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Justin Chang

Justin Chang is a film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPR's Fresh Air, and a regular contributor to KPCC's FilmWeek. He previously served as chief film critic and editor of film reviews for Variety.

France's Sarkozy Faces Election Runoff

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is heading for a runoff in the race for the presidency. After a first round of voting, he trailed Socialist Francois Hollande. Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen finished a strong third. The top two candidates head to a runoff May 6.

Henry Threadgill's <em>Old Locks and Irregular Verbs</em> was voted the No. 1 jazz album of 2016.

The 2016 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll

Critic Francis Davis surveyed the jazz community to determine the best albums of the year. The winner has had a very good 2016.

Gay-rights advocate Gavin Grimm attends the GLAAD Rising Stars Luncheon on May 5, 2017, in New York City. A federal judge has now ruled in favor of Grimm in his years-long legal battle with a Virginia school board for denying him access to the boys' bathroom. It's not clear whether the board will appeal.

'I Hope This Will Set A Precedent,' Says Trans Teen Who Won Case Over Bathroom Access

Gavin Grimm was a high school student in Virginia when his local school board denied him access to the boys' bathroom. His case has stretched for years; now a federal judge has decided in his favor.

First Round Of Voting Begins In France

In France, residents go to the polls Sunday in the first round of a two-part presidential election. The top two vote-getters from Sunday's balloting go to a runoff on May 6. As NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports, incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy is trailing Socialist candidate Francois Hollande.

A Mega Millions wagering slip is held in Cranberry Township, Pa., on Jan. 12, 2023.

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $820 million

The lack of a jackpot winner in the Friday drawing sent the top prize soaring to an estimated $820 million. The potential jackpot is the fifth largest in the history of the game, Mega Millions said.

Study: Apple Replaces Google As World's Most Valuable Brand

All those millions of iPads and new iPhones it sold last helped push Apple past Google in the sixth annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study.

Serena Williams holds the winner's trophy following her victory in the women's singles final in the Australian Open in Melbourne Saturday.

Serena Williams Defeats Sister Venus To Take 23rd Grand Slam Title

It's the seventh Australian Open title for the younger Williams sister, and moves her to the top spot in number of major titles in the Open era.

Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama's state health officer, discusses his state's vaccination data on June 29 in Montgomery, Ala. He said last week that the state saw more deaths than births in 2020 for the first time in more than a century.

There Were More Deaths Than Births In Alabama Last Year, A Grim First For The State

Alabama's top health official says the state has "literally shrunk." According to preliminary data, it saw 64,714 total deaths and 57,641 births in 2020.

Artist Benford Stellmacher, Jr. on “The Weight of My Faith.”

Benford Stellmacher, Jr. is an artist who views his canvas as a pulpit. His exhibition - "The Weight of My Faith" - features artworks inspired by these words from Biblical Scripture: “Faith without works is dead.” The exhibition opens Friday at ClearStory Arts here in Chattanooga.

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