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Justice Dept. Moves to Curb Police Abuses in Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department took steps on Wednesday to overhaul policing practices in Washington, D.C., and Springfield, Mass., such as how and when to use force, as President Biden works to fulfill his campaign promise to curb police abuses. The department said it had reached an agreement with the city of Springfield, Mass., after […]

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The Pandemic Struck Orchestras With Underlying Conditions Hard

For months, the musicians of the San Antonio Symphony had eagerly awaited the chance to play before full audiences after the disruption of the pandemic, gearing up for favorites like Ravel’s “La Valse” and Handel’s “Messiah.” Then came word of budget cuts. Saying the pandemic could exacerbate longstanding financial woes, the orchestra’s leaders in September […]

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