Nancy Giles: Let's sue Congress! Says John Boehner's planned lawsuit against Obama because "the president has not faithfully executed the laws" deserves an appropriate response Jun 29, 2014
Roger Bennett on America's growing love for football Co-host of ESPN's "Men in Blazers" says the world's most popular sport has slowly gained a foothold among young people in the U.S. Jun 22, 2014
Rod Serling, "The Twilight Zone" and TV's 1st Golden Age Bill Flanagan on the writer who helped inspire today's acclaimed TV hits with his tales from "a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind" Jun 22, 2014
Tyne Daly on an actor's imagination A Tony nominee for "Mothers and Sons" talks of the gift that actors share with the world Jun 8, 2014
Please, stop with the "app for that" Conor Knighton would like an app that would zap a favorite cliche of news reporters Jun 1, 2014
David Edelstein on Adam Sandler's latest, "Blended" Film critic sharpens his knife on the gross-out rom-com which, he says, reeks May 25, 2014
Patrick Gavin: Washington not quite "Hollywood for ugly people" Politico reporter on the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, and reconsidering an age-old adage May 4, 2014
When both joy and sorrow visit Bill Geist on the day that brought the birth of a child and the death of a parent Apr 27, 2014
To be continued: When TV series finales aren't quite finished Conor Knighton on the habit of stretching TV shows and movie adaptations beyond a fan's endurance Apr 13, 2014
David Edelstein on the politics of movies Critic says even comic-book blockbusters can convey ideological messages Apr 12, 2014
Ben Stein to John Kerry: "Time to wake up" Says Secretary of State is living in a "wicked dream world" when it comes to his plan for a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians Apr 6, 2014
Jim Cramer: Don't just save - invest Wall Street analyst and CNBC commentator offers concrete advice on achieving financial independence Mar 23, 2014
Faith Salie: What's the reality behind "senior moments"? Says the older brain struggling to recall facts isn't slower because it's aging, but because it's so full of stuff! Mar 16, 2014
Josh Seftel, and his mother, talk Oscars The stars of the web series "My Mom on Movies" chat about this year's Academy Award contenders Mar 2, 2014
Joshua Seftel: The story behind "My Mom on Movies" Web exclusive: How an iPad helped make a septuagenarian a YouTube celebrity Mar 2, 2014
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue" In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder. Dec 15
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Commentaries
Nancy Giles: Let's sue Congress!
Says John Boehner's planned lawsuit against Obama because "the president has not faithfully executed the laws" deserves an appropriate response
Roger Bennett on America's growing love for football
Co-host of ESPN's "Men in Blazers" says the world's most popular sport has slowly gained a foothold among young people in the U.S.
Rod Serling, "The Twilight Zone" and TV's 1st Golden Age
Bill Flanagan on the writer who helped inspire today's acclaimed TV hits with his tales from "a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind"
Tyne Daly on an actor's imagination
A Tony nominee for "Mothers and Sons" talks of the gift that actors share with the world
Please, stop with the "app for that"
Conor Knighton would like an app that would zap a favorite cliche of news reporters
David Edelstein on Adam Sandler's latest, "Blended"
Film critic sharpens his knife on the gross-out rom-com which, he says, reeks
Patrick Gavin: Washington not quite "Hollywood for ugly people"
Politico reporter on the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, and reconsidering an age-old adage
When both joy and sorrow visit
Bill Geist on the day that brought the birth of a child and the death of a parent
To be continued: When TV series finales aren't quite finished
Conor Knighton on the habit of stretching TV shows and movie adaptations beyond a fan's endurance
David Edelstein on the politics of movies
Critic says even comic-book blockbusters can convey ideological messages
Ben Stein to John Kerry: "Time to wake up"
Says Secretary of State is living in a "wicked dream world" when it comes to his plan for a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians
Jim Cramer: Don't just save - invest
Wall Street analyst and CNBC commentator offers concrete advice on achieving financial independence
Faith Salie: What's the reality behind "senior moments"?
Says the older brain struggling to recall facts isn't slower because it's aging, but because it's so full of stuff!
Josh Seftel, and his mother, talk Oscars
The stars of the web series "My Mom on Movies" chat about this year's Academy Award contenders
Joshua Seftel: The story behind "My Mom on Movies"
Web exclusive: How an iPad helped make a septuagenarian a YouTube celebrity
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
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A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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More U.S.Winning numbers announced for estimated $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million, Powerball said. It's the game's seventh-largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
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The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
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President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
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The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
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Old Crow Medicine Show performs "Jolly Man"
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Jolly Man."
Old Crow Medicine Show performs "Holly Jolly Christmas"
Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are best known for their smash hit "Wagon Wheel" and their classic Americana sound. This year, the band is out with a new holiday album, "OCMS XMAS," which features both Christmas classics and new holiday songs. Here's Old Crow Medicine Show performing "Holly Jolly Christmas."
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Crime
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NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
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Vintage WWII plane turned into a Christmas sleigh
The Southern Cross, a restored C-49 World War II-era plane, is used by a nonprofit group for a peaceful mission this holiday season, to provide a Santa-eye view of the Christmas lights in North Texas. The goal is to keep veteran history alive and air-worthy. Omar Villafranca explains.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Laws in many states don't cover pregnancy loss
There's a growing recognition of a gap in the family leave laws of many states for those that suffer pregnancy loss. As Nikki Battiste reports, some lawmakers and advocates are pushing for more protections for grieving families.
Holiday shoppers out in force amid economic fears
Holiday shopping is in high gear, with the National Retail Federation predicting a record 159 million shoppers on what it calls "Super Saturday," with nearly a third buying gifts in stores. However, consumer sentiment is down as many Americans are concerned about their economic future. Nicole Valdes explains.
U.S. seizes another oil tanker near Venezuela
The U.S. confirmed that it seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, the second such seizure this month. The U.S. Coast Guard led the operation, which took place in international waters. Meanwhile, the U.S. military hit more than 70 targets in a retaliatory assault against ISIS in Syria. Willie James Inman has more.