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Spanish police recover fourth stolen Francis Bacon painting, valued at $5.4M

May 23, 2024

Spanish police recover fourth stolen Francis Bacon painting, valued at $5.4M

Spanish police have recovered the fourth painting out of five stolen Francis Bacon pieces from a Madrid apartment in 2015. The recovered painting was made in 1989.

Catholic monk comes out as transgender with diocese's permission

May 23, 2024

Catholic monk comes out as transgender with diocese's permission

A Catholic monk in Kentucky, Christian Matson, has come out publicly as transgender without objection from the diocese, doing so on Pentecost.

On this day in history, May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson makes his final appearance on 'The Tonight Show'

May 22, 2024

On this day in history, May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson makes his final appearance on 'The Tonight Show'

Johnny Carson was for years the king of late-night TV — and on this day in history, May 22, 1992, he hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show," drawing some 50 million viewers.

Thailand welcomes the return of trafficked antiquities from New York's Metropolitan Museum

May 21, 2024

Thailand welcomes the return of trafficked antiquities from New York's Metropolitan Museum

Two ancient statues have been returned to Thailand from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art after they were illegally trafficked by a British collector.

NYC art 'portal' to Dublin reopens with added security measures after shutdown for bad behavior

May 20, 2024

NYC art 'portal' to Dublin reopens with added security measures after shutdown for bad behavior

The video link connecting New York City and Dublin, known as the "Portal," has reopened after being shut down due to inappropriate behavior, officials say.

NYC art 'portal' to Dublin to close temporarily following bad behavior, including nudity, mischief

May 14, 2024

NYC art 'portal' to Dublin to close temporarily following bad behavior, including nudity, mischief

Bad behavior and mischief has prompted the temporary closure of a 24/7 art portal that connects residents in New York City and Dublin, Ireland.

On this day in history, May 11, 1888, Irving Berlin, composer of 'God Bless America,' is born

May 11, 2024

On this day in history, May 11, 1888, Irving Berlin, composer of 'God Bless America,' is born

Irving Berlin was born on this day in history, May 11, 1888. The composer would go on to write 800 songs, many of them American classics, after starting his career as a boy singing in the streets.

Bob Ross' 'The Joy of Painting' series revival brings audiences 7 unseen Ross paintings

May 10, 2024

Bob Ross' 'The Joy of Painting' series revival brings audiences 7 unseen Ross paintings

Bob Ross' final paintings are now being shared with audiences through a new series called “The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season."

Painting thought to be lost Caravaggio is confirmed as authentic by Spain's Prado Museum

May 6, 2024

Painting thought to be lost Caravaggio is confirmed as authentic by Spain's Prado Museum

The Prado Museum in Spain has confirmed the authenticity of a painting titled "Ecce Homo" by Italian Baroque master Caravaggio, previously thought lost.

Sheriff's office celebrates major 'baby boom' as law enforcement poses for sweet photo with their 15 kids

May 2, 2024

Sheriff's office celebrates major 'baby boom' as law enforcement poses for sweet photo with their 15 kids

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Burlington, Kentucky, is celebrating a big "baby boom" as more than 15 officers welcomed a child within a one-year span.