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Jim Parsons Takes the Romantic Lead
The Emmy-winning “Big Bang Theory” actor “could’ve done anything he wanted.” Now starring in the tear-jerker film “Spoiler Alert,” he’s…
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Tom Browning, Who Pitched a Perfect Game for the Reds, Dies at 62
He had a reputation as a colorful character, but he was probably best known for the gem he threw against…
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In India, the Case of a Missing American Ambassador
It is hard to imagine the United States going for two years without an ambassador representing its interests in Beijing,…
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Elena Xausa, Illustrator With a Whimsical Style, Dies at 38
Her brightly colored work, often serving as visual metaphors, was sought after worldwide by major periodicals and advertisers like Apple…
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With This Supreme Court, the Way Liberals Dissent Matters
A pattern is emerging for liberal dissenters on the Supreme Court. Having lost a case, the justices — Elena Kagan…
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What Do Two Fires Have in Common? It Comes Down to Guts.
At MoMA, the choreographer and artist Yve Laris Cohen’s installation, inspired by a fire at Jacob’s Pillow, looks at the…
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Chelsea Handler Needs More Jennifer Coolidge in Her Life
The comedian, whose new Netflix special is “Revolution,” talks about siblings, Kristin Hannah and no longer being annoyed when people…
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‘Stars at Noon,’ ‘Vortex’ and More of This Year’s Streaming Gems
A look back at some of the finest under-the-radar streaming picks of the year.
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The Portrait Hung in Joan Didion’s Home. But Who Painted It?
No one in Didion’s circle knew the mysterious painting’s origin. The publicity created by an auction of her belongings brought…
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Cormac McCarthy Loves a Good Diner
His novels are full of food scenes, often in modest digs. Why do they resonate so much?