Jun 01 Watch 7:46 Artist examines ‘The Architecture of Slavery’ in new project By Duarte Geraldino, Laura Fong, Michael D. Regan In ‘We Have Made These Lands What They Are: The Architecture of Slavery,’ artist Keris Salmon examines the lives of enslaved people and the places they lived in the American South. Special correspondent Duarte Geraldino introduces us to the artist… Continue watching
Jun 01 Watch 7:12 The true story behind the ‘welfare queen’ stereotype By Hari Sreenivasan, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo In his new book "The Queen," author Josh Levin tells the story of Linda Taylor, a woman who became infamous as a welfare cheat. She was a woman who went by many names, was accused of many crimes, and whose… Continue watching
May 31 5 novels about climate change to read now By Elizabeth Flock A new crop of writers have sought to depict what a future world might look like if humans don’t do something. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 7:10 ‘An Odyssey’ author Daniel Mendelsohn answers your questions Daniel Mendelsohn, author of our May pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “An Odyssey.” Plus, Jeff announces the June book selection. Continue watching
May 30 R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related crimes in Chicago By Associated Press Kelly was already facing 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving four women years ago, three of whom were minors when the alleged abuse occurred. Continue reading
May 30 Major Hollywood studios may reconsider filming in Georgia over abortion law By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The state is known for its lucrative tax incentives for filming. Continue reading
May 30 ‘The Fifth Season’ is June’s pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club By Elizabeth Flock In N.K. Jemisin's Hugo Award-winning fantasy novel "The Fifth Season," the world is menaced by environmental catastrophe, and its inhabitants struggle to survive. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 6:44 In Miami, how art intersects with technology and climate change By Alicia Menendez, Lorna Baldwin In Miami’s famed mural district, Wynwood, a combination of art and technology is raising awareness about the threats of climate change. South Floridians are no strangers to stronger storms, so-called sunny day flooding and rising seas. These augmented reality murals… Continue watching
May 29 Alex Trebek shares ‘mind-boggling’ pancreatic cancer update By Associated Press "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he's in "near remission" of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is "kind of mind-boggling."… Continue reading
May 29 Louvre reopens after one-day closure due to overcrowding By Associated Press The Louvre museum in Paris reopened to the public Wednesday after being shut down for a day when workers complaining about overcrowding walked out. Continue reading