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  • Book excerpt: "Source Code: My Beginnings" by Bill Gates

    In his new autobiography, the computer pioneer and philanthropist writes of his origins, and about how, in eighth grade, he discovered BASIC, which introduced him to the elegance and exacting ...
    CBS News - 10h

  • Book excerpt: "Playworld" by Adam Ross

    The acclaimed author of "Mr. Peanut" returns with a novel dipped in nostalgia and flecked with love and sorrow, about a child actor coming of age as the object of attraction for an older woman.
    CBS News - 5d

  • Book excerpt: "The Note" by Alafair Burke

    In this new thriller by the New York Times bestselling author of "The Wife," a prank played by three women on vacation in the Hamptons causes them to get caught up in a police investigation over a ...
    CBS News - 5d

  • Book excerpt: "Tartufo" by Kira Jane Buxton

    In her new novel, the author of "Hollow Kingdom" and "Feral Creatures" captures the comedy of truffle-mania in a tiny Tuscan village, upon the discovery of the world's largest truffle.
    CBS News - 5d

  • Sources: Snyder 'hates' Commanders success

    Sources close to the ex-Commanders owner say he remains in denial over what led to his ouster from the NFL.
    ESPN - 6d

  • Book excerpt: "Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough"

    New Yorker writer Ian Frazier takes readers on a twisty and entertaining tour of the Bronx's rich history, landscape and people.
    CBS News - Jan. 24

  • Book excerpt: "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero" by Steve Guttenberg

    In his memoir the actor writes of his father and the relationship they shared, through their final years together, when Guttenberg dedicated himself to becoming a caregiver after his dad was ...
    CBS News - Jan. 17

  • Book excerpt: "Fire Weather" by John Vaillant

    This 2023 National Book Award finalist recounts the rise of climate science and the increasing dangers from climate change, including the devastation brought by today's wildfires.
    CBS News - Jan. 17

  • Book excerpt: "The Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining" by Sally Quinn

    In her 1997 book, the Washington Post columnist writes about the social imperatives for entertaining, and how the role of host and hostess in the nation's political capital has remained vitally ...
    CBS News - Jan. 17

  • Book excerpt: Washington hostess Perla Mesta, "The Woman Who Knew Everyone"

    Bestselling author Meryl Gordon's biography tells the story of the socialite and political savant, whose gift for hosting parties in the nation's capital made her one of the most famous women in ...
    CBS News - Jan. 17

  • Free e-book compiles excerpts from new works by Emma Donoghue, V.E. Schwab and dozens more

    New fiction by such favorites as V
    ABC News - Jan. 14

  • Sources: City agree deal for Lens CB Khusanov

    Manchester City are closing in on the signing of defender Abdukodir Khusanov after reaching an agreement with RC Lens, sources have told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 11

  • Sources: Arsenal's Jorginho in Palmeiras talks

    Arsenal midfielder Jorginho's representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 10

  • Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"

    The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.
    CBS News - Jan. 10

  • Sources: Moyes in line to replace Dyche at Everton

    David Moyes is on the verge of sealing a return to Everton after talks with the club's new owners, who fired manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, sources have told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 10

  • Sources: Georgia QB Beck enters transfer portal

    Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who declared for the NFL draft last month, has now entered the NCAA transfer portal, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
    ESPN - Jan. 10

  • Sources: Belichick, UNC get UConn transfer Yates

    UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates signed with North Carolina, sources told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 9

  • Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

    Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 9

  • Sources: Pumas in talks for Houston's Carrasquilla

    Liga MX side Pumas UNAM is in discussions with Houston Dynamo FC regarding the possible acquisition of Panama international midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, sources confirmed to ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 9

  • Sources: Banchero returning from torn oblique

    Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando's back-to-back home games Thursday against Minnesota or Friday against Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Source: Cowboys deny Bears' McCarthy request

    The Cowboys have denied permission to the Bears to interview coach Mike McCarthy, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Sources: AC Milan, Dortmund to target Rashford

    Manchester United are expecting formal loan offers from AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Source: Galatasaray eye summer Gündogan move

    Galatasaray are plotting a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, a source has told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

    Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Source: Sorensen out as DC amid 49ers' revamp

    The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different post, a source said.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Sources: Quakes send GK Ochoa to Cruz Azul

    The San Jose Earthquakes has agreed terms with Cruz Azul to transfer goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa to the Liga MX side, sources tell ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 8

  • Source: City eye deal for £50m-rated Marmoush

    Manchester City are exploring a deal to sign striker Omar Marmoush, a source has told ESPN, but accept that it will be difficult to prise him away from Eintracht Frankfurt.
    ESPN - Jan. 7

  • Sources: Bears ask to talk to Cowboys' McCarthy

    The Bears have requested permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from Dallas, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer on Monday.
    ESPN - Jan. 7

  • Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

    Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...
    ESPN - Jan. 7

  • Free excerpt of "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose"

    Oprah Winfrey selects Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" as her latest book club choice. The book encourages readers to find peace and purpose.
    CBS News - Jan. 7

  • Source: City in talks to sign Lens CB Khusanov

    Manchester City are in talks with RC Lens over a January deal for centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, a source has told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 6

  • Source: Georgia QB Rashada entering portal again

    Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada plans to enter the transfer portal once again after not appearing in a game for the Bulldogs this season, a source told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 5

  • Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.

    Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, sidelined all season because of inflammation in his knee, plans to make his season debut against the Hawks, sources confirmed to ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 4

  • Sources: Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to deal

    The Dodgers are in agreement with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim on a three-year, $12.5 million contract, sources confirmed.
    ESPN - Jan. 3

  • Source: Bracket setup eyed at Tour Championship

    Adjusting the format to the Tour Championship is among a handful of potential changes under consideration by the PGA Tour, a source told ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 3

  • Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return

    Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.
    ESPN - Jan. 3

  • Source: Chiefs open return window for CB Watson

    The Chiefs opened the practice window for cornerback Jaylen Watson, who has been out with a broken ankle.
    ESPN - Jan. 3

  • Sources: Butler indicates to Heat he wants trade

    Jimmy Butler has indicated to the Heat he wants the team to trade him, sources told ESPN. The six-time All-Star is open to playing anywhere other than Miami and believes he can make any team a ...
    ESPN - Jan. 3

  • New Orleans, a source of pride for locals, is no stranger to resilience

    New Orleans has long held an important role in American culture. CBS News contributor and New Orleans native Jamie Wax discusses how the city has thrived in recent years and is a point of pride for ...
    CBS News - Jan. 2

  • Sources: San Diego Wave set to hire Eidevall

    Jonas Eidevall is set to be unveiled as San Diego Wave's new head coach in the coming days, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
    ESPN - Jan. 2
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