A stripped-down 'Cyrano' — a London import — is all about language
James McAvoy stars in this Olivier-winning production that includes beatboxing — but no prosthetic nose.
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Ali Wong's divorce news causes another case of #wrongasian
The comedian's husband has been a primary source of her popular specials. But when writing about the Asian American couple's split, some news outlets used photos of Asian American actor Randall Park.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcibly touching a woman
She accused him of touching her at a Manhattan night spot. The court had ruled prosecutors could bring in testimony by two other women who allegedly would accuse him of sexual groping.
Isabella Ramirez, a finalist for the National Youth Poet Laureate, on her poem 'Mama'
To celebrate National Poetry Month we're introducing listeners to poets competing to be the next National Youth Poet Laureate. Today, we meet the South Florida Laureate, Isabella Ramirez.
The Library of Congress is preserving these major historical recordings for posterity
The Library of Congress adds 25 new recordings to a national registry every year to be preserved for posterity. The 2022 list includes an album by Alicia Keys and historical broadcasts from WNYC.
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died
According to a post on his verified Twitter feed, he died following a long illness. He was 67.
Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 12)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
'Pandemic, Inc.' author says financial predators made more than $1 billion off COVID
In his new book, ProPublica reporter J. David McSwane says a shocking number of companies that received funds at the beginning of the pandemic to distribute protective gear had no experience doing so.
As 'The Velveteen Rabbit' turns 100, its message continues to resonate
"To engage children's interest in anything you have to be keenly interested in that thing yourself," Margery Williams Bianco wrote in 1925. Her story endures because it connects to so many people.
These intricately decorated eggs are raising money and good wishes for Ukraine
The Ukrainian springtime tradition of intricately decorating eggs has taken on new urgency during the war with Russia. Now, people are using this art to fundraise and bring awareness for Ukraine.