Andrea Crossan

Canadian Classical Composer Gets Boost From ‘Blurred Lines’

Arts, Culture & Media

Canadian classical composer John Beckwith has a hit on his hands. It might have something to do with the fact that the piece of music is called “Blurred Lines.” It shares a name with Robin Thicke’s summer chart-topper.

November Project’s Growing Fitness ‘Tribe’

Health & Medicine

H1N1 Concerns in Sub-Saharan Africa

Health & Medicine

The MS Tûranor: Record Setting Solar Boat and Floating Science Lab

Finding ET: Company Plans Desert Dig for Worst Video Game

Arts, Culture & Media

Azamat Tazhayakov’s Father Speaks Out on Charges in Boston Marathon Bombing Case

Lifestyle & Belief

Two students from Kazakhstan remain in prison on charges of obstruction of justice in the Boston marathon case. They’re accused of conspiring to destroy, conceal or cover up objects belonging to their college classmate, suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Three Friends of Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Face Charges

Conflict & Justice

Three friends of the younger Boston Marathon bombing suspect have been charged in connection with the case. Federal authorities say the three are charged with conspiring to obstruct of justice, and making false statements to federal investigators.

Update From Downtown Boston

Conflict & Justice

Two people have been killed and dozens more injured in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, police say. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports from the scene of the explosions.

Stompin’ Tom Connors: Canadian Folk Hero

Arts, Culture & Media

Canadian country-folk musician Stompin’ Tom Connors , a music legend in Canada, passed away this week. He wrote hundreds of songs and sold nearly four million albums. but unlike most Canadian musicians, he wasn’t interested in courting American fans.

A Venezuelan Expat in US Reacts to Death of Chavez

Conflict & Justice

Just five minutes from The World’s studios in Boston is a Venezuelan restaurant: La Casa De Pedro. I traveled there with Senior Producer Andrea Crossan to find some local reaction to the news from Venezuela.