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Writer Nick Harkaway expands his father John le Carré's spyverse in new thriller 'The Taper Man'

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Fictional spymaster George Smiley is back in "The Taper Man," a new thriller set in the world of John le Carré and written by his son, Nick Harkaway

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Meghan's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material in California

Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio dies at 52

Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio has died in Santiago, Chile, at 52

25 years after 'Britney,' 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Britney Spears' 2001 self-titled album ‘Britney' marked a pivotal moment in her career

In 'Being Heumann,' Siân Heder and Ruth Madeley channel the spirit of a disability rights pioneer

Siân Heder's follow-up to the best picture-winning “CODA” chronicles the disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina has taken a surprising turn in her career by diving into the culinary world

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