Dec 14 The objects that carried us through 2020 By Joshua Barajas The PBS NewsHour spoke with 11 artists and writers about which memento best expressed their experience, an artifact they’d tuck inside a time capsule. Continue reading
Dec 14 Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but 'books are resilient' By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Book publishing had a year like no other in 2020, and yet proved remarkably stable. Through a pandemic, a called off convention, release postponements and debates over diversity, book sales managed a steady pace. Continue reading
Dec 14 Cleveland baseball team will change name after 105 years By Associated Press Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. Continue reading
Dec 14 'Dark Knight,' 'Grease' added to National Film Registry By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press This year’s inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic musicals and an acclaimed Batman… Continue reading
Dec 13 Master of espionage John le Carre dies at 89 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press In classics such as “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” and “The Honourable Schoolboy,” Le Carre combined terse but lyrical prose with the kind of complexity expected in literary fiction. His books grappled with… Continue reading
Dec 12 Charley Pride, country music's first Black star, dies at 86 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press He had three Grammy Awards, more than 30 No. 1 hits between 1969 and 1984, won the Country Music Association’s Top Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year awards in 1972 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of… Continue reading
Dec 11 Disney's new streaming plans include 'Star Wars' spinoff, Marvel series By Jake Coyle, Associated Press In a virtual presentation for investors, Disney chief executive Bob Chapek laid out super-sized ambitions for it direct-to-consumer efforts, leaning heavily on some of the company's biggest brands. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 6:37 Chef Marcus Samuelsson on celebrating Black cooking This is a time where cooking takes center stage, but often overlooked are Black chefs and cuisine. Marcus Samuelsson is a chef, restaurateur, and host of the PBS series, "No Passport Required." His new book, "The Rise" is a celebration… Continue watching
Dec 09 How the final days of an office job inspired this apocalyptic novel By Courtney Vinopal Our December 2020 pick for Now Read This, the PBS NewsHour's book club with The New York Times, is Ling Ma’s “Severance.”… Continue reading
Dec 08 A childhood accident didn't impair James Thurber's comic vision By Dr. Howard Markel This minor genius of mirth lost his left eye at the age of 6. Continue reading