Feb 02 World War I epic ‘1917’ is big winner at British Academy Awards By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Sam Mendes’ drama about one of the most devastating conflicts in British history bested hotly tipped American contenders including “Joker” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” at a London event that was overshadowed by criticism of the nominees’… Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show By David Bauder, Associated Press Seizing their opportunity to make a cultural statement, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira infused the Super Bowl halftime show with an exuberance and joy that celebrated their Latina heritage. Continue reading
Jan 31 UK’s health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand By Associated Press “Gwyneth Paltrow's brand peddles ‘psychic vampire repellent,' says ‘chemical sunscreen is a bad idea',” said the chief executive of Britain's National Health Service Simon Stevens. Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Jim Lehrer’s life celebrated in memorial service By Courtney Norris Family members, friends and our PBS NewsHour family -- past and present -- said goodbye to co-founder Jim Lehrer on Friday. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 3:10 Author Malcolm Gladwell on how to talk to strangers Malcolm Gladwell is an acclaimed journalist, author and host of the podcast “Revisionist History.” In his latest book, “Talking to Strangers,” he explores how humans tend to misjudge each other during their first encounters, often perceiving conflict and danger where… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 6:12 Gwen Ifill honored with Black Heritage Forever stamp By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin Some people leave an indelible mark on the world, and our friend Gwen Ifill is one of them. The NewsHour legend was honored Thursday with a Black Heritage Forever stamp celebrating her professional achievements and contributions to African American communities. Continue watching
Jan 29 WATCH: Gwen Ifill honored in Forever stamp dedication ceremony By Joshua Barajas The late NewsHour anchor Gwen Ifill is being commemorated by the U.S. Postal Service with a Forever stamp this year. USPS will celebrate the release of the stamp in a dedication ceremony on Thursday at a Washington, D.C., church that… Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 6:43 ‘Heart Berries’ author Terese Marie Mailhot answers your questions By Jeffrey Brown, Courtney Vinopal Terese Marie Mailhot, author of our January pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions on “Heart Berries,” and Jeff announces the February book selection. Continue watching
Jan 29 BBC to cut an estimated 450 jobs in ‘modernization’ plan By Associated Press Like traditional news outlets throughout the world, the publicly funded BBC faces financial and political pressure in a fast-changing media landscape. Continue reading
Jan 29 Author tour for controversial ‘American Dirt’ is canceled By Hillel Italie, Associated Press The publisher of Jeanine Cummins' controversial novel “American Dirt" has cancelled the remainder of her promotional tour, citing concerns for her safety. The novel about a Mexican mother and her young son fleeing to the U.S. border had been praised… Continue reading