Mar 01 MLB extends deadline on labor deal to salvage opening day By Ronald Blum, Associated Press A marathon of 13 bargaining sessions over 16 1/2 hours produced progress toward a labor deal but left the sides still far apart. Continue reading
Mar 01 Book bans have reached levels not seen in decades -- but nationwide activism to oppose them is growing, too By Heather Hollingsworth, Hillel Italie, Associated Press The wave of book bannings around the country has reached a level not seen for decades. So has the level of the response. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 3:17 Ukraine's blue and yellow colors 'everywhere' as the world demonstrates solidarity By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet Artists, entertainers, performers and others around the world are finding ways to show their solidarity with Ukrainians during this time of crisis. The efforts range from singing to light displays to prayer and beyond. Jeffrey Brown has a look for… Continue watching
Feb 28 Last day for labor negotiations to salvage start of regular baseball season, says MLB By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Max Scherzer and Andrew Miller are leading the players' bargaining team for the final day of negotiations to end the lockout before Major League Baseball's deadline to salvage a March 31 start to the regular season and a 162-game schedule… Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch 5:59 Scientist-author Daniel Levitin on picking up music at an older age By Mike Cerre Cognitive neuroscientist and author Daniel Levitin wrote a bestselling book, “Successful Aging,” in which he gave plenty of tips on the best ways to grow old, including learning new things. Now, he is putting his own advice into practice -… Continue watching
Feb 25 Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine By Associated Press The union says in a statement Friday that given the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry would bring the competition into “disrepute.’’… Continue reading
Feb 25 International Olympic Committee urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus By Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems. Continue reading
Feb 23 Powered by motorized recliners, these Mardi Gras revelers are ready to roll on By Roby Chavez Mardi Gras is back in New Orleans for the first time in two years. Some of the parades' newest members are the Laissez Boys, which entertain the crowd from the comfort of motorized recliners. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 4:06 A teacher's Brief But Spectacular take on how spoken word poetry amplifies student voice By PBS NewsHour Peter Kahn has taught English and spoken word poetry to thousands of students at Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School since 1994. In collaboration with his current and former students, Kahn is releasing the anthology, "Respect the Mic:… Continue watching
Feb 23 Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast By Jake Coyle, Associated Press To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. Continue reading