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NewsHour staff members discuss new books they have written
If you are looking for something good to read this summer, you might start with the books written by our very own NewsHour staff. Three of our colleagues are out now with a memoir, a novel and a non-fiction book,…
David McCallum, star of hit series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
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An Italian grocer, a famous sandwich and a long-awaited comeback
Hurricane Ida destroyed this 117-year-old Italian deli, a beloved hallmark of the French Quarter. Two years later, the owners are…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on finding your voice
Writer Mary Otis' work grapples with issues of addiction, artistic purpose, and mother-daughter relationships. She recently performed excerpts from her…
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The life of Lydia Mendoza, the 1st queen of Tejano music
For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we look back on the life of Lydia Mendoza,…
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in 2024
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium in…
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How COVID lockdown helped save the Tedeschi Trucks Band
The husband-and-wife creative duo behind the 12-member Tedeschi Trucks Band have been called two of the best roots musicians of…
On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' victory, a push to honor her in Congress
On the 50th anniversary of that match against Bobby Riggs -- still the most-watched in tennis history -- King moved…
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Groundbreaking educator recounts remarkable life in a new memoir
Ruth Simmons grew up in a deeply segregated part of Texas to become one of the country's most distinguished educators,…
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Is art a good investment? Experts weigh in on stock markets for artwork
The global art market totals nearly $70 billion, with returns in recent decades that outpace bonds, according to some estimates.…
Comedian Russell Brand's tour postponed after sexual assault allegations
Promoters have scrapped the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by Russell Brand after British police say they…
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How José Sarria's activism paved the way for gay candidates in the U.S.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we return to our "Hidden Histories" series with a look at the legacy of Jose Sarria,…
Return of some shows to daytime television signals new phase in Hollywood strikes
Drew Barrymore -- a daughter of a proud acting dynasty -- is making new batches of her syndicated talk show…
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How Dolby Atmos promises to change how people experience music and movies
Many of the major music streaming services are now offering spatial music playlists with more immersive versions of some of…
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A Brief But Spectacular take on creating your own path
Hope Boykin and Teri Ayanna Wright are a duo who bring together prose and dance. Boykin is both a choreographer…
'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women in 2003
Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo handed down the sentence to the 47-year-old Masterson at a hearing on Thursday. Masterson was…
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How an elite music school is increasing access for students with disabilities
In a series of reports, Jeffrey Brown has looked at the intersection of arts and health. Recently, he traveled to…