The Statler Brothers frequently sang backup for country icon Johnny Cash. Some of their biggest hits included 1965’s “Flowers on the Wall” and 1970′s “Bed of Rose’s.” Source
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Russian cargo ship delivers 2.8 tons of supplies to space station
The Progress carried out a two-orbit rendezvous, docking just three hours and 21 minutes after launch. Source
Coronavirus updates: Some states start to reopen as U.S. death toll mounts
Deaths from the coronavirus in the United States now top 51,000, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. Source
The Dish: African American history captured in Toni Tipton’s cookbook, “Jubilee”
A special edition of The Dish looks back at a culinary event held at New York’s Gramercy Tavern — Chef Toni Tipton offered guests a taste of African American culinary history with a Jubilee, featuring recipes from her cookbook, “Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook,” that includes foods that have been centuries in the making. Tipton speaks to Michelle Miller about African American history through the lens of flavorful, unique cuisine. Source
New York brewery uses dogs to help deliver beer while social distancing
With the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing encouraged, dogs across the country have also been put to work. Some small businesses are now using their four-legged employees to help safely deliver goods. Dana Jacobson tagged along with a New York-based brewery to see how their team has readjusted to getting their craft beers on tap onto local tables. Source
The legacy of Benjamin Rush
Although the coronavirus’ effects may seem shockingly new to most, the U.S. has been through pandemics that have upended life in the past. Yellow fever ravaged Philadelphia in 1793, and one doctor, Benjamin Rush, worked tirelessly to treat the sick. When he was not doing that, Rush was dining with iconic Americans such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Michelle Miller speaks to Steven Fried, author of the biography “Rush,” about the historic figure’s unique legacy. Source
Exploring America’s relationship with oysters
Oysters are one of the original American foods. Some consider it a delicacy, others see it as a necessity. Oysters have had their ups and downs over the centuries, but this is a particularly big moment. Jeff Glor explains why, and speaks to a family running one oyster business about the pandemic’s impact on their company. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform “Blowback”
Superstar band The Killers is performing for this week’s Saturday Sessions. The platinum-selling group from Las Vegas made their debut with their 2004 album “Hot Fuss,” which went on to become a global hit. They have since seen their music reach number one on U.K. and U.S. charts, and have sold over 28 million albums. Their latest album, “Imploding the Mirage,” will be out in May 2020. Here they perform “Blowback” from the new album, recorded in a Utah studio. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform Tom Petty’s “The Waiting”
Superstar band The Killers is performing for this week’s Saturday Sessions. The platinum-selling group from Las Vegas made their debut with their 2004 album “Hot Fuss,” which went on to become a global hit. They have since seen their music reach number one on U.K. and U.S. charts, and have sold over 28 million albums. Their latest album, “Imploding the Mirage,” will be out in May 2020. Here they perform a cover of Tom Petty’s “The Waiting,” recorded in a Utah studio. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform “Caution”
Superstar band The Killers is performing for this week’s Saturday Sessions. The platinum-selling group from Las Vegas made their debut with their 2004 album “Hot Fuss,” which went on to become a global hit. They have since seen their music reach number one on U.K. and U.S. charts, and have sold over 28 million albums. Their latest album, “Imploding the Mirage,” will be out in May 2020. Here they perform “Caution” from the new album, recorded in a Utah studio. Source