Col. Ed Shames (June 13, 1922 – December 3, 2021) was a veteran of the famed Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II. The division, best known for its portrayal in the miniseries "Band of Brothers," saw action from the D-Day invasion to victory i

Sam Smith Performs At White House To Celebrate Respect For Marriage Act on December 13, 2022 when President Joe Biden signed it into law. Sam Smith was part of an important date for LGBTQ+ Americans this afternoon. On Tuesday, December 13th President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act wh...

The lights of the Eiffel Tower were turned off in tribute to the victims of two mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. "Our gun laws will change," Ardern promised in a news conference on Saturday morning, local time. She said the shooter had five guns, two s...

The $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, opening later this month, is the final major piece of redevelopment at the World Trade Center site in New York City. Former mayor and major benefactor Mike Bloomberg gives correspondent Mo Rocca a tour of The PAC, and discusses the arts' power to tra...

Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created or developed over 100 shows. Lear was known for creating and producing numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including All in the Family (1971–1979), Maude (1972–1978), Sanford and

Near the start of the 20th century, a mysterious and deadly virus terrified Americans, particularly infecting young kids: Polio. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at the scientific arsenal brought to combat the epidemic and develop a vaccine, and talks with documentary filmmaker Carl Kurlander ("The S

In Loving Memory. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away at the age of 87. The cause was metastatic pancreatic cancer. Over the years, the Forward collected some remarkable stories of Ginsburg’s life, as they related both to her story judicial career and her status as a pop cultur

Arturo Souto Feijoo (1902-1964) was an important spanish painter who studied in Seville and Madrid and then traveled to Paris in the 1920s where he was influenced by the avant-garde. Prior to his exile from Spain following the Spanish Civil War, Souto exhibited throughout Europe. While living in Hav...

Latest updates say 26 police officers have been injured and 43 people arrested as violent riots flared up in North London. Two patrol cars, a building and a double-decker bus were torched as rioters clashed with officers on SaturdayAugust 6, 2011 in front of the Tottenham Police Station, where peop...

Oaxaca, Mexico: Easygoing and vibrant, Oaxaca offers the best of southern Mexican charm, pairing lively festivals and entertainment with fantastic cuisine and unique cultural attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oaxaca is home to the spectacular Macedonio Alcala Theater and a short drive from ...