Mar 5th, 2010 · Lonnie Bunch, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has been traveling the country — and the globe — and gathering new acquisitions for the museum, which is slated to open in Washington, DC in 2015. New pieces include Michael Jackson's fedora and a pair of middle passage shackles.
Feb 26th, 2010 · The undefeated Canadian men's team plays Norway for the curling gold medal on Saturday. By all accounts, Canada has the best curler — some say the best ever. In fact, an opponent recently called Kevin Martin "the Michael Jordan of curling." But can even that comparison get a curling newbie excited about the sport of sliding stones on ice?
Feb 6th, 2010 · The circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled on Friday as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter in his death planned to stage a surrender at a courthouse but called it off after prosecutors announced charges will be filed next week.
Feb 5th, 2010 · Michael Jackson's doctor wanted to seek his day in court Friday, but prosecutors upstaged the plan by announcing that no case would be filed until next week. Dr. Conrad Murray's attorneys have said they expect the Texas cardiologist to be charged with involuntary manslaughter for administering drugs to Jackson before his death on June 25.
Jan 16th, 2010 · Erin Lancer was in Haiti when the earthquake occurred, with Geoffrey, the boy she and her husband are trying to adopt. Host Scott Simon talks to Michael and Erin Lancer about their efforts and the boy Erin had to leave behind.
Jan 8th, 2010 · Hollywood's dweeb prince plays to type in Youth in Revolt, a deadpan comedy based on a cult novel. But because his nebbishy character invents a bad-boy alter ego to get the girl, Cera also plays the type he usually plays opposite — and Youth becomes a dual-role showcase with a divided soul, half Juno cute, half Year One dumb.
Jan 8th, 2010 · Australian filmmakers Michael and Peter Spierig offer up an apocalyptic scenario in about a future earth dominated by a 90-percent vampire population. And it's no utopia: The energy crisis persists, and with humans in short supply, the bloodsuckers are looking at an unsustainable future.
Dec 26th, 2009 · Singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt has died at the age of 45. The performer, based in Athens, Ga., lost the use of his legs following an auto accident in 1983. The accident and his ongoing bouts with depression transformed him into a dark, brooding writer. Michael Stipe, of the band R.E.M., produced Chesnutt's first two albums and remembers his friend.