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Natalie Portman (left) and Julianne Moore star in May December, Todd Haynes' film inspired by a real-life story of a schoolteacher who was convicted of raping her sixth-grade student.

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Inspired by a 1990s tabloid story, 'May December' fictionalizes a real tragedy

1:24pm November 17, 2023

by Justin Chang

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star in Todd Haynes' dark and disturbingly funny film about a teacher who was convicted of raping her sixth grade student — and later went on to marry him.

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Podcast tile art for This Is What It Feels Like, from CapRadio; Mustang, from Boise State Public Radio News; Marfa For Beginners, from Marfa Public Radio; The Broadside, from North Carolina Public Radio; The Gun Machine, from WBUR; SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America, from KQED.

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From wild mustangs to reimagined housing, check out these can't-miss podcasts

7:00am November 17, 2023

Looking for dinner conversation starters this Thanksgiving? The NPR One team is here to help with podcast recommendations from across public media.

Google's latest AI music tool creates tracks using famous singers' voice clones

6:39am November 17, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

Nine artists including T-Pain, Demi Lovato and Charlie Puth have granted Google permission to use their singing voices for the new tool, Dream Track.

It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's cranberry relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also sharing another cranberry recipe, too — a chutney from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

This year, Mama Stamberg's relish shares the table with cranberry chutney

5:12am November 17, 2023

by Susan Stamberg

It's tradition: Every year, Susan Stamberg sneaks her mother-in-law's relish recipe onto the air. This year, she's also recommending another recipe, too — from actor and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

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Godzilla attacks the Golden Gate Bridge in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

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Why does Apple TV+ have so many of the best streaming shows you've never heard of?

5:00am November 17, 2023

by Eric Deggans

People may grumble about Apple's higher monthly fee, but there are a lot of original series packed in their lineup that many viewers haven't yet considered.

An eco trio, a surprising flautist and a very weird bird: It's the weekly news quiz

5:00am November 17, 2023

by Holly J. Morris

Plus media woes, highway disasters and more. Could this week be your first 11 out of 11?

According to a new federal lawsuit, Sean Combs is accused of sexually abusing and trafficking his former partner Cassandra Ventura.

Hip-Hop mogul Sean Combs accused of trafficking, sexual assault and abuse in lawsuit

7:37pm November 16, 2023

by Andrew Limbong

Combs' former partner, the singer Cassie, filed the federal lawsuit in Manhattan on Thursday. In it, she describes being drugged, raped, and forced to perform sexual acts with male sex workers.

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Golden Bachelor makes for better reality

5:48pm November 16, 2023

Why viewers can't get enough of the Golden Bachelor! Is the show re-shaping the future of reality television? NPR talks with Juliet Litman of "The Ringer" who hosts the podcast "Bachelor Party."

You might know this artist and actor better as Mr. Chow.

Artist, actor and restaurateur Mr. Chow on his driving creative force: 'To be true'

5:22pm November 16, 2023

by Manuela López Restrepo

Michael Chow has worn many hats in his 84 years. A new documentary about his life, a.k.a. Mr Chow, paints the portrait of a man who has endured hardship, and found creative outlets to cope.

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Matthew Perry's Friends co-stars — (L-R) David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc — paid tribute to him on social media this week.

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The 'Friends' family is mourning one of its own on social media

5:06pm November 16, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer paid tribute to Matthew Perry in heartfelt social media posts weeks after his death, praising him for his wit and heart.