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CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress: “To fire Dr. Hayden, a highly respected professional who has done an upstanding job as our nation’s Librarian of Congress, in a two-sentence email shows the depravity of this administration. The heartlessness of this President knows no bounds. “The Library of Congress is America’s library — not Donald Trump’s. The next Librarian of Congress must emulate Dr. Hayden’s example of expanding the Library for all and not embolden Donald Trump’s efforts to whitewash history and restrict Americans’ access to knowledge, information, and culture.” Dr. Hayden was appointed as the 14th Librarian of Congress by President Obama in 2016, and had overseen the library through President Trump’s first term. She started as a librarian in Chicago in 1973

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The new center, to be built in Bridgeton, will have a bigger capacity and "more advanced technology" than current local facilities, officials said.

Tourism officials said the event said will draw thousands of visitors to the region.

St. Louis has secured a major robotics competition for two years, an event that immediately will become one of the area's largest by hotel room nights booked.

On This Day, May 9, 1974 ...A 24-year-old Bruce Springsteen opened for Bonnie Raitt at the Harvard Square Theater in Boston. Rock critic Jon Landau was in the audience and…

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An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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In the first survey of Montserrat-born British artist Veronica Ryan, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents more than 100 sculptures, textiles and works on paper, accounting for four decades of her […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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Federal prosecutors in St. Louis say Clubb's nephew forced Clubb — a quadriplegic — to live in a tiny garage. And when he died, the nephew took his benefit checks.

Did you know that happiness is not just a fleeting feeling but a measurable state influenced by biology, behavior, and environment? Research in positive psychology reveals that up to 40% of our happiness is within our control, shaped by daily habits and choices. This insight challenges the common belief that happiness depends mostly on external circumstances or luck. By understanding the science behind happiness, we can adopt practical strategies to enhance our well-being and cultivate a more positive outlook. Understanding Happiness: More Than Just a Feeling Happiness is often perceived as a spontaneous emotion triggered by good news or pleasurable experiences. However, scientists define happiness more broadly as a combination of life satisfaction, frequent positive emotions, and a sense of purpose or meaning. Neuroscientific studies have identified key brain regions involved in happiness, such as the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system, which regulate positive emotions and rewar

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