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Study: Kids' suicides spiked after Netflix's '13 Reasons'

Friday, 17 May 2019, 09:29 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Suicides among U.S. kids aged 10 to 17 jumped to a 19-year high in the month following the release of a popular TV series that depicted a girl ending her life, researchers said. The study...

Police-shooting drama brings young actress into spotlight

Thursday, 16 May 2019, 09:28 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Aliyah Royale imagined her TV series debut might be a comedy. Instead, she plunged into an emotionally demanding role in a police-shooting drama that brought the 19-year-old into the daunting orbit of...

PBS film 'KOREA' eyes social, political tolls of Korean War

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 09:26 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

To escape the poverty of South Texas migrant camps, Homer Garza joined the U.S. Army. Months later he and his company found themselves surrounded in South Korea by an invading North Korean...

'Courage' special brings author Brené Brown to Netflix

Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 09:25 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Brené Brown's books on shame, vulnerability and courage have given her A-list fans like Oprah and Melinda Gates and made her a go-to leadership consultant for both Pixar and the Seattle...

The talking dead: Life during and after 'Game of Thrones'

Monday, 13 May 2019, 09:22 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Oh, how special it must feel to land a role on a new pilot for HBO — or better yet, get a call saying you've got the part on the show that has become a pop culture phenomenon — only to...

HBO looks beyond 'Game of Thrones', maybe back to a prequel

Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 08:49 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

When the last drop — or gallon — of blood is shed and an exultant victor has ascended to the Iron Throne, viewers may be split over how HBO's fantasy saga ended but they'll be joined in...

For many 'Thrones' fans, season 8 is just the first ending

Friday, 3 May 2019, 11:07 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Devoted "Game of Thrones" fans who've watched and re-watched all 73 episodes of the HBO series, and read and reread all 4,000 pages of the books by George R.R. Martin, will at long last get the ending...

'Game of Thrones' is ending, but will live on in merchandise

Thursday, 2 May 2019, 09:20 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

From wine to clothing to tours, HBO and retailers have cashed in through the years with "Game of Thrones" merchandise. "Thrones" is not only a huge international show but also a massive business, with...

Game of Thrones: Arya's got skills

Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 14:03 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

What does it take to kill the Night King? Definitely not a pair of fire-exhaling dragons. The Night King turns out to be flame retardant. Nor does the ability to loop through time and assume...

Favourite 'Game of Thrones' death scene? Its stars weigh in

Monday, 29 April 2019, 10:51 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

"Game of Thrones" has shocked and pleased viewers with the way they have killed off its characters — from the jaw-dropping "Red Wedding" episode to the explosive green wildfire that eliminated...

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