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Karen Armstrong looks at myth and reality about religion and violence
The world's so-called religious battles are more complex than they seem, author Karen Armstrong argues in her new book.
Bestselling authors of young-adult fiction team up on fantasy series
Popular YA authors Cassandra Clare and Holly Black have teamed up to launch a five-book fantasy series about a boy reluctant to use his superpowers.
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Azar Nafisi continues love affair with American lit
Azar Nafisi, author of "Reading Lolita in Tehran" and a guest at Talking Volumes on Nov. 5, views fiction as "the moral guardian of the American dream."
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Talking Volumes authors for 2014 include Richard Ford, Azar Nafisi
Writers coming to the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul this fall reflect a variety of topics and genres.
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David Letterman leaves Late Show
David Letterman's final Late Show on CBS aired on Wednesday night, ending a run of more than 6,000 broadcasts.
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Letterman's 'Late Show' goes dark
David Letterman signed off from his "Late Show" for the last time on Wednesday. Here are some photos from Letterman's 33-year late-night career.
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Watch David Letterman's entrance for his final show tonight
David Letterman took the stage Wednesday for the final time.
Taste
Bonicelli Kitchen to open in Northeast Minneapolis
Laura Bonicelli didn't plan on opening a restaurant. But then opportunity knocked.
Music
May 20: Orchestra signs multiyear deals with Vänskä, musicians
The music director will be here through August 2019; union contract goes to 2020. Donors contributed $6.5 million to help fund the agreements.
Books
Meet Megan Marsnik, author of this year's summer serial, 'Under Ground'
Megan Marsnik, author of the novel running this summer in the Star Tribune, grew to love history and writing during her northern Minnesota childhood.
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Cuban style is hotter than ever
The "forbidden island" long has inspired designers. How will openness influence fashion?
TV & Media
Celebs pay tribute to David Letterman as show ends
Late-night TV will never be same after David Letterman walks away Wednesday.
Music
Minnesota's classic Letterman performances, from Soul Asylum to Lizzo
Minnesota's musical highlights from David Letterman's show — courtesy of YouTube — also include Paul Westerberg (pictured), the Gear Daddies, Trampled by Turtles, Jeremy Messersmith and Atmosphere.
Books
Review: 'England and Other Stories' by Graham Swift offers lonely voices and loss
FICTION: Graham Swift returns to his roots with this collection of 25 short stories – some brilliant, a few too clever by half.
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Where to have fun in neighborhood near new Saints ballpark
What do a pig, a $60 million ballpark and Bill Murray have in common?
They’ve all come to St. Paul's Lowertown as part of the Saints' new home, CHS Field. For those who haven’t been to Lowertown in a while, let us be your tour guide for an area that has a lot to love.
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