Jim Patterson: Black Soviet Icon’s Lonely American Sojourn Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:52:30 GMT
For decades Jim Patterson was arguably the most famous black man in the Soviet Union, a debonair homegrown poet whose childhood role in an iconic film cemented his celebrity and who later roamed the vast country reading his work to adoring audiences.        

After her sister's death in a fire, one woman fights for answers Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:03:51 GMT
The fire was already raging when he woke up.

AFI Docs Announces 2013 Schedule Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:05 GMT
AFI Docs, the sweeping documentary film festival formerly known as Silverdocs, has announced its 2013 schedule. In addition to previously announced premieres of Herblock: The Black & The White , Documented, and Letters to Jackie , the June festival will include 52 other films, including Caucus , A.J. Schnack 's behind-the-scenes look at the 2012 Republican caucuses in Iowa. You know, just in ...

'DWTS' crowns champ as show ponders future Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:39 GMT
The 16th season of "Dancing with the Stars" came to a close Tuesday night, and the first "American Idol" contestant to compete on the ABC series ended up on top. Country singer Kellie Pickler overcame tough challenges from actress Zendaya, gymnast Aly Raisman and football star Jacoby Jones to take home the Mirror Ball Trophy. Pickler closed out her run with […]

Kiwi caught up in Turkey protests describes violence Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:40:31 GMT
A Kiwi living in Istanbul has been tear-gassed after getting caught up in violent clashes.

Plane crash leaves survivors in no man's land Tue, 28 May 2013 07:52:52 GMT
For such a clear cut accident as a plane crash, getting compensation from insurers should be pretty straightforward. But survivors of Air Bagan Flight 11 risk slipping through the cracks.

Critics’ Choice Award Nominations 2013: ‘Game Of Thrones’ & More TV Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:34 GMT
Some of our favorites are up for 2013 CCAs!

The Duchess of Cornwall: Camilla admits to nerves as she begins her first official solo engagement in French capital Mon, 27 May 2013 14:48:05 GMT
Prince Charles’s wife is on a two-day trip to the French capital on behalf of one of the charities of which she is patron, Emmaus UK, which has its roots in France.

Fringe Review: Ses-qui-cen-ten-ni-al – The Civil War Remembered Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:01 GMT
You don’t have to be a Civil War enthusiast to appreciate this historically influenced monologue by Storyteller “Country Joe” Rosier. And one thing’s for sure: There’s no lack of detail in Rosier’s storytelling.

Lyudmilla Putin: from the shadows to the wilderness Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:18:34 GMT
After 30 years as Vladimir Putin's silent, dutiful wife, Russia's first lady has had enough. By William Langley