Feb 07 National Cathedral’s bell tolls again as COVID deaths hit ‘figure I can’t even comprehend’ By Joshua Barajas The Washington National Cathedral has rung its bell thousands of times in solemn tribute to the lives lost to COVID-19. But even after hitting 200,000 … 300,000 … 500,000 dead, the dean of the cathedral never imagined the toll would… Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: National Cathedral bell tolls for 900,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths By Joshua Barajas Days after the United States reached its latest, grim milestone of 900,000 COVID-19 deaths, driven in part by the omicron variant, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. rang its bourdon bell in memory of the lives lost. Continue reading
Feb 07 Spotify CEO says pulling Rogan from the platform is a ‘slippery slope’ By Tom Krisher, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Spotify’s CEO says that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan’s use of racial slurs, he doesn't believe that cutting ties with the popular personality is the answer. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 7:10 Indie darling Mitski asks herself, ‘now what?’ By Christopher Booker Cult pop sensation Mitski is poised on the brink of mainstream stardom. The 31-year-old Japanese-American musician occupies a rare and coveted artistic space: independent, and beloved by fans and critics alike. But there is nothing simple about the musical career… Continue watching
Feb 06 Lata Mangeshkar, legendary Indian singer, dies at 92 By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Lata Mangeshkar, a legendary Indian singer with a prolific, groundbreaking catalog and a voice recognized by more than a billion people in South Asia, has died. She was 92. She was hospitalized on Jan. 11 after contracting COVID-19. Continue reading
Feb 03 India skips Beijing Olympics opening due to torchbearer pick By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press India will not attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, after one of the torchbearers reportedly chosen by Chinese authorities riled up New Delhi's anger. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 6:28 New book explores how the American South has ‘done the dirty work of the nation’ By Jeffrey Brown In her new book "South to America," author Imani Perry seeks to change how people view the American South and, thus, the country’s history as a whole. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Perry, who traveled through the southern regions of the… Continue watching
Feb 02 4 charged in overdose death of ‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams By Associated Press U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Wednesday that the four were charged in a criminal complaint unsealed the day before in Manhattan federal court. Continue reading
Feb 02 Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racist hiring practices by the league even as it publicly condemns racism. Continue reading
Feb 02 CNN President Jeff Zucker resigns, admitting consensual relationship with co-worker By Associated Press CNN head Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company. Continue reading