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Marilyn Monroe

An artist's representation of Marilyn Monroe's famous subway-grate pose.

How footage of Marilyn Monroe, found in a plastic supermarket bag, was brought to light again

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The world’s enduring image of Marilyn Monroe — standing over a subway grate in a blowing white dress — comes from the film “The Seven Year Itch.” Now, another look at that scene has come to light.

What Drones, Bees and Marilyn Monroe Have in Common

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Hollywood’s Blonde Obsession

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Kenneth Branagh on Playing Olivier in ‘My Week with Marilyn’

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Waiting for Hockney

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The Year in Sports

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It was a year of sports legends in the making. John looks at the 56-game-hitting streak of Joe DiMaggio, 23-year-old Ted Williams’ .406 batting average, and “Whirlaway” ? the horse that became the fifth ever to win the Triple Crown. (Whirlaway video after the jump.) We also hear from a retired legend: the great Babe […]

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The year in sports

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1941 was a year of sports legends in the making. John Hockenberry looks at the 56-game hitting streak of Joe DiMaggio and 23-year-old Ted Williams’ .406 batting average. We also hear from a retired legend: the great Babe Ruth.