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Peter Martins Leaves New York City Ballet Amid Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct

4:14pm January 02, 2018

by Jeff Lunden

In a letter to the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins announced he has decided to retire as its artistic director and head of its school. The announcement follows allegations from current and former dancers of sexual misconduct and physical abuse.

Helena Grant from Connecticut skiing with Brantley Beach of Keene, N.Y. "This is bliss," Grant said. "You're beyond all the cares of the world. And it almost brings tears to the eyes."

In Sub-Zero Temperatures, Skiers Find 'Bliss' In The Frozen Woods

4:14pm January 02, 2018

by Brian Mann

It sounds miserable to spend a day with ice plastered to your face. But reporter Brian Mann loves the beauty, community and fun that come with venturing out in harsh conditions.

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Disbelieved by doctors, Jennifer Brea turns the camera on herself to reveal the hidden world of ME, or chronic fatigue syndrome, in her film, Unrest.

'Unrest' Director Turns Camera On Herself To Document Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

3:14pm January 02, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

When Jennifer Brea was just 28 years old, a routine infection brought her down for five years. Her new film, Unrest, documents her struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Mystery writer Sue Grafton (pictured here in 2002) died Dec. 28, 2017. Her most recent novel was Y is for Yesterday.

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A Is For Appreciation: How Sue Grafton Helped Transform The Mystery Genre

2:20pm January 02, 2018

by Maureen Corrigan

Grafton revolutionized what had become fossilized formula fiction. She tossed out the genre's sexist, racist and nativist clichés and helped make the detective novel matter again.

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Ballet Master Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Probe

5:39am January 02, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

In his letter to the board of the New York City Ballet, Peter Martins, 71, continued to deny he sexually harassed or abused members of the company. He had been on a leave of absence since last month.

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'Mindhunter' Actor Jonathan Groff On His Most Life-Altering Roles

1:49pm January 01, 2018

The Mindhunter star says his work on HBO's Looking changed his life: "It's one of my favorite things I've worked on, the most personal thing I've worked on." Originally broadcast Oct. 31, 2017.

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The three emojis that didn't make the cut.

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Emojis Of 2018: Bagels, Kangaroos, Redheads Are In. 'Frowning Pile Of Poo' Is Out

7:15am January 01, 2018

The committee that selects emojis for 2018 has narrowed down its selection for the new batch.

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Fireworks light the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate shortly after midnight in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

Germany Takes Steps To Guard Women Against Sexual Assault As They Ring In New Year

5:54pm December 31, 2017

by Esme Nicholson

In Berlin, authorities are taking extra security measures ahead of New Year's celebrations. "Safety zones" are being set up for female party-goers, but some people are critical of this move.

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Rosi Alvarez celebrated her quinceañera in Cuba, her father's home country.

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Family Is The Life Of The Party In HBO Doc 'A Quinceañera Story'

8:36am December 31, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

The documentary series profiles five girls as they celebrate their quinceañeras. Director Matt O'Neill says the project taught him that "the core of these ceremonies is familial love."

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The Call-In: Paying It Forward

8:12am December 31, 2017

Guest host Lauren Frayer talks with three people who share their stories about "paying it forward" — acts of kindness and generosity that spread from person to person.