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Commentator Lee Stringer tells about being homeless at Christmas. Stringer was homeless for ten years, and says it made him grateful for small things. One Christmas in particular taught him to count his blessings. He wrote about it in his book Grand Central Winter: Stories from the Street. (3:30) Washington Square Press ISBN: 0671036548.

Alan Cheuse reviews Buying a Fishing Rod for My Grandfather by Gao Xingjian, translated by Mabel Lee. It's a volume of modernist short fiction, driven by nuance and verbal energy.

The new movie The Hulk is based on a Marvel comics character who is a sort of muscle-bound green id run amok. The film, from acclaimed director Ang Lee, has received mixed responses from the nation's critics. NPR's Bob Mondello offers his review.

Usha Lee McFarling, a correspondent for STAT, explains why drug overdose deaths have gone up since the start of the pandemic.

How do meteorologists measure snowfall? Lee Grenci (GREHN-see) of Pennylvania State University (University Park, Pa.) explains how it's done. You may think meteorologists measure snowfall by sticking a ruler in the snow. Grenci explains why that wouldn't work. He also says that it's impossible to say EXACTLY how much snow fell.

Commentator Lee Cullum argues against a bill a Congressional committee has already approved concerning an endangered species of bird in Texas. An original plan was to set aside a vast area for the Golden-Cheeked Warbler; the new Republican-backed bill says the warbler should be preserved in zoos, not in the wild.

Daniel visits with Alan Henney of Takoma Park, Maryland. Alan is a volunteer for B-N-N, the Breaking New Network, based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. He scans the radio waves for news of fires, shootings, and crashes - and reports these incidents to B-N-N. The network in turn reports such incidents to its subscribers, often local television stations on the lookout for news tips.

For over 30 years the animated television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, has entertained millions. Lee Mendelson produced that program and the others that followed based on the Charles M. Schulz Peanuts comic strip characters. Mendelson talks to Noah about the making of the popular annual Christmas special.

In his latest novel, Bad Luck and Trouble, author Lee Child continues the adventures of dashing Jack Reacher.

Former military Gen. Ty Seidule once revered Confederates, especially Robert E. Lee. But during his tenure in the military, Seidule learned that they weren't patriots, as he previously thought.

Tennessee has followed neighboring states in ordering residents to remain at home. Tennessee had looser coronavirus restrictions but new data show residents have not adhered to those warnings.

Many Oscar winners have studied with famous acting teachers such as Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler. Their teaching methods remain a huge influence on the art of acting, both on the silver screen and on the live stage.

It’s not immediately clear if Syed would be ordered back to prison until the matter is resolved.

Brothers Matt and Ted Lee take "a disgusting dish" and turn it into nouveau Southern fare. It's one of the ideas from their new book, Simple Fresh Southern, which puts a new spin on old favorites.

"There may have been a time when that monument reflected who we were as a city, but times change. And so do we," Mayor Mitch Landrieu said when he announced the plan.

I am a Lee from Virginia. I lived in Charlottesville for four years. I lived on Richmond’s Monument Avenue, with its statues of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall…

The white nationalist led protesters seeking to defend a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday. "We are white, we are a people, we will not be replaced!" Spencer yelled.

Adnan Syed has been granted a hearing to let his lawyers present a possible alibi, and to probe both "alleged prosecutorial misconduct" and the competence of Syed's original attorney.

Tuj Lub is a traditional Hmong sport that is putting down roots in the U.S. It's played with long poles and spinning tops.

Biles' return is great news for USA Gymnastics, which just announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike. Also returning is Suni Lee, who took home the Olympic all-around gold after Biles dropped out.