Jul 13 Pulitzer winner Gregory Pardlo on the intersection of public and private By artsdesk Watch Gregory Pardlo read his poem "Written by Himself" from his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection "Digest."… Continue reading
Jul 13 A gamer at heart, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata dies at 55 By Justin Scuiletti Satoru Iwata, president and CEO of video game giant Nintendo, died on Saturday at the age of 55 from a bile duct growth, the company announced on Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 1:20 Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo reads 'Written by Himself' By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 3:53 'To Kill A Mockingbird' sequel reveals dark side of Atticus Finch By PBS News Hour After months of anticipation, Harper Lee’s second novel, “Go Set A Watchman” will be released on Tuesday. The book takes place 20 years after the events of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” But early reviews reveal that the story takes an… Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 3:58 Inside the life of the famously reclusive Harper Lee By PBS News Hour After months of anticipation, Harper Lee's novel "Go Set A Watchman" comes out this Tuesday. The novel takes place 20 years after the events of "To Kill a Mockingbird," which has sold over 40 million copies since its publication over… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 1:39 An incredible, edible altar for Pope Francis By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, artist Koki Ruiz puts the finishing touches on a massive, edible altar to be used by Pope Francis at Mass while visiting Paraguay. Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 6:18 New documentary 'Amy' reveals an artist greater than her downfall By PBS News Hour Amy Winehouse was a mega-pop star, a singer with a multi-platinum album. But she's just as well-known for her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and her troubled relationships, which played out in front of the paparazzi before her death… Continue watching
Jul 10 Aziz Ansari wants to replace the Confederate flag ... with this By artsdesk Comedian Aziz Ansari has an idea of how South Carolina could replace the Confederate flag. We doubt it would pass muster in the state government, but it is unique. Continue reading
Jul 10 What the Confederate flag's design says about its legacy By Corinne Segal The Confederate battle flag’s design is no accident. According to vexillologist Ted Kaye, it's simple, meaningful and distinctive from other flags. But that's just the half of it. Continue reading
Jul 10 Omar Sharif of 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago' dies at 83 By Corinne Segal Omar Sharif, an Egyptian actor best-known for his roles in "Doctor Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia," died at the age of 83, his agent confirmed Friday morning. Continue reading