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Exclusive first read: Philip Pullman's 'The Book Of Dust'

Exclusive first read: Philip Pullman's 'The Book Of Dust'

Philip Pullman returns to the world of his beloved Dark Materials trilogy in "The Book of Dust." We have an exclusive first peek at young protagonist Malcolm, his canoe, and the day his life changes.
by Petra Mayer

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Paul Weller looks forward

Paul Weller looks forward

The musician is performing Friday night at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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How living in a library gave one man 'the thirst of learning'

How living in a library gave one man 'the thirst of learning'

Ronald Clark's father was a live-in custodian at a New York City library. Clark tells his daughter about growing up surrounded by stacks of books -- and how that shaped the man he would become.
by Heidi Glenn and Liyna Anwar

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Macalester grad's goofy and entertaining reign on 'Jeopardy' ends

Macalester grad's goofy and entertaining reign on 'Jeopardy' ends

The New York City bartender narrowly lost on Thursday's show after a 12-game winning streak that netted him a total $411,000, putting him in fifth place for all-time regular season winnings.
by The Associated Press

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APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series

APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series

Selections from the APM Reports/Washington Post podcast series, "Historically Black."

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As allegations mount, Weinstein's problems move beyond tattered reputation

As allegations mount, Weinstein's problems move beyond tattered reputation

The London Metropolitan Police told outlets including The Guardian that it had received a complaint against Weinstein on Wednesday, concerning "an alleged sexual assault in the London area in the 1980s."

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Twitter restores Rose McGowan's account after outcry

Twitter restores Rose McGowan's account after outcry

Twitter said it was because she tweeted a private phone number, a practice it said violated its service terms. The suspension caused an enormous backlash, with many criticizing Twitter for a move that would silence an alleged victim of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein.
by The Associated Press

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Electrifying 'Power' flips the gender script to unsettling effect

Electrifying 'Power' flips the gender script to unsettling effect

For most of recorded history, men have held power over women. Naomi Alderman's new novel imagines a world where women suddenly have power -- actual electrical power -- to oppress, hurt and kill men.
by Michael Schaub

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Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry

Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry

Prince's half-sisters say they are prepared to take legal action to bring the music back to Minnesota. The company running the estate, Comerica Bank & Trust, said the recordings are safe at a reputable storage company in Los Angeles.
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