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Note. At the news of his passing president obama tweeted e. L. Doctorow was one of americas greatest novelists. He taught me much and he will be missed. The prizes he won include National Humanities level, the saul bellow award for achievement in american fiction, and the National Book Foundation Medal for distinguished contribution to american letters. Joining me now is my great friend, kate medina, she was his editor at random house and knew him well as a writer and as a friend. So we are especially pleased to have her come here this evening and talk about her friend and the man she had the ...

Some seem to believe that people have been [inaudible] state computer. We believe there should be individuals. [inaudible] however much the socialist may pretended otherwise. We believe everyone has the right to be unequal but to us every human being is equally informed. While she had no shortage of critics. The Prime Minister [inaudible] i detest every single one of her domestic policies. The honorable gentleman knows i have the same contempt for his socialist politics with the people of east europe. She was secure in her faith that her vision was right. [inaudible] its about how much of your...

My definition of a historical novel one that makes literary history. Its quite contemporary. And i always operate under the admonition of the poet who said, make anu. Thats what i try to do. Are you exoited to be here tonight . Its fun. Its great fun. Have you attended this dinner before. Yes. I have won a National Book award. For which book . World fair. It was about 25 years ago. Anyway. Some people may not know after you you are named after edgar allen poe. I think its probably true. My father liked him. Thank you for spending a few minutes on booktv. My pleasure. [inaudible conversations] ...

Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. New Police Dash Cam video has begun to answer at least some of the burning questions surrounding how a simple traffic stop landed a woman in a texas jail where she was later found hanged to death. Sandra blands family and others have questioned the official version and how she ended up dead in custody. Now there are questions about the new tape which shows what starts as a cordial encounter between bland and the officer who pulled her over. But as youre about to see, things quickly ...

Mike Myers showed off a fresh new look at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27