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Frederick Wiseman on the life of American institutions

Frederick Wiseman on the life of American institutions

NEW YORK — Frederick Wiseman has spent more than half a century documenting American institutions.
Documentary tries to prove existence of dead Lincoln photo

Documentary tries to prove existence of dead Lincoln photo

NEW YORK — The image is haunting, depicting a gaunt-faced man with a familiar beard, staring ahead lifelessly. The right eye is bulging and appears disfigured from an unseen wound.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult (Ballantine) 2. “The Coast-to-Coast Murders” by Patterson/Barker (Little, Brown) 3. “The Evening and the Morning” by Ken Follett (Viking) 4.

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1. “Rage” by Bob Woodward (Simon & Schuster) 2. “Dog Man: Grime and Punishment” by Dav Pilkey (Graphix) 3. “The Book of Two Ways” by Jodi Picoult (Ballantine) 4. “Solutions and Other Problems” by Allie Brosh (Gallery Books) 5.
New Steinem biopic shines light on a sisterhood of activists

New Steinem biopic shines light on a sisterhood of activists

Among the pithy quips attributed to Gloria Steinem over the years is this reply to why she wasn't interested in getting married: “I can’t mate in captivity.” She did eventually marry, to her own surprise, at age 66.
Prince Harry speaks about race, marks UK Black History Month

Prince Harry speaks about race, marks UK Black History Month

LONDON — Prince Harry has spoken about his “awakening” to race issues as he and his wife, Meghan, launched an anti-racism campaign to mark Black History Month in the U.K.
Last solo recording of jazz icon Dave Brubeck to be released

Last solo recording of jazz icon Dave Brubeck to be released

Nearly eight years after his death, the final solo recording of late American jazz pianist legend Dave Brubeck is set for release next month.
Polaris Music Prize commissions filmmakers for alternative format to gala awards show

Polaris Music Prize commissions filmmakers for alternative format to gala awards show

TORONTO — Big changes are coming to the look of this year’s Polaris Music Prize due to the pandemic.
Brandon Cronenberg's 'Possessor Uncut' is a chilling look at surveillance, identity

Brandon Cronenberg's 'Possessor Uncut' is a chilling look at surveillance, identity

TORONTO — Filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg's new sci-fi thriller "Possessor Uncut," about a corporate assassin who takes over people's bodies, came out of what he calls a "strange period" in his life.
Debate commission says it will make changes to format

Debate commission says it will make changes to format

NEW YORK — The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
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