M. Emmet Walsh, character actor from 'Blood Simple' and 'Blade Runner,' dies at 88
Walsh died from cardiac arrest on Tuesday at a hospital in St. Albans, Vermont, his longtime manager Sandy Joseph said.
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A refugee's family struggled to get work and food until a fast food manager noticed
In 1991, at the age of 19, River Adams and their family came to the U.S. as Jewish refugees from the Soviet Union. A manager of Roy Rogers changed things for the hungry family.
Glassdoor's new privacy policy stirs fear that anonymous posts may not stay anonymous
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amanda Hoover, about her latest piece in WIRED magazine, "Glassdoor Wants To Know Your Real Name."
A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life
After her father died when she was 24, Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery where she lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her new memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun.
Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' Griffith Joyner
Olympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died in her sleep on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.
Jonathan Majors sued by ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari for assault, battery, defamation
The civil suit alleges that Majors was physically abusive towards Jabbari during incidents in Los Angeles, London and New York. The New York incident led to a criminal conviction for Majors.
They lampoon American corporate culture — and the internet is here for it
They have been dubbed "cubicle comedians" — and some of the top creators raking in the views and likes are Black. For Black humor experts, that's no coincidence.
Native Hawaiians aim to bring cultural sensitivity to Maui wildfire cleanup
A delicate cleanup is underway in historic Lahaina on Maui. Cultural monitors are working closely with federal officials to assure the process protects cultural and archeological artifacts.
A divided town and politics vs. science: Michael Imperioli on why his play resonates
Actor Michael Imperioli talks about his Broadway debut in An Enemy of the People and the relevance of this adaptation of the play, roughly 150 years after the original.
Beyoncé's new album is inspired by backlash to her entering the country music genre
With less than 10 days until the release of her new album, Cowboy Carter, the multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses the moment that inspired her to delve into country music.