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.
'Fences' And 'Hidden Figures' Explore Race, And More, In Midcentury America
Hidden Figures is a true story about the African-American women of America's space program, and Fences is based on a play by August Wilson.
Kacey Musgraves Invites You To Spend Christmas On An Island Paradise
Grammy-award winning country music singer Kacey Musgraves did something unusual in July. She put up twinkly lights, cut out paper snowflakes and recorded a Christmas album. Music reviewer Meredith Ochs says her album "A Very Kacey Christmas" is a twanged out, tiki-tinged celebration of the season that's kitschy without being corny.
For Supreme Court, 2016 Had More Question Marks Than Certainty
This was a tumultuous year for the U.S. Supreme Court because of the unexpected death of justice Antonin Scalia. In 2017, a new president will likely mean the court will finally get a new justice.
Obama's Post-White House Plans Include My Brother's Keeper Effort
After the death of Trayvon Martin, President Obama said America needs to do more to show young black and brown men that their country cares about them. That was the motivation for the president's My Brother's Keeper initiative, one he has vowed to continue long after he leaves the White House.
Examining The History Of The Trump Foundation After Trump Pledges To Dissolve It
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post has reported extensively on the Trump Foundation. He explains the context for Trump's announcement that he plans to dissolve the foundation.
'Nieuwjaarsduik': The Dutch Dive Into Frigid Water For New Year's
Each New Year's Day in a town in the Netherlands thousands of people dive into the icy sea water as part of the Nieuwjaarsduik. Local journalist Gertjan van Geen discusses the origins of the practice.
Actors Take On Expanded Vocal Duties In Movie 'Sing'
The new animated movie Sing features animals competing in a music competition like American Idol. Executive Music Producer Harvey Mason Jr. and actress Jennifer Hudson discuss the making of the movie.
Global Warming Is Reshaping The Wine-Making World
Countries that used to be too cold to produce wine are now able to do so, in part due to global warming. Lee Hannah of Conservation International discusses how this could affect conservation efforts.