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Mary J. Blige: 'I'm Not Worried, Trying To Keep It Real — I Am Real'

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

Jason King spoke to the R&B standard-bearer about her latest evolution, which comes from her roots.

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At 86, A 'Jazz Child' Looks Back On A Life Of Sunshine, Sorrow

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Singer Sheila Jordan, who leaped to fame in George Russell's version of "You Are My Sunshine," recalls her dirt-poor childhood and the thrill of hearing Charlie Parker play through a club's back door.

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Pope Francis As Reformer, Evangelizer — And Doctrinal Conservative

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Austen Ivereigh, author of a new biography of Pope Francis, says the media have misjudged the pope's comments on abortion and homosexuality — but that Francis is a radical in other respects.

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After Wrongful Conviction, Three Lifetimes Spent With Hope In Check

Sunday, November 30, 2014

The year was 1975. Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese as American troops and civilians were forced to evacuate the country. Ronald Reagan entered the presidential race against Gerald Ford. A show called Saturday Night Live debuted on NBC.

And Ricky Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman and Bridgeman's younger brother, Ronnie, were ...

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Backstage With Janis Joplin: Doubts, Drugs And Compassion

Saturday, November 29, 2014

John Byrne Cooke was Janis Joplin's road manager from 1967 until her untimely death in 1970. So he saw a lot of rock history up close — and describes some of the details in a new memoir.

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In 'Imitation Game,' An Outsider Takes Center Stage

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Director Morten Tyldum says he wanted the film, about World War II code breaker Alan Turing, to show "how important it is to actually celebrate those who are different than us instead of fear them."

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Jesus Started A Chain Letter — And Other Hoaxes

Saturday, November 29, 2014

William Shakespeare wrote in the margins of his books. Noah washed up in Vienna after the flood. Jesus sent a letter back to Earth after his ascension to heaven.

Did you miss those artifacts of history?

Of course you did. They're all frauds, concocted to convince the unsuspecting — and ...

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A Decade After Battle, Medic And Wounded Soldier Reunite

Saturday, November 29, 2014

StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative records stories from members of the U.S. military who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Ten years ago, Keith Melick was a medic in the Army, and Roy Wilkins was a command sergeant major in the Army's Special Forces.

They crossed paths in Afghanistan, where Wilkins was ...

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Teacher Seeks Exoneration From McCarthy-Era Conviction

Saturday, November 29, 2014

For more than six decades, Miriam Moskowitz has lived in fear that people would find out about her past. Now at age 98, the retired math teacher is anxious to set the record straight before it's too late.

"I was and am innocent," Moskowitz tells NPR's Scott Simon.

Moskowitz says ...

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Chicken Confidential: How This Bird Came To Rule The Cultural Roost

Saturday, November 29, 2014

If you looked at Earth from far off in the solar system, would it look like it's run by humans — or chickens? There are about three times as many chickens as people on this planet. And while horses and dogs are often celebrated as humankind's partner in spreading civilization, ...

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Why The ER Doctor Asks Patients What's Happening At Home

Saturday, November 29, 2014

When people hear that I'm an emergency physician, they often ask, "What's the craziest thing you've ever seen?"

TV shows frequently show ER doctors and nurses heroically saving people on the verge of death. Then there are news reports about people abusing the health care system by seeking emergency care ...

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From Humble Salt To Fancy Freezing: How To Up Your Cocktail Game

Friday, November 28, 2014

You don't need to have liquid nitrogen at your next cocktail party — but it's certainly a sure-fire way to impress your guests. Expert mixologist Dave Arnold walks you through it.

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A Boozy Parisian Pineapple That Tastes Like The Holidays

Friday, November 28, 2014

Dorie Greenspan struggled to recreate a friend's sweet dessert, but he just wouldn't divulge his secret. "It's nothing," he said. "It's so simple." Turns out, it is simple — once you have the recipe.

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Killer Mike: 'Rap Has Given Me Voice'

Friday, November 28, 2014

The Atlanta rapper — and one half of rap group Run The Jewels — wants his songs to confront heavy everyday issues with empathy: "I think our regular lives are amazing, beautiful things."

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Once Homeless, Family Feels 'Blessed To Wake Up Another Day'

Friday, November 28, 2014

In 2013, after drowning in past-due bills, Franklin and Sherry Gilliard became homeless. Now they live in transitional housing, and they hold a circle of thanks at dinner to remember what they have.

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Gold-Plated Gowns And 8-inch Pumps: The Stuff That Made Starlets Shimmer

Friday, November 28, 2014

Actress Mae West was petite, but on screen — thanks to a pair of platform shoes — she looked larger than life. A show in Boston examines the fashion and jewelry of Hollywood's golden age.

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Melissa Etheridge Opens Her Heart

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Etheridge talks about being accepted by her conservative hometown, being truthful with the public, getting married and living her monster-ness.

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Stabat Mater: Young Composers Explore An Ancient Text

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

British choral group The Sixteen sings new settings of the Stabat Mater. Director Harry Christophers says the ensemble was looking for "something that was very spiritual, very mystical."

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The Native American Side Of The Thanksgiving Menu

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

A version of this story was originally published on Nov. 21, 2012.

Everyone knows the schoolhouse version of the first Thanksgiving story: New England pilgrims came together with Native Americans to share a meal after the harvest. The original menu was something of a joint venture, but over the ...

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Gluten-Free? Vegan? Thanksgiving Recipes For Alternative Diets

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

It's like the start of a bad joke: a vegan, a gluten-free and a paleo walk into a bar — except it's your house, and they're gathered around the Thanksgiving table. Don't panic — we've got recipes.

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