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Joe Biden writing foreword for transgender activist's memoir

Joe Biden writing foreword for transgender activist's memoir

Former Vice President Joe Biden is writing the foreword to a memoir by transgender activist Sarah McBride, who made history when she addressed the Democratic National Convention last year.
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Here are the finalists for the 2017 National Book Awards

Here are the finalists for the 2017 National Book Awards

The National Book Foundation winnowed the list of contenders for its literary prize to just 20 -- or five finalists each in four categories. Among them are Jesmyn Ward, Min Jin Lee and Frank Bidart.
by Colin Dwyer

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For chance to direct Harry Dean Stanton, actor got 'Lucky'

For chance to direct Harry Dean Stanton, actor got 'Lucky'

When the producers wanted a fellow actor to direct Stanton, they turned to Guthrie alum John Carroll Lynch.
by Euan Kerr

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New Muhammad Ali biography reveals a flawed rebel who loved attention

New Muhammad Ali biography reveals a flawed rebel who loved attention

"I don't think we do Ali any good by treating him as a saint," says biographer Jonathan Eig. "He was a human being, and he was deeply flawed, but ... he had the spirit of a rebel."
by Dave Davies

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Las Vegas massacre prompts musician to call for gun control: 'Enough is enough'

Las Vegas massacre prompts musician to call for gun control: 'Enough is enough'

Caleb Keeter, a guitarist for the Josh Abbott Band, says, "my biggest regret is that I stubbornly didn't realize it until my brothers on the road and myself were threatened by it."

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Jimmy Kimmel slams 'so-called leaders' on gun control

Jimmy Kimmel slams 'so-called leaders' on gun control

Late night hosts on various networks reacted to the massacre in Las Vegas by criticizing political inaction on gun laws, which continues to divide the American public.

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On using meditation to open doors in our everyday lives

In his new book "Why Buddhism is True," Robert Wright, a visiting professor of science and religion at Union Theological Seminary, explores the relationship between science and meditation, and why meditating can help us see the world more clearly.
by Kerri Miller and Julia Franz

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Twins aim to feel welcome in New York

Twins aim to feel welcome in New York

We will find out tonight how welcome the Twins feel in New York.
by Cathy Wurzer

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