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A view of the ancient Citadel in the center of Erbil, in northern Iraq. Built 6,000 years ago, the Citadel may be the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the world. It's currently undergoing a renovation that's expected to take 25 years.

After 6,000 Years, Time For A Renovation At Iraq's Citadel

The Citadel, at the heart of the Kurdish city of Erbil, has been inhabited for six millennia. Now, amid war and destruction, it's undergoing a much-needed restoration and upgrade of city services.

Celebrating The Lives Of 6 Jazz Greats Who Died In 2018

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the musical contributions of Hugh Masekela, Jerry González, Roy Hargrove, Buell Neidlinger, Randy Weston and Vancouver Jazz Festival founder Ken Pickering.

House Committee places blame for Jan. 6 riot on Trump

During a hearing last night in prime time, the House Select Committee investigating January Six made it clear it blames former President Donald Trump for that day's deadly violence.

6 hostages in Gaza were found dead by the Israeli military

In Gaza, the bodies of six hostages were recovered by the Israeli military. All six were kidnapped when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The discovery has led to large protests in Israel.

A tweet from former President Donald Trump is shown as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing on Tuesday.

Trump tried to call a Jan. 6 committee witness, Cheney says

Panel Vice Chair Liz Cheney said the witness has yet to appear in the hearings and didn't take the call from the former president but alerted their lawyer, who told the committee.

Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Jan. 6 committee chairman to recommend inviting Ginni Thomas to appear

"It appears that Mrs. Thomas has information relevant to our investigation," the panel said after reports that she had exchanged text messages with Trump's chief of staff ahead of the Capitol attack.

Price Too High For Being World's Top Military Force?

President Obama defended his administration's use of drone strikes this week. The Barbershop guys weigh in on that — plus the latest controversy around Tiger Woods, and the Boy Scouts lifting their ban on gay youth. Host Michel Martin speaks with writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports writer Pablo Torre and columnist Jeff Yang.

Georgia Woman Accidently Gives Away Her Son's $6,500

A woman in Conyers, Ga., cleaned house and donated a lot of items to Goodwill. Her adult son would like the coffee mug she gave away back — including the wad of cash inside it.

Darrell Brooks in court Wednesday. Brooks pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease this year but withdrew the plea before his trial began with no explanation.

A Wisconsin man is convicted of killing 6 with an SUV in a Christmas parade

Darrell Brooks drove his Ford Escape into the parade in Waukesha outside Milwaukee in November. The jury verdict ends a trial in which he defended himself erratically and sometimes confrontationally.

A video of former President Donald Trump is shown on a screen as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds its final meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.

5 takeaways from the final Jan. 6 committee hearing

The Jan. 6 committee held its final hearing, outlining its recommendations to refer former President Donald Trump for criminal charges to the Department of Justice.

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