23 h. ago L.J. Smith, Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ Book Series, Dies at 66

She wrote seven books in a series that went on to be a hit TV show. After she was replaced by ghostwriters, she reclaimed her characters online in fan fiction.

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28 h. ago Jennifer Lopez Buys $18 Million L.A. Mansion 2 Months After Finalizing Ben Affleck Divorce

Jennifer Lopez Buys $18 Million L.A. Mansion 2 Months After Finalizing Ben Affleck Divorce - E! Online  E! NEWS

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30 h. ago How a Cup of Tea Laid the Foundations for Modern Statistical Analysis

Scientific experiments run today are based on research practices that evolved out of a British tea-tasting experiment in the 1920s.

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45 h. ago Book Talk Recalls Unique Relationship Between Alaska Natives and U.S. Military During World War II

Book Talk Recalls Unique Relationship Between Alaska Natives and U.S. Military During World War II  Vintage Aviation News

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47 h. ago Ben Affleck sets record straight about Jennifer Lopez split, praises 'wonderful' Jennifer Garner

Ben Affleck opened up about his split from Jennifer Lopez in a new interview, roughly three months after the former couple finalized their divorce.

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48 h. ago 'Mad House' exposes Congressional disfunction, from petty feuds to physical threats

The MAGA-controlled 118th House passed only 27 bills that became law — the lowest number since the Great Depression. Journalists Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater examine the chaos in a new book.

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48 h. ago 'Mad House' exposes Congressional dysfunction, from petty feuds to physical threats

The MAGA-controlled 118th House passed only 27 bills that became law — the lowest number since the Great Depression. Journalists Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater examine the chaos in a new book.

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52 h. ago John Green’s brand is optimism. On book tour, he’s fighting despair.

John Green’s brand is optimism. On book tour, he’s fighting despair.  The Washington Post

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53 h. ago Pollak: Klein and Thompson's 'Abundance' Offers Democrats Criticism

The book, however, repeats the central mistake of liberalism under the Democratic Party, which is to presume that the role of government is to move the country towards utopia, rather than to protect its citizens from basic dangers and disaster. The post Pollak: Klein and Thompson’s ‘Abundance’ Offers Democrats Criticism — and More Utopian Thinking appeared first on Breitbart.

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57 h. ago New books this week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and lost connections

This week's new releases include a memoir from Amanda Knox reflecting on her murder case and exoneration, a biography of Yoko Ono, new fiction from Column McCann, and the latest Wicked book Elphie.

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68 h. ago Astronaut Amanda Nguyen discusses her new memoir and activism around sexual assault

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with activist and astronaut Amanda Nguyen on her new book, Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope,

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68 h. ago Alexander brother accused of Versace Mansion assault as wealthy siblings face trafficking case

Maria Suska alleges embattled real estate tycoon Oren Alexander sexually assaulted her at a Miami Beach party in 2014. He and his brothers are facing a trafficking case.

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68 h. ago Florida Gators coach Todd Golden unable to book table for his team at San Francisco standby Original Joe's

Florida Gators coach Todd Golden unable to book table for his team at San Francisco standby Original Joe's  CBS News

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69 h. ago Maria Shriver says Arnold Schwarzenegger divorce was 'brutal' and terrifying: book

In her new memoir, "I Am Maria," Maria Shriver opens up about how she felt following her divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2011, after 25 years of marriage.

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3 d. ago 'Snow White' has brutal box office opening weekend, fails to meet expectations despite huge budget

Disney's "Snow White" live-action remake earned $43 million in domestic ticket sales its opening weekend, making it one of the worst-performing live-action Disney adaptations ever.

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3 d. ago Meghan Markle’s ‘messiah complex,’ frequent hugs sparked clash within palace before royal exit: book

Former and current palace aides told royal author Tom Quinn that Meghan Markle was trying to be the next Princess Diana before she and Prince Harry made their exit in 2020.

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3 d. ago 'Funny Because It's True' tells the history of satirical paper 'The Onion'

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Christine Wenc, author of the new book Funny Because It's True: How the Onion Created Modern News Satire.

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4 d. ago Bob the Drag Queen's new book brings Harriet Tubman to life through hip

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Bob the Drag Queen about his new book, "Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert," in which Tubman returns to life and wants to use hip-hop to spread her message.

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4 d. ago 'Ghost Adventures' star Aaron Goodwin sues estranged wife for assault, false imprisonment, negligence: report

"Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin has amended a divorce filing against estranged wife Victoria and is seeking $10,000, accusing her of assault, false imprisonment and negligence.

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4 d. ago Channing Tatum refuses to book ‘fat roles’ in Hollywood as actor sheds 30 pounds

Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum declared he wasn't going to book anymore "fat roles" in Hollywood and admitted it took a toll on his body.

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