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Book excerpt: Todd Fisher remembers Carrie and Debbie in "My Girls"

A new memoir by a loving brother and son recounts a lifetime in the orbit of two irrepressible Hollywood stars

Jun 21, 2018

Seymour Hersh: The life of a "Reporter"

A memoir by the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist recounts a blockbuster career from the Golden Age of journalism

Jun 17, 2018

Book excerpt: "Reporter: A Memoir" by Seymour Hersh

In this excerpt the Pulitzer-winning investigative journalist describes the instincts and tenacity that came into play in uncovering the greatest political scandal of the 20th century

Jun 15, 2018

Book excerpt: "What the Eyes Don't See," on the Flint water scandal

Writing on the public health crisis affecting Michigan residents, pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha says that resilience "isn't a trait that you have or don't have. It's learned"

Jun 14, 2018

Bill Clinton and James Patterson co-author a political beach read

The former president and the world's bestselling author collaborate on a thriller about a super POTUS combating both a cyber attack and impeachment, "The President Is Missing"

Jun 4, 2018

James Clapper on North Korea, Trump, and Russia's attack on U.S. elections

The former Director of National Intelligence and author of "Facts and Fears" talks about defending the intelligence community from the President of the United States

May 27, 2018

Book excerpt: The power of "2001: A Space Odyssey"

In "Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke and the Making of a Masterpiece," author and fan Michael Benson writes about his lifelong fascination with Kubrick's masterwork

May 24, 2018

Book excerpt: "Facts and Fears" by James Clapper

In his new book the former Director of National Intelligence writes of his family's history in military intelligence

May 24, 2018

"The Restless Wave": Parting words from John McCain

Co-writer Mark Salter talks about the themes of the latest memoir by the 81-year-old Arizona senator, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer

May 20, 2018

Excerpt: Sean Penn's "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff"

The Oscar-winning actor's first novel is a dark comedy about a part-time assassin

Mar 27, 2018

Jimmy Carter on his journey of "Faith"

The former president talks with Jane Pauley about his recent health crisis, and his continued teachings of faith

Mar 25, 2018

Sean Penn: The actor turns a page

The two-time Oscar-winner, who says he no longer enjoys acting, debuts his first novel, the dark comedy "Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff"

Mar 25, 2018

Excerpt: Jimmy Carter's "Faith: A Journey for All"

In his latest book the former president writes about the importance of faith to help man meet today's challenges and evolve a future of peaceful coexistence

Mar 23, 2018

For Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, business is personal

The head of the corporate giant says changing the company's culture was essential to meeting customers' needs, spurring innovation, and protecting its immigrant workers