Mar 4th, 2010 · The Smithsonian Institution announced this week it won't accept a donation of the suit worn by O.J. Simpson on the day of his murder acquittal. Lonnie G. Bunch, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, discusses how proposed donated objects are sorted though for acceptance and rejection at the institution.
Jan 10th, 2010 · For the past two decades, when a social phenomenon became just a bit too trendy, you could bet The Simpsons would make sharp but good-natured fun of it. Host Liane Hansen marks the 20th anniversary of the Fox cartoon show.
Jan 5th, 2010 · 'The Simpsons' is now TV's longest-running scripted nighttime series. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie — those never-aging, yellow-skinned inhabitants of Springfield — are back for their 450th episode on Sunday, Jan. 10.
Jan 5th, 2010 · The town of Dunchurch, England, was looking a bit like the cartoon town of Springfield. Residents woke one morning to find a statue of a local hero sporting yellow skin and a bald head. The dignified Lord John Scott was transformed into Homer Simpson overnight. It's not clear who the pranksters are but local residents want to find them and congratulate them on the level of detail in the makeover.
Dec 31st, 2009 · The Fox television network has rejected an offer from Time Warner Cable to submit to binding arbitration in a dispute over fees. The current deal expires at midnight Thursday. If no deal is reached, millions of cable subscribers could lose programs including The Simpsons and several football bowl games.
Oct 29th, 2009 · The Supreme Court is considering a case that could outlaw the practice of sentencing teenagers to life without parole. Former Republican United States Senator Alan Simpson and author R. Dwayne Betts have filed an amicus brief in the case. Simpson and Betts, both former juvenile offenders, tell host Michel Martin why they believe all teenagers should have a second chance.
Oct 9th, 2009 · The magazine's editorial director won't say how much the matriarch of the cartoon family will show in the November edition — or whether she lets that big pile of blue hair down. He said only that "it's very, very racy."
Sep 11th, 2009 · The silk screen paintings were on display in a businessman's living room and his house was locked. It wasn't clear exactly how the thieves got into the home. Ten paintings were stolen, including pictures of O.J. Simpson, Muhammad Ali, Pele and tennis champion Chris Evert. A $1 million reward was being offered for information leading to the return of the artwork.