Mdou Moctar: Tiny Desk Concert
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Tony Blair urges leaders to ignore 'waves of populist opinion'
Tony Blair's On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century is the political leadership guide he says he would have wanted in 1997, at the start of his 10-year tenure as British prime minister.
How you could own the Iron Throne or Jon Snow's sword from 'Game of Thrones'
More than 2,000 items, like Jon Snow’s sword and the Iron Throne, from the iconic HBO series will be auctioned off in October. Here’s what’s for sale.
This artist couple makes flower altars for grieving communities after mass shootings
Two Los Angeles-based artists have made it their life’s mission to create new spaces where people can grieve together in the form of flower altars.
Actor and beloved baritone James Earl Jones dies at 93
Everything about Jones was big: his stage presence, the intensity of his glance and the brilliance of his craft. From Star Wars to The Lion King to CNN, his voice pervaded popular culture.
'After Midnight' host Taylor Tomlinson is ready to joke about her bipolar II. Mostly
Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health."
'We're Alone,' but together, in Edwidge Danticat's remarkable essays
With clear, concise prose that delves into harsh topics without losing its sense of humor, Danticat once again proves that she is one of contemporary literature's strongest, most graceful voices.
'Colored Television' is an ungentle satire set in post-post-racial America
Danzy Senna's new novel is an exhilarating yet poignant riff on the struggling artist as a wannabe middle-aged sellout. The writing is endlessly quotable and meaningfully provocative.
Alleged shooter's mom warned Ga. school. And, opposition leader flees Venezuela
The mother of the alleged shooter at Apalachee High School warned officials the morning of the shooting. Here's how administrators responded. And, Venezuela's opposition leader has fled the country.
'My Brilliant Friend' returns for final season with two new stars
Alba Rohrwacher and Irene Maiorino discuss their roles as leads in the fourth and final season of the HBO series My Brilliant Friend, based on Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Quartet novels.