May 28 This Memorial Day, women veterans tell their stories through poetry By Jennifer Hijazi Two female veterans share their work with Warrior Writers, a nonprofit that fosters healing through artistic expression and storytelling. Continue reading
May 27 Lebanon LGBT scene empowered despite crackdown By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Elias had a journey full of rejection, protest and finally limited acceptance in a country where homosexuality and dressing as the opposite gender are against the law. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 7:16 How the Duplass Brothers collaborate without killing each other The Duplass Brothers have made more than two dozen films and TV shows together, largely on their own terms, and funded other directors' low-budget projects. Now they've collaborated on a new book, "Like Brothers," about making it as independent filmmakers… Continue watching
May 25 Missing the Royal Wedding mania? These 11 romantic movies taught us lessons about love By Lora Strum We’ve all seen the one about the improbable couple who get together after some hilarious hijinks. But, if you dig a little deeper, rom-coms and other tearjerkers can offer serious takeaways. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 10:08 Remembering Philip Roth, prolific American writer and 'ruthlessly honest observer' Philip Roth died Tuesday at age 85. His 1969 novel "Portnoy's Complaint" rocketed him to fame for its raunchy tour of a teenage boy's lustful urges and ensuing guilt. He later focused more deeply on Jewish life, mortality and American… Continue watching
May 23 Julia Louis-Dreyfus to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor By Associated Press Julia Louis-Dreyfus is being honored with the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for a lifetime in comedy. Continue reading
May 23 Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Author of more than 25 books, Roth was a fierce satirist and uncompromising realist, confronting readers in a bold, direct style that scorned false sentiment or hopes for heavenly reward. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:45 No smartphones allowed? That's just how Dave Chappelle wants it By Jeffrey Brown It's hard to go to a concert or show where people don't quickly pull out their phones. But some artists and performers have had enough. Jeffrey Brown reports on a startup that’s trying to dial back our phone use. Continue watching
May 22 This Ramadan poem celebrates the 'unknowability of the divine' By Jennifer Hijazi Poet Kazim Ali thinks the fluidity of traditions is an important part of understanding Ramadan. Continue reading
May 21 Barack and Michelle Obama sign multi-year deal with Netflix By David Bauder, Associated Press Netflix said the Obamas would make "a diverse mix of content," potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries or features. Continue reading