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Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women'
America’s 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In “We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America,” Norah O’Donnell writes about 35…
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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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.
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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…
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WATCH: First lady Melania Trump donates 2025 inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian
Trump is expected to speak after donating her black-and-white ball gown to the First Ladies Gallery in the Smithsonian National…
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Lucinda Williams channels earlier protest music era on new album
Lucinda Williams has been making music for decades. With her new album, she's speaking and singing to this moment, calling…
FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over 'equal time' rule, chairman says
The Trump administration has taken steps to clamp down on talk shows, which the FCC has suggested may be “motivated…
The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat
Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the…
Melania Trump to donate 2025 inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian
The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre.
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Namwali Serpell celebrates Toni Morrison's literary genius in 'On Morrison'
In her new book, award-winning novelist Namwali Serpell takes on Toni Morrison, one of the towering figures in American literature.…
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Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career
One of Hollywood’s most memorable legends, Robert Duvall, has died. The Academy Award winner enjoyed a long and storied career,…
Frederick Wiseman, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, dies at 96
Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique…
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dies at 95
He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He won an…
'Adolescence' and 'Train Dreams' win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards
Both were released on Netflix.