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For her new documentary, <em>Lynching Postcards: Token Of A Great Day, </em>filmmaker Christine Turner examined hundreds of black-and-white photographs that show how organized these events were and included chilling messages that shared the experience with those who weren't there. The postcard above shows the crowd at the lynching of Henry Smith in Paris, Texas, in 1893.

How Black activists used lynching souvenirs to expose American violence

Christine Turner, the filmmaker behind the short documentary, Lynching Postcards: 'Token of A Great Day,' talks about her film and its present-day resonance.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) hosts French President Emmanuel Macron at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Putin and other Russian leaders have sought to portray Ukraine and NATO as the aggressor in the current crisis over Ukraine. The U.S. has gone public with what it calls Russian disinformation.

As Russia threatens Ukraine, the U.S. 'pre-bunks' Russian propaganda

As Russian troops threaten to invade Ukraine, the U.S. publicizes what it says are Russian attempts to sow disinformation. The goal is to undermine Russian claims that might be used to provoke a war.

An official holds a lantern with the Olympic flame during an event to display the Olympic torch and flame at the Beijing University of Posts and Communications in Beijing, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

China is limiting the Olympics torch relay to three days

The flame will be displayed only in enclosed venues that are deemed "safe and controllable," according to officials.

Kamila Valieva of Team ROC reacts after skating during the women's individual figure skating final on Thursday in Beijing.

After Valieva: 5 questions for a doping expert about fixing a messy system

"That was an incredibly troubling outcome," doping expert April Henning says of Russian skating star Kamila Valieva's collapse. She says Valieva "was failed at all levels" by the adults around her.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub pictured in St. Albans, Britain, in July 2021. The landlord of the centuries-old pub said last week that it would close, though there is hope it will reopen under new management.

A pub that claims to be England's oldest could close its doors because of COVID

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans dates back to the 8th century, with a storied past featuring medieval pigeons, Oliver Cromwell and tunnels once traversed by monks. Now its future is uncertain.

A mounted unit tries to disperse a crowd on Friday as police take action to put an end to a protest, which started in opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandates and grew into a broader anti-government demonstration and occupation in Ottawa.

Police arrest more than 100 protesters as they try to break siege at Canadian capital

Police in Ottawa say they have made progress in clearing out truckers who have paralyzed Ottawa for three weeks in a protest against the country's COVID-19 restrictions.

Travelers make their way through Miami International Airport on Tuesday in Miami.

U.S. COVID cases continue to skyrocket and disruptions abound as 2022 begins

The U.S. will soon mark two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the country, and the number of new infections has never been higher. Meanwhile, travelers are facing canceled flights.

A phlebotomist tends to a blood donor during the Starts, Stripes, and Pints blood drive event in Louisville, Ky., in July. Rising numbers of organ transplants, trauma cases, and elective surgeries postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused an increase in the need for blood products.

Doctors and patients are facing tough choices because of the national blood crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a 62% drop in blood drives at schools and colleges, according to the American Red Cross.

Residents drop mail-in ballots in an official ballot box outside of a Milwaukee library on Oct. 20, 2020.

A Wisconsin judge rules absentee ballot drop boxes are not allowed under state law

The ruling could potentially remove an option for voting ahead of the state's crucial midterm elections. The decision is all but certain to be appealed.

Dasha on the Trail with Gwynne Bruck

The new children's book, "Dasha on the Trail," is a hike through Southern California’s rugged landscape as seen from eyes and snout of a lighthearted pup, Dasha. She sniffs out animals on the trail like mischievous ravens and her leash-free cousins, the coyotes. She longs for freedom but knows a tame dog might not know all the tricks of this untamed world. In this Sunbelt Spotlight, we will take a look at this charming story with author and illustrator Gwynne Bruck. She will share with us how this story came to be and provide tips for safely exploring San Diego County parks with your pooch. We will also be joined by Mission Trails Regional Park Ranger Heidi Gutknecht. Mission Trails Regional Park serves at the setting for the book. The park is filled with native wildlife and examples of California’s chaparral and coastal sage scrub. With more than 8,000 acres, Mission Trails is one of largest urban parks in the United States and features 65-miles of trails, a visitor center, and campground. About Gwynne: After twenty five years as a boat captain, Gwynne decided to change course and began writing and illustrating children’s books. In her first book, she highlights some of the local wildlife that Dasha points out on their hikes together. It is her hope that readers will learn a little about their wild neighbors and go out and explore the beauty of San Diego’s open spaces.

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