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Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring -- and sometimes controversial -- activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with…
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This first episode of "Sesame Street" -- sponsored by the letters W, S and E and the numbers 2 and…
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Why Edward Norton fought to deliver his new film, ‘Motherless Brooklyn’
Actor Edward Norton has starred in a wide range of movies, from cult hit "Fight Club" to commercial blockbuster "The…
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Why a new film about Harriet Tubman focuses on freedom
The Underground Railroad's most famous conductor, Harriet Tubman, is featured in a new film -- the first to share her…
‘Friday’ actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77
The actor had a prolific career, co-starring in three "Friday" films, appearing on "The Wayans Bros." television series and voicing…
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John Hodgman’s new book explores the gift of losing status
From frequent flyer programs to customer loyalty rewards to secret clubs, there are many ways some Americans chase status. But…
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How ‘Sesame Street’ is still supporting families, 50 years after its debut
November marks the 50th anniversary of public television's "Sesame Street," a cultural landmark widely praised for its approach to children's…
Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies at 84
During her long career, Carroll earned a Tony Award for the musical "No Strings" and an Academy Award nomination for…
In China’s film industry, the Communist Party is in the director’s chair
Actors who prove effective ambassadors for the People's Republic may see their careers rise, while those who test Chinese authorities…
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