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Warren Berlinger, Film and Television Character Actor, Dies at 83
Mr. Berlinger, who had dozens of roles in a career that spanned more than six decades, appeared in “Happy Days” and “The Cannonball Run.”Mr. Berlinger,…
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The first book in David Bowles’s new graphic novel series, “Rise of the Halfling King,” shows kids how a hieroglyphic script might have captivated the…
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Internet sleuths have been captivated by the photos, which were recently developed and document a couple’s trip to the Swiss-Italian border with a dachshund.Internet sleuths…
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Emmanuel Carrère’s latest novel, “Yoga,” has stoked debate in France after the author’s ex-wife, Hélène Devynck, accused him of writing about her without her consent.Emmanuel…
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After agitating for the inclusion of Black artists in New York museums, he helped introduce a multicultural perspective to the field of art therapy.After agitating…
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The authorities are stumped by what happened to the wooden phallus, a popular Instagram stop for hikers. Along with all the monoliths, it has been…
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Trying to find a good present? We’ve curated the best gifts for all the hard-to-please people in your life.Trying to find a good present? We’ve…
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