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In 'The Power,' Women Develop A Weapon That Changes Everything

4:36pm December 26, 2017

by Lynn Neary

Naomi Alderman's new novel imagines a world in which women suddenly pose a physical threat to men. Alderman says it was gratifying to imagine how characters might use that power to fight back.

In U.N. Art Exhibition, Syrian Artist Unpacks Refugees' Baggage

4:19pm December 26, 2017

by Deborah Amos

An art exhibition at the United Nations uses tiny models of refugees' former homes and the suitcases of refugees to tell their stories.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda On Disney, Mixtapes And Why He Won't Try To Top 'Hamilton'

2:13pm December 26, 2017

Miranda says he doesn't feel the need to duplicate the success of Hamilton. "If you think in terms of topping, you're in the wrong business," he says. Originally broadcast Jan. 3, 2017.

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'Florida Project' Tops David Edelstein's List Of The Year's Best Films

2:13pm December 26, 2017

by David Edelstein

In a year dominated by stories of sexual harassment and abuse, Fresh Air's movie critic says his favorite films featured voices that aren't heard from enough.

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The United States leads the world in spice consumption, but also in spice imports.

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Americans Love Spices. So Why Don't We Grow Them?

10:26am December 26, 2017

by Kristen Hartke

Buying local fruit, vegetables and meat has become increasingly popular in the United States, but we still import most of our spices. Some say homegrown spices are a growth opportunity for farmers.

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Illustrator Maira Kalman Moving To The Stage With Choreographer John Heginbotham

9:30am December 26, 2017

by Jill Kaufman

Kalman is collaborating on a stage work with choreographer John Heginbotham. The piece is based on The Principles of Uncertainty, and is all about living while knowing you're going to die.

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In this year's Christmas episode, the Twelfth Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, meets his first incarnation — played here by David Bradley.

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For Christmas 'Doctor Who' Gets A Historic Change

8:42pm December 25, 2017

by Eric Deggans

For fans of the long-running British sci-fi series, the Christmas episode is an annual tradition — this year's installment marks the end of Peter Capaldi's stint as the ancient, time-traveling alien.

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Christopher Plummer's role in All the Money in the World was originally filled by Kevin Spacey.

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'All The Money' Re-Shoot Was Decided 'In A Heartbeat,' Ridley Scott Says

5:17pm December 25, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

After Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct, director Ridley Scott raced to save his film. He gathered the cast and crew and shot 22 scenes in nine days — this time with Christopher Plummer.

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Where are we? In the sinuses, with some dancing green mucus.

For Children, A Good Booger Joke Helps The Medicine Go Down

11:00am December 25, 2017

by Lauren Kafka

Dr. Howard Bennett knows that humor can help his young patients be less worried when they're at the doctor's office. In his latest book, he uses gross-out jokes to explain how kids' bodies work.

The Super NES Classic, a mini-version of one of the first Nintendo consoles, comes with a vintage controller.

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Economy

Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

6:43am December 25, 2017

by Adhiti Bandlamudi

Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?