Sam Smith Swoons With New Bond Theme Song
British crooner Sam Smith's theme song from the new James Bond film, "Spectre," is about as epic as Bond himself.

Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
By Scripps News
Beyoncé announces dates for 'Renaissance' world tour
Beyoncé's first tour in about four years will kick off in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 10.
By Chris Pizzello / AP
Mississippi musicians are pushing to reclaim state's music history
Many genres of music have roots that tie back to Mississippi. Now, the music industry in the state is trying to reclaim its history.
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Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
The new sanctions create uncertainty about prices as the European Union finds new supplies of diesel from the U.S., Middle East and India.
By Michael Probst / AP
AI, like ChatGPT, is creating teaching challenges on college campuses
Plagiarism is nothing new, but the role artificial intelligence is playing in it is now a concern at colleges across the country.
By Scripps News
Southwest to testify before US Senate after mass cancelations
Southwest's Chief Operating Officer will testify before the Senate committee on Thursday Feb. 9.
By Ted S. Warren / AP