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Ken Burns on the "incredibly modern" Leonardo da Vinci

In this web extra, filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the subject of his new documentary series for PBS, "Leonardo da Vinci," and how his curiosity and observational genius allowed the 15th century ...

Portrait of a genius: Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci

The acclaimed filmmaker behind the PBS documentary on the 15th century Italian artist and intellectual calls Leonardo da Vinci "one of the most incredibly interesting human beings who has ever ...

Ken Burns on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, renowned for his documentaries on such topics as the Civil War, baseball, jazz and the Statue of Liberty, has now focused on 15th century Italian artist and ...

Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries. One of the more reassuring aspects of the Donald Trump era has been the emergence of ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Review: Ken Burns' absorbing new Leonardo da Vinci doc on PBS sidesteps one important question

For his first non-American subject, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chose Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Former UTV political editor Ken Reid dies

Mr Reid reported on key moments in the peace process during almost three decades on screen.

The Burning Desire to Wear Burgundy

As the color has permeated popular culture, interest in wearing it has ballooned.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Northeast Is Burning

We are being reminded the hard way that we share this world. Smoke knows no boundaries, and neither does fire.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Kevin Stefanski hands over offensive play-calling to Ken Dorsey

Jameis Winston at quarterback won’t be the only major change for Cleveland’s offense on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant after 'problematic' answer on 'Jeopardy!'

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.

'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings apologizes after 'problematic' clue

A "Jeopardy!" clue and it's answer prompted a swift apology to a female contestant from host Ken Jennings.

Ken Griffin’s money machine: market maker Citadel Securities

The trading firm is pushing frontiers in markets once dominated by banks — but is not yet regulated like one

Business - Financial Times - November 3

'Jeopardy!' contestant speaks out on 'problematic' clue that Ken Jennings apologized for

A "Jeopardy!" contestant is addressing the "problematic" clue given on the Oct. 28 episode of the show, for which host Ken Jennings then apologized for.

Ken Martin, a Minnesotan With Deep Democratic Ties, Joins the D.N.C. Race

The chairman of Minnesota Democrats, he has longstanding connections to many of the Democratic National Committee members who will choose their next leader.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin launches a bid to lead the DNC

Minnesota Democratic Party chair Ken Martin has formally announced his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Ballot boxes burned in Oregon, Washington

Authorities are investigating after two ballot drop boxes were burned in Oregon and Washington on Monday, just more than a week out from Election Day. Officers determined an incendiary device was ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Assad is sitting tight as Syria burns

The president sees an opportunity in the great regional rebalancing currently under way

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Boeing Warns on Cash Burn, Awaits Strike Vote

The jet maker posted its biggest quarterly loss since 2020. Striking union members are voting later on a new contract proposal.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...