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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) hosts French President Emmanuel Macron at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Putin and other Russian leaders have sought to portray Ukraine and NATO as the aggressor in the current crisis over Ukraine. The U.S. has gone public with what it calls Russian disinformation.

As Russia threatens Ukraine, the U.S. 'pre-bunks' Russian propaganda

As Russian troops threaten to invade Ukraine, the U.S. publicizes what it says are Russian attempts to sow disinformation. The goal is to undermine Russian claims that might be used to provoke a war.

Troy Kotsur says his character in the film <em>CODA</em> is "kinda like a papa bear." The Oscar nominee is seen here with co-star Marlee Matlin in New York City last November.

Troy Kotsur is the first deaf man nominated for an acting Oscar

Kotsur was born deaf and grew up in Mesa, Arizona. In CODA, he plays a father whose teenage daughter is passionate about singing.

Famous Waddell Sculptures Stolen for Scrap Metal

Thieves are targeting massive bronze sculptures, including those of some world renowned artists. John Henry Wadell's famous work The Gathering, valued at more than $500,000, was stolen for scrap metal.

Stone carvings on display at the Afghan National Museum in March 2007. A treasure trove of ethnographic and archeological objects was flown to the Kabul museum by a German air force transporter.

Afghans Struggle to Rebuild National Museum

Efforts to restore the National Museum in Kabul are not unlike the struggle to rebuild Afghanistan itself. Two and a half years after reopening, the three-story building at the edge of Kabul has more scaffolding than exhibits.

USA's Alexandra Carpenter skates with the puck during the women's preliminary round of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games ice hockey competition between USA and Canada on Tuesday.

Canada defeats U.S. in women's hockey to renew classic Olympic rivalry in Beijing

Canada's 4-2 victory over the U.S. in group play gives the Canadians the top-seed heading into the quarterfinals. The U.S., the defending gold medalists, also advance to the quarterfinals.

Kevin Spacey Shoots for 'Moon' on Broadway

Kevin Spacey's revival of the Eugene O'Neill play A Moon for the Misbegotten opens Monday on Broadway. He initially staged the play in his role as artistic director for the historic London theater the Old Vic.

Mamie Smith and the Birth of the Blues Market

Mamie Smith was the first black artist to record a blues song: 1920's "Crazy Blues." The recording opened the door for a brand new market known from the 1920s to the 1940s as "race records."

Hockey players are reflected in the safety barrier around the rink as medical personnel wearing personal protective equipment keep watch at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

COVID cases inside the Beijing Olympics bubble are going down

Representatives of the International Olympic Committee said the risk of catching COVID-19 within the bubble at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is far less than it is outside.

The 'Heart and Soul' of Frank Loesser

A documentary on the life of composer and lyricist Frank Loesser is about to debut on many PBS stations. Heart & Soul: The Life and Music of Frank Loesser highlights the creative genius behind Guys and Dolls and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Oscar-Winner Jack Palance Dies

Actor Jack Palance, known for his haltingly intense speaking style and dozens of roles in Western and noir films, has died. After years of playing the heavy in Hollywood, Palance became a hit in comedy films late in life. At 70, he won an Oscar for his over-the-top role in the Billy Crystal film City Slickers.

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