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INTERVIEW: The actor reprises his role (yes, the titular one) from Mamet's play for a film adaptation, which he also produces ...

On Monday, the high schooler accused of murdering another student had his bond reduced from $1 million to $250,000.

Fiction: Plant wastewater is not only an increasing environmental concern, but improper monitoring and treatment may lead to ...

The wise say a timely thank you is better than delayed praise. Following this wisdom, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP team ...

What's to come with the new Slate Truck and its potential availability? Is it worth the hype? Why does it feel like smartphone design and innovation has stalled recently? And why do directors think ...

Two legendary Hollywood outcasts open up about joining forces for 'Henry Johnson' — a film so indie, they're distributing it ...

When white smoke swirled above the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, St Peter’s Square erupted in a joyous cacophony of ...

The author is getting real about motherhood and expectations in her fiction debut.

The Day One executive orders included—and depended on—the President’s formal, executive declarations of not one, not two, but ...

Mohammad is one of thousands of Afghans in immigration limbo in the U.S. after they risked their lives to help the American ...

Dr. Denis Mukwege, a local pastor and surgeon, is a tireless advocate for women and children suffering through war.