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Jill Biden's new memoir will offer her perspective on the decision to end Biden's 2024 reelection bid
A political spouse for nearly 50 years, Jill Biden said she has never publicly discussed her feelings about the three-week stretch when her husband ended his political career, instead saving her thoughts for the pages of her soon-to-be-released memoir.
Remembering neon artist and glass-bending master Wil Kirkman
Neon signs aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, but the artistry has been receiving renewed appreciation. Wil Kirkman was well-known for his ability to make and repair intricate and fragile glass lights. Kirkman died of cancer last year, but…
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'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' set for an all–Warner Bros. showdown at the Academy Awards
Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler.
Two episodes of 'Doctor Who' were just rediscovered, a 'holy grail' of long-lost classic TV
They have been restored by BBC archivists and will be available next month on the broadcaster’s streaming service.
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New documentary 'Immutable' follows student debate team as they find their voices
The new documentary “Immutable” follows students in the Washington Urban Debate League over two years as they face challenges in…
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WATCH: National Capital Planning Commission hearing examines Trump's ballroom plans
A federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House got an earful Thursday…
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Delroy Lindo on the cultural impact of 'Sinners' and his Oscar-nominated performance
"Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, made Academy Awards history recently when it garnered a record 16 Oscar nominations. One, for…
This painting was dismissed for years. Now a Dutch museum has confirmed it's a genuine Rembrandt
Experts used high-tech scans and compared pigments and paint layers with other Rembrandt works.
'Sinners' wins top prize at the Actor Awards, shaking up Oscars season
After a near awards-season sweep by “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners” won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild’s 32nd…
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Rose Byrne on her Oscar-nominated performance as an unraveling mother
Known for roles in both drama and comedy, Rose Byrne has already won a Golden Globe for Best Actress this…
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Michael Harriot and Geoff Bennett rethink Black history on 'Settle In'
This month marks 100 years since Americans first held the celebration that would eventually become Black History Month. On our…
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Julian Shapiro-Barnum's Brief But Spectacular take on Recess Therapy
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is the creator and host of "Recess Therapy," an online series where he talks with kids about everything…
Louvre's director resigns in the wake of brazen French crown jewels heist and other troubles
The world's most visited museum has faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
Carradine's biggest hit comes in 1984 as nerd leader Lewis Skolnick in "Revenge of the Nerds."
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The iconic photographs of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
The iconic photographs of the Winter Games will last and help shape the way we think about these Olympics. We…
What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?
In 2022, there were nearly 33,000 estimated cases and researchers project that cases will rise to more than 36,000 by…
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS advocate, dies at 53
Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his…