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Kate Hudson stars as Claire Stengl in director Craig Brewer's "Song Sung Blue," a Focus Features release.

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The Oscars love disability stories, but it’s complicated

Patrick Hosken

Film journalist Kristen Lopez says Kate Hudson’s Academy Award nomination in "Song Sung Blue" is the latest occurrence of what’s been called “cripping up,” a term she defines as “able-bodied actors playing disabled people.”

Kelly Christine Sutton

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On her new album, Kacey Musgraves returns home, to the 'Middle of Nowhere'

Jewly Hight

A bin at the Goodwill store in Greece is set aside for people to leave their worn and torn clothing and other textiles for recycling. Through its partnership with Reju and other textile regenerators, the nonprofit is able to give discarded materials a new life.

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How to keep tattered clothes and textiles out of the landfill. There's a market for them in Rochester

Beth Adams

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How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip

Bill Chappell

The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight soon, here are things to know.
Olga Yastremska

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School districts can now apply for Monroe County grants to address food waste

Applications are due by April 20 — two days before Earth Day.

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