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A woman holds a copy of the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reporting the name of new era “Reiwa," unveiled in Tokyo, Monday, April 1, 2019. (Koji Sasahara/AP)

New 'Reiwa' Era Puts Japan In 'Reset Mode,' Scholar Says

A new emperor is set to take over in Japan next month, kicking off an era with an important, symbolic name: "Reiwa."

In <em>Abby's</em>, Natalie Morales plays the titular bartender — whose establishment is run out of her own backyard.

Behind The Bar With Natalie Morales, The Abby Of NBC Sitcom 'Abby's'

In a new TV show, Morales runs a very, very local watering hole. In an interview, she discusses her character's sexuality and her path as a Latina in Hollywood.

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"Every life is interesting and valuable ... we are all at the center of our own narratives," says Julianne Moore. She stars as <em>Gloria Bell </em>in a remake of the 2013 Chilean film <em>Gloria. </em>Sebastián Lelio directed both films.

As 'Gloria,' Julianne Moore Explores The Extraordinary Drama Of Ordinary Life

"The older I get, and the more experience I gather — as an actor and as a human being — the more I'm interested in things that are real," Moore says. She stars in the new film Gloria Bell.

This image provided by NASA shows astronauts Anne McClain and Nick Hague taking a spacewalk to replace aging batteries on the International Space Station on Friday, March 22, 2019. (NASA via AP)

After NASA Scraps First All-Female Spacewalk, Walk Goes Ahead — With One Man And One Woman

NASA scrapped its first all-female spacewalk when astronaut Anne McClain found the space station didn't have a prepared suit that fit her.

"The Chaperone" reunites actress Elizabeth McGovern and writer Julian Fellowes (right). (Joan Carter/SPR)

From 'Downton Abbey' To 'The Chaperone': A Conversation With Julian Fellowes And Elizabeth McGovern

"The Chaperone" reunites writer Julian Fellowes and actress Elizabeth McGovern, who previously worked together on "Downton Abbey."

'Gross Anatomy' Turns Humor On Taboos About The Female Body

Author Mara Altman got tired of hiding her hairy, sweaty self from the world, and set out to reframe the shame in her latest book of essays — part memoir, part scientific exploration, part manifesto.

The avid runner and author of The Incomplete Book of Running moonlights as Peter Sagal, host of NPR's Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!

Not His Job: 'Wait Wait' Host Peter Sagal Writes A Book About Running

He's the voice of NPR's comedy news quiz. He has also run a marathon in under 3:10. And now he has collected his thoughts about his avocation in The Incomplete Book of Running.

The circles on the map pinpoint the location of thousands of Chinese-funded development projects. The bigger the circle, the bigger the investment. The largest circles represent projects in the multibillion-dollar range.

China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy?

There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.

M.I.A. performs during Bestival 2018 in Lulworth Castle, England. <em>Matangi / Maya / M.I.A., </em>the new documentary about the pop star, is out now.

'It Never Existed Before': M.I.A. On Changing Pop And Documenting Her Story

'MATANGI/ MAYA/ M.I.A.' is a new documentary about musician and activist M.I.A. She joins NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to talk about the film and what it's like for women who speak out.

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