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A rare treat: a painting by Renaissance master Titian is on display at a high school

The work attributed to Titian hangs between two other paintings of Saint Sebastian in the gallery of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami. Armando Colls hide caption

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A rare treat: a painting by Renaissance master Titian is on display at a high school

Miami is an international art destination, thanks to the annual Art Basel fair and private museums that focus on contemporary art. But this exhibition is something Miami has rarely seen before.

Middle East

Hamas to free more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

by Scott Simon , Brian Mann

Hamas to free more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

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Politics

Week in politics: Divides among Democrats; GOP tensions; remembering Rosalyn Carter

by Scott Simon , Ron Elving

Week in politics: Divides among Democrats; GOP tensions; remembering Rosalyn Carter

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Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays

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Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays

by Scott Simon

Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays

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Middle East

An ICRC staffer on carrying out the hostage exchange on the ground and aid for Gaza

by Scott Simon

An ICRC staffer on carrying out the hostage exchange on the ground and aid for Gaza

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Europe

What the election of a far-right party in the Netherlands means for Europe

by Scott Simon

What the election of a far-right party in the Netherlands means for Europe

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Latin America

Mexico's military is reviving one of its oldest airlines

by James Fredrick

Mexico's military is reviving one of its oldest airlines

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Religion

A longer Advent helps some Christians prepare for more than Christmas

by Jason DeRose

A longer Advent helps some Christians prepare for more than Christmas

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Health

For some people struggling with addictions, spending time with horses is healing

by Scott Simon

For some people struggling with addictions, spending time with horses is healing

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Music Interviews

'Too Hot to Handel', Marin Alsop's modern rendition of a holiday staple turns 30

by Scott Simon

'Too Hot to Handel', Marin Alsop's modern rendition of a holiday staple turns 30

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Middle East

How Qatar came to play an important role in mediating the 4-day cease-fire

by Scott Simon

How Qatar came to play an important role in mediating the 4-day cease-fire

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Europe

30 people have been charged in Dublin after anti-immigrant riots earlier this week

by Scott Simon

30 people have been charged in Dublin after anti-immigrant riots earlier this week

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Europe

Tourism in Europe is back after the COVID-19 lull — and locals have mixed feelings

by Miguel Macias

Tourism in Europe is back after the COVID-19 lull — and locals have mixed feelings

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Movies

A new documentary shows the impact of book bans in Florida public schools on the kids

by Scott Simon

A new documentary shows the impact of book bans in Florida public schools on the kids

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Animals

Dog walking injuries can be surprisingly common

by Scott Simon

Dog walking injuries can be surprisingly common

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Sports

Saturday Sports: NFL Thanksgiving; college football; Oscar Pistorius granted parole

by Scott Simon

Saturday Sports: NFL Thanksgiving; college football; Oscar Pistorius granted parole

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The work attributed to Titian hangs between two other paintings of Saint Sebastian in the gallery of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami. Armando Colls hide caption

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A rare treat: a painting by Renaissance master Titian is on display at a high school

by Greg Allen

A rare treat: a painting by Renaissance master Titian is on display at a high school

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Picture This

Beware! 'The Baddies' are here to scare your kids — and make them laugh

by Samantha Balaban

Beware! 'The Baddies' are here to scare your kids — and make them laugh

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Hamas to free more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Week in politics: Divides among Democrats; GOP tensions; remembering Rosalyn Carter

Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays

An ICRC staffer on carrying out the hostage exchange on the ground and aid for Gaza

What the election of a far-right party in the Netherlands means for Europe

Mexico's military is reviving one of its oldest airlines

A longer Advent helps some Christians prepare for more than Christmas

For some people struggling with addictions, spending time with horses is healing

'Too Hot to Handel', Marin Alsop's modern rendition of a holiday staple turns 30

How Qatar came to play an important role in mediating the 4-day cease-fire

30 people have been charged in Dublin after anti-immigrant riots earlier this week

Tourism in Europe is back after the COVID-19 lull — and locals have mixed feelings

A new documentary shows the impact of book bans in Florida public schools on the kids

Dog walking injuries can be surprisingly common

Saturday Sports: NFL Thanksgiving; college football; Oscar Pistorius granted parole

A rare treat: a painting by Renaissance master Titian is on display at a high school

Beware! 'The Baddies' are here to scare your kids — and make them laugh

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