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In several ways, the age of "infotainment" is foretold in Good Night, and Good Luck, set in the 1950s. The film tells of newsman Edward R. Murrow's fight against Sen. Joe McCarthy -- but it also details "the inherent debasement of mass news in a commercial culture."

Jennifer Smith frequently made calls to her family in Siler City, complaining about troubles with herex-boyfriend.But early Tuesday morning, she called…

The Irish art pop musician showcases her singular aesthetic in a live performance for KCRW.

His albums have sold millions of copies and he racked up nine Grammy nominations in his first decade on his own.

The concession has become an unofficial touch point in the process of American elections, especially when one party gives up the presidency, signaling a commitment to the peaceful transfer of power.

North Carolina is holding dozens of events this year to celebrate America’s 250th birthday — but the state’s Museum of History won’t be hosting them at its downtown Raleigh building, which remains closed for a four-year renovation project. At a price tag of more than $200 million, the rebuild is one of state government’s most expensive construction projects.

Experts worry a devastating wildfire in New Mexico, partly started by a controlled burn that got out of control, may create a backlash against this important forest management tool.

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in Rafah. The death toll mounts from a landslide in Papua New Guinea. The U.S. military accounts for the fallen and honors their sacrifice.

During a turbulent year rife with personal and political trauma, the most memorable songs pulled no punches in the pursuit of pop.

Japan had purchased doses to vaccinate 72 million people, but without the appropriate syringes, it will fall 12 million people short.

The rapper gives a captivating, cool performance from his Los Angeles home for an audience of neighbors and friends.

What happens when a pop band takes inspiration from Korea's sacred, shamanic ritual music? Watch to find out.

Several Republican lawmakers, especially moderate ones, praised Biden's inaugural address, which urged members of both parties to come together and work on behalf of the American people.

Topped by Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay," the R&B Top 20 from the week of March 30, 1968 shows American soul flourishing in all directions.

The R-rated comedy Neighbors, starring Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, struggles mightily to reconcile its gross-out humor with its effort to seem, of all things, affirming.

Also: HarperCollins has bought the rights to JRR Tolkien's translation of Beowulf; Zadie Smith writes about the small losses from climate change; poet Bill Knott dies for the final time.

From January to July, e-book revenue grew 7.5 percent compared with the same period last year. Also: R.L. Stine tweets a horror, and poets slip into something a bit sexier.

At first, the sadistic cruelty of a Game of Thrones villain made him hated. But scene after scene of monotonous violence made him something even worse: dull.

Members of the Freedom Caucus warned of political consequences for House Speaker Paul Ryan if he brings an immigration bill to the floor that they believe breaks promises made by President Trump.

Fans of Middle Earth tend to fall in love with The Hobbit as children, says self-described "Tolkien professor" Corey Olsen. But once they move on to The Lord of the Rings, they never come back. That's a great shame, he says, so he's written his own book to honor the classic fantasy novel.