Dec 08 Looted Gilgamesh tablet, one of world's oldest surviving works of literature, returns to Iraq By Associated Press The Gilgamesh tablet is part of a section of a Sumerian poem from the Epic of Gilgamesh. It is one of the world’s oldest works of literature, and one of the oldest religious texts. Continue reading
Dec 07 Watch 7:45 Alex Gibney's 'The Forever Prisoner' reveals CIA torture tactics By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran A new HBO documentary that debuted this week tells the story of a man once thought to be a top al-Qaida operative. It also reveals U.S. attempts to justify torture in the name of protecting Americans. Amna Nawaz recently sat… Continue watching
Dec 07 Drake withdraws 2 Grammy nominations from final ballot By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press The four-time Grammy winner asked the Recording Academy to withdraw his most recent nominations for best rap album and best rap performance. Continue reading
Dec 07 Defense rests at Jussie Smollett's trial By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press Throughout his second day of testimony on Tuesday, Smollett repeatedly denied claims that he staged an attack against himself. Continue reading
Dec 06 Jussie Smollett testifies 'there was no hoax' at his trial By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has testified that claims he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself are "100 percent false."… Continue reading
Dec 06 U.S. plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House says the U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses. Continue reading
Dec 06 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapses, dies in California By Beth Harris, Associated Press The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar. Continue reading
Dec 06 Buck O'Neil and Minnie Miñoso join other baseball legends elected to hall of fame By Ben Walker, Associated Press Buck O’Neil, a champion of Black ballplayers during a monumental, eight-decade career on and off the field, has joined Minnie Miñoso, Gil Hodges and three others in being elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Continue reading
Dec 04 Edward Shames, last 'Band of Brothers' officer, dies at 99 By Associated Press Edward Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died. He was 99. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 3:27 Actor André De Shields's Brief But Spectacular take on living his most authentic life By Melissa Williams For more than five decades, actor André De Shields has shared his talents with New York theater audiences. With Tony, Grammy, and Emmy awards already under his belt, De Shields is still looking forward to what’s ahead. He shares his… Continue watching