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New JFK Jr. documentary looks back at America's prince

Thursday, 21 July 2016, 16:02 Last update: about 9 years ago

 "I Am JFK Jr. - A Tribute to a Good Man," which hits select theaters on July 22, captures the fascination with John F. Kennedy Jr., from his early days toddling around the White House to his...

Weisberger's new novel set in world of competitive tennis

Thursday, 21 July 2016, 15:51 Last update: about 9 years ago

Lauren Weisberger, author of the best-selling "The Devil Wears Prada," trades fashion magazine politics for the drama that often follows the elite world of competitive tennis in her new book, "The...

'Il-Karmelu' - the Carmelite magazine since 1935

Thursday, 21 July 2016, 15:20 Last update: about 9 years ago

In July 1935 the Carmelite friars published the first edition of their monthly magazine Il-Karmelu. In the first publication, the publishers wrote “One of the best means for improved progress...

A fresh new voice in country leans into the moment

Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 16:46 Last update: about 9 years ago

One of the freshest new voices coming out of Nashville has actually been around for a while. His name is Sean McConnell, and though he's barely on the senior side of 30, he's been putting out...

A touch of humor invades 'Star Trek Beyond'

Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 16:01 Last update: about 9 years ago

In the previous "Star Trek" installment, Spock cried. In the latest, "Star Trek Beyond," he laughs. And not just a little snicker, either, but a belly-full one. What bold explorations into the...

A tale of combustible friendship in 'Girls on Fire'

Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 15:53 Last update: about 9 years ago

It's 1991 and Hannah Dexter is making her way through high school in Battle Creek, Pennsylvania, trying to fit in without attracting too much of the ire of queen bee and mean girl Nikki...

A new life for crime writer Steve Hamilton

Wednesday, 20 July 2016, 15:49 Last update: about 9 years ago

And all he was doing was switching publishers. The award-winning crime writer startled the book world last year when he canceled his reported near-seven-figure, four-book contract with St....

The rescue of Eggs Over Easy from obscurity

Saturday, 16 July 2016, 16:56 Last update: about 9 years ago

No good band ever possessed a worse name, and Eggs Over Easy also had lousy luck. The 1970s group combined a loose vibe with tight harmonies thanks to three talented members who all sang and...

'The Girls' chronicles the dark side of 1969

Saturday, 16 July 2016, 16:02 Last update: about 9 years ago

Evie Boyd is a bored 14-year-old in California during the summer of 1969 when she catches sight of a group of laughing, seemingly carefree girls who are dumpster diving across the park. They seem to...

Avett Brothers' exquisite 'True Sadness' mixes new, classic

Friday, 15 July 2016, 16:55 Last update: about 9 years ago

A quiet, deep sigh opens the loveliest tune on The Avett Brothers' terrific new album, "True Sadness." It might reflect the wistful tale of a romance Seth Avett pines for in "I Wish I Was." But...

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