The Basketball Game That Promises Very Little: Ted Cruz Vs. Jimmy Kimmel
The NBA season might be over. But basketball isn't quite done. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel have a score to settle.
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Candace Bushnell Discusses 20 Years Of 'Sex And The City'
To mark the 20th anniversary of the hit show Sex and the City, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the woman who inspired it all, Candace Bushnell. Bushnell wrote a column under the same name for the New York Observer in the mid-90s.
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Explorer And Enthusiast
The chef came to prominence writing about the restaurant kitchens he knew best. He was, particularly on his TV shows, infinitely curious, hungry for everything.
Worth The Whisk: How The Woman Behind Duke's Mayo Became A Tycoon
Long a Southern staple, Duke's Mayo is racking up converts among professional chefs across the U.S. But few know the surprising backstory of Eugenia Duke, the woman behind the century-old brand.
Kate Spade's Fashion Legacy
The fashion designer Kate Spade has died at age 55 of an apparent suicide. She was known for playful handbags and other accessories that millions of women wanted.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Charming And Disarming 'Paddington' Cinematic Universe
At last, we take a deep, overdue dive into the sweet, tangy jars of emotional marmalade that are the Paddington films.
My First (Real) Kate Spade Bag
Weekend Edition editor Barrie Hardymon remembers saving up for her first Kate Spade bag as a young New York music student. Yes, it held her Russian novels — but it also represented something more.
Miss America Says Farewell To Its Swimsuit Competition, Embracing 'Whole New Era'
"We will no longer judge our candidates on their outward physical appearance," Gretchen Carlson, chairwoman of Miss America's board, announced. "That's huge."
'Sherlock' Star Benedict Cumberbatch Saves Cyclist From Muggers
The British actor fought off attackers attempting to steal a delivery driver's bike in London. A witness to the incident calls Cumberbatch courageous, brave and a superhero.
As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?
While a judge ruled Mattel can't sell Frida Barbie dolls in Mexico, her image remains a huge marketing tool. As rights issues roil makers, some say Fridamania dishonors the anti-capitalist artist.