Sep 23 Watch 7:20 Marlon James explores how homophobia shaped life in Jamaica in 'The Disappearers' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris Marlon James’ new novel, "The Disappearers," was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It tells the story of a group of gay men trying to make their way, and stay alive, in the homophobic culture of Jamaica in the 1980s and… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 8:14 2 years after the storm, graphic novel shares stories of Hurricane Helene survivors By William Brangham, Madison Staten Two years after Hurricane Helene ripped through much of the Southeast, many of the communities affected by that storm are still recovering. A new project has chronicled their journey, using what might seem like an unlikely medium: a graphic novel. Continue watching
Sep 22 Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press According to a statement from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, a combination of fentanyl and its chemical byproduct, as well as the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam, was found in Panettiere’s system. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 6:56 American Israeli held hostage by Hamas performs songs of survival and hope By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Karl Bostic Recently, the small Israeli town of Nir Oz, devastated by the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, held a unique concert. The singer was not a professional musician, but an American Israeli man who was kidnapped by Hamas and held in Gaza… Continue watching
Sep 21 Must-see exhibits at George Lucas's new Museum of Narrative Art in LA By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The $1 billion project has become the life's work of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson. The museum features a mix of populist and fine art, including works by Norman Rockwell and Banksy. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 9:57 'The Last Free Women' follows 4 Afghans rebuilding their lives after escaping the Taliban By Geoff Bennett, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte When the Taliban swept back into Kabul in 2021, millions of Afghans suddenly faced an uncertain and dangerous future. Among them were two young sisters whose ambitions to study medicine and law were threatened. Their escape and the lives they… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 8:22 Wheelchair tennis celebrates 50 years and a new wave of popularity By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Professional wheelchair tennis players are competing for their countries this week in the World Team Cup at the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Campus in Orlando. It’s part of the 50th anniversary of the sport’s creation and comes at a time… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 6:01 The growing fallout over Macklemore's exit from Ed Sheeran's tour By Jackson Hudgins, Amalia Huot-Marchand, Mark Anderson The debate over Palestine, Gaza and Israel continues to reverberate throughout politics and pop culture. Anger erupted after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran’s tour. Sheeran said Macklemore was dropped as an opening act because venue owners objected to… Continue watching
Sep 16 Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it By Matthew Daly, Nathan Ellgren, Associated Press Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. A Democratic congresswoman who is a trustee quickly sought an emergency court hearing… Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 4:32 Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge blocks Trump's name from building By Liz Landers, Jonah Anderson The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington voted to temporarily close the iconic performing arts center, citing financial issues and a need for structural repairs. That came shortly after a federal judge blocked the board from adding President Trump’s… Continue watching