Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence' Ian had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s and went on to win two Grammys. A new documentary tells her life story through a combination of vintage footage and newly recorded interviews. David Bianculli
With tears and defiance, Kim Kardashian faces the men accused of robbing her in Paris The reality star and business mogul appeared in a courtroom Tuesday to testify about the night in 2016 when masked men tied her up at gunpoint and stole more than $6 million in jewelry. The Associated Press
Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm' Amalia Ulman's new film Magic Farm follows an American TV crew chasing a viral story that, through a series of misunderstandings, ends up in the wrong town in the wrong country. Olivia Hampton
Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit Two former dancers allege that they lived under a culture of fear and routinely performed despite injuries. Shen Yun has vehemently denied the claims. Juliana Kim
The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center A House committee has proposed boosting the budget for the Kennedy Center sixfold. It comes after President Trump said the arts center was in "disrepair." Jaclyn Diaz
Conan O'Brien proves a worthy recipient of Mark Twain award in a new Netflix special Back in March, a group of comic luminaries — from John Mulaney to Nikki Glaser — gathered at the Kennedy Center to celebrate O'Brien for receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. David Bianculli
Sept. 11 turns life upside down for a 'Happy Family' in Ramy Youssef's animated show Youssef was in fifth grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new show, #1 Happy Family USA, draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family during that tense time. Terry Gross
How reincarnation binds Syria's Druze community together In Syria, pro-government fighters have clashed with Druze militiamen in recent weeks.
Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths A broad coalition of addiction experts wants Congress to maintain healthcare funding for the nation's response to fentanyl and other street drugs. Brian Mann
The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer. Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives. Neda Ulaby
