Aug 15 Watch 7:49 A look at James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson The legendary writer and activist James Baldwin would have turned 100 this month. He is best known for his novels and essays and as a moral voice addressing race, sexuality and the very fabric of American democracy. Jeffrey Brown looks… Continue watching
Aug 15 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death By Andrew Dalton, Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press Perry died in October due to a ketamine overdose and received several injections of the drug on the day he died from his live-in personal assistant. Continue reading
Aug 15 Acting legend Gena Rowlands dies at 94 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Rowlands was hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies directed by her husband, John Cassavetes. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 6:35 Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity By Cat Wise A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the past 50 years to celebrate their craft and learn together. Special correspondent Cat Wise paid a visit for our arts… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 7:12 Whaling museum’s scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. "The Wider World and Scrimshaw” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is telling the story through objects. Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Aug 10 How breakers avoid breaking their necks when they dance By Aliza Rudavsky, The Conversation One study showed that while breakers didn’t have more neck flexibility than nonbreakers, they did have significantly more neck strength in all neck motions and in holding the neutral position, which is critical for achieving a headspin. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 4:27 The images that have defined the Paris Olympics By Mike Fritz, Mary Fecteau The two weeks of Olympic competition have brought us record-breaking athleticism on a global stage like no other. We take a look back at the iconic images that defined this year’s Olympic games and talk to the photographers at Getty… Continue watching
Aug 08 Watch 5:45 New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem,… Continue watching
Aug 08 Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible By Associated Press Three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Austria were canceled a day earlier because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 9:15 ‘Every star’s a life’: The personal stories behind the stars on the CIA Memorial Wall By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Fifty years ago, the Central Intelligence Agency unveiled a memorial to CIA members killed in service to the country. It was first established with typical institutional quiet in the original headquarters lobby. Today, the memorial has become hallowed ground. Nick… Continue watching