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RaMell Ross’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an ambitious, immersive experience.

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Director Tim Fehlbaum’s new film September 5 is centered on how the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre changed the way media outlets cover major global stories, especially those involving acts of terror.

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What do cooking and a nightly TV show have in common? Both require “a little care, a little love and a little imagination,” says Stephen Colbert. He and his wife Evie Colbert have written a cookbook.

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These true stories range from a “meow-moir” of a Siberian cat to an exploration of what U.S. presidents do after the White House. Check out these nonfiction reads recommended by NPR staff and critics.

As I reflect on a life lived, I wish I’d complained more.

A mother wonders why her father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year’s Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

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For a lot of people, It’s A Wonderful Life is the Christmas movie. George Bailey’s story of learning how much you really matter to the world has family, community, an angel, a mean rich guy, and a little kid playing carols on the piano. It has become a staple of holiday viewing, so we thought it was a perfect time to revisit our discussion about the movie.

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Jimmy “Jay” Lee’s body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.

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The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse.

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