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'The Last Politician' author shares stories behind Biden's successes and failures

10:25am September 15, 2023

by Terry Gross

Atlantic writer Franklin Foer initially saw Biden as a bloviator who fetishized bipartisanship; he's since come to appreciate Biden's ability to empathize with opponents and get legislation passed.

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It's been *a week* for Drew Barrymore and Aaron Rodgers.

Why are the Jets 'cursed' and Barrymore (kind of) canceled? Find out in the news quiz

5:00am September 15, 2023

by Holly J. Morris

Plus, yet more giraffes, cute killer animals, wacky spills, labor drama and quirky IPOs. What more do you want? Blood?

Tips for dealing with anxiety, the 'check engine light' of the brain

7:52pm September 14, 2023

by Marielle Segarra

Anxiety can feel awful. But it can also be a helpful warning signal, telling us when we're in danger or out of alignment with our true feelings.

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A couple walks in a flooded Saint Mark's Square during high waters on Nov. 19, 2013, in Venice, Italy.

Venice won't be listed as one of the world's most endangered sites

6:01pm September 14, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, says it will continue to monitor the famed Italian city's issues, including climate change and over-tourism.

Michele Norris explores the family kitchen in her new podcast, Your Mama's Kitchen.

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What makes the family kitchen so special? Michele Norris digs into the details

5:34pm September 14, 2023

Journalist and writer Michele Norris is exploring the significance of the family kitchen in her new podcast, Your Mama's Kitchen.

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Daniel Boone and Scots in the Valley Festival traces the legendary pioneer's Piedmont roots

3:33pm September 14, 2023

by David Ford

The legendary 18th century pioneer and frontiersman Daniel Boone played a prominent role in the settlement of North Carolina, and he spent decades exploring here in the Pie

Natasha Lyonne, pictured here in November 2022, is one of several actors who's auctioning off unique experiences to support TV and movie crews impacted by the ongoing writers' strike

Now's your chance to solve a crossword puzzle with Natasha Lyonne

2:36pm September 14, 2023

by Emily Olson

Want Adam Scott to walk your dog? What about dinner with Bob Odenkirk? Some of Hollywood's most beloved names are auctioning off unique experiences to help support the writers' strike

Bill Maher says his show, without writers, "will not be as good."

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HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher' to return during Writers Guild strike

10:29am September 14, 2023

by Andrew Limbong

Maher posted on X that he won't have any written segments. But since Maher is himself a writer, it will be difficult for the show to go ahead "without a violation of WGA strike rules," says the Guild.

After a promising infancy, streaming is stuck in a nasty adolescence. Fans of great TV must act to help preserve what works, to build a more stable, empowering entertainment ecosystem.

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Streaming broke Hollywood, but saved TV — now it's time for you to do your part

7:00am September 14, 2023

by Eric Deggans

After a promising infancy, streaming is stuck in a nasty adolescence. Fans of great TV must act to help preserve what works, because consumers can and do have a say in all this.

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Ready to test your might? The new Mortal Kombat has arrived

6:00pm September 13, 2023

by Lauren Hodges

"Mortal Kombat 1" is a complete reboot — but with all the fan favorites back and ready to fight.