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
Feb 02 ABC suspends Whoopi Goldberg for comments on Jews, race and the Holocaust By David Bauder, Associated Press Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended for two weeks as co-host of "The View" because of what the head of ABC News called her "wrong and hurtful comments" about Jews and the Holocaust. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: House Judiciary committee hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' By News Desk The House Judiciary committee held a hearing on musicians and the 'American Music Fairness Act' featuring artists and industry veterans including singer Gloria Estefan. Continue reading
Feb 02 Washington Football Team reveals new name: the Commanders By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from… Continue reading
Feb 02 Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, A Tribe Called Quest among Rock Hall nominees By Associated Press Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year's first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading