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James Earl Jones
Community

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.

4 months ago

This combination photo shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaking during a presidential debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, left, and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaking during a Democratic presidential primary debates,
Politics & Policy

How to watch the presidential debate between Trump and Harris

Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia will be the second presidential debate this year, but the first time that Donald Trump will be on stage with Kamala Harris.

4 months ago

Jason Kelce
Arts & Entertainment

Kelces cash in: Travis and Jason Kelce take popular ‘New Heights’ podcast to Amazon’s Wondery

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, are taking their popular “New Heights” podcast to Amazon’s Wondery under a three-year deal.

4 months ago

Phil Donahue
Community

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.

4 months ago

Jason Kelce in the stands at the olympics
Community

6-time All-Pro Jason Kelce is slimming down, embracing his TV role and enjoying life after football

The six-time All-Pro center might be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and he has a chance to be an even better analyst.

5 months ago

A woman standing on stage in front of a microphone
Arts & Entertainment

WORLD channel now airs on WHYY television services and features a range of global programming

WHYY television viewers have access to stories with the goal of bringing a human element to “conflicts, movements and cultures.”

5 months ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump says he’ll skip an ABC debate with Harris, wants to face off on Fox News

In social media posts late Friday, Trump said his agreement to a Sept. 10 debate “has been terminated” because he'll no longer face President Joe Biden.

5 months ago

Richard Simmons
Community

Richard Simmons, a fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76

Simmons was a court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better.

6 months ago

FILE - Dr. Ruth Westheimer signs a copy of her book
Community

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96

Westheimer’s giggly, German-accented voice, coupled with her 4-foot-7 frame, made her an unlikely looking — and sounding — outlet for “sexual literacy.”

6 months ago

Sign says 'Presidential Debate'
Politics & Policy

Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

Both Biden and Trump supporters view the debate as a major test for their candidate — or just a spectacle not to miss.

6 months ago

rendering of Netflix House
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Netflix bringing immersive fan experience to King of Prussia

There will be dancing like on "Bridgerton," the glass bridge challenge based on "Squid Game," and food inspired by some of their other shows.

6 months ago

A close-up of Biden on the left and Trump on right
Politics & Policy
NPR

President Biden and former President Trump face off in CNN debate next week

Different from former presidential debates is that this one is happening months before the election, and that it's not put on by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

6 months ago

Jason Kelce
Arts & Entertainment

Jason Kelce hired by ESPN to be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show

He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage.

8 months ago

Tyler James Williams
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

From child star to ‘Abbott,’ Tyler James Williams pays it forward to the kids on set

The actor spoke with "Fresh Air" about his "Abbott Elementary" character, his health and staying off social media.

8 months ago

Kamala Harris and Sheryl Lee Ralph
Politics & Policy

Schooled: ‘Abbott Elementary’ star joins VP Harris in Montgomery County to talk abortion

Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Elkins Park as part of her tour on reproductive health rights. She was joined by “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph.

8 months ago

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