Turbulent Year Casts Shadow Over 2018 Iditarod
The 46th running of Alaska’s famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off Saturday amid the most turbulent year ever for the annual long-distance contest that spans mountain ranges, the
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First Lao-American MMA Fighter Enters the Octagon Driven by Memories of Son
Andre Soukhamthath, the Lao-American MMA fighter with a big match in Las Vegas this weekend, stumbled into fighting. He’d dreamed of playing soccer and even had college scholarships based on
Read More‘Weinstein’ on PBS Studies Why Alleged Sexual Misconduct Persisted
In making a documentary about disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, PBS’ Frontline wanted to focus less on what he did than on how the alleged sexual misconduct went on for so
Read MoreCompetitive Ax Throwers in Washington Aim for World Championships
If you’re looking for a new sport, or a new hobby that doesn’t cost a fortune, is open to nearly everyone, and helps relieve stress, you may want to consider
Read MoreGorgeous Orchids Showcased at US Botanic Garden
Orchids are among the world’s most beautiful flowers. Although the blossoms come in different shapes, sizes and colors, they all belong to one of the largest and oldest families of
Read MoreJapanese Fashion Photographer Spotlights Aspiring Senegalese Models
Daichi Yamamoto is a Japanese photographer who has called Senegal home for the past two years. His work captures local fashion, and he’s helped launch the careers of several Senegalese
Read MoreReport: Harper Lee Estate Transferred to Trust
The will of “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee is public following a lawsuit by The New York Times, but details on her estate remain a secret. The Times
Read MoreIOC Reinstates Russia’s Membership
The International Olympic Committee has reinstated Russia’s membership after suspending it over state-sponsored doping allegations. “The Russian Olympic Committee has had its rights fully restored,” said Alexander Zhukov, the president
Read MoreIndians Pay Tribute to Bollywood Icon Sridevi
A sea of mourning fans turned out in Mumbai Wednesday to bid an emotional farewell to famed Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor, four days after she drowned in a hotel bathtub
Read MoreDeluge of Oscars Politics Began With Brando
Should any of this year’s winners at the Oscars use the occasion to promote a political cause, you can thank — or blame — Marlon Brando. Brando’s role as Vito
Read MoreCuban Artist Switches Havana’s Neon Lights Back On
After dusk in Havana, an ice-blue neon sign illuminates the faded facade of the Cine El Megano, one of many abandoned movie houses in the Cuban capital, lighting up a once vibrant corner
Read MoreNew Study Finds Diverse Audiences Drive Media Blockbusters
Just as “Black Panther” is setting records at the box office, a new study finds that diverse audiences are driving most of the biggest blockbusters and many of the most-watched
Read MoreBill Cosby’s Daughter Ensa Dies at 44
Ensa Cosby, the daughter of comedian Bill Cosby, has died from renal disease. She was 44. “Please keep the Cosby family in your prayers and give them peace at this
Read MoreIconic Gondola of Venice Could Disappear in the Future
The iconic and romantic symbol of Venice, Italy – the gondola – ferries tourists along the city’s scenic waterways. But for how long? The traditional workmanship that have made these
Read MoreEd Sheeran Named Best-selling Global Artist of 2017
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was named the world’s best-selling artist of 2017 on Monday, thanks to his album “Divide” and singles “Shape of You” and “Perfect.” The International Federation of
Read MoreDubai Police: Famous Bollywood Actress Sridevi Died from Drowning
Dubai police said Monday that drowning was the cause of death for famed Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor, correcting earlier reports that she had died of a heart attack. “Following the
Read MoreIOC Says Hockey Players’ Singing Won’t Derail Russian Return
Russia’s imminent return from a doping suspension won’t be derailed because its hockey players sang their national anthem, the International Olympic Committee said Monday. The Russian men’s team defied IOC
Read MoreOnce a College Basketball Player, Paralyzed Athlete Now Curls
Steve Emt was rolling himself up a hill to a pie shop in Falmouth, Massachusetts, when the coach of a wheelchair curling team noticed the former UConn basketball player. The
Read MoreSpying on Spies in New York Museum
It’s not easy to be a spy. The job requires a unique set of skills, including mastery of a wide range of gadgets and devices. Visitors to the new Spyscape
Read MoreIn Photos: Pyeongchang Olympics Closing Ceremony
South Korea brought the curtain down on its “Peace Games” on Sunday, with winter sports athletes dancing and singing together at a vibrant closing ceremony. …
Read MoreOlympic ‘Games of New Horizons’ Close in Pyeongchang
Hailing the Pyeongchang Olympics as “the games of new horizons”, the International Olympics Committee declared the 2018 winter games closed Sunday. In his speech at the Games’ closing ceremony, IOC
Read More‘Touch Me Not’ Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival
Touch Me Not, a film about intimacy and sex that shocked some viewers with explicit scenes, won the Golden Bear prize for best film at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival on
Read MoreSridevi, Famed Bollywood Actress, Dies at 54
Famed Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor, best known as Sridevi, died of a heart attack Saturday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a family member said. Sridevi was 54. She was known for her
Read MoreNanette Fabray, Award-Winning Star of Stage, Film and TV, Dies at 97
Nanette Fabray, the vivacious, award-winning star of the stage, film and television, has died at 97. Fabray’s son, Dr. Jamie MacDougall, told The Associated Press his mother died Thursday at
Read MoreShiffrin Jokes About Whether Vonn’s Olympic Career Is Over
Mikaela Shiffrin is not quite convinced Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic career is done. “Whenever I hear anybody say something about this,” Shiffrin said Friday, “it’s like, ‘most likely,’ ]’probably,’ ‘maybe,’ ‘we’ll
Read MoreUS Gymnasts Tell AP Sport Rife With Verbal, Emotional Abuse
They were little girls with dreams of Olympic gold when they started in gymnastics. Now they’re women with lifelong injuries, suffocating anxiety and debilitating eating disorders. They are the other
Read MoreDon’t Call Them ‘Garlic Girls’: South Korean Curlers Become Olympic Rock Stars
Forget Lindsey Vonn and Adam Rippon. The real rock stars of the Pyeongchang Olympics are a humble group of Korean curlers who have no idea they’ve become a global sensation.
Read MoreCapturing Baltimore’s Violence
American cities are becoming safer as violent crime decreases nationwide. But the city of Baltimore is an exception. Amy Berbert, a local artist whose photography project “Remembering the Stains on
Read MoreMalaysian Rapper’s Dog Video Sparks Claim of Insulting Islam
Malaysian police said a popular ethnic Chinese rapper has been detained over complaints that his latest music video featuring dancers wearing dog masks and performing “obscene” moves insulted Islam and
Read MoreSoderbergh’s Thriller Shot on iPhone Premieres in Berlin
Director Steven Soderbergh said on Wednesday he so enjoyed making his psychological thriller “Unsane” on an iPhone, he would find it hard to go back to conventional filmmaking. “Unsane”, which
Read MoreSouth Koreans Call for Skaters to Be Booted from Games
Thousands of South Koreans are calling for two speedskaters to be expelled from the Olympics after they left their slower teammate behind in a race defined by teamwork and walked
Read MoreUS Women’s Hockey Team Beats Canada 3-2 for Gold at Pyeongchang Olympics
Twenty years after winning the first Olympic gold medal in women’s ice hockey in Nagano, Japan, the United States defeated its archnemesis, Canada, in a 3-2 shootout Thursday in the
Read More‘Get a Grip’ – Jennifer Lawrence Offended Over Plunging Dress Furor
Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday blasted a controversy over a photo of her wearing a plunging black dress outside on a cold London day as sexist, ridiculous and “not feminism.” The
Read MoreIvanka Trump to Attend Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in South Korea
Ivanka Trump is set to attend the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in South Korea on Sunday in the latest high-profile visit to Games which have been dominated by
Read MoreChef Jose Andres Writing Book on Hurricane Maria Relief Work
Award-winning chef Jose Andres is working on a book about his efforts to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Ecco told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it has acquired
Read MoreUrsula K. Le Guin Wins Posthumous Prize for Essay Writing
The late Ursula K. Le Guin was among the recipients of literary honors presented Tuesday night by PEN America. The science fiction/fantasy author’s “No Time to Spare” won a $10,000
Read MoreClooney, Winfrey, Spielberg, Katzenberg Offer $500K Each for Gun Control March
George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg said Tuesday that they would each donate $500,000 to the “March for Our Lives” rally in Washington in support of gun
Read MoreTiger Woods Named as US Ryder Cup Vice Captain
Fourteen-times major winner Tiger Woods will serve as one of the vice captains on the U.S. Ryder Cup squad that will try to snap a 25-year drought on European soil
Read More"Black Panther" Sets Hollywood Records as Crowds Pack Theaters Around the Globe
Black Panther is a certified Hollywood blockbuster, raking in more than $200 million dollars in North America during its opening weekend, setting several records. As VOA’s Kane Farabaugh reports, the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s ArtLords Daub Walls With Messages of Defiance, Hope
Activists in Afghanistan are speaking out against corruption and spreading messages of peace and social justice with murals, many painted on concrete blast walls that have risen to ward off
Read MoreNew Exhibit Examines Native American Imagery in US Culture
Bold. Visionary. A spectacular success. The words in an online promotion for a new museum exhibit in Washington, D.C., describe an 1830 U.S. law that forced thousands of American Indians
Read MoreAs ‘Black Panther’ Shows, Inclusion Pays at the box Office
A lavish, headline-grabbing premiere. Lightning word-of-mouth stoked by glowing reviews. Packed movie theaters with sold-out shows, long lines and fans decked out as characters from the film. The phenomenon of
Read MoreModest Designer Finds Fashion Connects People
New York’s Fashion Week is known as a showcase for top designers’ clothing. Among those whose clothes were on the runway at the recent Fall Fashion Week, is Vivi Zubedi,
Read MoreMissing Klimt Drawing Returned to Lentos Museum in Austria
A 100-year-old drawing by one of Austria’s most celebrated artists has come out of hiding. Gustav Klimt’s drawing, Two Reclining Figures, has resurfaced after being lost from the Lentos Museum in
Read MoreTears, Exuberance as ‘Black Panther’ Opens Across Africa
“Black Panther” has burst onto the screen in Africa, handing a powerful response to the unfortunate remarks about the continent by President Donald Trump. As the red carpet in South
Read MoreYoung People with Disabilities Skate Toward Glory at the Special Olympics
As the world watches the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea, some American athletes in Washington are lacing up their skates to train for their own, major sporting event. Special
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