John Leguizamo's parents knew the 'American dream hustle.' That informed his new play
In his new play The Other Americans, John Leguizamo stars as a Colombian American laundromat owner whose son is released from a mental wellness facility after suffering a trauma. The play's world premiere is at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
Thousands Of Homing Pigeons Go Missing During British Race
The racing pigeons went missing last month in Cambridgeshire, England, and watchers were stumped. Race officials think they might have been confused by wind or solar activity.
Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths
Indonesia's president announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in his country. The new restrictions only apply to parts of the main island Java and the resort island of Bali.
Not Everyone, Or Every Dog, Has What It Takes To Pass The Police Academy
Fifty-four dogs, mostly German and Dutch shepherds, we're rejected from the police dog training program in China's Liaoning province for various reasons, including failure to bite on command.
The Vaccination Rate Against COVID-19 Varies From State To State
The nation as a whole fell short of President Biden's July Fourth vaccine goal — giving at least one shot to 70 percent of adults. Some states exceeded expectations, and others didn't come close.
News Brief: Florida Condo Demolition, Taliban Gain Ground, Camp For Billionaires
The partially collapsed condo in Surfside has been demolished. The Taliban advance across Afghanistan as U.S. forces leave the country. A look inside the conference for top media and tech moguls.
Biden Vows To Boost Firefighter Pay Amid Staffing Shortages And Low Morale
President Biden is pledging to boost firefighter pay to address a staffing shortage. Federal firefighters face low wages and poor benefits even as climate change makes their job more demanding.
Boy Scouts Of America Reaches $850 Million Settlement With Sexual Abuse Survivors
The organization settled with all the major groups of survivors seeking compensation through the youth group's bankruptcy proceedings. Noel King talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Scurria.
June's Labor Data Is Not As Strong As Many Employers Would Have Liked
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate was largely the same as in May. Many sectors, including restaurants and factories, have struggled to find enough workers.
The U.S. Once Had Government-Provided Childcare. Where Is It Now?
When millions of women entered the workforce during World War II, what happened to the children? The government stepped in and created the first federal child care program. What happened to it?