Around the World 4/29/26
April 29, 2026, has emerged as a pivotal day in global politics and economics, defined by significant legal rulings in the U.S. and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Supreme Court Redraws Political Maps In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court…
Around the World 4/28/26
Royal Visits and Wartime Tension Today, April 28, 2026, is marked by a blend of historic diplomacy and escalating geopolitical conflict. From the halls of the U.S. Capitol to the contested waters of the Middle East, today’s top stories highlight a world…
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the c...
The Uplift: Peanut the puppy
A rescue dog at Pasadena Humane in Los Angeles has gone viral – and the puppy has inspired thousands of donations. Plus, David Begnaud introduces us to a young woman who shares how two high school teachers who made a life-changing impact on her as a…
Trump says he’ll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Extended interview: Don Cheadle
Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. But it had been a quarter-century since he appeared on stage in the Off-Broadway hit "Topdog/Underdog," until he made his Broadway debut this spring in a revival of "Pr...
Enid Oklahoma 30+ Minute Tornado
A powerful and destructive tornado struck the southern side of Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, causing significant damage but resulting in no reported fatalities. The storm was part of a broader severe weather outbreak across northern…
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired ...
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
“Arc de Trump” receives preliminary design approval from arts commission
The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.