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
Jul 11 Watch 6:55 Groundbreaking fashion show spotlights work of Indigenous designers By Megan Thompson A first in the fashion world is putting a burgeoning sector on the map. A fashion show in Santa Fe, New Mexico, featured clothing created by Indigenous designers from the U.S. and Canada. Special correspondent Megan Thompson had a front-row… Continue watching
Jul 11 Prosecutors describe Alec Baldwin as reckless and flouter of rules at trial for movie shooting By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson repeatedly referred to Baldwin playing "make-believe" with a revolver on the set of the film "Rust."… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 8:11 Competition inspires students to explore history through art By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alexa Gold Every year for 50 years, some 500,000 students from across the country have competed in National History Day, using arts to portray their researched stories. Jeffrey Brown spent a day with the finalists to see how they defined turning points… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 6:38 How artists are using their talents to help San Jose reduce its carbon footprint By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet San Jose, in California’s Silicon Valley, has pledged to go carbon neutral by 2030. To do this, leaders are enlisting help from an unlikely source, the arts sector, in a first-of-a-kind program in the country. Jeffrey Brown traveled there to… Continue watching
Jul 09 Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial for fatal film shooting begins jury selection By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether Baldwin committed a felony when a gun he was pointing at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal for the film "Rust" went off and killed her in 2021. Continue reading
Jul 07 Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ blockbusters, dies at 63 By Anthony McCartney, Associated Press Landau's partnership with director James Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997's “Titanic.” Together the pair account for some of the biggest blockbusters in movie history, including “Avatar” and its sequel, “Avatar: The Way… Continue reading
Jul 04 With reigning champ absent, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago wins first men’s title at annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest By Susan Haigh, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press Bertoletti won by consuming 58 hot dogs in a tight, 10-minute race where the leader bounced back and forth. Earlier, defending champion Miki Sudo of Florida won her 10th title in the women's division. Continue reading