Sep 05 Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, known for trap jams like ‘Type of Way,’ dies at 33 By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Rich Homie Quan, one of the biggest names in hip-hop in the mid-2010s, gained mainstream fame through the trap singles “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).”… Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 4:18 National Cathedral stonemasons work to tell a more inclusive and honest history By Chris Schwalm, Adison Godfrey and Bella Major, Joel Aguilar Bonilla, Sanaa Stokes, PBS Student Reporting Labs Fellow The Washington National Cathedral hired its first female stonemason this year. She joins a team overseeing the installation of stone tablets that symbolize the cathedral’s mission to be a sacred gathering place where all Americans see themselves reflected. Bella Major… Continue watching
Sep 05 Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being severely burned by her partner By Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press hospital official confirmed her death on Thursday. Police say Cheptegei's partner, Dickson Ndiema, bought a can of gasoline, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 7:10 Artist takes ancient tradition of basket weaving in new directions By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The ancient Native tradition of weaving baskets is now grabbing the attention of the contemporary art world. Jeffrey Brown visited one artist who is taking the form in new directions. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching
Sep 04 PHOTOS: Lighting strike breaks off marble fragments from Rome’s ancient Constantine Arch By Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press A violent thunder and lightning storm that felled trees and flooded streets in the Italian capital damaged the honorary arch late Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Sep 04 TikTok creator Jools files ‘very demure, very mindful’ trademark application By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press Lebron filed to trademark “very demure very mindful” for various entertainment and advertising services, including the promotion of beauty products, last week with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 8:49 ‘The Devil at His Elbow’ chronicles how Alex Murdaugh’s conviction toppled a dynasty By Lisa Desjardins, Courtney Norris Last year, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in South Carolina in a case that gripped many across the country. The new book, "The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 7:55 ‘Daughters’ directors on the complex bond between men behind bars and their daughters By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Juliet Fuisz, Satvi Sunkara The relationship between fathers and daughters can play a crucial role in a young girl’s life. But what if the fathers are behind bars? A new documentary, “Daughters,” follows four girls and their fathers preparing for a daddy-daughter dance in… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 8:09 Young Afghan musicians showcase talent and resilience after being forced from the country By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein Since its founding in 2010, the Afghanistan National Institute of Music has provided unique music training to Afghan children. In 2013, the group made a triumphant visit to the U.S. This month, three years after the Taliban retook control of… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 7:32 Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup By Christopher Booker Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of… Continue watching