50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
Civilian Attack In Istanbul Marks Shift In Turkey-ISIS Dynamic
The nightclub shootings are the first time ISIS has claimed an attack on civilians in Turkey. In the past, Turkey turned a blind eye to ISIS. But now, it's increasingly a political and security issue.
New York's East Village Ushers In New Year With Feast Of Language
The Poetry Project celebrates its 50th year of supporting contemporary poets. For the 43rd time, it held a marathon poetry reading on New Year's Day at St. Mark's Church-In-The Bowery.
Encore: Chef And Memorist Eddie Huang On Culinary And Cultural Identity
American-Taiwanese chef Eddie Huang's first memoir, Fresh Off the Boat, became a hit TV sitcom. His latest book is a story about his culinary travels in China.
Choir's Performance At Trump Inauguration Divides Mormons
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump. That move is not going over well with some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Cities Ready To Resist Trump Calls For Deportations
Local leaders in at least 30 states are taking a defiant stance against threats by the incoming Trump administration to deport immigrants living illegally in local communities.
America Needs To Continue Reviving 'Heartbeat,' N.C. NAACP President Says
Rev. William Barber, president of the North Carolina NAACP, reflects on the biggest events from 2016 in order to look forward into the new year.
Paying Homage To The Female Athletes Who Blazed The Way In Sports
Filmmaker Molly Schiot documents the paths of women who led the way in various sports in the book Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History.
Medicaid, Minimum Wage And Marijuana Chief Among State Legislative Issues
William Pound from the National Conference of State Legislatures gives an overview on the upcoming legislative decisions regarding minimum wage and medical and recreational marijuana.
Navajo Leader Says Native Americans Worked 80 Years For National Monument
Russell Begaye, president of the Navajo Nation, speaks about the successful effort of five Southwestern Indian tribes to convince President Obama to create Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.
Turkey Nightclub Attack Leaves 39 Dead; Suspect Not In Custody
At least 39 people have been killed and dozens other injured in an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul. A man suspected of carrying out the attack has not been apprehended yet.
On A Scale Of 1 to 5, How Autonomous Is Your Car?
With the rise of self-driving cars, there's a need to define the "five levels of autonomy," referring to the gradual change from driver-assisted to fully automated cars.