Seattle Opera brings the spiritual to the stage in 'Jubilee' A new opera called "Jubilee" based on the Fisk University Jubilee Singers makes its world debut this month with the Seattle Opera. Diana Opong
McDonald's tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak A preliminary investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests fresh onions that are served raw on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers were a likely source of contamination. The Associated Press
Seattle's underground rave scene is raging, from underpasses to rooftops These days you can pay big bucks to go to a rave in Seattle, usually at a nightclub or even a stadium. But many ravers in town are looking for secret, underground shows. We went out to find these supposed "renegades." Casey Martin
After John le Carré's death, his son had the 'daunting' task to revive George Smiley Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picks up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the new novel, Karla's Choice. Sam Briger
Denny's says it expects to close 150 locations by the end of 2025 Denny’s says it’s closing 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants in an effort to turn around the brand’s flagging sales. About half of the closures will happen this year and the rest in 2025. The Associated Press
An opera troupe in Taiwan is preparing a lavish performance for the gods Music is a big part of Taiwan’s culture. The island even has its own special type of opera. In one temple, a small theater troupe is preparing a special performance -- just for the gods. Emily Feng
A man remembers a high school teacher who changed his life On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Malcolm Campbell honors his high school civics teacher, who helped him understand the true value of education.
1 dead, dozens sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died, federal health officials said. The Associated Press
What if a 'Blood Test' predicted you'd commit murder? In Charles Baxter's new novel, a small-town insurance salesman buys a blood test that can predict romantic entanglements, promotions — and more. It's a screwball satire of all-American zaniness. Maureen Corrigan
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries is arrested in federal sex trafficking case Several men who made bombshell allegations against Jeffries were male models who described a dynamic in which money and potentially legitimate jobs were used as leverage to exploit them. Bill Chappell
