The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

In 1774, Lee led eight followers to North America, settling near what is now Albany, New York. As is still true today, ...
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The story of the murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay was one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. One-third of the rap group Run-DMC, he was known ...