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How Barnes and Noble made a comeback by revitalizing its philosophy
Last year, Barnes and Noble opened nearly 60 stores around the country and plans for 60 more to open in 2025. It's the latest twist in a long-running saga for a company that's been a bellwether for the book business.…
John Grisham chronicles real-life stories of people who were wrongly convicted in 'Framed'
When Centurion was founded, it was the first group of its kind working to overturn wrongful convictions for people facing execution or life. Decades later, the work continues and its story is being told by its founder and novelist John…
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How Olafur Eliasson uses elements of the natural world to see it in new ways
Eliasson is a globally renowned artist who uses elements of the natural world to make us see that world in…
Peter Yarrow of folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
Peter, Paul and Mary rose to overnight fame in 1962 when they blended their voices in stunning harmonies as they…
'The Brutalist' and 'Emilia Perez' win top honors at Golden Globes
Two wildly audacious films -- Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic "The Brutalist" and Jacques Audiard's Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical…
Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion dampen Hawaii's fireworks culture?
Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more…
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Renowned pianist Lang Lang's Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play
Lang Lang, one of the world's most famous classical pianists, discovered his passion for piano while growing up alongside other…
The notable lives we lost in 2024
Alexei Navalny, who crusaded against Russian President Vladimir Putin, former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, actress Maggie…
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How artificial intelligence impacted our lives in 2024 and what's next
Artificial intelligence continued to redefine the tech landscape in 2024, driving change in a wide range of fields. AI has…
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Mark Rober's Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us
Mark Rober discovered his passion for engineering as a kid, tinkering with gadgets and building creative contraptions. A former NASA…
Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of singer Liam Payne
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member…
Olivia Hussey, who starred in the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73
Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy after spotting her…
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The chart-topping hits and breakthrough music artists of 2024
However you listened to music this year -- streaming on an app or the old-fashioned way on a radio --…
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A look at the biggest stories of 2024 through the images of photojournalists
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the year's biggest stories through the…
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'The Fire Inside' chronicles boxer Claressa Shields' journey to Olympic gold and beyond
One of the biggest names in women's boxing, Claressa Shields, is getting the Hollywood treatment in a new biopic. Senior…
PHOTOS: Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations around the world
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this…
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Boston Ballet offers a new look for Christmas classic 'The Nutcracker'
An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown…