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This thoughtful British mini-series explores the complex bonds among a group of aging friends who are determined not to let one another suffer.

They're the great cinematic landscape in stories as diverse as "Familiar Touch," about dementia, and "Timestamp," about Ukrainian schoolchildren.

When her little brother Tim begins behaving strangely, doctor-in-training Jamie Shandro calls on her medical school experience and her sisterly love to navigate his frightening diagnosis.

After disavowing her strict religious upbringing, Abby Stein came out as transgender. She is now the subject of a new play by New York Theater Workshop.

"God Bless the Child." "I'll Be Seeing You." And of course, "Strange Fruit." Ten writers and musicians share what they love about the artistry of Lady Day.

The artist is 87 now and under constant medical care. But he was determined to make it to Paris for the exhibition of his life.

Two of the art form's best join forces in a program curated by Mearns at City Center that features a new work by Roberts, "Dance Is a Mother."

French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American soldiers who rescued their region during World War I.

In "The Friend," a huge dog and his new human, played by Naomi Watts, are in mourning. Both actress and canine had to learn new tricks for the film.

New tariffs will be unveiled at the White House Rose Garden -- because "when you elect a reality TV star, you get all your economic policy via rose ceremony," said Stephen Colbert.