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'Forgotten Souls' explores the legacy of the missing Tuskegee Airmen
Often overlooked in America’s history of World War II are the 27 Tuskegee Airmen who disappeared in combat. Geoff Bennett recently sat down with Cheryl W. Thompson, whose father was also an airman. She chronicles the lives of the missing…
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dies at 95
He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He won an Academy Award as best actor for portraying the over-the-hill country music singer in the 1983 film “Tender Mercies.”
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WATCH LIVE: First lady Melania Trump donates 2025 inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian
Trump is expected to speak after donating her black-and-white ball gown to the First Ladies Gallery in the Smithsonian National…
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Lucinda Williams channels earlier protest music era on new album
Lucinda Williams has been making music for decades. With her new album, she's speaking and singing to this moment, calling…
FCC is investigating ABC's 'The View' over 'equal time' rule, chairman says
The Trump administration has taken steps to clamp down on talk shows, which the FCC has suggested may be “motivated…
The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat
Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the…
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Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Blue Moon'
Ethan Hawke has been acting since he was a teenager. Now at 55, he has his first Oscar nomination for…
Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from dispute with CBS over what he can air
On “The Late Show” Tuesday, Colbert said he was surprised by a statement from CBS denying that its lawyers told…
Melania Trump to donate 2025 inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian
The strapless black-and-white gown was designed by her longtime fashion designer and stylist, Herve Pierre.
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Namwali Serpell celebrates Toni Morrison's literary genius in 'On Morrison'
In her new book, award-winning novelist Namwali Serpell takes on Toni Morrison, one of the towering figures in American literature.…
Anderson Cooper is leaving '60 Minutes,' but staying with CNN
Anderson Cooper, who has reported for CBS' “60 Minutes” for the past two decades in addition to hosting a weeknight…
Frederick Wiseman, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, dies at 96
Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique…
'Adolescence' and 'Train Dreams' win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards
Both were released on Netflix.
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Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment
After four years of war in Ukraine, it may seem like there is little space for art or fun. But…
James Van Der Beek, star of 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues,' dies at 48
Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.
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Opera singer Denyce Graves takes her final bow on stage
After singing on the world’s top opera stages for more than 40 years, acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves took a final…
Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's spotlight
Bad Bunny has used his platform to applaud immigrants, sing about Puerto Rico's identity and turmoil and denounce U.S. immigration…