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Politics
A History Of 'Pettifogging' For The Pettifoggers Among You
Chief Justice John Roberts trotted out an obscure term during impeachment proceedings yesterday; here's what it means.
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Arts & Life
Encore: There Was 'No Chance Of Me Going Into The Arts,' Says Comedian Gina Yashere
When a teacher suggested Gina Yashere become an actor, her mom said: "Actor? No, no, no. You can act like a doctor when you become a doctor." Yashere is now a co-creator of Bob Hearts Abishola.
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Highly Specific Superlatives: The Best Bits Of Stand-Up Comedy In 2019
All Things Considered's Best of 2019 lists are going highly specific. Up next: the best bits from stand-up comedy specials, from Best Joke about the Immigrant Experience to Best Bit about Pregnancy.
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Arts & Life
Kennedy Center Celebrates 2019 Honorees
Among the artists receiving Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night in Washington, D.C., were Linda Ronstadt, Earth, Wind & Fire and actress Sally Field.
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Clive James, Writer, TV Host And Cultural Critic, Dies At 80
"Fiction is life with the dull bits left out." That is just one of the many clever observations of the writer, TV host and cultural critic Clive James. He died on Sunday at age 80.
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Arts & Life
Disney Animation Chief Jennifer Lee Is The Queen Behind Elsa And Anna
Her credits include Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia. Now, Jennifer Lee is the first female chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios — oh, and she co-directed the Frozen sequel.
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Television
50 Years Of 'Sesame Street'
When Sesame Street debuted 50 years ago, it was a game-changer for children's TV, with a multicultural cast and some wildly funny Muppets.
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Arts & Life
'The Best Part Of The First Amendment': Dave Chappelle Accepts Mark Twain Prize
Sarah Silverman, Tiffany Haddish and Jon Stewart were among the comedians who honored Chappelle as he received the annual American humor award in a music-filled ceremony at the Kennedy Center.
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Movies
Vietnam Bans Animated 'Abominable' Over Controversial Map Of South China Sea
Vietnam has banned the new animated movie Abominable over a controversial map of the South China Sea. Abominable is a co-production of DreamWorks and a Chinese animation studio.
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Politics
News Brief: Ukraine Investigation, Iraq Protests, James Franco Sued
We have an update on the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. Also, anti-government protests in Iraq continue and actor James Franco is accused of sexually exploiting female former students.