Oct 20 10 major moments from 50 years of PBS News By Hannah Grabenstein Relive half a century of PBS News history through these big moments. Continue reading
Oct 20 Louvre remains closed one day after jewel heist By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the heist lasted less than eight minutes and was highly efficient. Continue reading
Oct 14 Watch 10:26 Former Justice Anthony Kennedy on political division and the state of the Supreme Court By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy served on the nation’s highest court for three decades. He was often described as the swing vote in landmark decisions from marriage equality to campaign finance. It’s a label he’s long resisted, even years… Continue watching
Oct 14 Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies at 51 By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 8:27 Documentary argues George Orwell’s greatest fears are materializing By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's greatest fears are coming true. William Brangham talked with director Raoul Peck… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 9:14 Author and humanitarian Mitch Albom on love, hope and second chances By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz Mitch Albom is a sports writer turned author turned benefactor who puts love and hope at the center of nearly everything he does. For our Weekend Spotlight series, John Yang meets up with Albom to talk about his latest book,… Continue watching
Oct 11 Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press People Magazine reported Saturday that Keaton died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson. The unexpected news was met with shock around the world. Continue reading
Oct 10 Watch 8:14 Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage in Broadway’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport It's a classic of theater that continues to be taken on by top actors and still resonates with audiences. “Waiting for Godot” mixes despair and comedy to raise questions about the meaning of life. Now, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter,… Continue watching
Oct 10 WATCH: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter on favorite children’s books and play recommendations By Anne Azzi Davenport, Jeffrey Brown Actors and real-life good friends Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are collaborating once again, this time on Broadway. Continue reading
Oct 09 22 artists, scientists and authors selected for $800,000 MacArthur ‘genius’ grants By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced its 2025 class of fellows on Wednesday, a prize often called the “genius award.”… Continue reading