Stephen King

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Stephen King's Reaction to Trump's Clash With Zelensky Takes Off Online • Mar. 2, 2025, 3:07 AM ET (Newsweek)

Stephen King's Reaction to Governor Sparring With Trump Goes Viral • Feb. 24, 2025, 2:03 AM ET (Newsweek)

Stephen King Deletes Social Media Posts Attacking Dan Bongino • Feb. 24, 2025, 12:51 AM ET (Newsweek)

Stephen King adaptation The Monkey is a sick joke • Feb. 21, 2025, 7:29 AM ET (CBC)

It's a publishing fairy tale. 'Hansel and Gretel' is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak • Feb. 13, 2025, 8:50 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Richard Bachmann • Stephen Edwin King
Born	September 21, 1947 (age 77) • Portland • Maine
Awards And Honors	National Medal of Arts (2015) • National Medal of Arts (2015) • National Book Award (2003)
Notable Works	“11/22/63” • “Carrie” • “Cell” • “Christine” • “Cujo” • “Dolores Claiborne” • “Finders Keepers” • “Firestarter” • “It” • “Lisey’s Story” • “Misery” • “Mr. Mercedes” • “Needful Things” • “Night Shift” • “Sleeping Beauties” • “The Dark Half” • “The Dead Zone” • “The Plant: Zenith Rising” • “The Running Man” • “The Shining” • “The Stand” • “The Tommyknockers” • “UR”

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