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What Zombies Can Teach Us About Braaain Science

In George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead," the dead are reanimated, enraged and hungry. They stumble toward the living, arms outstretched, eating everyone in their path. They show no reason, no pain and no signs of slowing down.

'Rusty Musicians' Rub Bows With the Pros

Hundreds of musicians took part in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's "Rusty Musicians," a concert in which amateurs had the opportunity to share stands with professionals under the direction of BSO Music Director Marin Alsop.

Friday's Art Notes

By Tom LeGro

In today's arts and culture headlines, Hobbit legislation passes in New Zealand.

Esperanza Spalding Takes on Dual Role in Jazz

Jeffrey Brown profiles Esperanza Spalding, the young jazz phenomenon who pulls double duty on stage by playing the bass and singing. The classically trained bassist has appeared at the White House and is currently on a world-wide tour.

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On Thursday's NewsHour: Esperanza Spalding

By Tom LeGro, Anne Azzi Davenport

In this extended interview, Jeffrey Brown talks to Esperanza Spalding about the inspiration to her song, "Little Fly."…

Foreclosure Issues Elicit Strong Debate

By Paul Solman

Paul Solman answers questions from NewsHour viewers and web users on business and economic news most days on his Making Sen$e page. Here's Thursday's query: Name: John Magill Question: Regarding your Oct.14 article on foreclosures and specifically the…

Thursday's Art Notes

By Tom LeGro

In today's arts and culture headlines, an American car enthusiast pays $4.1 million at auction to buy James Bond's most famous car and the New York Philharmonic renews its efforts to visit Cuba.

From 'Yes We Can' to 'Yes We Can, but...'

President Obama appears on Wednesday's "Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images. For the White House, the closing days of the midterm campaign is all about turning out key blocks of the Democratic base. Looking…