Arts & Life

Panda Express came up with the recipe for Orange Chicken 30 years ago today. It's the company's signature dish and top seller.

Orange Chicken, Panda Express' Gift To American Chinese Food, Turns 30

2:38pm October 30, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

The concoction, crispy fried chicken tossed with a sweet and sour sauce, is an Americanized version of dishes found in China. But this top seller has developed its own authenticity over the years.

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In 'Long Way Down,' The Ghosts Of Gun Violence Chill A Plan For Revenge

12:15pm October 30, 2017

by David Greene

Jason Reynolds' new book follows a 15-year-old who must make a crucial decision after the murder of his brother, all in the time it takes for an elevator to travel 60 seconds to the ground floor.

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After a fellow actor made allegations against him, Kevin Spacey says, "if I did behave then as he describes I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior."

Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

10:07am October 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"I'm beyond horrified to hear his story. I honestly do not recall the encounter," Kevin Spacey said in response to allegations.

Harassment Scandals Shine Spotlight On Confidentiality Clauses

6:17am October 30, 2017

by Tovia Smith

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal, some states are considering barring nondisclosure agreements in the settlement of claims.

While in the film "Circle of Life" is sung by a voice off-screen, Rafiki takes on the opening number in the The Lion King musical.

Bold Experiment Turned Broadway Hit, 'Lion King' Continues To Thrill — And Heal

12:49am October 30, 2017

by Michel Martin

Director Julie Taymor took an unconventional tack in adapting the animated film for the big stage. Even 20 years on, she finds the musical's social themes evolve and resonate with audiences worldwide.

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An American Comic In Canada

8:07am October 29, 2017

During a recent visit to Vancouver, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talked with American comedian Erik Griffin about what performing stand-up has been like during the Trump administration.

In the last 13 years of Queen Victoria's life, she spent a great deal of time with Abdul Karim, who came from India initially to wait on the queen's table, but soon became part of her inner circle. And despite all opposition, Victoria and Karim curried on

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Queen Victoria's Unlikely Bond With Indian Attendant Made Curry Classy

8:00am October 29, 2017

by Nina Martyris

The new film Victoria & Abdul sheds light on this extraordinary friendship, which had a spicy side effect: Curries, once a way to use up leftovers, began to simmer regularly in the royal kitchens.

Author Jen Sookfong Lee in front of the Vancouver tea shop where her grandfather's barber shop once stood.

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Tea And Memories With Vancouver Author Jen Sookfong Lee

7:03am October 29, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Lee's grandfather owned a barber shop — there's a tea shop there now — and was a pillar of Vancouver's Chinese-Canadian community. Over jasmine tea, Lee talks about her memories of her grandfather.

President Trump addresses the crowd before delivering the keynote address at Liberty University's commencement in Lynchburg, Va., on May 13.

After 'Choosing Donald Trump,' Is The Evangelical Church In Crisis?

7:00am October 29, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

In his new book about the president and faith, author Stephen Mansfield argues evangelical witness has been hurt by the church's support for Trump.

Museum curator Teddy Reeves demonstrates a method of salvaging damaged photos at a workshop in Beaumont, Texas.

'All Is Not Lost': These Experts Help Save Hurricane-Soaked Heirlooms

3:01am October 29, 2017

by Allison Lee

Hurricane victims can replace chairs, cars, even homes. But they can't replace family photos or VHS tapes of grandma. So the Smithsonian and FEMA have dispatched a "heritage task force" to Texas.

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