Jul 14 Watch 8:04 Innovative Pittsburgh job center trains disadvantaged youth By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Despite a robust job market in recent years, the career path for some, notably young people of color, is often dampened by a lack of skills needed for good jobs in today’s economy. In Pittsburgh, one group is trying to… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 8:04 ‘Thank You for Your Servitude’ explores the powerful Republicans who back Trump Many books have been written about Donald Trump and his presidency, but few have examined the motivations of the Republicans who initially were wary of him, but later pledged complete loyalty. But journalist and author Mark Leibovich does just that… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 2:57 A Brief But Spectacular take on living like we’re dying By Elizabeth Burton, Melissa Williams Alua Arthur is what is called a "death doula," one who helps people at the end of their lives. As the founder of Going With Grace, Arthur guides individuals and families and reframes the conversation to help people think about… Continue watching
Jul 14 New Van Gogh self-portrait discovered hidden under another painting By Associated Press A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings. The National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday it was discovered on the back of Van Gogh’s “Head of a Peasant Woman” when experts… Continue reading
Jul 14 WNBA star Brittney Griner back in Russian court after guilty plea for cannabis By Associated Press American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 5:40 Ukrainian-born pianist discusses his ode to Odesa and the impact of Russia’s invasion By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet As the fighting in Ukraine continues, we take a musical journey to Odessa, Ukraine’s historic port city on the Black Sea. It is a personal vision of a Ukrainian-born pianist, Vadim Neselovskyi, who teaches at the Berklee College of Music… Continue watching
Jul 13 Ada Limón named 24th U.S. poet laureate By Hillel Italie, Associated Press On Tuesday, the Library of Congress announced that 46-year-old Ada Limón had been named the 24th U.S. poet laureate. Continue reading
Jul 12 In superhero show ‘Ms. Marvel’, Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives By Deepa Bharath, Mariam Fam, Associated Press The new "Ms. Marvel" series on Disney Plus has resonated with Muslims in the West. Continue reading
Jul 10 Brittney Griner honored at WNBA All-Star Game By Jay Cohen, Associated Press Griner, 31, has been detained since February after police at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. The eight-time All-Star pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges that could see a sentence of… Continue reading
Jul 10 Novak Djokovic defeats Nick Kyrgios to take his 7th Wimbledon title By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Djokovic used his steady brilliance to beat the ace-delivering, trick-shot-hitting, constantly chattering Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Sunday for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon championship and seventh overall. Continue reading