I’m a national correspondent covering the American South. Here are five things I’ve been listening to, reading and watching.

Four accomplished sculptors have been selected as finalists to create New Bedford’s Herman Melville statue, chosen from over 40 artists.

Tens of thousands of Americans are in line to share $2.2bn (£1.7bn) after GSK agreed a settlement over claims its indigestion ...

Tens of thousands of Americans are in line to share $2.2bn (£1.7bn) after GSK agreed a settlement over claims its indigestion ...

New Bedford plans to erect a statue in honor of author Herman Melville, and more than 40 artists expressed interest. The ...