Arts Jul 25 From K-pop to skin care, art exhibit explores global influence of South Korean culture By Jared Bowen, GBH
Arts Jul 24 Author Salman Rushdie’s attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah A three-count indictment unsealed in federal court in Buffalo on Wednesday charges Hadi Matar with attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon and backed by Iran. By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press
Arts Jul 18 Comedian Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan delivery and everyman persona, dies at 94 Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 18 Meet the man who is pumping air back into the RNC balloon drop Treb Heining, the self-described “balloon guy,” has orchestrated the celebratory balloon drop at every GOP convention since 1988. By Dan Cooney, Tim McPhillips, Deema Zein
Arts Jul 17 ‘The Bear’ sets comedy series record with 23 while ‘Shogun’ leads all Emmy nominees with 25 The nominations come just six months after the last Emmys, which were delayed by last year's Hollywood strikes. The Emmys will air on ABC on Sept. 15. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Jul 14 Shannen Doherty, star of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ dies after years with cancer at 53 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press After years with breast cancer, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star died Saturday at age 53, according to a statement from her publicist. Continue reading
Jul 13 Richard Simmons, TV fitness guru who mixed health and laughs, dies at 76 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Simmons was a court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better. Continue reading
Jul 13 Alec Baldwin makes first public comment after early end of manslaughter trial, thanks supporters By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Baldwin says in an Instagram post Saturday that there "are too many people who have supported me to thank just now" and "you will never know how much I appreciate your kindness toward my family."… Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 5:52 Symphony celebrates NATO’s 75th anniversary with music from member nations By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant, Murrey Jacobson A symphony orchestra at the Library of Congress commemorated NATO’s 75th anniversary with an evening of music from its member countries. The songs symbolize hope and solidarity in trying times. Geoff Bennett has a look and a listen for our… Continue watching
Jul 12 Democratic activist and actor Ashley Judd adds her voice to calling on Biden to leave race By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Actor Ashley Judd is adding her voice to calls for President Joe Biden to step aside from the presidential race following his performance in last month's debate. Continue reading