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Alan Zweibel chronicles four decades of comedic collaborations in his new memoir <em>Laugh Lines.</em>

It's 'Alchemy': Alan Zweibel Explains How He Helps 'Funny People Be Funnier'

Zweibel began writing for Borscht Belt comics in 1972, earning $7 per joke. His memoir Laugh Lines chronicles four decades of comedic collaborations with some of the biggest names in the business.

The U.S. Census Bureau is trying to encourage most households to get counted for the 2020 census by filling out an online form on their smartphones, tablets or personal computers.

Despite Cybersecurity Risks And Last-Minute Changes, The 2020 Census Goes Online

For the first time in U.S. history, the federal government is trying to count most households through the Internet for the once-a-decade census, but the rollout has been fraught with risks.

Nineteen states have adopted "mandatory retention" policies, which require third-graders who do not show sufficient proficiency in reading to repeat the grade.

States Are Ratcheting Up Reading Expectations For 3rd-Graders

Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren't proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.

Renée Zellweger plays Judy Garland in the new biopic <em>Judy</em>, which is set in 1969.

Renée Zellweger On Playing Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'

The actress plays the title role in the new biopic Judy, which chronicles the iconic entertainer months before her death in 1969.

Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit, host of "A More Or Less Perfect Union," in front of Loudon County Courthouse In Leesburg, Va.

A MORE OR LESS PERFECT UNION, A PERSONAL EXPLORATION BY JUDGE DOUGLAS GINSBURG

Airs Tuesdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at 11 p.m. and Feb. 11, 2020 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

A couple dressed in protective gear walks through Chicago's O'Hare International Airport last week as the normal frantic bustle in the terminal was replaced by an unsettling calm.

The People Flying During The Pandemic And How Airlines Are Trying To Protect Them

Planes are carrying medical personnel, essential workers and people returning from abroad or visiting critically ill relatives. Airlines are blocking middle seats and taking other safety measures.

Military police walk near Abrams tanks on a flatcar in a Washington, D.C., rail yard on Monday, ahead of the July 4 celebration that President Trump says will include military hardware.

Tanks, Flyovers And Heightened Security: Trump's 4th Of July Ups Taxpayer Cost

Lawmakers are still waiting to hear the price tag on this year's event. Thursday's celebration is expected to feature military hardware and a speech by President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.

Igor Levit: Tiny Desk Concert

The insightful pianist offers a Beethoven bonanza, ranging from the mesmerizing pulse of the popular "Moonlight" Sonata to flashes of wry humor and tender beauty.

President Trump walks back to the White House escorted by the Secret Service after appearing outside of St John's Episcopal church across Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

Poll: Two-Thirds Think Trump Made Racial Tensions Worse After Floyd Was Killed

The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found Americans see the nationwide protests as legitimate — a big shift from the 1960s — and almost half strongly disapprove of the job President Trump is doing.

A nurse administers a test at a drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing station, set up by the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

Opinion: Early Coronavirus Testing Failures Will Cost Lives

The U.S. has been slow to roll out testing, leaving communities in the dark about the spread of the virus. It was a lost opportunity to stop the virus in its tracks.

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