Sep 05 Watch 3:11 A Brief But Spectacular take on piecing the past to the future By Melissa Williams, Elizabeth Burton Vera Hall is a quilter and seamstress based in Baltimore and for decades has crafted a wide array of items. Recently, she decided to combine her artistry with her desire to learn more about her ancestry by creating powerful quilts… Continue watching
Sep 05 Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Sean Penn, Ben Stiller By Associated Press Russia has imposed sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller. Moscow says that the move is in response to U.S. sanctions against Russians because of the conflict in Ukraine. Continue reading
Sep 05 What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis By Justin Stabley In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some homeowners are looking to save money and minimize their environmental impact. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 13:31 Singer Michael Bublé on his musical choices, inspirations By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Juliet Fuisz, Claire Mufson Throughout his 20-year career, Michael Bublé has been known for the kind of music that seems to transcend generations. For our Weekend Spotlight, Geoff Bennett spoke with Bublé to learn more about the mind behind the voice. Continue watching
Sep 01 Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard deal gets global scrutiny By Matt O'Brien, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Microsoft's plan to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion could have major effects on the gaming industry, giving the Xbox maker control of many more popular titles. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 6:45 Artists find inspiration in nature and history of Everglades National Park By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet Artists have long taken to the outdoors to do their work. Now, a new program, Artist in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE), puts a new emphasis on that important synergy. Jeffrey Brown visited Everglades National Park to see how artists are… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 7:02 Elisabeth Griffith’s new book ‘Formidable,’ chronicles American women’s fight for equality By Judy Woodruff, Cybele Mayes-Osterman Ahead of the midterm election, there's growing concern among some Republicans that abortion, and the GOP candidates varying responses to it, could hurt them with voters this fall. But for some women, it's the latest front in the battle for… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 2:14 Droughts reveal forgotten histories around the world By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin From a submerged town in Spain to the foundations of an ancient temple in China, the global drought is uncovering artifacts and locations once lost. Nazi warships, still laden with explosives, have emerged from the Danube, and several sets of… Continue watching
Aug 25 Unvaccinated against COVID-19, Djokovic out of U.S. Open By Associated Press Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 7:35 Actor Michael K. Williams’ posthumous memoir details how his life informed his career By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet A posthumous memoir out this week tells of the life and legacy of actor Michael K. Williams, who died of a drug overdose last fall. Williams is known for his powerful performances on screen, but the memoir also reveals his… Continue watching