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Documentary questions whether FBI ID'd right suspect in anthrax attack
A new documentary from PBS Frontline looks at the FBI's investigation of the 2001 anthrax attacks and asks whether they found the perpetrator.
Remember '867-5309'? Songwriter's making a comeback
The 867-5309/Jenny song has survived three decades. Now Jim Keller, the songwriter behind that song is trying to make a comeback.
Hollywood stars hawking products in Russian ads
Hollywood celebrities are making a splash in Russia — and it's not for their blockbuster movies.
Author Samuel R. Delany on the evolution of sci-fi
Award-winning author Samuel R. Delany reflects on his science fiction writing career, the evolution of the genre and the distinction of sci-fi prose.
Bill O'Reilly's take on the Lincoln assassination
O'Reilly, who recently co-authored a new book on Abraham Lincoln, says the president's assassination set America back a hundred years in race relations.
Arrested Development: Return of the series, and a movie
The cult-classic TV show "Arrested Development" is returning, with 9 or 10 TV episodes that would reintroduce all the characters and ultimately lead into a movie.
John Hodgman interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson
John Hodgman talks to astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson about the multiverse, ideal space travel scenarios and the trick to explaining dark matter.
Motown playlist: Supremes and Temptations 50 years on
Motown Records marks the 50th anniversary since Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations began making music history.
Musician K'Naan on the hope and hopelessness of Somalia
Somali-Canadian musician and writer K'Naan recently returned from Somalia, where he saw the ravages of famine and war, but also found hope for the future.
What PETA hopes its .XXX porn site will do for animal rights
The organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is trying to use porn stars and pornography to campaign for animal rights.
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