World Apr 07 Rapper Ye blocked from entering Britain to headline festival The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Arts Apr 06 Watch 7:08 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments In eastern Kentucky, the heritage of folk and traditional music, rooted in instruments like guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, is deeply seated. There's an effort to capitalize on this rich culture while providing a fresh start for people in addiction recovery. By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber
Nation Apr 06 Screenwriters union reaches four-year tentative agreement with Hollywood studios The surprise agreement came within weeks of negotiation — a stark contrast to the contentious contract negotiation three years ago when Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that partially brought the industry to a standstill. By Associated Press
Nation Apr 02 Judge tosses out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against costar Justin Baldoni A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact two retaliation claims. By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Apr 02 A priceless Romanian helmet is recovered after thieves broke in with a homemade bomb and sledgehammer By Aleksandar Furtula, Molly Quell, Associated Press There were fears the helmet may have been melted down because its fame and dramatic studded appearance made it virtually unsellable. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, days after a federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress allows what would be the biggest structural change to the American landmark in… Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 14:23 Rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's 'A Hymn to Life' chronicles resilience after abuse By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport In 2020, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a police station and life as she knew it ended. She learned that her husband had been drugging and raping her and inviting strangers to abuse her for nearly a decade. The case… Continue watching
Apr 01 Watch 2:29 A Brief But Spectacular take on channeling identity through art Wendy Red Star is a multimedia artist who grew up on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. Her work spans photography, sculpture, fiber arts and performance to celebrate Native identity and remind us why art matters in how we’re remembered. Continue watching
Mar 31 Bruce Springsteen launches political U.S. tour with 'Streets of Minneapolis' By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The New Jersey rocker released “Streets of Minneapolis” in late January amid the nationwide outcry over the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. Continue reading