The Grammy-nominated, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard first garnered attention in 1990 as front man of the Irish band The Frames, then catapulted to fame as the star of 2007’s movie “Once,” which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Hansard is now out with his fifth studio solo album, “All That Was East is West of Me Now.” Now, here is Glen Hansard with “Bearing Witness.” Source
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Meet Hansel Enmanuel, the NCAA standout who lets nothing get in his way
Hansel Enmanuel gained worldwide recognition last year when he kicked off his collegiate basketball career at Northwestern State University. This year, he transferred to Austin Peay State University to nearly double his average playing time and rank second in blocked shots. And he’s doing it all with one arm. Dana Jacobson has more on his story. Source
At least 3 dead in shootings in Falls Township, Pa., suspect vehicle found
Bucks County emergency dispatch confirmed there is a shelter-in-place in effect in Falls Township, Pa. Source
Blind 750-pound alligator named Albert seized from New York home
Self-proclaimed owner Tony Cavallaro said he treated his pet alligator Albert “than most people take care of their kids.” Source
The Dish: Chicago restaurants
We explore Chicago’s delicious eats, from a Hyde Park spot celebrating Southern food and Black culture to a steakhouse in West Loop with a unique cooking method. Watch these stories and more on “The Dish.” Source
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Haiti
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening as escalating gang violence rips the Caribbean nation apart. On Friday, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a plan to create a transitional presidential council on the island is moving forward to try and restore stability as political turmoil drives a rise in hunger. Source
Eye on America: Successful eye transplant, and the healing power of breathing
In New York, we speak with the patient and medical team behind the first successful eye transplant. Then in Arizona, we get a firsthand look at a breathing technique that proponents claim can create a healing psychedelic state without any drugs. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller. Source
Weekend Mailbag: Titans Fans Weigh in Following the First Wave of Free Agency
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt’s heard from a big numbers of fans during the first week of free agency. Source
Chef at Manhattan’s premier Nordic restaurant makes new opportunities for others
Chef Emma Bengtsson is the first Swedish female chef to earn 2 Michelin stars and the most recent recipient of the organization’s Mentor Chef Award. Born in Sweden, Bengtsson developed a taste for her grandmother’s cooking and takes pride in sharing it with those lucky enough to get a seat at her Manhattan restaurant Aquavit. Source
Traveling art exhibit showcases African-American history
The Kinsey Collection is the largest private holding of African-American art and artifacts. It’s a family affair as the show travels the world. Michelle Miller visited the latest exhibition in Houston to talk about how it all began. Source