Arts Apr 06 People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments 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
Arts Apr 02 A priceless Romanian helmet is recovered after thieves broke in with a homemade bomb and sledgehammer There were fears the helmet may have been melted down because its fame and dramatic studded appearance made it virtually unsellable. By Aleksandar Furtula, Molly Quell, Associated Press
Politics Apr 02 Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work 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… By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
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
Mar 31 Watch 7:42 Washington National Opera finds new stage after split with Kennedy Center By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Earlier this month, the Kennedy Center board approved the president’s plan to close the center for two years. The Washington National Opera had already announced it was leaving, one of the most consequential developments in a year of turmoil. Jeffrey… Continue watching
Mar 31 Trump's White House ballroom construction must halt unless Congress OKs it, judge orders By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press “The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” the judge wrote. Continue reading