Jun 22 Tuesday: McChrystal Apologizes for Comments; U.S. Expected to Sue Arizona Updated 1:30pm ET Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said that Gen. McChrystal made "a significant mistake" and used poor judgment in remarks to a magazine reporter. Gates made the comments in a statement released by the Pentagon:… Continue reading
Jun 21 Filmmaker Explores Intense Situations Faced by Doctors Without Borders By Lauren Knapp Nearly 40 years ago, a group of French doctors and journalists created an international humanitarian organization to bring medical aid to those who were most vulnerable. Now operating in more than 60 countries, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)… Continue reading
Jun 21 Weekly Poem: ‘The Man in the Wilderness’ By Jason Breslow Natalie Merchant's two-disc album, "Leave Your Sleep," is a collection of 26 traditional poems set to original music. The project began shortly after the birth of her daughter six years ago. Continue reading
Jun 18 Conversation: A Look at Summer’s Movies By Tom LeGro Summer is usually the season for sure box office bets -- action blockbusters, sequels to big-name hits and new remakes of well-loved classics. But early signs suggest movie tickets for the usual fare may be a harder sell than usual… Continue reading
Jun 18 Friday’s Art Notes By Molly Finnegan, Carolyn O'Hara A roundup of arts notes. Continue reading
Jun 17 Philip Schultz Finding Success After ‘Failure’ By Tom LeGro The accolades came later in life for New York-based poet Philip Schultz. He was 63 when he won the Pulitzer, already the author of five published books of poems, which never broke into the mainstream. Continue reading
Jun 16 Wednesday on the NewsHour: Maurice Hines Makes Return to ‘Sophisticated Ladies’ By Tom LeGro Performer and choreographer Maurice Hines had mostly retired his dancing shoes, until an opportunity came knocking at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage. Continue reading