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FX's The Old Man can be predictable, but the performance by star Jeff Bridges — who plays a retired CIA operative living under a fake name — makes it worthwhile.

In a new book, pilot and author of Skyfaring Mark Vanhoenacker takes readers to far-flung cities he once dreamed about during his childhood in western Massachusetts.

Jean Thompson's novel follows an insecure young woman as she's drawn into a clique of poets. The Poet's House is a story about the corrosive power of shame and the primal fear of sounding stupid.

Robert Christgau reviews the latest CD from vocalist Maria Muldaur, best known for her quirky 1970s pop tune "Midnight at the Oasis." Her new CD is Heart of Mine: Maria Muldaur Sings Love Songs of Bob Dylan. Reviewer Robert Christgau says Muldaur put the passion in these tunes in a way most singers don't match because they probably didn't know Dylan put all that passion there in the first place.

When Common entered the hip-hop scene more than a decade ago, his socially aware style clashed with more commercial forms of rap. Buffeted by new beatmakers, Common has since attracted a wider audience with a message many feel is missing in mainstream hip-hop.

The big climate and health care bill passed by the House Friday includes billions in new funding for the IRS over the next decade. Most of that money is aimed at catching wealthy tax cheats.

An Iranian government spokesperson added that Iran did not "have any other information more than what the American media has reported."

Many in Lebanon can't access their life savings because of the economic crisis. A hostage-taker in Beirut surrendered in exchange for some of his funds, which he needed for his father's medical bills.

Hasbro has partnered with the New York Times Co. to make a party game inspired by the hit digital puzzle. The ability to easily share your results on social media was part of the original game's draw.

The bestselling French DJ and producer returns with his first album in 15 years, aided by the great guitarist Guimba Kouyate.