May 28 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Kenyan dissident and author who was giant of global literature, dies at 87 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press The Kenyan man of letters wrote dozens of fiction and nonfiction books that traced his country's history from British imperialism to home-ruled tyranny and challenged not only the stories told but the language used to tell them. Continue reading
May 28 Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain. Here's what to know about cerebrospinal fluid disorders By Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation Problems related to cerebrospinal fluid often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Continue reading
May 26 Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch and conservative cultural icon, dies at 79 By Associated Press Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman's paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business, died Sunday, according to his family. Continue reading
May 26 Marcel Ophuls, Oscar-winning filmmaker who made 'The Sorrow and the Pity,' is dead at 97 By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The Academy Award-winning filmmaker's landmark 1969 documentary “The Sorrow and the Pity” shattered the comforting myth that most of France had resisted the Nazis during World War II. Continue reading
May 24 Iranian revenge drama 'It Was Just an Accident' wins top Palme d'Or award at Cannes By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday for his revenge thriller “It Was Just an Accident,″ handing the festival's top prize to a director who had been banned from leaving Iran for more than… Continue reading
May 24 Musician Billy Joel cancels tour after being diagnosed with brain disorder By Associated Press Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, “a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,” the Cleveland Clinic says. Continue reading
May 23 Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at age 81 By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press One of Brazil's most famous artists, Salgado’s life and work were portrayed in the 2014 documentary film “The Salt of the Earth," co-directed by Wim Wenders and his son, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 6:25 Barry Diller shares personal story and chronicles remarkable career in 'Who Knew' By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Barry Diller has been a towering force in American entertainment and business for more than half a century. He helped reshape television at ABC, led Paramount during a golden era of filmmaking and launched the Fox network. Today, his digital… Continue watching
May 21 Rapper Kid Cudi will testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to take the witness stand to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs' ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 7:22 Jonathan Capehart chronicles his journey toward self-discovery in 'Yet Here I Am' By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz On Friday nights, you see Jonathan Capehart alongside David Brooks discussing the big political stories of the week. But it was a long journey that led him to the News Hour. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss his new memoir,… Continue watching