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Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’

The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Dan Rather to write about patriotism in new book, ‘What Unites Us’ The former CBS anchor, who has gained a new following with his Facebook essays on Donald Trump, is working on ‘What Unites Us,’ a book of essays about patriotism due Nov. 7. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2m6KJNA “As we all know, we live in turbulent and disorienting times,” Dan Rather said in a Facebook statement announcing his book. “And yet conversing with all of you has renewed my optimism in this nation and its people.”

Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthy USA TODAY’s Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lsBmvJ 1. We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel What it’s about: The actress and her friend write a self-help book with nine principles to empower women to lead happier lives.

Oscars: The 10 best dressed

Oscars: The 10 best dressed These are the looks we’ve been waiting for. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lKC4D5 She topped our list at the Golden Globes, and she’s wowing us yet again.

Books: New and noteworthy

Books: New and noteworthy USA TODAY’s Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kyXyzJ What it’s about: In this memoir, the country singer writes of his own life and his love for his wife and musical partner, Joey, who died of cancer last March.

David Oyelowo on female directors and why #OscarsSoWhite isn’t over

David Oyelowo on female directors and why #OscarsSoWhite isn’t over “It would be naA ve and very shortsighted to think this is the end of the challenges.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kG47ns Based on a true story from the 1940s, a Botswana prince is threatened and ridiculed when he marries a white woman from London.

Mackenzie Phillips: ‘I’m passionate about recovery’

Mackenzie Phillips: ‘I’m passionate about recovery’ Now an alcohol and drug counselor, the star writes ‘Hopeful Healing,’ about recovery. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jVgqI4 Mackenzie Phillips talks to USA TODAY’s Bill Keveney about her new book, ‘Hopeful Healing,’ working as an alcohol and drug counselor and making a guest appearance on Netflix’s reboot of ‘One Day at a Time.’

Weekend picks for book lovers

Weekend picks for book lovers Spend your weekend reading ‘The Girl Before.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jHtXn1 What should you read this weekend? USA TODAY’s picks for book lovers include a new thriller with, yes, Girl in the title.

Women’s March: Which celebrities are marching and who’s throwing the epic after-party

Women’s March: Which celebrities are marching and who’s throwing the epic after-party March organizers have been releasing A-list lineups of supporters, attendees and performers. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jDQ157 The Women’s March on Washington is drawing many equal rights activists to the nation’s capitol one day after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Priyanka Chopra explains her ‘scary’ concussion at People’s Choice

Priyanka Chopra explains her ‘scary’ concussion at People’s Choice Turns out, she just slipped on a wet floor. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jAWvle Priyanka Chopra suffered a concussion on the set of Quantico last week, and still made it out to the People’s Choice Awards, where she’s nominated for Favorite TV Drama Actress.

Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert

Jennifer Holliday withdraws from Trump pre-inagural concert Singer pulls out after seeing the effect the news had on her gay fan base. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJJtys Tony-winning actress/singer Jennifer Holliday has pulled out of the lineup for Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration , USA TODAY confirmed.

For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off

For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off Lawmakers returned from their holiday break. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i3AVEv House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., does a mock swearing in for Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kas., while Marshall’s son “dabs” in the background.