Sep 29 Watch 5:13 News Wrap: UAW strike expands to more Ford and GM plants In our news wrap Friday, the United Auto Workers strike expanded to two more Ford and GM plants in the Midwest, suicide bombings in Pakistan killed at least 57 people, the World Court called for Azerbaijan to withdraw troops from… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 7:39 Actor Cheech Marin helps open permanent showcase of Chicano art and culture By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson For many, Cheech Marin is a household name. The comedian and actor is best known as part of the countercultural duo Cheech and Chong, but he’s also an avid collector of Chicano art and opened the first major museum entirely… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: American soldier who fled to North Korea returned to U.S. In our news wrap Thursday, an American soldier who ran away to North Korea has been returned to the U.S., NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged the allies to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems and scientists in Switzerland sounded… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 6:52 Musician Nat Myers on the healing power of the blues By Tom Casciato The blues guitar legend Buddy Guy once wrote, “Funny thing about the blues. You play ‘em cause you got ‘em. But when you play ‘em, you lose ‘em. The blues chase the blues away.” That's especially true for 32-year-old Kentuckian… Continue watching
Sep 28 Michael Gambon, veteran British actor who played Dumbledore, dies at age 82 By Associated Press No matter what role he took on in a career that lasted more than five decades, Gambon was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice. Continue reading
Sep 27 David McCallum, star of hit series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ and ‘NCIS,’ dies at 90 By Bob Thomas, Associated Press Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90. Continue reading
Sep 27 An Italian grocer, a famous sandwich and a long-awaited comeback By Roby Chavez Hurricane Ida destroyed this 117-year-old Italian deli, a beloved hallmark of the French Quarter. Two years later, the owners are preparing to reopen. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 7:51 What’s next for Hollywood after writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings Writers and the major studios reached a tentative deal after nearly five months of striking. In the coming days, members of the Writers Guild of America will vote to approve the new contract, which includes pay increases to keep up… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 9:08 Sheila Johnson discusses her groundbreaking career and new memoir ‘Walk Through Fire’ By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Ian Couzens, Satvi Sunkara Sheila Johnson made history as America's first Black female billionaire after co-founding BET. She broke barriers and found success as an entrepreneur, hotel mogul and co-owner of multiple professional sports teams. But that success came at a cost and masked… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 3:09 A Brief But Spectacular take on finding your voice By Steve Goldbloom, Katie Hodgman Writer Mary Otis' work grapples with issues of addiction, artistic purpose, and mother-daughter relationships. She recently performed excerpts from her debut novel, “Burst,” at Lincoln Center in New York City. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on finding her… Continue watching