David Byrd

Washington, D.C.

Reporter and Host at Voice of America (VOA)

Newscaster, guitar picker, husband, and yes I love dogs, grilling, good drinks, and cheesecake. (Opinions are mine, and only mine).

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Notable Deaths in 2025

1 week ago | hallaback.com | David Byrd |DAVID MORGAN

Jill Sobule performing at the Bowery Ballroom, March 16, 2000, in New York City. | Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan. The Associated Press contributed to this gallery. During her more than three decades of recording, singer-songwriter-guitarist Jill Sobule (Jan.
David Thomas, Pere Ubu Singer, Dies at 71

2 weeks ago | 965thewalleye.com | David Byrd

David Thomas, a cofounder of Pere Ubu and the only member to perform on all their albums, has died. The singer was 71. The band shared the news on social media, noting that Thomas "died after a long illness" on Wednesday. ... He died in his hometown of Brighton & Hove, with his wife and youngest stepdaughter by his side. "MC5 were playing on the radio.
Notable Deaths in 2025

1 month ago | hallaback.com | David Byrd |DAVID MORGAN

42 minutes ago 15 Boxer George Foreman strikes a pose in 1976. | Bettmann Archive/Getty Images A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. By CBSNews.com senior producer David Morgan. The Associated Press contributed to this gallery. Boxer George Foreman (Jan.
Endangering a Child Could Soon Become a More Serious Crime in Maine

1 month ago | q1065.fm | David Byrd |JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge

Even though Maine is a relatively safe place to live, terrible tragedies do occasionally happen in our state. Most of us are at least somewhat affected by awful things that happen in our state, but nothing makes us sicker than hearing about the injury or death of a child. Sadly, in recent years, we have heard far too many stories about the deaths of babies and toddlers. Personally, hearing these stories makes me physically ill.
Knesset Member Amit Halevi on What Lies Ahead for Israel

2 months ago | hudson.org | David Byrd

Israel faces mounting challenges on multiple fronts in an increasingly complex security environment. The Trump administration’s postwar plan for Gaza has sparked debate over Israel’s long-term strategy, while instability in Syria continues to threaten regional security. Meanwhile, Washington’s evolving approach to the Middle East raises key questions about the future of the United States’ relations with Israel and the region more broadly.
David Edward Byrd, whose posters captured rock’s energy, dies at 83

Feb 13, 2025 | pressdemocrat.com | David Byrd |Alex Williams

David Edward Byrd, who captured the swirl and energy of the 1960s and early ’70s by conjuring pinwheels of color with indelible posters for concerts by Jimi Hendrix, the Who and the Rolling Stones as well as for hit stage musicals like “Follies” and “Godspell,” died on Feb. 3 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 83. His husband and only immediate survivor, Jolino Beserra, said the cause of death, in a hospital, was pneumonia brought on by lung damage from COVID.
Senate panel advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI

Feb 13, 2025 | pressdemocrat.com | David Byrd |Eric Tucker

WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, pushing past Democratic concerns that he would operate as a loyalist for the president and target perceived adversaries of the White House. The committee voted 12-10 to send the nomination to the Republican-controlled Senate for full consideration.
David Edward Byrd, Whose Posters Captured Rock’s Energy, Dies at 83

Feb 12, 2025 | news.nestia.com | David Byrd

David Edward Byrd, who captured the swirl and energy of the 1960s and early ’70s by conjuring pinwheels of color with indelible posters for concerts by Jimi Hendrix, the Who and the Rolling Stones as well as for hit stage musicals like “Follies” and “Godspell,” died on Feb. 3 in Albuquerque. He was 83. His husband and only immediate survivor, Jolino Beserra, said the cause of death, in a hospital, was pneumonia brought on by lung damage from Covid. ……
Elon Musk's X Settles Trump Lawsuit

Feb 12, 2025 | exclusiveglobalnews.com | David Byrd

The settlement quantity was beforehand reported by The Wall Street Journal. A spokesman for X didn't reply to a request for remark. It was not instantly clear what entity would obtain the cash. Mr. Trump sued Twitter, Facebook and Google, the dad or mum firm of YouTube, after the platforms suspended his accounts within the wake of the assault on the Capitol.
Art Basel Miami Beach - Daily Art Fair

Dec 7, 2024 | dailyartfair.com | David Byrd |Art fair

Paweł Althamer, Margot Bergman, Ellen Berkenblit, Keith Boadwee, Brian Calvin, Anne Collier, Frank Diaz Escalet, Martino Gamper, Marcus Jahmal, Sarah Jones, Hein Koh, Jim Lambie, Liz Larner, Marepe, Leo Mock, Matthew Monahan, Aliza Nisenbaum, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Alessandro Pessoli, Tal R, Wilhelm Sasnal, Lara Schnitger, David Shrigley, Andrew Sim, Francis Upritchard, Andy Warhol, Mark Grotjahn & Jonas Wood, Yuli Yamagata Booth C19.