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Disney added a warning on its streaming service to some of its titles with racist depictions, including <em>Dumbo</em>. The crows' appearance and musical number in the movie "pay homage to racist minstrel shows," Disney said.

Disney Warns Viewers Of Racism In Some Classic Movies With Strengthened Label

Disney strengthened language used to denounce racist depictions in some of its classic properties on the company's streaming service.

Out Of Prison But Still Trapped: Examining The 'Afterlife' Of Incarceration

There are 45,000 laws, policies and administrative sanctions in the U.S. that target people with criminal records. Reuben Jonathan Miller researches how they affect people's lives in Halfway Home.

7 Marines, 1 Sailor Presumed Dead After Training Accident

The Marine Corps called off rescue operations for seven Marines and one Navy sailor who went missing when their amphibious vehicle sank during training off the coast of Southern California.

Pope Francis arrives at Baghdad airprot on Friday for the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.

'I Come As A Pilgrim': Pope Francis Begins Historic Visit To Iraq

The pontiff arrived at Baghdad International Airport where he was greeted by the prime minister. During his four-day visit, Francis will focus on Iraq's ancient but dwindling Christian community.

Gustavo Dudamel during a press conferece on Sept. 30, 2009 in LA, around the time he was named the music director of the LA Philharmonic.

Dudamel And L.A. Philharmonic Reunite For Socially Distanced Virtual Concert Series

On March 5th, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic return to the Hollywood Bowl to launch the second season of their virtual concert series, Sound/Stage.

Almanac - Friday 10/16/20

It's National Dictionary Day, and the birthday of Noah Webster...Today is Friday, the 16th of October of 2020.It is the 290th day of the year76 days…

Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football

The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.

Lakisa Muhammad at home in Maricopa, Ariz. Muhammad says Black birth workers like herself are "essentially soldiers on the battlefield" in a line of work that is more than 90% white.

In Arizona, Birth Workers Of Color Fight For More Access

As the state weighs legislation that could help expand access to doulas for expecting mothers, birth workers from minority communities worry new standards could leave them on the outside looking in.

A handheld ultraviolet-C wand is waved over the surface of a computer keyboard.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Using A UV Light To Disinfect Stuff. Is That A Good Idea?

Researchers are looking into several key points: Can ultraviolet light kill the coronavirus, and is it safe to use? Or might your eyes pay a price?

Today's Local Music: Stymie & The Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra

Today's music is Stymie & The Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra. This San Francisco band has been performing in one form or another since 1996. Stymie & The Pimp…

The U.S. Supreme Court has turned back an effort to reject Pennsylvania's election results.

Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid To Reverse Pennsylvania Election Results

The lawsuit argued a 2019 state law authorizing universal mail-in voting was unconstitutional and that all ballots cast by mail in the general election in Pennsylvania should be thrown out.

Actor Wilford Brimley attends the premiere of <em>Did You Hear About the Morgans?</em> in New York City on December 14, 2009 Brimley passed away on August 1, 2020 at 85.

'Cocoon' Actor Wilford Brimley Dies At 85

The actor, who became an Internet sensation for his pronunciation of "diabetes" in a Liberty Medical ad, died Saturday morning at a Utah hospital.

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