Dec 21 Watch 3:22 A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season. Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch 8:00 Poet Billy Collins explores love, loss and life in 'Dog Show' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia It’s been said that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless they've had a dog. Billy Collins agrees, and he recently released his 12th volume of poetry, called “Dog Show." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spent time in… Continue watching
Dec 17 The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime broadcasting home ABC By Jake Coyle, Associated Press ABC will continue broadcasting the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Oscars. This shift announced Wednesday represents a significant move for one of television's marquee events. S… Continue reading
Dec 16 Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts, opens in Rome By David Biller, Associated Press Rome has opened two subway stations. One is deep beneath the Colosseum that mixes the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 5:21 Remembering Rob Reiner's life and iconic career By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Daria Nastasia, Jackson Hudgins Authorities in California arrested the younger son of Rob and Michele Reiner after the couple was found dead this weekend. The "When Harry Met Sally" director and his wife were found with stab wounds Sunday in their Los Angeles home. Continue watching
Dec 13 On turning 100, comedy legend Dick Van Dyke says: 'You want to live more, which I plan to' By Associated Press Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom. Continue reading
Dec 10 Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation By Jill Lawless, Associated Press This decision follows similar moves by Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia. These countries have withdrawn after organizers refused to expel Israel over its actions in Gaza. Continue reading
Dec 09 14 best books of 2025, according to these experts By Jeffrey Brown, Daria Nastasia, Anne Azzi Davenport Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Trump speaks before hosting 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony By Darlene Superville, Hillel Italie, Associated Press Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors, with Donald Trump hosting the show, the first time a president will command the stage instead of sitting in an Opera House box. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 6:39 What Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros. means for one of Hollywood's oldest studios By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Jenna Bloom Netflix has struck a nearly $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max, beating out Paramount and Comcast after a bidding war. If finalized, it would unite the world’s largest streamer with one of Hollywood’s oldest studios. The… Continue watching