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The collection of essays about black American life has been republished for Du Bois' 150th birthday anniversary — and still has plenty to say to those encountering it.

The great African-American sociologist, historian and writer W.E.B. Du Bois was born 150 years ago this week. His classic book, The Souls of Black Folk, has been republished with a new introduction.

The National Rifle Association says insurance companies are backing away from the organization, threatening its ability to operate.

A survey of anesthesiologists found that 95 percent say it is impacting patient care. Surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, intensive care unit doctors are also impacted.

Katie Williams' debut novel follows a woman who works for a company that can tell you infallibly how to become happy — and a drifting group of characters who aren't really looking for happiness.

The U.S. cancer death rate dropped more than 2% between 2016 and 2017, the biggest single-year drop ever, according to the American Cancer Society. Better treatment for lung cancer is a factor.

A hospital in southeastern England is trying to identify a man the British press have dubbed the Piano Man. He was found on a Kent County beach wearing a soaking wet suit and tie. He could not or would not speak, but drew detailed pictures of a grand piano. When later shown to a piano, the man played for two hours. Melissa Block talks to his social worker, Michael Camp of Medway Maritime Hospital.

Millions of working Americans are seeing their work productivity compromised by long COVID. Now, both workers and doctors are speaking out about what COVID long-haulers need to stay in the workforce.

Kenyan-British artist Michael Armitage painted Curfew after a violent flare-up in Mombasa, Kenya, during the early days of the pandemic. One art critic calls it a "modern masterpiece."

Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.