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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Flemming Rose, the culture editor of the Danish newspaper that published cartoons of the prophet Mohammad 9 years ago, talks about his decision to print them and the debate they sparked on freedom of speech. Chef Marcus Samuelsson tells us about what he cooks at home. Richard Ford talks about his new novel, Let Me Be Frank With You. Plus: Vanity Fair contributor Keith Gessen details Amazon’s war with the publisher Hachette and what’s at stake in the publishing industry’s struggle over e-book pricing.

Setting off a Firestorm by Printing a Cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed

Flemming Rose, culture editor of the Danish newspaper that published cartoons of the prophet Mohammad 9 years ago, talks about his decision to print them and the debate they sparked.

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Cooking at Home with Chef Marcus Samuelsson

The recipes he makes for family and friends in his home kitchen mix Ethiopian, Swedish, Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, and Southern soul.

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Richard Ford's Favorite Character Deals with the Aftermath of Sandy in Fiction

In the novelist's new collection of stories, Let Me Be Frank with You, he brings back his protagonist Frank Bascombe in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

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Why the Amazon-Hachette Fight Matters and What It Means for Publishing

Vanity Fair contributor Keith Gessen explains why more than money is at stake in the publishing industry’s battle against Amazon’s e-book pricing.

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Recipe: Marcus Samuelsson's Sweet Doggy Dogs with Shrimp Salad

Marcus Samuelsson's mash-up of an American corn dog and a Swedish hot dog. The Swedish serve their hot dogs with a sweet shrimp salad on top.

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Recipe: Maya’s Lamb Lasagna, from Marcus Samuelsson

A lasagne recipe from Marcus Samuelsson's wife, Maya, made with lamb. "I eat it as often as she’ll make it," Samuelsson says.

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Interviews with Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we've put together a list of some interviews with veterans and about veterans.

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