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Jim Marshall, the Man Behind the Marshall Amp, Dies at 88
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Rich Maloof, who wrote a biography of Marshall called “The Father of Loud.”
Director Nanni Moretti Gives Humanity to Vatican in ‘We Have A Pope’
Italian director Nanni Moretti’s ‘Habemus Papam’ portrays a newly-elected Pope having a nervous breakdown. The World’s William Troop spoke with Moretti about what ‘We Have A Pope’ is really about. This film is now being released in the United States.
In Syria’s Former Province in Turkey, Assad Finds Backing
In Turkey’s multi-ethnic Hatay province, minorities are sensitive to Syria’s ethnic politics next door and support President Assad.
Elliott Brood’s ‘Days Into Years’ Inspired by Stories of Soldiers Who Survived WWI
The Canadian band Elliott Brood likes to tackle big themes. In their latest release, Days Into Years, the subject is survival and the idea of making it through difficult times. In particular, they were inspired by stories of soldiers who survived the first world war.
Scientists Repel Sharks – to Save Them
An American chemist says he’s found a substance – several, in fact – that can repel some of the most fearsome predators in the ocean, and he wants to use his discovery to protect them. Reporter Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA has the story.
Frozen Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovered in Siberia
Scientists recently discovered a baby woolly mammoth preserved in the frozen tundra of Northern Siberia. Nicknamed Yuka, the mammoth lived around 10,000 years ago.
Lasers Control Interactive Musical Instrument in Czech Chapel
For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a city in the Czech Republic that goes back centuries, but hosts a multimedia festival that recently commissioned an awe-inspiring bit of digital art.
‘Marley’ Documentary Tells the Story of Reggae Legend
“Marley” is a new documentary on reggae icon Bob Marley. It’s due out later this month and is the first film to be authorized by the Marley family. Director Kevin MacDonald says the film focuses on Marley as a man rather than a musician.
Pickled Sharks and Diamond Skulls: The Art of Damien Hirst
British artist Damien Hirst opens his first major retrospective in London this week..The Tate Modern gallery will showcase the work of the enfant terrible-turned-multi-millionaire featuring 70 works including classics like “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”, a shark suspended in formaldehyde.
Cartoon Slideshow: Assad Continues to Ignore Critics
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is not listening … to his opponents, to his international critics, or even to Koffi Annan, the UN/Arab League envoy who is talking, persuading — even pleading with Assad to play ball with Annan’s six-point peace plan. Pope Benedict visits drug trade-addled Mexico, and meet some non-human drug addicts: the food on your plate.
Maori Filmmaker Taika Waititi Revisits Hometown in ‘Boy’
Filmmaker Taika Waititi decided to go back to his hometown of Waihau Bay in rural New Zealand to film “Boy”. It’s about the relationship of an 11-year-old boy and his estranged father, who returns home after spending years in prison.
Why Churches Could be Crucial in the Fight Against HIV
In the history of the AIDS epidemic in Africa, there’s long been a divide between public health advocates and churches. Religious leaders often promote ideas about HIV and the use of condoms that run counter to public health campaigns. But in Swaziland, the two sides are starting to work together. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story.
Béla Fleck Remembers Earl Scruggs, Discusses the Banjo’s Africa Roots
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to musician Béla Fleck about Earl Scruggs and about a trip he made to Africa in search of the banjo’s roots.
How American Basketball Talent Gives a Russian Team the Edge
The women’s professional Euroleague playoffs are taking place right now in Istanbul and there are a lot of American players on the court. Three of them play for Spartak Vidnoje, a top team based in a small town south of Moscow.
Future of Israel’s Amona Settlement Outpost Uncertain
The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that the deal between the government and settlers at Migron is null and void; settlers have to leave by summer. We’ll look at another settlement evacuated by a court order.
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