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…
Beyond the Canvas: Making the Music
Making it as a musician takes talent, ambition, grit and a good bit of luck. In the first episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with icons Bruce Springsteen, Reba McEntire, Yo-Yo Ma and others to talk about some of their most vulnerable moments.
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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…
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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.…
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…
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…
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…