Jul 09 National Capital Planning Commission considers Trump's triumphal arch plan By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump's plans to build a skyline-altering arch in the nation's capital is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency's staff says the project should be revised before it gets the go-ahead. Continue reading
Jul 09 Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Her iconic song, boosted by real eclipses, has over 1 billion streams. Continue reading
Jul 08 Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press A three-judge panel on Wednesday denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to restore President Donald Trump's name to the institution while the board appeals an earlier ruling that dubbed the name change illegal and had it rescinded. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 6:16 How hospitals are using the arts to help patients recover By Mike Cerre As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Special correspondent Mike Cerre took a look at one approach for all ages. Continue watching
Jul 07 Elizabeth Pryor on comedy, race and her father's legacy By Geoff Bennett Historian and Smith College professor Elizabeth Pryor has spent much of her career studying the history of the N-word. Her father, legendary comedian Richard Pryor, made the word central to his work before renouncing it altogether. In this episode of… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 3:22 Adam Met's Brief But Spectacular take on building fan-based movements By Brief But Spectacular Adam Met is best known as the bassist of the multi-platinum band AJR. But offstage, he’s a climate scholar, educator and advocate. His recent book, "Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a… Continue watching
Jul 04 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden By Kimberlee Kruesi, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press In a culture obsessed with famous couplings it may have been the apex celebrity wedding, with perhaps only royal unions getting more attention. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: A Capitol Fourth – 250th Weekend Celebration By Molly Finnegan A Capitol Fourth will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Friday with a live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and fireworks from Mount Vernon. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song | A PBS News Special By Geoff Bennett In a special half-hour broadcast, PBS News' Geoff Bennett sits down with Bruce Springsteen for a rare and deeply personal conversation marking the recent opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Continue reading
Jul 03 Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding set for Friday at Madison Square Garden By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A city permit obtained by The Associated Press shows the wedding is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. and could last until 4 a.m. the next morning. Continue reading