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Irony abounds in the Richard Jewell film. A new book, The Suspect, tells the definitive story
There are ironies within ironies at work within and around Clint Eastwood’s film, Richard Jewell. For one thing, the movie, which at times reduces journalists to odious caricatures, is itself based on two pieces of remarkable journalism.
Winning gold and chauffeuring Ali: Memories of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Athletes, musicians, local leaders, and metro Atlanta residents share their memories of the games—taking home the gold, chauffeuring Muhammad Ali, collecting pins, riding MARTA, performing for Bill and Hillary Clinton, and more.
Do The Right Thing
Police Chief Paige McNeese leans back in his chair and pensively tugs on a Marlboro. "That word, hero," he says, "it can backfire on you in a heartbeat."
My Date with Richard Jewell
I first met Richard Jewell on a flight to New York last January. I'm a nervous flyer, and I was looking around the cabin when I saw him sitting across the
aisle. He was actually, like, concerned about me. "You don't like takeoffs, do you?" he asked.