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New book explores roots of Western pop music and global influences that shaped it

Western pop music has always been influenced by artists and styles from around the world. A new book aims to give those varied influences – all of them – their due. Special correspondent Tom Casciato has the story as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Why typewriters are having a renaissance in the digital age

In a world dominated by digital technology, a growing number of people are embracing a decidedly analog device: the typewriter. John Yang reports.