'Roma' And 'The Favourite' Lead Oscar Nominations
Linda Holmes takes a look at the list of this year's nominees, which includes some heartening nods and surprising snubs.
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For Many With Disabilities, 'Let It Go' Is An Anthem Of Acceptance
The breakout song from Disney's Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.
In 'Team Of Vipers,' It's Mr. Sims Who Goes To Washington
In the movies, "Mr. Smith" stands by his principles and prevails in the capital. In Cliff Sims's story, told in a new book, the hero descends into disillusionment — but not before enjoying the ride.
Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. On DNA Testing And Finding His Own Roots
As host of the PBS series Finding Your Roots, Gates tells celebrities about their family history. He reflects on his own history and some of the more controversial aspects of DNA testing.
In 'The Birds, The Bees,' Teens Take On Sex Ed
In Olivia Hinebaugh's new novel, a girl gets fed up with her school's abstinence-only classes and sets herself up as a sex ed expert, handing out condoms and advice with help from her mom, a nurse.
Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow's Libraries Are Having A 'Loud' Revival
"A library can be a loud place," says a city official in charge of Moscow's 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.
Carl Reiner, Who Turns 97 Soon, Is Still Working On Projects
A comedian, writer, actor, director and producer, Carl Reiner was part of the golden days of television. But these days, he's producing a lot of books.
'Unmarriageable' Sets 'Pride And Prejudice' In Pakistan
You may not think the world needs another retelling of Jane Austen's classic, but Soniah Kamal's Unmarriageable has an undercurrent of social and political commentary that makes it a worthwhile read.
There's No Rest For Anyone In 'The Dreamers'
Karen Thompson Walker's new novel imagines a pandemic that puts victims into a deep sleep, giving them strange dreams from which they may not wake up — and panicking those still awake.
Not My Job: Conan O'Brien Gets Quizzed On Hot Cocoa
We've invited the longtime, late night talk show host to play a game called "Team Coco, meet hot cocoa!" O'Brien is now host of Conan on TBS, and has a new podcast called Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.