After a two-year, nearly $70 million renovation and expansion, the world’s first museum devoted exclusively to art made by women, in Washington, D.C., has reopened. Source

The Arab Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence. Source

After a two-year, nearly $70 million renovation, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, in Washington, D.C., has reopened. The world’s first museum devoted exclusively to art made by women, it houses about 6,000 works. Correspondent Rita Braver reports on its surprising history, and takes a tour of its newly-expanded galleries. Source

As President Biden equates assistance for U.S. allies with supporting national security, Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer says no other nation can come close to serving as the global police defending democracy against terrorists and authoritarians. But growing anger over the Mideast war, which is igniting rage globally, is making that task more difficult. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports. Source

In honor of the composer’s centenary next year, the family of Henry Mancini has been recording a tribute album featuring some of the Oscar- and Grammy-winner’s most beloved music, performed by some of the most celebrated artists today. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with flutists James Galway and Lizzo, who are putting their paws on the “Pink Panther” theme; and Michael Bublé, recording the song that Audrey Hepburn made famous, “Moon River.” Source

Every Wednesday for several years, Peggy Winckowski’s grandson, Sam, and some of his classmates would come to Peggy’s home for breakfast, until tragedy struck. But then, the last thing Peggy and Sam’s friends wanted was to end a tradition. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on how their grief has been comforted, through pancakes and hugs. Source

After two weeks of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid is finally getting in from Egypt, though it’s a fraction of what’s needed. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the worsening crisis since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel on October 7, with a retaliatory ground invasion by Israeli forces expected soon. Source

A Pennsylvania community changed its name to Jim Thorpe, after the Olympic champion and Native American icon who is considered the greatest athlete in U.S. history, even though he’d never set foot in the town while he was alive. Source

The guitarist and singer Buddy Guy has been playing since he was a boy, and learned from such masters as Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. But at age 87, the recipient of eight Grammy Awards is not slowing down; in fact, what he’s calling his worldwide “Damn Right Farewell Tour” is scheduled to run until at least next May, and maybe beyond. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with Guy about his blues journey. He also sits down with three of Guy’s children to discuss the musicianship they’ve inherited. Source

She had never acted before, but the Rhode Island native and Fulbright scholar stood out among hundreds in a casting call for Netflix’s adaptation of Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning World War II novel, to play a heroine that – like Loberti – cannot see. Source