Arts Aug 29 Guitar virtuoso Mdou Moctar gets political after home country experiences coup Guitarist Mdou Moctar has been bringing a new kind of music to the world steeped in his cultural heritage. His latest album strikes a decidedly political chord in response to upheaval and a military coup in his home country of…
Nation Aug 14 Why Baltimore is seeing more drug overdose deaths than any other American city More than 100,000 Americans are dying from drug overdoses every year, largely from the synthetic opioid fentanyl. But in recent years, no city has been hit as hard as Baltimore when it comes to overdose deaths. Special Correspondent Chris Booker…
Nation Aug 13 Getting a concealed gun permit in NYC remains a challenge despite Supreme Court ruling In 2022, the Supreme Court struck down a century-old law in New York restricting who could carry a concealed gun. The landmark ruling was seen by Second Amendment supporters as a huge victory and by gun control advocates as opening…
Nation Aug 06 Neighborhood Nursing brings healthcare to people’s doorsteps in vulnerable communities In the city of Baltimore, 94 percent of residents have some form of health insurance. Yet many face alarming disparities including higher rates of chronic diseases and shorter life spans. One program is trying to overcome barriers by providing healthcare…
Arts Jul 30 Former Hong Kong bookstore begins new chapter in upstate New York From 2021 to 2022, Hong Kong experienced its biggest population drop since record-keeping began more than 60 years ago. Tens of thousands left because of strict COVID-19 policies and a crackdown on civil liberties by Beijing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker…
Arts Jun 27 Detroit showcases queer art in pioneering exhibition This pride month, the city of Detroit plays host to a pioneering exhibition thought to be the first queer international art biennial. "I’ll Be Your Mirror: Reflections of the Contemporary Queer,” showcases more than 800 works from 170 artists from…
Arts Jun 03 ‘Talking Pictures’ exhibit chronicles prolific career of artist Michael Lindsay-Hogg The “Talking Pictures” art show in Hudson, New York, plays off the previous prolific career of Michael Lindsay-Hogg. He was at the creation of some of the biggest music moments of the 1960s and 70s. Famed director Peter Jackson has…
Nation May 23 How massive, feral goldfish are threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem…
Nation Oct 26 Innovative warrant clinics help people take care of legal issues without risking jail time In the United States, there are millions of outstanding warrants and the vast majority stem from low-level offenses like traffic violations. To clear these warrants and keep people out of jail, one group is taking a closer look at why…
Arts Oct 10 Brooklyn Public Library exhibit tells Jay-Z’s story for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary In New York City, you can find the unlikely pairing of two Brooklyn icons. At the Brooklyn Public Library, one of the largest library systems in the country, a new exhibition highlights the work of hip-hop’s elder statesman, Jay-Z. Special…