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Ismael Cruz Córdova as Elven warrior Arondir in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

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Despite racist vitriol, 'Rings of Power' star Ismael Cruz Córdova is not backing down

3:04pm September 06, 2022

by Pablo Valdivia

As the The Rings of Power deals with a racist review-bombing campaign, Córdova reflects on the impact his inclusion in the series has for other marginalized people.

At 10th anniversary of Benghazi attack, former diplomat offers context in new book

2:49pm September 06, 2022

by Caitlyn Kim

Ethan Chorin, who served in Libya, presents details that most Americans don't know about the embassy attack — and explores the role domestic politics played in the aftermath.

In Vesper, Raffiella Chapman plays a 13-year-old girl living in a future where biological experiments have wiped out all the earth's edible plants.

You'll want these five films on your list for fall

2:18pm September 06, 2022

by Bob Mondello

After a two-year dry spell, Hollywood's summer blockbusters finally busted some blocks this year. Now, the question is how to keep that momentum going.

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John McEnroe competes at Wimbledon in 1980.

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John McEnroe grapples with his legacy as tennis' bad boy

1:35pm September 06, 2022

by Dave Davies

McEnroe reflects on his career in a new Showtime documentary: "I was very taken aback, actually, when I went to Wimbledon in London for the first time, and I was like, 'Wow, they're so polite here.'"

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Whitewater kayaking might not be for the faint of heart, but rapids are my sanctuary

8:00am September 06, 2022

by Rolando Arrieta

It's a thrill to go from my Washington, D.C., office to an outdoor adventure. I can run the rapids or just paddle the Potomac River, while leaving the city behind.

Untitled, 2021. Self-portrait of Adeolu Osibodu.

A skateboarding accident led this photographer to find his passion

6:34am September 06, 2022

Photographer Adeolu Osibodu takes you on a journey through space and time as he navigates reality, traversing sky, land and sea.

Actor Brendan Fraser arrives on September 4, 2022 for the screening of the film "The Whale" presented at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

Why Brendan Fraser's Hollywood comeback story is both warming hearts and raising ire

6:15am September 06, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen in The Whale, a new Darren Aronofsky film about a reclusive English teacher as he struggles with his health and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

A Texas town gets its portrait on a silo

5:05am September 06, 2022

by Susan Stamberg

Australian artist Guido Van Helten is known for his large-scale murals, often painted on abandoned industrial sites. Now he's telling the stories of McKinney, Texas, on the sides of its grain silos.

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Brendan Fraser sheds tears for a standing ovation at the premiere of his comeback role

2:45pm September 05, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Fraser took a step away from acting after a series of personal struggles. In his latest role, he stars as an English teacher who is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter.

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CNN's 'No Ordinary Life' highlights the lives of 5 women war videographers

5:03am September 05, 2022

A new documentary follows the unique experience of women videographers covering war. "No Ordinary Life" makes its television debut on CNN.