Jul 29 Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity and spirituality, dies at 99 By Corey Williams, Associated Press A central figure of the 1960s Black Art Movement, Saar pioneered assemblage boxes, or sculptures made of found objects, and reclaimed Jim Crow-era memorabilia as powerful totems of Black liberation. Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham returns home for South Carolina funeral By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Friends remembered him as someone who never stopped working for the state he loved. Continue reading
Jul 29 Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Ireland's President Catherine Connolly said he was one of Ireland’s great singer-songwriters. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 6:11 Lindsey Graham remembered for impact on South Carolina and the world By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson Sen. Lindsey Graham’s memorial brought together presidents, prime ministers, senators and more. The day began at the Capitol, where the late congressman and senator served for 30 years and became known as a foreign policy hawk, a key presence on… Continue watching
Jul 28 WATCH: Trump pays tribute to Sen. Graham during National Cathedral funeral service By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., at a memorial service Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral. Watch the president's full remarks in the video player above. "For more than 30 years, nothing of… Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in U.S. Capitol Rotunda ceremony By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune and others honored Graham at a tribute Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral By Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, alongside Fox News' Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 0:47 Remembering PBS programming executive Sylvia Bugg The PBS family is mourning the passing of one of its own, Sylvia Bugg. Sylvia most recently served as chief programming executive and general manager for general audience programming. She was a dedicated and passionate leader, and a staunch supporter… Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 10:47 Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Doug Adams South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. The Republican served more than 30 years in Congress, becoming one of the nation's most prominent voices on foreign policy and later one of President Trump's… Continue watching
Jul 13 Actor Sam Neill dies at 78 By Mark Kennedy, Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press The smoothly elegant and versatile actor moved from art films to blockbusters, as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano.”… Continue reading