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The British TV series National Treasure (available on Hulu) features Robbie Coltrane as a beloved comedian who has been accused of sexual assault, and Julie Walters (right) and Andrea Riseborough as his wife and daughter.

Critic's 'Ghost List' Has Books, Music And A TV Show That Deserve A Second Look

2:23pm December 13, 2017

by John Powers

Every year, critic John Powers is haunted by the things he wishes he'd reviewed. The themes his 2017 "Ghost List" range in spirit from cosmic surrealism to ripped-from-the-headlines immediacy.

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Couples therapist Esther Perel says, "Many affairs will remake a relationship. You can renegotiate the entire thing."

As Marriage Standards Change, A Therapist Recommends 'Rethinking Infidelity'

2:23pm December 13, 2017

by Terry Gross

Esther Perel has spent the past six years focusing on couples who are dealing with infidelity. "It's never been easier to cheat — and it's never been more difficult to keep a secret," she says.

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2. Hosts Rico Gagliano (L) and Brendan Francis Newnam (R) - The Dinner Party Download (credit Kevin Scanlon)

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Don't Invite These Guys To Your Holiday Party

1:32pm December 13, 2017

Lest ye be judged.

Step by step visual instructions for rolling the pavlova with peaches and blackberries. We use plums instead of peaches for our holiday version.

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Showstopping Holiday Desserts For Home Cooks Of All Skill Levels

9:21am December 13, 2017

by Reena Advani

Want to take your homemade treats to the next level? We've got three recipes to put warmth, color and a little wow on your holiday table from chef Yotam Ottolenghi.

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For December, Forget Wrapping Presents And Treat Yourself To These 3 Romances

2:25pm December 12, 2017

by Maya Rodale

Escape from the holiday whirl with three tasty romances, featuring a duke with an epic library, a young girl finding herself in the big city and a proper lady finding love where she least expects it.

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Maureen Corrigan Picks Books To Close Out A Chaotic 2017

12:15pm December 12, 2017

by Maureen Corrigan

Fresh Air's book critic says her 2017 list is chaotic in a good way. "These books zing off in all directions: They're fresh, unruly and dismissive of the canned and contrived."

In the late 1930s, The Story of Ferdinand briefly outsold Gone With The Wind.

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'Ferdinand' The Peaceful Bull Gets His First Full-Length Film

9:04am December 12, 2017

by Elizabeth Blair

In 1936 the book, The Story of Ferdinand, was published. Two years later, Disney turned it into an Oscar-winning short film. Now, the beloved story has gotten its first major movie adaptation.

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Tina Brown To The Max

3:40pm December 11, 2017

The journalist and editor has a new book that looks back at the early years of her legendary career.

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'The Hamlet Fire' Explores The Ultimate Price Of Cheap Food

5:17am December 11, 2017

by Eddie Garcia

In 1991, disaster struck the small town of Hamlet, North Carolina.

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Examining The Role Self Awareness Plays In Sexual Harassment

5:42pm December 10, 2017

Many people accused of sexual harassment say they weren't aware that their behavior was inappropriate. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Tasha Eurich, author of the book Insight, about self-awareness.