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Thanks in part to his original songwriting, singing and guitar-playing, Physics doctoral student Pramodh Senarath Yapa beat out the remaining entrants to win this year's "Dance Your Ph.D." contest.

Ph.D. Student Breaks Down Electron Physics Into A Swinging Musical

John Bohannon, founder of Sciencemagazine's "Dance Your Ph.D." contest, presents the 2018 winner, Pramodh Senarath Yapa. He won over judges with his choreographic rendition of some chaotic electrons.

Paris Olympics organizers want breakdancing to be part of the 2024 Olympics. The sport was part of the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires last fall, when Russian b-boy Bumblebee (left) defeated Japan's b-boy Shigekix in the gold-medal battle.

Breakdancing In The Olympics? Paris 2024 Organizers Say, 'Oui, Garçon!'

Discussing "le breakdance" this week, Paris organizers said it speaks to young people — and that the sport's dance battles will be a hit in the 2024 Summer Games.

Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki end 12 seasons on "The Big Bang Theory" May 16.

'Big Bang Theory' Ends May 16

The Big Bang Theory, TV's No. 1 sitcom, will sign off Thursday, May 16, with a one-hour episode, says CBS, which has announced season finale dates for...

Columbus announced last week that it won't be closing for business, saying it prefers to emphasize Veterans Day instead. Here, a statue of Christopher Columbus is seen in a file photo, standing outside the Columbus City Hall.

Columbus, Ohio, Is Not Observing Columbus Day This Year

Columbus had not previously observed Veterans Day as a city holiday. But putting its namesake's holiday on the back burner, it can change that.

Robert Redford as Forrest Tucker robbing a bank in the old Liberty Savings Bank in Dayton, Ohio.

Two Ways To See 'The Old Man & The Gun'

Can't wait to see Robert Redford's Old Man & The Gun ? Want to tour the Dayton bank where Redford, Danny Glover and Casey Affleck filmed scenes a...

Fifty books made the cut for the 2019 National Book Award longlists. Winners will be announced in November.

Here Are The Nominees For The 2019 National Book Awards

Colson Whitehead and Marlon James headline the longlists of names in contention for the literary prize. Altogether, 50 books across five categories stand a chance at winning in November.

Former French President Jaques Chirac Dies At 86

Chirac served two terms as president — from 1995-2007. He was mayor of Paris for nearly 20 years. Chirac had been hospitalized with a lung infection.

The skyline of Washington, D.C., including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol and National Mall, as seen on June 15, 2014.

President Biden Revokes Trump's Controversial Classical Architecture Order

The announcement from the White House was included in an executive order that revokes a number of Trump's actions as president. Trump had aimed to promote traditional design for federal buildings.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., the lead House impeachment manager, speaks in the Senate on Wednesday. He argued that former President Donald Trump incited the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and that his words are not protected by the First Amendment.

House Impeachment Managers Say Trump's 'Incitement' Is Not Protected Speech

Rep. Jamie Raskin called former President Donald Trump the "inciter in chief" and rejected the defense's claim that his calls to overturn the election constitute free speech under the First Amendment.

Neera Tanden testified during a Senate Committee on the Budget hearing on Capitol Hill on Feb. 10.

Neera Tanden Withdraws As Nominee For Office Of Management And Budget

The former head of the Center for American Progress was criticized for tweets disparaging some lawmakers. President Biden said in a statement he accepted Tanden's request.

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