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'We Were Once a Family' exposes ills of U.S. child welfare system

3:41pm March 15, 2023

by Marcela Davison Avilés

Journalist Roxanna Asgarian's tenacious and vulnerable reporting reveals the foundation of the intensely disturbing Hart family story — a broken child welfare system in the U.S.

This safety-net hospital doctor treats mostly uninsured and undocumented patients

1:43pm March 15, 2023

by Terry Gross

Many of Ricardo Nuila's patients at Houston's Ben Taub Hospital are dealing with serious illnesses as a result of not being able to access basic preventive care. His new book is The People's Hospital.

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3 new fantasy novels spin inventive narratives from old folklore

8:33am March 15, 2023

by Caitlyn Paxson

Daughters and sisters are at the heart some new fantasy novels where supernatural bargains and shapeshifting transformations are just the beginning of stories that ultimately explore family dynamics.

Michelle Yeoh, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress on Sunday, delivered a rallying cry for Hollywood's older actresses during her acceptance speech.

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Michelle Yeoh called out sexism in Hollywood. Will it help close the gender gap?

7:00pm March 14, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

The 60-year-old best actress winner addressed the timing of her historic win, which comes decades into her spectacular career. But is the industry ready for more complicated, older female characters?

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'Bad guys never think they're bad guys,' says veteran character actor Clancy Brown

1:32pm March 14, 2023

by Sam Briger

Brown's been working since the 1980s, voicing Mr. Krabs in Spongebob and playing memorable villains in movies like The Shawshank Redemption and Highlander. He now has a supporting role in John Wick 4.

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Eco-idealism and staggering wealth meet in 'Birnam Wood'

1:32pm March 14, 2023

by John Powers

Eleanor Catton's novel centers on young members of an radical environmental rights group who wind up entangled with a billionaire drone manufacturer. Our critic devoured all 400+ pages in two days.

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An illustration of three women dancing to reggaeton music while one of them wears a shirt that says "Reggaeton is culture"

A tough question led one woman to create the first Puerto Rican reggaeton archive

12:00pm March 14, 2023

Patricia Velázquez spent her whole life listening to reggaeton. But when she was questioned about sexism in the songs, she began an investigation that would lead her to create something new.

Una ilustración de tres mujeres bailando música reggaeton mientras una de ellas lleva una camisa que dice "reggaeton es cultura"

La pregunta que llevó a una mujer a crear el primer archivo de reguetón puertorriqueño

11:44am March 14, 2023

El reguetón es parte de la identidad de Patricia Velásquez. Pero cuando le hicieron una pregunta comenzó una investigación que la llevaría a crear algo nuevo sobre el género musical.

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Margaret Atwood's 'Old Babes in the Wood' tackles what it means to be human

7:11am March 14, 2023

by Gabino Iglesias

Margaret Atwood's first collection of short stories in almost a decade is a dazzling mixture of tales showcasing her imagination and humor — and exploring everything from love to the afterlife.

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March Madness is the most thrilling time of year. Here's how to make the most of it

7:01am March 14, 2023

by Hassan Burke

As a former college basketball player, I know firsthand how hard the players work to stay in the tournament for as long as possible. Here's why you should fill out a March Madness bracket this season.