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Between Takes: The 'Kind Of Blue' Sessions
In honor of Miles Davis' 50th-anniversary Kind of Blue reissue, music writer Ashley Kahn looks at a few of the stories behind the scenes of the legendary recording sessions.Web Extra: Hear Davis In The Studio ()
Brain Study Indicates Why Some Memories Persist
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A new study offers insight into why older memories are easier for Alzheimer's patients to recall. ()
Doctors Tame One Of Cancer's Deadliest Forms
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Vast strides have been made in treating multiple myeloma, but more cases are being diagnosed. ()
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