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Following IndyMac's collapse, questions have been raised about Washington Mutual, one of the largest savings and loans. This week, WaMu issued a statement to show it was financially sound. But the company's own projections estimate losses of up to $19 billion.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the FBI. The agency has been a frequent source of inspiration for Hollywood over the years. Host Andrea Seabrook presents a few of the more memorable film representations of the bureau.

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled Thursday against families who claimed a link between vaccines and autism. The claimants say they should be compensated under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Doctors are praising the ruling.

NPR's Guy Raz talks to Jennifer Palmieri about the passing of Elizabeth Edwards. Palmieri was the national press secretary for the 2004 Edwards for President campaign, and a close family friend.

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the supposedly revolutionary blood-testing company Theranos, has been indicted for wire fraud and conspiracy. Carreyrou tells the story in his new book Bad Blood.

After spending decades as a musician with her own label, Ani DiFranco reflects on how it all got started in her new memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream.

Jordy Rosenberg's novel follows a professor who acquires the autobiographical "confessions" of legendary thief Jack Sheppard, and tries to add some academic footnotes — but things don't go to plan.

Rachel Hartman continues her tale of half-dragon musician and unwilling diplomat Seraphina in Shadow Scale. Reviewer Amal El-Mohtar says the new book doesn't just live up to the old, it outgrows it.

A new book reminds me why the actor has been my comedy hero ever since he started on Saturday Night Live when I was just a wisecracking high school student, says Adam Frank.

The action in Paula Fox's harrowing 1970 novel is set in motion by an unfriendly alley cat — but it spirals out into a multilayered and pointedly accurate portrayal of the dissolution of a marriage.