In this installment of NPR’s “Word of the Week” series we trace the origins of the “cravat” (borrowed from the French “cravate”) back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.

A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents David and Victoria Beckham have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized public branding over their family relationships.

On the day Griffiths married author Salman Rushdie, her longtime best friend died unexpectedly. Eleven months later, Rushdie was stabbed multiple times while being interviewed on stage.

90 Day Fiance shows Forrest is surprised by Sheena’s family’s posh bed and breakfast but ultimately gets her dad’s blessing to marry her.

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Days of Our Lives thrills as Sophia Choi just shocked her therapist when she tried to assault somebody this week. Now, Melinda Trask is going to be headed up to Bayview to see her client. Will Sophia be looking for a new partner in crime? And if so, will her lawyer step up for her again?

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