A Christmas Tree Ornament Is Worth A Thousand Words
From an undeliverable prenatal email address to an F2 tornado, every Christmas tree ornament tells a story.
Arts & Life
Disney Becomes First Studio To Cross $7 Billion Global Box Office
The Disney corporation has sold more than $7 billion worth of tickets to its movies so far this year. NPR takes a look at the movies that did so well and how Disney did it.
China Machado, Groundbreaking Model, Muse And Editor, Dies At 86
In a fashion industry dominated by whiteness, Machado was a Portuguese-Chinese superstar — and a force to be reckoned with. She blazed trails on runways, in photos and on magazine mastheads.
For Cash-Strapped Monks, Selling Fruitcakes Is A Saving Grace
While monks aren't trying to dominate the fruitcake market, they have made enough money to help support their solitary way of life. And there might be a little competition between monasteries.
Here Are Some Of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes Of 2016
Need some podcasts to listen to on your way home for the holidays? We recommend 19 specific episodes of (non-NPR) shows that dropped in 2016.
2016 Had So Much Good TV, It Was Almost Too Much — We Pick Some Standouts
It has been a perplexing and wonderful year for TV lovers, with more good and great shows than ever, but that overload left viewers drowning in content. We've picked out some of the best for you.
Mike Mills Grapples With His Mother's 'Tricky Ghost' In '20th Century Women'
The director's latest film is inspired by his desire to understand his mother. Set in Santa Barbara in 1979, it stars Annette Bening as a woman struggling to raise her teenage son on her own.
'Jeopardy!' Champion Dies Before Taped Episodes Air On TV
Jeopardy! champion Cindy Stowell recorded her episodes in August, but she died before the first episode aired.
Zsa Zsa Gabor, An Icon Of Camp, Glitz And Glam, Dies At 99
The screen siren was probably most responsible for the notion of "famous for being famous." NPR's Neda Ulaby looks back at Gabor's contributions to pop culture and to our ideas about celebrity.
NPR Taste Test: Upside Down Cake To Turn Your Holiday Party All The Way Up
Pastry chef Aggie Chin talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about sweet treats to prepare for your holiday party. This week, it's pear upside down spice cake.