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WATCH: South Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for literature
Nobel committee chairman Anders Olsson praised Han's "physical empathy for the vulnerable, often female lives" of her characters.
'Going Varsity in Mariachi' documentary spotlights competitive high school competitions
A new Netflix documentary shares a slice of southern Texas life as a high school mariachi band makes its way to the state championship. "Going Varsity in Mariachi" shows the journey of musicians from the Rio Grande Valley as they…
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Tony winner Gavin Creel dies of rare cancer at 48
Creel, a Broadway musical theater veteran who won a Tony Award for "Hello, Dolly!" opposite Bette Midler and earned nominations…
How Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and Martin Scorsese are paying tribute to Kris Kristofferson
The singer-songwriter and actor died Saturday at his home in Hawaii surrounded by family at age 88.
Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century…
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New book "What If We Get It Right?" offers hopeful view of handling the climate crisis
One of the global problems addressed at the U.N. General Assembly is the climate crisis. Multiple wars and other geopolitical…
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New book 'The Barn' revisits the people and forces behind Emmett Till's murder
Emmett Till's murder is one of the most harrowing events in American history. Till was 14 in 1955 when he…
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Musician Nick Lowe on his legendary career and first new album in a decade
One of rock and roll's greatest songwriters is out with a brand new album. It's Nick Lowe's first full-length effort…
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Stephen and Evie Colbert on family, food and the stories behind their new cookbook
Stephen Colbert has been making America laugh for decades. His wife, Evie McGee Colbert, has often gotten a mention and…
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Meet the 10-year-old winning international acclaim for her wildlife photography
For many years, nature and wildlife photographers have been disproportionately male. But a young girl in India is helping change…
Fact meets fiction as 'The West Wing' cast makes a special White House appearance
Martin Sheen and others from the cast of "The West Wing," the hit drama about a liberal president and his…
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Connie Chung reflects on her trailblazing career and confronting rampant sexism
Over her decades-long career, Connie Chung covered everything from the Watergate scandal to conflict overseas, landing sought-after exclusive interviews along…
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Maya Wiley chronicles a life of activism and fulfilling a family legacy in new memoir
Civil rights attorney Maya Wiley grew up in a household that prioritized activism. Her parents' influence set her on a…
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In 'I Brought the War with Me,' Lindsey Hilsum shares poetry inspired by the front lines
Lindsey Hilsum is an award-winning correspondent with Britain's Channel 4 News who has contributed to the News Hour with reports…
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Sean "Diddy" Combs held without bail after arrest on sex trafficking indictment
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was indicted on multiple charges including sex trafficking, sexual assault, violence and racketeering. The government's charges…
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Dr. Francis Collins explores his faith and science in new book, 'The Road to Wisdom'
Dr. Francis Collins has been at the forefront of the world's most advanced biomedical research. He led the Human Genome…
Read the full indictment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
The indictment describes Combs as the head of a criminal enterprise that engaged or attempted to engage in activities including…