Dec 24th, 2008 · A sad-sack handyman gets a new life thanks to the magical plot twists his niece and nephew add to his impromptu tales. But the unlikeliest thing about this bland comedy is watching Sandler play nice for a PG rating.
Oct 28th, 2008 · The mother and brother of singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were found dead in an apparent homicide in the Hudson's family home last week. Yesterday, Julian King, her seven-year-old nephew — who'd been missing since the murders — was found dead. The tragedy has captured national attention and stoked concerns about violent crime in Chicago, particularly on the city's south side, where the crime took place.
Oct 27th, 2008 · The FBI has confirmed that a body found in a sport utility vehicle in Chicago is that of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's missing nephew. The 7-year-old was the focus of a frantic search since Hudson's mother and brother were found shot dead last week.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Police continue to search for Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's nephew. Seven-year-old Julian King remains missing since his grandmother and uncle — Hudson's mother and brother — were shot to death last week. Some wonder how fame is influencing the attention being given to the Hudson case.
Dec 15th, 2007 · The Complete Book of Aunts covers everything from aunts in literature and film, to remembrances from nieces and nephews who had unusual relationships with their aunts. Rupert Christiansen, co-author, speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Oct 10th, 2007 · Former U.S. attorney general Janet Reno discusses her latest project, a 50-song compilation of American folk music. The 3-CD collection features songs from 1492 to the present day, and was inspired in part by Reno's desire to share music with her great- nieces and nephews.
Aug 18th, 2006 · Many families have a special aunt, who delights her nieces and nephews. For Karen Washabau, that aunt was known simply as "Mef." As she recalls, "I never kept a diary in high school; I just wrote letters to Mef."
Jun 5th, 2006 · Commentator Bill Langworthy helps to get his nephew, Thomas, into a highly competitive Manhattan pre-school.