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An Oklahoma country station made news this week when it briefly refused to play a Beyoncé song. It's a resonant tale for the Black and women musicians who have tried to crack the format for decades.

It's Russia's first significant battlefield win since last May. The White House said Ukrainian soldiers pulled out because they had "dwindling supplies as a result of congressional inaction."

The National Conference on Education hosted 3,600 superintendents and other school administrators, this week, at the San Diego Convention Center.

Modern parents are told to TALK with an agitated kid to improve their mood. But in many cultures, mom and dad opt for a soothing caress to induce tranquility. Neurologists explain why it works.

Belly up Presents James Hunter and Nat Myers Over the span of 30 years, James Hunter has worked on the railway, busked in the streets of London, provided backup vocals and guitar for Van Morrison, played clubs and theaters all over the world, written scores of original songs, and recorded some of the most original and honest rhythm and soul albums of the last two decades. By 2006, Hunter was recognized with a nomination for a Grammy Award (Best Traditional Blues Album for People Gonna Talk (Rounder, 2006)) and an American Music Award (Best New/Emerging Artist). He and his band then hit the road for a decade of extensive touring and recorded critically-acclaimed studio albums--The Hard Way (Hear Music, 2008), Minute by Minute (Fantasy, 2013), Hold On! (Daptone, 2016), and Whatever it Takes (Daptone, 2018). By 2016, MOJO Magazine had crowned him “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” For more information visit: musicboxsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook

A New York judge has ordered former President Donald Trump and executives at the Trump Organization to pay over $364 million.

A New York judge has ruled against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge said was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encores Saturday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Join Emmy-Award winning host michael taylor this season as he interviews some of today’s most influential people of color in theatre before a live audience. This week: the Director of Performing Arts at the California Center for the Arts, and the first Black Lighting Director in the country, are paving the way for diversity in the industry behind-the-scenes.

Historians say that a little more than a century ago, when cars first hit the roads, they caused nervous laughter and raised real concerns, much like driverless vehicles today.

Fears over how AI could be used to mislead voters are escalating in a year that will see hundreds of millions of people around the world cast ballots. As a result, tech giants are pledging action.