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Girls' Life vs. Boys' Life? Magazine covers spark an uproar

Girls' Life vs. Boys' Life? Magazine covers spark an uproar

When graphic designer Katherine Young saw the cover comparison, she couldn't believe it. Then, she set out to fix it.
by Tracy Mumford

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'The Wonder' is a hard-to-believe talk of belief

'The Wonder' is a hard-to-believe talk of belief

Emma Donoghue's latest follows a nurse in 19th century Ireland who agrees to monitor a famed fasting girl. But both the unsympathetic nurse and the credulous villagers are hard to like or understand.
by Michael Schaub

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With 'Ragtime,' Latte Da puts down new roots

With 'Ragtime,' Latte Da puts down new roots

The company's latest musical is its first production since buying a permanent home in the Ritz Theater.
by Euan Kerr

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'Born to Run' is a 500-page Springsteen show

'Born to Run' is a 500-page Springsteen show

Can't see The Boss in concert? Pick up his new memoir, which begins with 7-year-old Springsteen watching Elvis on TV. From $3-a-night shows to swooning stadiums, it's a wild and well-written ride.
by Barbara J. King

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Watch: Hillary Clinton deadpans on 'Between Two Ferns'

Watch: Hillary Clinton deadpans on 'Between Two Ferns'

"What happens if you get pregnant? Are we going to be stuck with Tim Kaine for nine months?" host Zach Galifianakis asks.

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Art Hounds: Three theater pieces

Art Hounds: Three theater pieces

This week on Art Hounds: "Death of a Salesman," "Our Town" and "Queen."
by Marianne Combs

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Food for thought: 10 restaurants that shaped America

Food for thought: 10 restaurants that shaped America

A Yale historian's new book explores America's changing tastes, and what they say about our culture -- from class mobility to civil rights to women's changing status.
by Neda Ulaby

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Leonard Cohen's voice called a 'blessing'

Leonard Cohen's voice called a 'blessing'

Today's Morning Edition music is from "You Want it Darker" the title track from Leonard Cohen's forthcoming album.

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Author: 'Hockey Strong' about a special kind of strength

Minnesota-based writer Todd Smith says hockey players are a lot tougher than other athletes.

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