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The Most Important Thing is Having Fun

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Top Chef Winner Paul Qui talks about what we he learned from Julia Child. Continue


Where are they now?

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POV



Find out what happened to the Navajo teenagers of 'Up Heartbreak Hill' since filming ended. Continue


Holmes Faces 24 Counts of First-Degree Murder

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PBS NewsHour



James Holmes faces up to 142 charges for the theater shootings in Aurora, Colo. Gwen Ifill talks to Peter Banda of The Associated Press about Holmes' arraignment hearing. Plus, James Alan Fox of Northeastern University and reporter Dave Cullen discuss whether the suspect is different from other mass shooters. Continue


Julia Child Compares Baguettes

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The French Chef



In this scene from "The French Chef," Julia Child and a French baker compare baguettes, which are being baked “the new way.” Please note that this video does not have audio. Continue


Julia Child in Marseilles

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The French Chef



In this scene from "The French Chef," Julia Child visits a fishing port in Marseilles, France. Please note that this video has intermittent audio. Continue


An Inspiration Since I Was a Child

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Hawaiian chef Marco Elder says Julia has inspired him his whole life. Continue


How Julia Child Saved her 75th Birthday Party

PBS Food



Read how Julia rallied her guests to hit the kitchen after an oven problem left no dinner. Continue


Judy Garland: Where Her Rainbow Began

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Next Avenue



A remote logging town in northern Minnesota pays tribute to its favorite daughter Continue


Which Cookbooks Should You Get in August?

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PBS Food



When you go shopping for books this month, consider one of these options from our bookshelf including a Julia Child biography and a cookbook on gluten-free baking. Continue


Father Paolo Dall'Oglio: “Please Take Care of Syria”

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly



Father Paolo Dall'Oglio, an Italian Jesuit priest and leader of the Deir Mar Musa monastery in Syria, was exiled last month for criticizing President Bashar al-Assad. On July 23, he spoke at an interfaith iftar meal in Arlington, Virginia. Dall’Oglio warned against the increasing violence in Syria and acknowledged what he sees as an urgent need for international outreach and intervention. Continue


Explore Navajo, New Mexico

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Zoom in on the map to explore Navajo, NM, located on the Arizona border, about 200 miles west of Albuquerque. From this aerial view of the town, it's easy to find the track, high school and other landmarks seen in 'Up Heartbreak Hill.' Continue


Celibacy in the Priesthood

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly



As American Catholics have reeled from the disclosures of past sexual abuses by priests, and evidence they were covered up, one of the questions raised has concerned priestly celibacy — abstinence from sex. Was that requirement a cause of the abuses? Is it necessary for dedicated ministry? Should it be made optional? Continue


Julia Child Observes a Traditional French Baker

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The French Chef



In this scene from "The French Chef," Julia Child looks on as a traditional French baker scores bread loaves and bakes apple tarts “the old way” in a wood-fired oven. Please note that this video does not have audio. Continue


Julia Child Samples Pizza

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In this scene from "The French Chef," Julia Child visits an open-air market in Provence, France, and samples pizza from a local vendor. Please note that this video does not have audio. Continue


Behind the Scenes with the NewsHour in Nevada

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PBS NewsHour



A behind the scenes look at the NewsHour's work in Nevada to profile the Asian American population and their impact on the 2012 election. Continue


Some Filipino Vets Still Awaiting Recognition

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PBS NewsHour



World War II ended almost 70 years ago but some Filipino veterans are still waiting for recognition of their services. "We are just asking for fair treatment," Celestino Almeda said. Almeda is one of approximately 4,000 applicants for compensation who were not granted veteran status and are contesting that decision. Continue


In Nevada, Asian American Voters Say 'Listen to...

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PBS NewsHour



Asian Americans are the fastest-growing minority group in the country, according to the U.S. Census. Last year, they surpassed Latinos as the largest group of new immigrants. Continue


What Men Love About Fiftysomething Women

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Next Avenue



What makes an older woman the most attractive woman at the party? Continue


Eboo Patel

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly



In Chicago, a dynamic young Muslim is working to help solve a problem many religious believers have — how to relate to people of another faith tradition. Eboo Patel is an Indian-American, a Muslim, a sociologist, and the founder and leader of the Interfaith Youth Core, active now on some 50 American campuses. Continue


Julia Child Tribute: Her Wit and Passionate Interest

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Blogger Tara O'Brady says Julia gave the world more than recipes and cooking lessons. Continue


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