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Joshua Johnson is "cocreator and host of the provocative nationwide public radio series, <em>Truth Be Told, </em>which explored race in America," member station WAMU wrote in a press release. He will be the host of <em>1A, </em>the new show taking over the time slot currently held by <em>The Diane Rehm Show.</em>

As Diane Rehm Retires, WAMU Launching Midday Show Called '1A'

Host Joshua Johnson will take the helm at a show named for the First Amendment. Member station WAMU says the live show, distributed by NPR, will "act as a national mirror."

'No One Can Pronounce My Name' Is A Charming Take On Loneliness And Connection

Set in an Indian-American community in suburban Cleveland, Rakesh Satyal's new novel uses intertwined plots to explore the comedy of everyday life. Critic Maureen Corrigan says readers will be amused.

Concertgoers run from the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas after the gunfire broke out. By the time the night was over, at least 58 people had died and more than 500 people were wounded in the shooting.

'And Then, The Screaming Started': Scenes From A Nightmare In Las Vegas

By the time it was done, Sunday night's attack had become the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. But when it began, all concertgoers knew was something felt very, very wrong.

Megyn Kelly Blasts O'Reilly, Says Silencing Of Women 'Has To Stop'

Bill O'Reilly denies allegations of serial sexual harassment and has said no one at Fox News filed complaints about his behavior. That's false, former Fox News star Kelly said Monday: "I complained."

Back in 1968, a rising Puerto Rican pop star, José Feliciano, was asked to sing at Game 5 of the World Series.

A Different National Anthem, Before The Nation Was Ready For It

"I did it to show my appreciation to America ... I love this country." Jose Feliciano, on singing the national anthem his way. His performance at the 1968 World Series sparked a national controversy.

Clergy Get Narcan Training In Response To Opioid Crisis In The Berkshires

The opioid crisis has required involvement from educators, parents, law enforcement and young people, with addiction touching people from all walks of…

From left to right: Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman; Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus; Orange-Ulster BOCES District Superintendent William Hecht; Orange-Ulster BOCES Operations Director Mark Coleman

Orange County Officials Discuss School Reopening Protocols During COVID-19

The Orange County health commissioner is requiring that masks be worn in all county schools as well as in the transportation to and from school. It comes…

Kristin Doherty (left) and Gina Kappes, advisers at North Salem High School in New York, performed a skit as part the video announcement that the 2020 graduation ceremony would take place at Four Brothers Drive In Theater next month.

Students To Get Graduation Pomp At Drive-In Theater Despite Circumstances

One high school in New York has found a way to have safe and memorable graduation: hold it at a drive-in movie theater.

Miguel Clarinha has been managing the shop for nine years alongside his cousin, Penelope. He believes the secret to its success is keeping the bakery a family-owned business.

Only 6 People In The World Know The Recipe For Portugal's Famous Tarts

In a family-owned cafe outside of Lisbon, select bakers make a custard treat called the Pastel de Belém, which draws fans from all over the world. But the recipe has been closely guarded since 1837.

CIA analyst Joe Turner (played by Max Irons) struggles to figure out who to trust and who wants him dead in <em>Condor</em>, a new series on AT&T's Audience Network.

Though Gripping, CIA Thriller 'Condor' Falls Short Of Defining Its Era

A new series on AT&T's Audience Network updates the 1975 film Three Days of the Condor. Critic John Powers says Condor is an entertaining show that lacks the cultural relevance of its forerunner.

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