Battle
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And the Winner Is: Kendrick Lamar. And Old-School Hip-Hop.
The rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is about more than whatever personal beefs these two men have with each other. As many have noted, it is a significant moment in hip-hop history, and not just because Mr. Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us ...
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World
Russia Makes Small Battlefield Gains, Increasing Pressure on Ukraine
Although there is no clear breakthrough in sight, the progress is prompting Ukraine to consider a possible large-scale recruitment push.
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Books
Robert Battle Had a Wide Vision of What Alvin Ailey Could Be
When Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opens its annual season at New York City Center on Wednesday, it will be missing an important person: Robert Battle, the company’s jovial artistic director. Citing health reasons, Battle, 51, abruptly resigned ...
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Books
Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey Company, Resigns
Battle is stepping away after running the company for 12 years, citing health concerns.
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World
Both Sides Pay a Bloody Price for Coveted Ukrainian City
The tall chimneys of the Avdiivka Coke Plant stand out against the skyline. Beside it a sprawling slag heap juts into the sky, offering a high point overlooking the city of Avdiivka and surrounding villages. The two landmarks have been the focus of ...
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World
Thousands of Ukrainians Endure Dire Conditions Around Bakhmut, Aid Groups Say
The fighting for the city has been the most violent of recent months and does not appear to be letting up.
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World
Seeing a Prize, Russia Inundates a Ukraine City With Troops
The battle in the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut is growing in importance, as both sides pour forces into the battle.