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In his new book ‘Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur,’ Jeff Pearlman uncovers on-set drama between the late rapper and “Rhythm Nation” singer. By Jeff Pearlman In the aftermath of ...

It's been a heck of a year in academia. This podcast miniseries, in partnership with WNYC's On The Media, examines the moral calculus universities face in dealings with the Trump administration.

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Few pieces of Star Wars’ expanded universe storytelling have achieved the legendary status of Matthew Stover’s Revenge of the Sith novelization. First published in 2005, it’s widely regarded by fans ...

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I didn’t read every word in this book, Make Your Own Job, and Scout’s honor, when reviewing a book, I (almost) always do — ...

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Oprah Winfrey called Megha Majumdar one of her favorite authors ever as she named the novel "A Guardian and a Thief" her October book club pick on Tuesday, telling "CBS Mornings" that she's "never ...