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'Seventh Function' Is A Postmodern Mashup Of Fact, Fiction And Philosophy

Laurent Binet's new novel starts with the death of French literary critic Roland Barthes and spins out a postmodern mystery packed with philosophical heavy hitters — and one bemused detective.

Guest DJ Week: Courtney Barnett

The Australian singer and guitarist talks about the music she heard growing up in Sydney, her love of the bands Talking Heads, Wilco and more in this interview, originally recorded in 2015.

Whirring, Purring Fidget Spinners Provide Entertainment, Not ADHD Help

They're kids' new best friend and some teachers' worst nightmare. And despite being marketed to help ease anxiety and ADHD, one expert says there's no research to support that claim.

Fidget spinners come in different colors from a lot of different companies, but the basic one has three prongs centered around a circle with barrings in the middle.

Whirring, Purring Fidget Spinners Provide Entertainment, Not ADHD Help

They're kids' new best friend and some teachers' worst nightmare. And despite being marketed to help ease anxiety and ADHD, one expert says there's no research to support that claim.

Artists perform near the Olympic flame during the closing ceremony. "Although parting is sad, we will remember Pyeongchang with beautiful memories," said Lee Hee-beom, the Pyeongchang Olympics organizing committee president.

Highlights Of The Pyeongchang Olympics Closing Ceremony, In Photos

The flame is extinguished and the torch is passed to Beijing, host of the next Winter Games.

The "Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA" network, set to launch next year, will focus on U.S. athletes and show live competitions on the path to the Olympics. Here, U.S. athletes pose during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in August.

The Olympics, Year-Round: New TV Channel Will Come To U.S. In 2017

The Olympic Channel, which launched as a digital outlet after this summer's Rio Games, will become an American TV network in the second half of 2017.

Eclipses aren't just natural marvels - they're still teaching us a lot about the universe.

How Eclipses Changed History

Newton and Einstein had big ideas, but needed an eclipse to prove them. And scientists are still pursuing secrets of the universe one eclipse at a time.

Since the debate began in the 1960s, two-thirds of Native American references -- like the Braves and the Redskins -- have been changed. But many professional and school sports teams continue to hold on to their Native American names and rituals.

Sports Fans Hold On To Native American Mascots

Sports writers, scholars, representatives from Indian nations and the NCAA got together in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to talk about Native American stereotypes in sports, and recent efforts to retire and revive the mascot names.

Scores of fans visited Prince's Paisley Park compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. The fence has rapidly become a makeshift memorial celebrating the life of the artist.

Family, Friends Honor Prince In 'Loving Goodbye' At Paisley Park Estate

Scores of fans turned out for a makeshift memorial at the music superstar's Minnesota estate on Saturday, while his family members held a private ceremony after his remains were cremated.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a veteran leftist, is running for president once again. Polls put his lead well into the double digits ahead of his nearest rival. Mexico's election is July 1.

How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President

Andrés Manuel López Obrador looked to broaden his voter base, reaching out to more voters, even conservatives, angered by epic crime and corruption. Polls show it is working.

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