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Judy Blume, Honored by the National Book Foundation for 'Distinguished Contribution to American Letters' (Dec. 13, 2004)
Judy Blume, honored by the National Book Foundation for "distinguished contribution to American letters" (Dec. 13, 2004) (Author Interview)
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Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe On Living In A World Created By Men
Megan Rapinoe is best known for her successful soccer career, leading the U.S. women's national team to two World Cup championships and an Olympic gold medal. She's also known for her fierce advocacy for social justice. Judy Woodruff...
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Diane McWhorter: Carry Me Home
Margaret Warner interviews Diane McWhorter, who received a Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction for her book "Carry Me Home: Birmingham, Alabama -- The Climactic Battle of the Civil Rights Revolution."
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In desperate quest to reach U.S., Central American migrants fear gangs, police
Around 3,000 Hondurans are currently traveling through Guatemala on their way to the U.S. President Trump has threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if the caravan isn't stopped. But migrants say they fear not just deportation, but...
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The "Speechless: Different By Design" Exhibit Uses Brain Science To Inform Art
At the exhibition "Speechless: Different by Design," touching pieces of art is actually encouraged. As Jeffrey Brown reports, the Dallas Museum of Art show -- created as a collaboration between designers and brain researchers -- explores...
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Author Elaine Pagels Explores Why Humans Rely On Religious Belief
Why do people have faith in what they cannot see? Author Elaine Pagels explores the concept of religious belief, and shares her own experience with finding faith in the face of tragedy, in her new book, "Why Religion?" Jeffrey Brown...
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Conversation with Toni Morrison (Mar. 9, 1998) (8:44)
A conversation with the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist about her book, "Paradise."
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New analysis finds parts of the U.S. have already warmed close to critical 2-degree level
For years, scientists have warned that we need to stop the planet from warming an additional two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels to avoid catastrophic problems. But a new analysis by The Washington Post finds many major areas...
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Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows
A new report out this week warns that at least 1 in 9 tree species in the U.S. are at risk of extinction. Trees face a host of threats including invasive species, deadly disease and climate change. The data comes as part of the most...
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U.S. Troops Suicide
Suicides by active duty U.S. troops last year exceeded the number of servicemen and women killed in combat in Afghanistan. Ray Suarez talks to psychiatrist and retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen Xenakis, who says more than half of the...
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John Banville Adopts Pen Name, Famous Protagonist to Reboot Chandler's Iconic Crime Series (March 21, 2014)
Irish writer John Banville slips into Raymond ChandlerÂs voice for a new crime novel starring one of the great characters in American fiction: private detective Philip Marlowe. 1950Âs Los Angeles, the femme fatale, Hollywood stars:...
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This HBO exec endured harassment as a woman in the film industry. But now, Ôwomen are not alone anymoreÕ
Sheila Nevins, the president of HBO Documentary Films, has been the target
of sexual harassment like innumerable professional women across all
industries. But with a groundswell of voices declaring #MeToo, Nevins sees
hope for young...
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Brendan Slocumb
Brendan Slocumb spent most of his career as a performer and teacher, but this year released his first book, a mystery called "The Violin Conspiracy." The novel is a reflection of Slocumb's experience in the classical music world, where...
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Debunking common myths about gender-affirming care for youth
The number of youth who openly identify as transgender has nearly doubled since 2017, according to a study from UCLA's Williams Institute. In 2022, 16 states have proposed legislation that would restrict access to gender-affirming care...
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Bob Woodward: This Is Among 'The Saddest, Most Disturbing Chapters In American History'
Recent reporting from veteran journalist Bob Woodward of The Washington Post created political shockwaves. Woodward’s newest book, “Rage,” features18 on-the-record interviews and recordings of President Trump talking about topics from...
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After son joins ISIS, mother fights radicalization at home
It was as a big surprise to his family when Racheed Benyahia, born and raised in Britain, became a fighter for the Islamic State. In the wake of his death, Racheed's mother Nicola launched a deradicalization project as part of her...
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Why is women’s sexual health so understudied?
When it comes to medical research and innovation, men's health has long gotten more attention than women's health. Even with improvements over the last 30 years, women's sexual health remains vastly underrepresented. Dr. Rachel Rubin,...
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The Connection Between Cold Weather And Catching A Cold
New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a sinus specialist at Mass Eye and Ear...
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Relics and treasures reveal U.S. history through African-American lens
One hundred years in the making, the National Museum of African American History and Culture will open on Saturday in Washington. The museum presents history through objects both celebratory and sobering -- showcasing everything from...
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Ronald C. White Jr: Lincoln's Greatest Speech
Book: Lincoln’s Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural
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Book Offers Portrait of Prolific Photographer Who Captured Native American Lives (Nov. 22, 2012)
Backed by Theodore Roosevelt, Edward Curtis set out in 1900 to document the lives of Native Americans. Over the next 30 years, he took more than 40,000 pictures and 10,000 audio recordings. Jeffrey Brown talks to Pulitzer Prize winner...