Arts Apr 25 Billy Porter on his return to music and becoming unapologetically himself Billy Porter has become an icon both on stage and on screen. It was just announced that he's playing James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, and he's returning to his musical roots by releasing a new album and embarking on…
Politics Apr 24 What Tucker Carlson’s departure could mean for the future of Fox and the GOP Fox News abruptly announced Monday that its top-rated primetime host Tucker Carlson is leaving the network. The move comes less than a week after Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle a legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems over…
Arts Apr 20 ‘The Wisdom of Morrie’ offers insights on living and aging joyfully America was introduced to Morrie Schwartz nearly 30 years ago when he spoke with Ted Koppel about his battle with ALS, sharing his unflinching and thoughtful reflections on dying. In the years after Schwartz’s death, his son found a manuscript.
Health Apr 19 Second-highest ranking House Democrat on her party’s plans to fight for abortion access The Supreme Court is allowing full access to the abortion drug mifepristone for at least another 48 hours. The justices issued that order Wednesday and promised a new ruling by Friday night. Geoff Bennett discussed the debate over abortion access…
Nation Apr 19 Tyre Nichols’ mother discusses lawsuit against Memphis and officers who beat him The family of Tyre Nichols, who died in January after being severely beaten by five Memphis police officers, has filed a $550 million federal lawsuit against the city of Memphis over his death. The five officers charged with second-degree murder…
Politics Apr 18 Fox News to pay $787M settlement to Dominion Voting Systems over stolen election lies The defamation trial against Fox News concluded before it even began. Dominion Voting Systems alleged the right-wing network knowingly broadcast lies that its voting machines were used to steal the 2020 presidential election. On Tuesday, Fox agreed to settle the…
Economy Apr 18 Congress remains far from an agreement as debt ceiling crisis looms Tuesday is Tax Day, but we're still waiting to see how long the country has before it defaults on its own bills, more than $31 trillion worth. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins has the latest on how lawmakers plan on avoiding…
Nation Apr 17 Four dead, 15 more wounded in shooting at birthday party in small Alabama town A spate of weekend gun violence left more American families grieving. In Dadeville, Alabama, a gunman killed four people at a birthday party and in Louisville, Kentucky, two people died when someone fired into a crowd at a public park.
World Apr 17 Civilians caught in crossfire as rival factions battle for control of Sudan More than 180 people have died in the brutal battle for control of Sudan between rival military factions. The two sides are now digging in, shattering hopes that Sudan could achieve a peaceful transition to democracy. Geoff Bennett spoke with…
World Apr 14 Guardsman accused of leaking classified information charged under Espionage Act The U.S. government charged the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking classified information with two counts under the Espionage Act. Jack Teixeira made his first appearance in a Boston court Friday as President Biden directed the military and intelligence community…