Apr 07 Watch 3:38 On 'Settle In,' Patrick Radden Keefe and Amna Nawaz discuss 'London Falling' By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind bestsellers like “Say Nothing” and “Empire of Pain." The New Yorker staff writer’s latest book, “London Falling,” is about the mysterious 2019 death of teenager Zac Brettler. The book details Brettler's secret life,… Continue watching
Apr 07 Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories By Amna Nawaz Award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe is the author behind best sellers like “Say Nothing” and “Empire of Pain.” His latest book, “London Falling,” is a deep dive into the mysterious death of a teenager – and the… Continue reading
Apr 07 Rapper Ye blocked from entering Britain to headline festival By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:08 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. Continue watching
Apr 06 Screenwriters union reaches four-year tentative agreement with Hollywood studios By Associated Press The surprise agreement came within weeks of negotiation — a stark contrast to the contentious contract negotiation three years ago when Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that partially brought the industry to a standstill. Continue reading
Apr 02 Judge tosses out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against costar Justin Baldoni By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact two retaliation claims. Continue reading
Apr 02 A priceless Romanian helmet is recovered after thieves broke in with a homemade bomb and sledgehammer By Aleksandar Furtula, Molly Quell, Associated Press There were fears the helmet may have been melted down because its fame and dramatic studded appearance made it virtually unsellable. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, days after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress allows what would be the biggest structural change to the American landmark in… Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 14:23 Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 2:29 A Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind us why art matters in how we’re remembered. Continue watching