A painting depicting the South African president, Jacob Zuma, with his genitals exposed has been vandalized, leading to ugly scenes at an art gallery in Johannesburg.

1,600 museums across the United States will waive admission for active members of the military and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day under the Blue Stars Museums program.

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