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600 U.S. planes crashed in the Himalayas during WWII. A new museum shows the artifacts

8:41am December 16, 2023

by Scott Simon

In World War II, hundreds of U.S. planes crashed in the Himalayas. NPR's Scott Simon asks William Belcher, a forensic anthropologist, about a new museum that displays artifacts from the crashes.

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Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling

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A buffet of 2023 cookbooks for the food lovers on your list

5:01am December 16, 2023

by Beth Novey

There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.

The cast of "General Hospital" appears during the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

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'General Hospital' dominates 50th annual Daytime Emmys with 6 trophies

1:33am December 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

"General Hospital" collected six trophies, including four for acting. Susan Lucci received the Lifetime Achievement Honor for her 40-year run as Erica Kane on "All My Children."

Prince Harry wins court victory against tabloids in phone hacking case

7:31pm December 15, 2023

Prince Harry and 100 other celebrities sued UK tabloids for allegedly hacking their phones to get scoops in the 1990s & early 2000s.

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The WeightWatchers CEO tells NPR why the company is embracing weight loss drugs

6:04pm December 15, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers talks with WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani about the company's recent decision to provide weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.

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A look at NPR music's best songs of 2023

6:04pm December 15, 2023

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with music critic Ann Powers about NPR's interactive "Best Songs of 2023" online tool.

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The new 'Wonka' film manages to not be too sweet

6:04pm December 15, 2023

Bob Mondello shares his thoughts on Timothee Chalamet's rendition of a young Willy Wonka in the new prequel to the Roald Dahl film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

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David Tennant as The Doctor in Doctor Who Special 1: The Star Beast.

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What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

5:00pm December 15, 2023

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: new Doctor Who specials, Beedle the Bardcore's version of Usher's "Yeah!," and remembering Andre Braugher.

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Met museum is returning looted ancient art to Cambodia and Thailand

4:20pm December 15, 2023

by Mandalit del Barco

The Metropolitan Museum of Art had been displaying artwork from the Khmer era that was associated with a man indicted in 2019 for the illegal trafficking of antiquities.

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Don't underestimate the power of Dad TV: 'Reacher' is the genre at its best

4:01pm December 15, 2023

by Eric Deggans

It may have started out as an insult, but there's nothing wrong with Dad TV. You can see it all – responsibility-free wish fulfillment, fistfights, romantic fantasy – in the new season of Reacher.