About 13 years ago, a friend told rap icon Kurtis Blow he would be perfect for a new project called "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" and invited him to check out a rehearsal. Blow had no idea what to expect.

Deal Could End Israel-Hezbollah Conflict That Has Lasted Over a Year Lebanon’s caretaker cabinet is expected to meet to formally approve the deal, in which it would play an essential role. Maps ...