chief of Disguise, so we've decided to quiz her on "dose guys" — three questions about the Mafia. Originally broadcast Sept. 26, 2020.

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