Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.
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The final episode of the HBO Max comedy added an extra emotional punch. After five seasons, it wasn't quite necessary.
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This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021.
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Jack Antonoff explores marriage, grief and the current moment in Bleachers' latest album, everyone for ten minutes.
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A California judge has given Kars4Kids 30 days to either take its ads off the air or update them to disclose its affiliations to a Jewish charity based in the Northeast.
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Survivor is a sport, a metaphor for society and yes, entertainment. As its 50th season ends, NPR critic Stephen Thompson ranked every season so far.
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FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.
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It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.
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In Aleshea Harris' fiery feature debut, men are men, and women pay the consequences.
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Secretary Duffy, his wife and nine kids took a "Great American Road Trip" to celebrate America's 250th. They say no taxpayers funded the project. But a nonprofit with transport-related sponsors did.
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