Book excerpt: "American Hagwon" by Min Jin Lee

The bestselling author of "Pachinko" returns with her third novel, about the importance placed on education by Koreans and people of Korean descent.

• 5h ago

U2 calls their songwriting process "functionally dysfunctional"

Preview: In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning" Nov. 15 and featured on the podcast "Alchemy with Anthony Mason," members of the legendary rock band discuss their collaborations as "nicely chaotic."

• 11h ago

Famed Darth Vader light saber sells for almost $5 million at auction

A light saber used by Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" movies "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" has sold for nearly $5 million in an auction.

• 14h ago

Frankie Muniz released from hospital after crashing race car

Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz has been released from a Florida hospital after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway.

• Nov 12

Stacy Keach, star of "Mike Hammer" TV series and stage, dies at 85

Stacy Keach, one of America's finest stage actors who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV, has died. He was 85.

• Nov 11

DOC NYC documentary film festival returns. Check out this year's lineup.

America's largest festival for nonfiction cinema, with more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short film programs, opens in NYC theaters and streams online.

• Nov 10

With "Thrasher," Brandon Flowers returns home

Smalltown Nephi, Utah, was where the musical sensibilities of Killers frontman Brandon Flowers started to take form, before finding success as a rock star in Las Vegas. Now his solo album, "Thrasher," is filled with country songs like those beloved by his dad.

• Nov 8

Judi Dench on an actor's life

A film producer once told Judi Dench she had "everything wrong with her face." One Oscar and a Damehood later, she's had the last laugh. The actress, now 91, talks about her new memoir, "Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?"

• Nov 8

"The Altruists" actor Julia Garner on surprising herself

In "The Altruists," the Emmy-winning star of "Ozark" plays Caroline Ellison, girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried and business partner in a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud. Julia Garner talks about how, for her, the eyes truly are the windows to the soul.

• Nov 8

Book excerpt: "Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?" by Judi Dench with Brendan O'Hea

The celebrated actress' latest book – conversations with friend and fellow actor Brendan O'Hea – revisits an extraordinary career and a remarkable life, from Shakespeare to Bond.

• Nov 6

Case pitting "ER" against "The Pitt" can proceed, appeals court says

A California appeals court has found that "ER" and "The Pitt" have enough similarity that a lawsuit brought by the widow and estate of "ER" creator Michael Crichton alleging "The Pitt" is an unauthorized reboot can move forward.

• Nov 6

Judge dismisses Dolly Parton's estate's lawsuit against her nephew

The details of the resolution between Dolly Parton's estate and her nephew, Bryan Seaver, were not immediately known.

• Nov 9

Rob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial win

Vogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada. A verified account for Sand, who was previously elected to the Iowa state auditor's office, replied affirmatively in the comments.

• Nov 6

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Actor and comedian Russell Brand was accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.

• Nov 5

Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team

Cristiano Ronaldo says he won't play for Portugal anymore, ending a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

• Nov 5

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