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music Neil Diamond sings "Holly Holy" Jason Weisberger

dance Irish dancers post tribute to Shane MacGowan Jennifer Sandlin

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politics Maria Butina to plead guilty to conspiracy, accused Russian agent flips to help investigations Xeni Jardin

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politics 370 economists sign letter slamming Trump for 'magical thinking and conspiracy theories' Xeni Jardin

rock and roll The Monkees' impressive new album Gareth Branwyn

media Easter Island statues were made by aliens, and other tabloid stunners Peter Sheridan

monkees The Monkees announce 50th anniversary tour, and new LP Mark Frauenfelder

crime Two diamond thieves caught in a busted elevator David Pescovitz

copyright Stop the Music Charles Duan

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