Sex Advice Columnist Dan Savage Still Fresh After 20 Years
The gay activist, journalist, and sex advice columnist talks about the evolution of readers' questions, and dispels the notion of "normalcy" when it comes to dating.
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Pixar's Brad Bird Talks French Food, Animated Rats And New Film 'Tomorrowland'
Tomorrowland's writer/director describes the culinary process of planning for the film, and his early days as a writer for The Simpsons.
When Facebook Crashes, The Police Get Called
In both Britain and the U.S., police say they get calls from the public when Facebook goes down.
How 'The Martian' Became A Science Love Story
The movie about a stranded astronaut is being hailed for its scientific realism. Andy Weir, who wrote the book the film is based on, is a longtime computer programmer who sees romance in numbers.
Jazz Saxophonist Phil Woods Dies At 83
Jazz saxophonist Phil Woods was a disciple of Charlie Parker, one of the pioneers of bebop. But Woods reached millions of ears through his playing on pop songs by Paul Simon, Billy Joel and others. Woods died Tuesday at the age of 83.
From Syria To South Africa, A Passion For Wine Flows Bottle By Bottle
A wine writer travels the world to uncover the stories behind 12 bottles of wine. Each bottle offers insight into politics, environment, economics and community.
In Sophomore Year, Kirkus Prize Features An Eclectic Mix Of Finalists
The literary award, launched last year by Kirkus Reviews, lists Ta-Nehisi Coates, Helen Macdonald and Hanya Yanagihara among 18 finalists across three categories. The prize carries a purse of $50,000.
Journalist Discusses The Rise Of ISIS And Its Future In Syria And Iraq
Joby Warrick, author of Black Flags, traces the Islamic State's development from an al-Qaida-related insurgency in Iraq to a successful jihadist movement that now holds territory in Syria and Iraq.
Cultural Capital: 50 Years Of Investment In U.S. Arts And Humanities
The National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, two federal grant-making agencies aimed at investing in American culture, turn 50 on Tuesday.