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A poem on how the human spirit survives overlapping crises

By Joshua Barajas

In Dr. Fady Joudah’s poem “House of Mercury,” a severe summer storm has blown over Houston. The poem is a tribute to the "beauty of the human spirit."…

Eddie Murphy inducted into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization’s show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color.

Beloved children's author Beverly Cleary dies at 104

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Trained as a librarian, Cleary penned more than 30 books, which sold millions of copies, saying she began writing because children told her there were no stories about kids like them.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

McMurtry penned books and screenplays during a career that spanned over half a century, often depicting the American West. He won the 1986 Pulitzer Prize for "Lonesome Dove," the tale of a cattle drive during the 1870s.

In new Tina Turner doc, the legend wonders how to 'bow out slowly'

By Joshua Barajas, Jeffrey Brown

The directors behind “Tina” said they wanted to retell Turner’s story through the eyes of the larger-than-life performer, not the public perception of her.

'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

By Associated Press

Jessica Walter, who played a scheming matriarch in TV's "Arrested Development," has died. She was 80. Walter's death was confirmed Thursday by her daughter, Brooke Bowman.

WWII codebreaker Alan Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The rainbow flag flew proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain's 50-pound note.

Works by Janet Jackson, Kermit the Frog, among recordings added to Library of Congress

By Associated Press

The library selects titles for preservation because of their cultural and historic importance to the American soundscape. The titles have to be at least 10 years old.

Tanglewood music festival to resume after 2020 cancellation

By William J. Kole, Associated Press

The orchestra said contactless ticketing, stringent cleaning protocols, mask-wearing and social distancing will be in place for the festival, which is being shortened from its usual 12-week run to about half that.