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Whoopi Goldberg returns to 'The View' after suspension for Holocaust comments

By Associated Press

Jewish leaders had criticized Goldberg for saying that the Holocaust during World War II was not about race, but rather about man's inhumanity.

Ivan Reitman, producer, 'Ghostbusters' director, dies at 75

By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind many of the most beloved comedies of the late 20th century, from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75.

Russian skater in doping case can compete, but Olympic medal ceremony won't be held

By James Ellingworth, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test.

Comedian Alex Edelman explores antisemitism, his Jewish roots

By Zachary Green, Ivette Feliciano

In his new show, “Just for Us”, comedian Alex Edelman explores his Jewish roots and tells the story of the evening he attended a meeting of white supremacists in Queens, New York. NewsHour Weekend’s Zachary Green spoke with Edelman about…

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Quinta Brunson on the heart and humor that drives 'Abbott Elementary'

By Gary Gerard Hamilton, Associated Press

The creator behind ABC's new comedy said there were two goals for her show: heart and humor. "I think when you put both of those things in a school, an elementary school — sorry, a public, underfunded elementary school —…

Sting sells music catalog, following footsteps of other artists

By Associated Press

Sting is selling every song he wrote. The British singer-songwriter is selling his music catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group.

Smithsonian to show 120 orange statues of female scientists

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

The Smithsonian will commemorate Women's History Month in March by displaying 120 life-size neon orange statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.

Once confined to classical music, figure skaters now turn to an eclectic mix of genres

By Sally Ho, Associated Press

Figure skating at the Beijing Olympics has witnessed a birth of more current, mainstream and offbeat music that first took hold four years ago in Pyeongchang, the first Winter Games in which lyrics were allowed.

Former 'Cheer' star pleads guilty in child pornography case

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Jerry Harris, former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of receiving child pornography and soliciting sex from minors that could keep him in prison for decades.

Ukrainian Olympian displays sign calling for 'No War in Ukraine'

By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press

A Ukrainian skeleton athlete flashed a small sign that read "No War in Ukraine" to the cameras as he finished a run at the Beijing Olympics on Friday night.