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Florence Kasumba (left), Angela Bassett and Leititia Wright appear in a scene from Marvel's <em>Black Panther</em>. Sociologist Darnell Hunt says the film's success "demonstrates what's possible beyond standard Hollywood practices."

Hollywood Diversity Study Finds 'Mixed Bag' When It Comes To Representation

The report finds that broadcast TV and children's series are increasingly diverse, but people of color remain underrepresented on all fronts, including lead roles, writers, directors and showrunners.

President Bush looks through an electron microscope beside student Adan Armas. On a visit to the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center in Dallas, Texas, the president promoted his new research and education initiatives.

Bush Science Push Fails to Transform Critics

President Bush's call for more science funding comes amid criticism of his administration's approach to scientific research. Scientists say the White House puts ideology first. The president's chief science adviser calls the complaints "irrelevant."

Jane Campion accepts the Oscar for best directing, for her work in <em>The Power of the Dog. </em>

Jane Campion is now the third woman to win the best director Oscar

Nominated for helming The Power of the Dog, Campion joins Chloé Zhao and Kathryn Bigelow as the only women to win in the category. She had previously been nominated for The Piano.

USA's Nathan Chen competes in the men's single skating short program of the figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen sparkles in men's short program at Beijing Olympics

Majestic and composed, Chen exulted at the end — shaking off his terrible short performance four years ago at the Pyeongchang Olympics and setting him up to win gold after Thursday's free skate.

Immigration issues have an importance to Arizona farmers, in terms of workforce

Immigration and labor issues are top of mind for farmers in Arizona. Nearly three quarters of farm workers in the United states are immigrants.

Enron's Fastow Seeks -- and Receives -- Leniency

Enron's former finance chief, Andrew Fastow, is sentenced to six years with an additional two years under supervised release. Fastow had worked out a plea deal with prosecutors back in 2004 under which he agreed to a prison term of up to 10 years. However, Fastow asked Federal Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt for a shorter sentence.

Watching the sun rise from a mountain summit is a special summer delight. To make it happen, you have to start the hike in the dark.

A sunrise trek to a mountain fire tower

For decades, the fire towers in New York's Adirondack Mountains defended the wilderness against fires. The soaring structures offer a vantage point high above summits to take in beautiful sunrises.

Traders gather on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity

Economist Robert Reich argues that the economy isn't going to get moving again until we address a fundamental problem: the growing concentration of wealth and income among the richest Americans. He explains his fears for America's economic recovery in Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future.

Booker Prize Goes to Banville's 'The Sea'

Britain's top literary honor, the Man Booker Prize, has been awarded to Irish author John Banville's 14th novel, The Sea. He beat high-profile competition including Julian Barnes, Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith.

Classical CDs For Budget Shoppers

Music critic Tom Manoff says you needn't spend a fortune on classical music CDs for holiday gifts. Hear his top picks for inexpensive classics, from renaissance masses to 20th-century guitar concertos.

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