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
Jan 29 These photos helped the author of 'Heart Berries' mine her memory By Courtney Vinopal “Photographs informed parts of the book my memory could not retrieve,” said Terese Marie Mailhot. Continue reading
Jan 29 'American Prison' is our February book club pick By Courtney Vinopal “American Prison” draws from Bauer’s own experience working undercover as a prison guard at Louisiana's Winnfield Correctional Center while on assignment as a senior reporter for Mother Jones. Continue reading
Jan 29 'American Dirt' backlash from Latino readers is part of a long publishing war By Russell Contreras, Associated Press "American Dirt," a novel about migrants from Mexico and cartel violence, continues to draw criticism from some Latino writers and activists. It's written by Jeanine Cummins who is of Irish and Puerto Rican descent. Continue reading
Jan 29 Isabel Allende talks about migration, life, aging and love By Sigal Ratner-Arias, Associated Press Over the last year, Isabel Allende has been coping with loss and grief after the passing of her mother, a stepfather whom she “adored”, and an ex-husband. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 7:44 Robert De Niro on 'The Irishman' and his prolific career By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport “The Irishman” was one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2019, receiving 10 Academy Award nominations. An epic of American organized crime and political life in the 20th century, it was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert De… Continue watching
Jan 28 Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press There's mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the 1980s hitmaker and his band have a new album and a jukebox stage musical in the works. The bad news? He might not… Continue reading
Jan 28 Architecture school started by Frank Lloyd Wright to close By Associated Press School officials announced Tuesday that the School of Architecture at Taliesin, which encompasses Wright properties in Wisconsin and Arizona, will shutter in June. Continue reading
Jan 27 Remembrance: Jim Lehrer was a mentor until the end By Mike Melia We often refer to the "NewsHour family." Jim was our founding father. Continue reading