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Of Mobs And Revolution: T.J. English's 'Havana'

Before Tony Montana, there was Meyer Lansky. True-crime writer T.J. English recounts the history of a mob-ruled Havana before the 1959 revolution.

Bobby Cannavale (right) stars in <em>Glengarry Glen Ross</em> on Broadway. Cannavale has also starred in television shows such as HBO's <em>Boardwalk Empire</em> and in films such as <em>The Station Agent</em>.

Bobby Cannavale, At Home On Broadway

The actor, who's currently starring in Glenngarry Glen Ross opposite Al Pacino, has been acting for the stage since he was a teenager in Union City, N.J. "It was the only thing I ever wanted to do, really," he says.

In <em>Porgy and Bess</em>, David Alan Grier plays the drug dealer Sporting Life, a role closely associated with Sammy Davis Jr. and Cab Calloway.

David Alan Grier's 'Sporting Life' On Broadway

The stand-up comedian and star of In Living Color was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Sporting Life in the opera Porgy and Bess. "I think the character of Sporting Life is a salesman so he has to be flamboyant, the life of the party," he says.

Cicely Tyson attends the TIME 100 Gala in 2012. The famed actress died at the age of 96. Tyson inspired generations of African American actors who grew up watching her perform on stage and on screen.

Cicely Tyson, Who Brought Grace And Gravitas To The Screen, Has Died At 96

In a career that spanned more than six decades, she commanded attention on the screen and the stage and was known for roles that reflected her experience as an African American woman.

Hulu Takes On Catherine The Great In A Series That's More Funny Than Factual

A new, 10-part miniseries follows the exploits of the Russian empress who rose to power in a coup against her own husband. The Great is shrewdly entertaining — if not exactly historically accurate.

About a dozen people stopped by a memorial in Northampton, Massachusetts, dedicated to former President Jimmy Carter Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The late president died at age 100 on Dec. 29, with funeral services in Washington slated to start Thursday.

Western Massachusetts residents, politicos remember late President Jimmy Carter ahead of Thursday's funeral

Mourning and remembrances across the country continue for former President Jimmy Carter, who now lies in state in Washington. His funeral is Thursday.Carter’s legacy both inside and outside the White House is also being remembered in the Northeast, including western Massachusetts.

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his wife, Margie, pay their respects at the Martin Place memorial site on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia.

Thousands Lay Flowers At The Site Of Hostage Siege In Sydney

A day after two people plus a gunman were killed, thousands of Australians left bouquets of flowers at a makeshift shrine. Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his wife visited and signed a condolence book.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, seen last year. Lawmakers repealed his executive order declaring a coronavirus emergency. He issued a new one.

One Emergency After Another: Wisconsin Governor And Legislators Battle Over COVID-19

The Republican legislature repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' state of emergency declaration Thursday, saying he had overreached his authority. Evers countered and issued another order.

Tony Tooke's resignation as head of the U.S. Forest Service is effective immediately. The Department of Agriculture confirmed last week to PBS that it had "engaged an independent investigator" to look into claims about Tooke's behavior.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Tony Tooke's resignation, which is effective immediately, came days after PBS NewsHour reported that the U.S. Agriculture Department was investigating sexual misconduct complaints against him.

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