Egyptian President Issues Pardons For 3 Al Jazeera Journalists
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Baher Mohamed, one of the reporters pardoned by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Wednesday.
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The Tao Of Cookie: Behind The 'Empire' Character's Many-Layered Persona
Brash, biting Cookie Lyon is arguably the most compelling character on Fox's hit show Empire. The show's co-producer and writer Attica Locke says that's because we've all got a bit of Cookie in us.
Don't Call Her 'Doll': How Mary McGrory Became 'The First Queen Of Journalism'
The columnist could write like an angel — and bite like an asp. In a new biography, John Norris recounts McGrory's first big break and the proposition she received from a Democratic president.
Center For Public Integrity Details Dangers Of Paint Stripper Solvent
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Jamie Smith Hopkins of the Center for Public Integrity about a solvent found in common paint strippers that can trigger heart attacks and asphyxiation, causing rapid death.
Thai Printing Company Refuses To Issue Today's 'New York Times'
The newspaper whose motto is "All the news that's fit to print" didn't meet a printer's requirements in Thailand on Tuesday because of a story about the king.
How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race
A majority of Americans agree race relations have deteriorated nationally, and stayed the same locally. But on questions of equality, opinions are sharply split between white and black respondents.
Snooty And Lethal, A Blonde Brawler Returns To 'Street Fighter' Game
Known for laughing dismissively after knocking huge opponents to the ground, Karin Kanzuki's return in Street Fighter 5 was announced Thursday.
Cablevision, 5th-Largest U.S. Cable Firm, To Be Sold In $17.7 Billion Deal
It's the second time this year that Altice's founder, French-Israeli billionaire Patrick Drahi, has targeted a large American cable company. This spring, Altice bought Suddenlink for $9.1 billion.
CBS Entertainment Chief Nina Tassler Is Stepping Down
Tassler has been at the helm of the most-watched broadcast network's drama, comedy and late-night offerings since 2004. It's a surprising development at a network known for executive stability.
National Geographic Partners With 21st Century Fox In $725 Million Deal
National Geographic and 21st Century Fox have partnered to create a new for-profit media company, which will house the iconic National Geographic magazine, cable channels and other properties.