How Marilyn Monroe Gave a Smart Gloss to Her Image

It was all about self-improvement for the actress, who was born a century ago next week. Two new volumes shed light on the books she collected and the intellectual she married.

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Director Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The film, from the Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, explores the tension between religious conservatism and social liberalism. The award closed a festival that felt comparatively muted to many.

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Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers

The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.

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U.S. to Block Entry to More Noncitizens Who May Have Been Exposed to Ebola

The Trump administration announced plans to expand a ban on entering the United States to legal permanent residents who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan.

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On the Ground in South Sudan: Why Akobo Faces an Ebola Risk

Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.

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‘Ladies First’ Review: A Nightmare for Men

Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike star in this role-reversal workplace comedy where women rule the world.

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Trump Officials’ Strict Stand on Ebola Leaves Health Experts ‘Stunned’

Public health experts say the administration’s quarantine orders go beyond what is needed to prevent the U.S. spread of Ebola and hantavirus.

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