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The White House perimeter and visitor screening plans are advancing, with Lafayette Park fencing and an underground screening facility under review by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. Officials say the upgrades aim to improve safety for visitors and staff as security concerns persist following recent assassination attempts.
Cassandra Wilson has died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi-born singer expanded jazz boundaries, blending blues, folk and pop. She won two Grammys and influenced a generation of artists. Tributes have poured in from peers and city leaders.