'Little Rascals' Actor Dickie Moore Dies At 89
Moore was part of the Our Gang crew for one year, from 1932-33. Over a very busy career as a young actor, he appeared in more than 100 films.
Arts
A Food Museum Grows In Brooklyn
An ambitious plan to create an interactive, world-class museum dedicated to the edible comes closer to reality. The Museum of Food and Drink will have its first permanent home starting next month.
Alison Brie Discusses 'Mad Men,' 'Community' And Her Start In Show Business
Following her breakout TV roles, actress Alison Brie moves to the big screen in Sleeping with Other People, a romantic comedy about serial cheaters who meet up 12 years after having a one-night stand.
Meet The Artist: Joel Richards On Storytelling
Family stories, personal narratives, myth, action adventures, tall tales - behind every great story, no matter the type, there is a great storyteller. One of those great storytellers is Joel Richards. He's head of the Triad Story Exchange. With a background in theatre, literature, and storytelling itself, Joel brings knowledge, empathy, and of course a great voice to the tales he tells.
A Mom Might Not Be A Mom, And Yes, That's Scary
The new thriller Goodnight Mommy follows a child's simple what-if question to horrific lengths.
A Medal For A King — And For Many Of America's Greatest Living Artists
The 2014 National Medals of Arts and the National Humanities Medals was awarded in tandem Thursday to 21 of the most renowned U.S. artists and patrons. Among the winners was Stephen King.
'Lost Child' Wraps Up Ferrante's Neapolitan Series With 'Perfect Devastation'
Elena Ferrante's edgy "Neapolitan Novels" chronicle a decades-long friendship between two Italian women. Maureen Corrigan says the fourth and final novel, The Story of the Lost Child, is spectacular.
Richard Gere Shines In The Bleak 'Time Out Of Mind'
A new film follows a homeless man working constantly to survive on the streets of New York City and traces his challenge to hold on to his identity.
A Gargantuan Error: Quixotic Is Not The Only Word From A Book Character
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Bruce Conforth, professor of American culture at the University of Michigan, about words that have entered colloquial language after originating as book characters.
A Master Class In Journalism From A 1930s-Era Workaholic
Joseph Roth was an Austrian reporter whose writing provided a vivid portrait of pre-WWII Europe. Critic Juan Vidal says this newly translated collection of his work shows his intelligence and humor.