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"Saoirse Ronan of ‘Brooklyn’ Masters Minis and Mixed Prints" is from the Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Bee Shapiro and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

The world-renowned scholar and author of Vermeer’s Hat does for China what Mary Beard did for Rome in SPQR: Timothy Brook analyzes the last eight centuries of China’s relationship with the world in this magnificent history that brings together accounts from civil servants, horse traders...

"A reminder that even the smallest newspapers can hold the most powerful among us accountable."—The New York Times Book Review Watch the documentary Storm Lake on PBS. Iowa plays an outsize role in national politics. Iowa introduced Barack Obama and voted bigly for Donald Trump. But is it a...

"Made in Japan, Coveted in the U.S." is from the November 07, 2015 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Matthew Schneier and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine, and economic sanctions imposed by the West transformed European politics. The conflict did not escalate to the levels originally feared but nor was either side able to bring it to a definitive conclusion. Ukraine suffered a loss of territory but was not forced into changing its policies away from the Westward course adopted as a result of the EuroMaidan uprising of February 2014. President Putin was left supporting a separatist enclave as Russia's economy suffered significant damage.

“A sweeping chronicle of the immigrant rights movement. . . . Wides-Muñoz reminds us that thanks to the ability of young people to dream, what seems impossible today may yet prove achievable tomorrow.” —New York Times Book Review A journalist chronicles the next chapter in civil...

August 21, 2013: A chemical weapons attack on the suburbs of Damascus reminds the world of the existence of the Syrian war. Hundreds of journalists from every corner of the world rush to the frontier only to leave disappointed when Obama decides not to bomb. They leave behind 200,000 estimated victims, and more than half of a population of 22 million people dispersed or refugeed in nearby countries: the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII according to the UN.

Best-selling author Ted Stewart explains how the Supreme Court and its nine appointed members now stand at a crucial point in their power to hand down momentous and far-ranging decisions. Today's Court affects every major area of American life, from health care to civil rights, from abortion to marriage. This fascinating book reveals the complex history of the Court as told through seven pivotal decisions.

"Sarah Palin's Mustache" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Julia Baird and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Jeans Jacket: Beloved Through the Ages" is from the November 07, 2015 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Guy Trebay and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Growing Fresh Produce in a Mostly Frozen State" is from the Food section of The New York Times. It was written by Kirk Johnson and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"I Now Pronounce You Husband and Husband" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Henry Alford and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"A Job That Nourishes the Soul, If Not the Wallet" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Leigh Ann Henion and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"‘The Revenant’ Lends Trapper Chic a Dose of Gritty Realness" is from the Style section of The New York Times. It was written by Ruth La Ferla and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Royal Caribbean’s ‘Smartship’ Avoids a Titanic Situation" is from the Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Brett Michael Dykes and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Caitlyn Jenner to Publish a Memoir about Her Transformation" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexandra Alter and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"The Poet Muse of 'Transparent'" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Brooks Barnes and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"In Tokyo, Splashy Architectural One-Upmanship" is from the Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Sam Lubell and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"A French Deportee on Life at Auschwitz and History Repeating" is from the Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Steven Erlanger and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Viceland, a New Cable Channel, Aims to Stand Out" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Hale and narrated by Fleet Cooper.