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Although the dictionary meaning of “sure” is affirmation and certainty, its meaning can be anything but certain but in a text conversation. Steckel said the word’s meaning is context dependent. She ...

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John Densmore and Robby Krieger of the Doors discuss the band's 60th anniversary and the group's ongoing series of archival ...

Dirda discusses the life of a critic, and his decision for a change of pace after 30 years of weekly columns ...

Based solely on the rumors about what's changing with this particular model, the iPhone SE 4 sounds like a pretty big deal.

Spelling was one of my favorite subjects in elementary school. I still recall taking a weekly test in first grade with Mrs. Doherty. It was easy for me to learn the words – simple as they were – and ...

The Whitney Museum's Christine Sun Kim survey is a razor-sharp and thought-provoking meditation on communication and sound.

Authorities are searching part of Alaska's western coast for an aircraft that went missing while carrying 10 people.

Polish art-rock band Trupa Trupa share new single 'Mourners,' announce U.S. tour dates, and speak out against fascism ...