Jun 01 Jury sides with Johnny Depp in libel lawsuit, Amber Heard in counterclaim By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press A jury sided with Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Heard. But in a split decision, the jury also found that Heard was defamed by one Depp’s lawyers, who accused her of creating a detailed hoax that included roughing… Continue reading
May 31 Watch 7:23 Architect Maya Lin helps a museum tell the larger story of Asian Americans By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Maya Lin is known for her memorials, architecture, and her art. A new project adds a very personal side to her story and of millions of other Asian Americans. As the Museum of Chinese in America seeks to expand its… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 5:01 'Wallace the Brave' cartoonist provides a glimpse into the coastal town that inspires him By David Wright, Barbara Dury Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schultz offered this piece of advice to the next generation: “learn to laugh at yourself.” Cartoonist Will Wilson has taken that lesson to heart. His syndicated comic "Wallace the Brave" appears in more than 100 newspapers nationwide. Continue watching
May 30 Watch 2:58 A Brief But Spectacular take on Asian American mental health By Elizabeth Burton, Ana Davila Christine Catipon is clinical psychologist at the University of California, Irvine Counseling Center. Growing up Filipina, she says that people around her did not want to talk about mental health. Catipon is now working to dismantle barriers that keep people… Continue watching
May 30 Man in wig throws cake at glass protecting Mona Lisa, shouting 'Think of the Earth!' By Associated Press A man seemingly disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair threw a piece of cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum and shouted at people to "Think of the Earth."… Continue reading
May 29 Sweden's Marcus Ericsson wins Indianapolis 500 By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press Ericsson became the second Swede to win the Indy 500 on Sunday when he held off some of the biggest names in North American auto racing in front of the largest crowd of his life. Continue reading
May 29 Rocker Ronnie Hawkins, dies at 87, patron of Canadian rock By Hillel Italie, Associated Press His wife Wanda confirmed to The Canadian Press that Hawkins died Sunday morning after an illness. He was 87. Continue reading
May 29 'Top Gun: Maverick' wins Tom Cruise 1st $100 million opening By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.” In its first three days in North American theaters, the long-in-the-works sequel earned an estimated $124 million in ticket sales, Paramount Pictures said Sunday. Including… Continue reading
May 27 Meet 5 artists who push the boundaries of their fields on Beyond The CANVAS By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport In the second episode of season three of Beyond the Canvas, we highlight five artists whose work truly pushes the boundaries of their fields. Whether in comedy, architecture, theatre, music, or the culinary world, each creator has found innovative ways… Continue reading
May 26 Depeche Mode founding keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies at 60 By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Andy "Fletch" Fletcher, keyboardist for British synth pop giants Depeche Mode for more than 40 years, has died at age 60. The band announced the death of the founding member on its official social media pages. Continue reading