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The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and diarist died Friday at age 99. Although he won the Pulitzer for an orchestral work, he was most celebrated for his huge body of art songs — over 500 in all.

Interracial marriages are still relatively rare in the U.S., but the number is growing. In Cleveland, one couple cherishes their differences while leaving the double takes to others.

Rural homelessness has seen an increase in the past year. Housing advocates point to fewer resources built for small towns.

Federal public defenders face a looming budget crisis that threatens their ability to represent indigent people accused of crimes.

As Mother's Day approaches, food writer Monica Bhide recalls the ups and downs of her young son's adventuresome tastes. As he got older, he shied away from dishes that his peers deemed "weird." But a kids cooking class showed him he wasn't alone — and led to renewed requests for Mom's signature shrimp curry.

Senate President Matt Huffman told reporters Wednesday he is concerned about the stability of funding for schools.

David Finch was 30-years-old when he discovered that he was on the autism spectrum. In Journal of Best Practices, he describes how he learned to manage the disorder — and become a better husband and father in the process.

National data shows COVID-19 levels are moderate. In most of the U.S., levels of other respiratory viruses are low, although RSV is ticking up in some southeastern states.

House Republicans picked the current majority leader for speaker: He won a majority of the Republicans' 221 votes in a closed-door, secret-ballot election. Timing for a floor vote remains unclear.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer sent subpoenas for Hunter Biden and James Biden to appear at depositions. Democrats say the GOP probe has found no evidence of wrongdoing by the president.