Dante Alighieri is one of the pillars of Western literature. And his texts have been translated into English dozens of times.

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With the Christmas release of the movie about Bob Dylan -- "A Complete Unknown" -- we consider what elements make for a great music biopic... and why some films hit a sour note.

The pandemic crime spike has largely subsided -- with the exception of carjacking and car thefts. Those crimes remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.

The owner of ProSanta.com talks about his line of high-end Santa suits.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) about allegations that aides shielded President Biden from high-ranking officials and the public due to concern about his fitness for office.

A jubilee year is usually observed every quarter-century. A time when the Catholic Church focuses on forgiveness, and hosts ceremonies for the faithful.

One of the last two Sam Goody record stores will close in early 2025. NPR's Asma Khalid talks to David Browne of "Rolling Stone" about why he says it was more than just another store at the mall.

NPR's Scott Detrow tries to spread holiday cheer by reviving an old office holiday tradition: making mulled wine in the microwave at work on Christmas Eve.

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