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10 of the best books of 2024, according to these experts
Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR's Fresh Air, and Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, recap their highlights.
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 -- 2024 saw breakthrough artists, chart-topping hits and a return of some top-tier legacy performers. Freelance music writer and critic Maura…
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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…
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Critics reveal their picks for the best and most important books of 2024
It's the season for year-end lists and we've got you covered when it comes to the best books of 2024.…
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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…
The best movies of 2024, according to these critics
A list of some of the year's biggest and best films, plus a few hidden gems you might have missed
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Must-see Hollywood hits in 2024 and a few lesser-known gems
The holidays are a great time to catch up on the year's best films, whether streaming at home or heading…
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On Christmas Eve, a special look at the origins of NORAD's Santa tracker
During the Cold War, Air Force Col. Harry Shoup was one of the commanders in charge of an early warning…
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U.S. military services musicians perform Christmas classic 'Jingle Bells'
This Christmas Eve, we continue a tradition we started a few years ago with members of the U.S. military presenting…
How to make your home merry and bright in an environmentally friendly way
Metallic tinsel, glittery ornaments, plastic holly that really stays green forever - they look good on your Christmas tree, holiday…
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Arturo Sandoval on falling in love with music and his journey to international fame
Famed musician Arturo Sandoval was among those celebrated at the 47th Kennedy Center honors in early December. But as a…
A quick guide to Kwanzaa
The holiday, which serves as a nationwide communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, spans seven…
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The cultural significance of the movies just added to the National Film Registry
The Library of Congress announced the 25 films that made it into this year's National Film Registry. The registry, started…
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New era in chess: Levy Rozman discusses Gukesh Dommaraju becoming youngest world champion
The newest world chess champion is also the youngest ever to claim the title. Eighteen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju, who defeated defending…