HBO Documentaries Illuminate Castro’s Brutal Cuba

HBO should get a little trophy from the television industry for giving executives something to talk about at holiday parties besides falling ratings and the specific level of Hell that should be reserved for whoever invented this internet thing . Instead, they can ponder over the question: Is HBO's documentary division the most genius outfit in television, or just the luckiest? Months ago, HBO acquired two unheralded documentaries on Cuba, then booked them for the very moment when Fidel Castro would head off to the great workers' collective in the sky .

Musicians sign open letter to Barack Obama over North Dakota pipeline protests

Dozens of British musicians including producer Mark Ronson have signed an open letter to US President Barack Obama comparing the treatment of protesters at a controversial oil pipeline in North Dakota with "the same inhumane methods used during World War Two". Led by singer-songwriter Kate Nash, around 160 names from the world of music wrote the letter to President Obama and the Department of Justice.

Paul Ryan on Trump: We’ve Made Up and Talk ‘Almost Daily’

House Speaker Paul Ryan said that he and President-elect Donald Trump have patched up their differences and talk by telephone "almost daily." "We're fine," the Wisconsin Republican told Scott Pelley in an interview to be broadcast on "60 Minutes" on Sunday on CBS.

Vice President Biden to be Colbert’s guest on ‘Late Show’

In this Nov. 1, 2016, file photo, Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Charlotte, N.C. CBS said Biden is returning to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Biden is a scheduled guest the Tuesday, Dec. 6, edition for what will be his first talk show appearance since the 2016 presidential election.

Perry gushes about Bloom

The 32-year-old singer was joined by her British actor beau at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball in New York on Tuesday night , where the Roar star was presented with the organisation's Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award. And speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the blue carpet at Manhattan's Cipriani Wall Street, Katy revealed Orlando has taught her a lot " and not only about UNICEF's work around the world.

Trump transition points toward presidency with new norms

In this Oct. 19, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during the third presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at UNLV in Las Vegas. Trump, that most unconventional of presidential candidates, last spring pledged that he would act perfectly presidential when the time was right.

Will Zika and an election hangover spoil the party at Art Basel 2016?

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine says the renovation of the Miami Beach Convention Center was sparked by the success of Art Basel. It's been an exhausting run-up to Art Basel in Miami Beach, one of the world's premiere contemporary art fairs, which starts Dec. 1. Between the vexing mosquito-borne virus and the upset victory of a brash new president, a more subdued mood is expected at this year's Miami art week.

USS Arizona Survivor Gets First Live Look Inside Submerged Battleship…

Using an underwater drone, Don Stratton takes a peak inside the USS Arizona while the National Parks Service and a team of industry professionals map, survey and provide imagery to the public on the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor Experiencing the ship with Mr. Stratton watching live was absolutely one of the most emotional and touching experiences of my life Deep Trekker Inc. announced today that its portable remotely operating vehicle , the DTG2, was able to offer the first live view inside USS Arizona to one of the last remaining survivors from the ship. The Arizona was a U.S. battleship destroyed in the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Prisons chief aims to make ‘hard time’ a rehearsal for home

American prisons offer inmates few choices and constant reminders that they are behind bars. That's not the case for many prisons in Norway, Germany and other European countries, where correctional officers... American prisons offer inmates few choices and constant reminders that they are behind bars.

Idaho man hit by car, falls 50 feet into icy river, survives

Education Secretary John B. King Jr. is urging governors and school leaders in states that allow student paddling to end a practice he said would be considered "criminal assault or battery" against an adult. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. is urging governors and school leaders in states that allow student paddling to end a practice he said would be considered "criminal assault or battery" against an adult.

The Latest: Dustin Hoffman wins International Emmy

Hoffman won the International Emmy for best performance by an actor at Monday night's awards ceremony at the Hilton New York for his role as a retired bachelor wooing a tortoise-loving widow in the BBC One TV movie "Roald Dahl's Esio Trot." Two other British productions received awards: "Hoff the Record," starring David Hasselhoff, in the comedy category, and "Capital" for TV movie/mini-series.

Inta l Emmys to honor prolific TV producer Shonda Rhimes

TV producer Shonda Rhimes didn't get the president she wanted in the recent election, but she'll be receiving a special honor from the president she created at the International Emmy Awards Gala. "Scandal" star Tony Goldwyn, who plays President Fitzgerald Grant in the ABC TV drama, will be presenting the honorary International Emmy Founders Award to Rhimes Monday night at the Hilton New York.

Clark puts OJ trial in the past, lauds now

Marcia Clark, in an April 2011 file image, is the onetime O.J. Simpson prosecutor, and now-bestselling novelist, who has become a role model for career women. Two decades before presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton became the target of nonstop, unsolicited advice on how to win the White House - smile more, change that hairstyle, lose the pantsuit - the media were focused on Marcia Clark and all her missteps toward winning the trial of the century.