Television

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In 'The Americans,' Art Imitates Real Life Lies

6:20pm January 28, 2015

Robert Siegel talks to Joe Weisberg, creator of the FX television series, The Americans, about the similarities between his show and recent real-life spy-related events in New York and Argentina.

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Miss Universe contestants congratulate fifth-place-finisher, Kaci Fennell of Jamaica. Many pageant watchers on social media argued that Fennell should have won.

World News

Miss Colombia Wins Pageant; Miss Jamaica Wins Twitter?

7:25am January 28, 2015

by Kenya Downs

Days later, bad feelings linger among the Miss Universe pageant viewers who believe that the wrong contestant won. Many watchers on social media say Miss Jamaica should be wearing the crown.

Bob Belcher, titular hero of Bob's Burgers, bites into one of his creations. Each episode features daily burger specials with chuckle-inducing names. The burgers were born in the show writers' imagination and brought to life in Cole Bowden's kitchen.

Arts

Watch 'Bob's Burgers'? Now You Can Eat Them, Too

5:34pm January 27, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

What happens when you try to make a burger out of a pun? One blog, two years, and dozens of recipes later, millions of fans can now cook up their very own Bob's burgers.

Sling TV Could Be Cable-Cutter's Dream

8:46am January 27, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Sling TV launches in a few weeks. That's the new streaming service from Dish that allows viewers to stream content previously only available through cable.

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Intended For Millennials, Dish's Sling TV Is A Cord Cutter's Dream

6:57pm January 26, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Dish Network soon debuts its Sling TV streaming service, with a small group of cable channels for $20 a month. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans tried it and says Sling TV is a welcome challenge to cable.

Rowan Atkinson gestures during an interview in 2007. The famous British comedian who plays Mr. Bean is selling his McLaren F1 race car.

World News

Got $15 Million? Actor Rowan Atkinson Has A Car For Sale

6:31pm January 25, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The actor who most famously plays Mr. Bean wrecked the high-performance car back in 2011. Luckily, he wasn't seriously injured. But it did cost him $1.4 million to get it fixed.

President Obama poses for a selfie after being interviewed by YouTube stars GloZell Green (left), Hank Green and Bethany Mota.

5 Surprises From President Obama's YouTube Interviews

6:06pm January 23, 2015

by Amita Kelly

The president didn't stray far from his talking points, but the questions were surprisingly candid anyway.

What Is ... 'Morning Edition'?

11:41am January 23, 2015

This was a Daily Double answer on Jeopardy: "Steve Inskeep and David Greene host this show in the A.M. in D.C.; Renee Montagne not far from us here, in Culver City."

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Al Michaels will announce the Super Bowl game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on Feb. 1.

Sports
Arts

Broadcaster Al Michaels Gets Ready To Provide 'Lyrics' For The Super Bowl

3:28pm January 22, 2015

Michaels will anchor the Feb. 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. He tells Fresh Air about falling in love with sports and the hardest sport to announce.

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The Imitation Game, starring Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch, follows the story of mathematician Alan Turing — from his efforts to break Germany's Enigma code during World War II to his conviction for homosexuality.

Arts

Benedict Cumberbatch On Alan Turing's Awkwardness And Sherlock's Sex Appeal

8:58am January 22, 2015

The actor gained critical acclaim — and a big following — for his role in Sherlock. Now he's up for an Oscar for his portrayal of eccentric mathematician Alan Turing in The Imitation Game.

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