Jun 02 Prince died of an opioid overdose, autopsy reveals By Corinne Segal An autopsy shows that singer and musician Prince died of an opioid overdose at his studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, the Associated Press reported. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 6:52 An Abu Ghraib ‘enhanced’ interrogator has a change of heart By PBS News Hour The military’s use of “enhanced interrogation” techniques against suspected terrorists has always been a contentious topic, and now many of its former proponents are having second thoughts. Eric Fair served as an interrogator with a private contractor in Iraq, and… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 7:26 The high art — and power — of political stagecraft in the age of optics By PBS News Hour In this age of internet media and 24 hour news coverage, visuals can make or break a given political campaign, press conference or White House event. The latter is of special significance to former White House aide Josh King, whose… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 5:43 Using poetry to shed light on the worst of memories, including genocide By PBS News Hour Just over a century ago, the Armenian Genocide saw the expulsion and death of at least 1.5 million people in what was then the Ottoman Empire. Among those affected was Pulitzer-winning poet Peter Balakian’s family, which did its best to… Continue watching
May 30 How a WWII pilot explained the quiet moments after an enemy attack By Mary Jo Brooks William Meredith served as a Navy pilot in World War II and the Korean War. An esteemed poet, he wrote several poems about his war experience. Continue reading
May 29 Indigenous artists illuminate Sydney Opera House in light festival By Corinne Segal More than 90 installations appear at this year's Vivid Sydney festival. Continue reading
May 29 Paintings show the intricate artistry of computer chips By Corinne Segal Artist Angela Gilmour looks at the process of fabricating computer chips as an artistic endeavor. Continue reading
May 28 Spanish police arrest 7 suspects in Francis Bacon painting heist By Kamala Kelkar Spanish police said Saturday they have arrested seven people in connection to the theft of five paintings by renowned artist Francis Bacon worth more than $27.8 million from a home in Spain almost one year ago. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 6:59 How a Hiroshima survivor helped remember 12 U.S. POWs killed by bomb By PBS News Hour Among the thousands killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was the crew of the B-24 bomber “Lonesome Lady,” 12 American POWs who are oft-forgotten in the annals of history. But one man who never forgot was Shigeaki Mori, whose… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 5:39 D.C.’s music scene goes ‘Live at 9:30’ By PBS News Hour For more than 30 years, D.C.’s 9:30 Club has been widely acclaimed as one of the best music venues in the country, topping Billboard’s annual club rankings an unprecedented 11 times. Now, the new PBS show “Live at 9:30” sets… Continue watching