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Don Cheadle plays Miles Davis in the movie <em>Miles Ahead. </em>Cheadle's portrayal is being hailed as capturing the "badass" swagger that made Davis a hero to generations of black men.

Don Cheadle's Miles Davis: The Latest 'Badass' Black Man On Screen

Don Cheadle personifies jazz genius Miles Davis in his new film Miles Ahead. Badass black men rarely show up as leads in mainstream movies.

Taxi drivers protest against Uber, an on-demand car service app, during a 24-hour strike July 1 in Barcelona, Spain. They say it undercuts their business and are calling for the government to ban it.

Uber, Airbnb Under Attack In Spain As Old And New Economies Clash

The taxi and hotel industries are pressuring Spain to crack down on popular "share economy" apps and websites. Airbnb was recently fined $40,000 for failing to list rentals with a local tourism board.

Bluff The Listener

Our panelists tell three stories about an Alfred Hitchcock movie come to life, only one of which is true.

A view of the opening of COP21 on climate change Monday in Paris. More than 150 world leaders are meeting for the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

10 Things To Know About The U.N. Climate Talks In Paris

Leaders from around the world are converging on Paris for the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference. Listen to our special coverage to find out what you should know and what's at stake.

Behold the assembled contestants of <em>RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars</em>, Season 2.

What To Watch For When Watching 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'

The search for America's Next Drag Superstar(TM) continues, as the drag competition returns for a second All-Star season on Thursday. We humbly offer a guide for the perplexed.

How To Raise Brilliant Children, According To Science

Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner plays Dr. John Prentice in Arena Stage's production of <em>Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.</em>

Don't Call Him Theo: Malcolm-Jamal Warner On Life After 'Cosby'

Malcolm-Jamal Warner famously played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Now he's starring in a new stage production of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Warner talks to NPR's David Greene about his audition for the part of Theo, what he learned from Bill Cosby and how his new play differs from the 1967 movie that inspired it.

It's a packed house at Philly's EAT Café, which is trying to attract people of all income levels for a sit-down dining experience.

Philly's New Pay-What-You-Can Restaurant Brings Everyone To The Table

A hunger researcher and two restaurateurs teamed up to open EAT Café, a restaurant that aims to provide a sit-down dining experience even to people who typically can't afford to eat at restaurants.

A large and powerful winter storm brought snow and ice to large sections of the Midwest and East Coast Wednesday. The weather made roads treacherous in many areas. But in Pittsburgh, Pa., Chandler Fescemeyer, 17, found a reason to break out a snowboard.

Weather Outside Is Frightful; Tornadoes, Snow, Rain Lash Much Of Nation

Twisters touched down across the Southeast. Heavy snow and rains toppled trees and power lines. At least six deaths are being attributed to the massive system's effects. Now, it's hitting the Northeast. Hundreds of flights have been canceled. Drivers are being warned to stay off many roads.

Kenyan soldiers outside the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi on Monday. Inside, attackers had killed dozens of shoppers, wounded more and it was feared they also had hostages.

Kenyan Police Say They're 'In Charge' Of The Mall

Kenya's Ministry of the Interior said more than 10 suspects had been arrested. At last count, the three-day siege had claimed 62 lives. An Islamist militant group from Somalia has claimed responsibility.

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