Apr 27 Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady By David Bauder, Associated Press The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short… Continue reading
Apr 26 What to know about the world's largest art heist from a Boston museum By Leah Willingham, Associated Press For decades, the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — now valued at more than $500 million — has remained unsolved. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 9:01 Adm. William McRaven reflects on American spirit and the nation's future in new book By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven served for nearly four decades in a highly decorated career, from Navy SEAL to commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. He is also widely known for his 2014 speech, “Make Your Bed.” More of… Continue watching
Apr 24 6 times the White House Correspondents' Dinner served up memorable moments By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:09 Art exhibition shines light on Romani persecution during Holocaust By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte It's a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust, the murder of some 500,000 Roma and Sinti people, members of a long-marginalized and often persecuted minority in Europe. One way into that history is through the work of an artist who survived… Continue watching
Apr 23 Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81 By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died Wednesday. He was 81. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 2:51 New growth in logged forests inspires photographer's hope By Julinna Wu, Derek Maly, Aliyah G. Bynum, Savannah Wissner Scott Rinckenberger is a photographer from North Bend, Washington, who shares his passion for the natural world and highlights how trees that were logged more than a century ago can be surprising sources of inspiration and hope. Julinna Wu of… Continue watching
Apr 21 Dave Chappelle on the importance of comedy and journalism By Amna Nawaz Comedian Dave Chappelle sits down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn’t regret his controversial decision to perform last year in… Continue reading
Apr 20 Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found decomposed in his car By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that the 21-year-old singer whose legal name is David Burke was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Continue reading
Apr 20 Amy Winehouse's father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer's memorabilia By Associated Press A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia. Continue reading