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Hemingway left his books, papers and typewriter (seen here in 1964) in Cuba when he returned to America.

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New Conservation Effort Aims To Protect Papa's Papers

11:32pm December 27, 2015

by NPR Staff

Ernest Hemingway left papers and a private library of more than 9,000 books when he left Cuba. A Boston-based foundation is taking steps to save the artifacts from the hot, humid Caribbean weather.

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Ellsworth Kelly, Yellow Relief over Red, 2004. Oil on canvas, two joined panels, 80 x 83 x 2 3/4 inches. Private collection.

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Artist Ellsworth Kelly, Master Of Colorful Abstraction, Dies At 92

9:32pm December 27, 2015

by Neda Ulaby

Kelly was recognized as one of the greatest American artists of the 20th century. He died Sunday afternoon, leaving behind pieces in nearly every major museum of modern art.

Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson on Mr. Robot.

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The Best Television Of 2015

5:38pm December 27, 2015

by Eric Deggans

With so many good TV shows out there, the bar has been raised for best-of lists. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans highlights 12 shows he says are more than good — they're game-changing.

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It's Hard To Say What African Design Is, But It Sure Is Stunning

4:56pm December 27, 2015

by Vicky Hallett

"Making Africa" at the Guggenheim Bilbao has dazzling portraits, strange videos and weird-looking glasses.

Modern Seminole patchwork makes use of glittery fabrics and sequins, especially for pageant nights.

A Princess In Patchwork: Sewing For The Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant

5:16pm December 26, 2015

by Jacki Lyden

The Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant features intricate outfits that combine traditional Seminole patchwork techniques with modern twists, like rayon and lace.

Monument Or Eyesore? Weighing The Legacy Of A Pittsburgh Playwright

5:16pm December 26, 2015

A decade after playwright August Wilson's death, his childhood home in Pittsburgh is in bad shape. As Erika Beras of WESA reports, community members have mixed feelings on what to do with what's left.

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A Tale Of Two Titles: A Girl, A Train And Thousands Of Confused Readers

1:47pm December 26, 2015

by NPR Staff

It's a psychological thriller, with a female protagonist, set in contemporary London. You've probably heard of it — Girl on a Train. Or is it The Girl on the Train you're looking for?

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How Director David O. Russell Discovered 'Joy'

10:57am December 26, 2015

NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with director David O. Russell about his new comedy "Joy," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.

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With Artist Frank Stella, What You See Is What You See

8:29am December 26, 2015

by Karen Michel

Early in his career, Stella's goal was to not depict anything. In 1958, he notoriously achieved that. Since then, Stella has continued to push the possibilities of his art.

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2015 In TV: A Couple More Under The Radar Picks

8:29am December 26, 2015

Linda Wertheimer talks with Slate critic June Thomas about her underrated television pick. She chose two dramas, "Cucumber" and "Banana," about the lives of a group of gay men in Manchester, England.