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Every year, the Library of Congress spotlights 25 of cinema's most important movies for preservation

Karen E. Donfried will take reins of what’s sometimes called Congress’ “think tank,” which has been plagued by high attrition and low morale.

Congressional Research Service Director Mary Mazanec is stepping down effective June 30 amid persistent complaints about leadership.

Queen Latifah, Super Mario, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Daddy Yankee and mariachi music are the latest additions to the U.S. National Recording Registry, which means a selection of their recordings have been dubbed "audio treasures worthy of preservation" by the Library of Congress.

Documentaries about feminist leader and politician Bella Abzug and a deadly 1985 Philadelphia police bombing are the winners of this year’s Library of Congress film prize

Playing James Madison's 2-century-old crystal flute last week earned Lizzo praise, criticism and, most recently, an invitation to tour the Founding Father's home in Montpelier, Vermont.

It's not everyday you get the chance to play a 200-year-old presidential crystal flute while twerking on stage – unless you're Lizzo. Here's how the historical moment came about.

Lizzo is basking in her historical glory after playing a two-century-old crystal flute previously owned by the fourth president of the United States.

The Library of Congress had invited Lizzo to check out its flute collection during her tour stop. On Tuesday, she played a few notes on the historic instrument, twerked and declared history cool.