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Remembering Don Cornelius and His ‘Soul Train’

Plus, in time for Valentine's Day, we get relationship advice from an expert | AMERICAN MOSAIC

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A Beloved Family Pet Dies. What Does a Mother Tell Her Children?

The story of Sammy the hound dog, and how two girls were able to recover from his death | EXPLORATIONS

Rachel McAdams arrives for the film premiere of "The Vow" in Hollywood on Tuesday

English With the Stars: Rachel McAdams

Are you a fan of Rachel McAdams and her movies? Why or why not? We'll ask our Facebook audience to vote for the best comment.

Giants, Patriots: Rematch at the Super Bowl

A preview of the National Football League championship on Sunday. Also, our new relationship advice blog | AMERICAN MOSAIC

Cliff Robertson straightens his tie as he arrives for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' official New York Oscar Night celebration

Cliff Robertson, 1923-2011: Actor, Writer, Producer and Director

His acting career lasted 60 years and included a role as a young John F. Kennedy in "P.T. 109" in the 1960s | PEOPLE IN AMERICA

Some students find new ways to explore and express religious attitudes, ideas and beliefs at college

For Some, Religion Is Part of the College Experience

A question from Burma about electing American presidents and music from new singer Lana Del Rey | AMERICAN MOSAIC

Cast members of "Dallas" accept the pop culture award at the TV Land awards show in 2006 in Santa Monica, California. The awards honor classic shows and performers.

American History: Life in the 1970s and '80s

Interest in self-help and lifestyles of the rich helped define the social and cultural changes of the times | THE MAKING OF A NATION

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William Sydney Porter, or O. Henry sits for a portrait. His arms rest on the back of a chair and he faces right with a serious look .

Short Story: ‘The Last Leaf’ by O. Henry

An old artist paints his masterpiece and saves a life | AMERICAN STORIES

Ani DiFranco performs at a record store in Maine in 2009

Ani DiFranco Is Back With 'Which Side Are You On'

Also, winners of the Golden Globe Awards. And sportswriter Arash Markazi's story of fighting cancer | AMERICAN MOSAIC

Philip and Midori Kono Theil withNEST director Judy Kinney.

For Seniors, When Home Becomes a 'Virtual Village'

Also, museum goers get an inside look at mummies. And music from performers at the Coachella festival in California | AMERICAN MOSAIC

Ronald Reagan and wife, Nancy, at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles after his election victory on November 4, 1980

American History: The 'Reagan Revolution,' a Crisis With Iran Ends

Ronald Reagan won the 1980 election with a promise to rebuild Americans' confidence | THE MAKING OF A NATION

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statue in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Children’s Story: 'Paul Bunyan'

Our own retelling of a traditional tall tale about a huge lumberjack and his blue ox named Babe | AMERICAN STORIES

Prisons as Art Studios

Also, your comments. And new music from bluesman Joe Louis Walker | AMERICAN MOSAIC

Critics' Picks for Best Books and Movies of the Year

And some of the music we wanted to play this year but did not get the chance | AMERICAN MOSAIC

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