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Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march

Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wearing lei from Hawaii during the Selma-to-Montgomery marches are now on display in Honolulu

OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon

“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios

Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny

Getty Images said on Tuesday it has called off its planned merger with Shutterstock due to the UK competition regulator's requirement to sell Shutterstock's

Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon

The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions

The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens

House votes to force release of records on sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers

House votes to force release of records on sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers

Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week’s matchup against Indiana

US Supreme Court to hear challenge to state-level assault rifle bans

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What, like it's hard? Newcomer Lexi Minetree put in the work to play a teen Elle Woods in 'Elle'

Lexi Minetree stars as a teenage Elle Woods in a new “Legally Blonde” prequel series for Prime Video

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

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UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain said on Tuesday it could intervene in Paramount Skydance Corp's proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially holding up the

Woodcarver creates patriotic tribute inside tree with Civil War ties

Woodcarver creates patriotic tribute inside tree with Civil War ties

Restored 48-star flag carries WWII history and legacy for a family

Restored 48-star flag carries WWII history and legacy for a family

Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says

Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says

Russian and Belarusian skaters can return to international events with approved neutral status

Russian skaters can return to world championships and Grand Prix events next season as neutral athletes for the first time since the full military invasion of Ukraine

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after 'It Ends With Us' dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Too pushy? Coco Gauff brought to tears by interaction with anti-doping tester

Coco Gauff says she was brought to tears by a “pushy” anti-doping tester

UK government says it’s likely to challenge $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

UK government says it’s likely to challenge $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible

The American Revolution was won not just by ideals and armies, but by the strategic trade networks of a small Caribbean port.

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home

A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup

A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup

How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies

How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies

Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains

Yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, turned city fountains into rehearsal spaces during Europe’s June heat wave

How some in Palestinian diaspora find connection, identity and resilience in traditional embroidery

From refugee camps to stitching circles, many in the Palestinian diaspora around the world are engaging with a traditional form of Palestinian embroidery as far more than a decorative aesthetic

A Jefferson for every era, from Lincoln to Trump, and the contradictions that endure

Jon Meacham is among many historians reflecting on the complex legacy of Thomas Jefferson

Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show

Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a never-finished sci-fi show

US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income

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Trump calls housing bill 'a big yawn,' presses voting curbs

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Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon is 'the ticket to have' for the grass-court Grand Slam

Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years

NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources say

By Echo Wang, Dawn Chmielewski and Milana Vinn June 29 - NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming and new entertainment franchises as the company weighs options for future growth after

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga returns as the date for his new murder trial is set

Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder changes in the killings of his wife and son has begun with a pretrial hearing

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic's opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a proposal in the crowd during his opening Wimbledon match on Centre Court on Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono inspired by Lucy Liu’s character in ‘Kill Bill'

Wimbledon’s strict rules about all-white clothing didn’t prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms

A Manhattan federal judge on Monday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial over the killing of a health insurance executive to January, citing potential overlap

Firefighter brings joy to senior center with unexpected talent

Firefighter brings joy to senior center with unexpected talent

At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy

At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial will start next spring, judge rules

Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial will start next spring, judge rules

What really happened to Lizzo’s career?

What really happened to Lizzo’s career?

Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86

Penelope Keith, known for her roles in British sitcoms "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born," has died at 86

Father and son take the field for Tucson Old Timers baseball

Father and son take the field for Tucson Old Timers baseball

Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time

Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups

Comcast's decision to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky businesses marks the latest effort by a major U.S. entertainment company to separate or reshape legacy television assets as

US Supreme Court orders lower court to reconsider 'geofence' warrant case

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Man dies after lawn mower goes off cliff edge, coroner says

Man dies after lawn mower goes off cliff edge, coroner says

US Supreme Court takes up Pepsi 'Mtn Dew Rise' trademark dispute

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Canadian cuisine: 20 foods that reflect the country’s size and diversity

Canadian cuisine: 20 foods that reflect the country’s size and diversity

Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

Bill Maher has accepted the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Washington DC’s physical appearance has long been a battleground for competing national ideals and presidential visions

President Donald Trump’s capital redesign follows centuries of debate and discussion about how Washington should look to the world.

Gender-bending is now part of menswear. Paris runways show how mainstream it has become

At Men's Fashion Week in Paris, women were everywhere, walking coed runways and modeling menswear

As Route 66 turns 100, what is it that we’re actually celebrating?

The ‘Mother Road’ has long symbolized freedom and reinvention. But its history reveals a more complicated story shaped by migration, segregation and the highways that eventually circumvented it.

Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography

Armed with rolls of film, some young people are opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible.

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

Betsy Halsey, 63, still has memorabilia from America's 1976 bicentennial in her childhood bedroom at her parents'

How a Thai teen's night at a Pattaya beach ended in death

A 17-year-old Thai girl was on a lively strip of palm-fringed sand in the seaside city of Pattaya on Wednesday night

NBCUniversal to be split from Comcast in latest media shakeup

Comcast will split into two publicly traded companies through a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, separating its cash-generating broadband arm from

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid uncertainty at Kennedy Center

Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid uncertainty at Kennedy Center

Shaping the shore: Inside Busan’s sand festival

Haeundae’s golden sand beach becomes a canvas as Busan hosts its 20th Sand Festival, where towering sculptures showcase coastal beauty and craftsmanship. CNN explores the artistry behind the event through the eyes of a veteran sand sculptor.

Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA

Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women’s PGA Championship and birdied the 10th hole before fading down the stretch

Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

When Yeh Chih-sheng steps aboard Taiwan Coast Guard vessel CG1005 in the choppy waters of the Taiwan Strait, he brings

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday

Trump says work on East Potomac public golf course to begin in September

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Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90

Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, has died at age 90

Drill team celebrates 35 years with parade, new street sign despite heavy rain

Drill team celebrates 35 years with parade, new street sign despite heavy rain

This anti-AI evangelist is growing more popular. That could be a problem for Trump

This anti-AI evangelist is growing more popular. That could be a problem for Trump

In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office

In a setback for Warner Bros

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

‘Odyssey’ fever grips the Classics world

‘Odyssey’ fever grips the Classics world

At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter

The Great American State Fair has kicked off on the National Mall in Washington

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career

Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

New York City’s last horse track is on its final stretch

Star power: Serena Williams commands spotlight ahead of her Wimbledon return

Iga Swiatek is the defending champion

Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup

It started with a whimsical idea

How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party

How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party

Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Carín León set for a big match at Inter Miami's stadium

Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together

15 remarkable American places that are older than the United States

15 remarkable American places that are older than the United States

Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday

The Vespa, the wasp-waisted scooter that put postwar Italians on wheels and went on to carry Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn through the streets of Rome, is returning to the

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories

Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in a deal with the Pentagon

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100

Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4

President Donald Trump said on Friday he would repair the National Mall reflecting pool after July 4, as the landmark remains under heightened security

Ann Blyth, teen star of 'Mildred Pierce,' dead at 98

Ann Blyth, an Oscar nominee at 17 as Joan Crawford’s wayward daughter in “Mildred Pierce” who later sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in MGM musicals of the 1950s, has died at age 98

DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song

The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone

Virginia man uses art to heal after years in prison, mental health battle

Virginia man uses art to heal after years in prison, mental health battle

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

Europe on high alert as killer heat set to move east and south

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave

The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference

A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

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Swatch seeks $170 million in damages from Samsung over trademark infringement

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in what it says is the largest-ever trademark case of its kind in the UK, accusing the South Korean

83-year-old drives 1937 Pontiac from Seattle to Pontiac for centennial celebration

83-year-old drives 1937 Pontiac from Seattle to Pontiac for centennial celebration

Oklahoma City lights up giant cowboy boot sculpture as part of Route 66 centennial

Oklahoma City lights up giant cowboy boot sculpture as part of Route 66 centennial

Look of the week: Saint Laurent’s see-through shoes reveal fashion’s growing foot fetish

Look of the week: Saint Laurent’s see-through shoes reveal fashion’s growing foot fetish

Heat catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared as models face the sun in fur and wool

Paris Fashion Week Men’s became a test of fashion’s relationship with heat

Cody Johnson's country music is only getting bigger. On 'Banks of the Trinity,' he'll take you home

Texas born and bred country star Cody Johnson is seeing a surge in new fans after two decades in the industry

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the nation's capital is undergoing significant changes under President Donald Trump

14 unique ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

14 unique ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

MLB's draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

MLB's owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, which would be a huge change for the sport

Limited edition Jay-Z library card draws big lines in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Limited edition Jay-Z library card draws big lines in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Trump says New York candidates' victories pose 'greatest threat' in US history

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Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms

You always hurt the ones you love

You always hurt the ones you love

Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios

Mobile-first serialized storytelling is rapidly becoming one of entertainment's fastest-growing businesses

Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes

Hundreds of people in Venezuela were trapped under rubble and many more remained

Even Madison Square Garden’s cops can’t believe Taylor Swift wedding rumors

Even Madison Square Garden’s cops can’t believe Taylor Swift wedding rumors

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after a rape charge was dropped

New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying it a fourth time

'Great American State Fair' kicks off US 250th anniversary celebrations

With a 110-foot (33.5-meter) Ferris wheel, a rodeo demonstration and an eye-popping array of junk food, "The Great American State Fair" opened on

Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing

Private equity-backed womenswear retailer Reformation on Thursday reported a rise in annual revenue in its U.S. initial public offering filing.

Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa arrives in Washington, ready to work on turning the Wizards around

Two days after taking the 6-foot-9 star out of BYU with the top pick in the NBA draft, the Washington Wizards introduced AJ Dybantsa at a hotel overlooking the Potomac River

Funeral held for fallen Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury

Funeral held for fallen Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury

Jury deliberating in case of man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend

Jury deliberating in case of man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend

Little House on the Prairie Museum keeps Laura Ingalls Wilder's Kansas legacy alive

Little House on the Prairie Museum keeps Laura Ingalls Wilder's Kansas legacy alive

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial

New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the state

Ferrari's divisive new EV car needs to be 'digested', company exec says

Ferrari's first-ever EV model, which has triggered a flurry of criticism since its unveiling last month, needs to be "digested" before it can be understood, the company's

Harvey Weinstein averts fourth NY rape trial as prosecutors move to drop charge

Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday moved to drop a third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after the disgraced movie mogul’s accuser said she did not want to

FCC chair says all options remain on table in ABC license review

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that all options remain on the table as it reviews whether to renew the licenses

Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames vandals for green algae

The U.S. security apparatus is keeping watch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, whose blue color has been fouled by green algae after being

Juvenile detention facility opens holistic healing studio to reduce recidivism

Juvenile detention facility opens holistic healing studio to reduce recidivism

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year

David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dead at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Park Service will drain, repair Reflecting Pool after July Fourth, court filing says

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams

The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe

What we know about Trump’s Great American State Fair

What we know about Trump’s Great American State Fair

Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display

A series of Norman Rockwell sketches of scenes from the West Wing lobby is going on public display for the first time

Hunting a ghost through Sherwood Forest: On the elusive trail of the real Robin Hood

Hunting a ghost through Sherwood Forest: On the elusive trail of the real Robin Hood

Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent

The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention says that the issue of sexual abuse in the denomination has been “weaponized” and politicized

Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites

An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights

Olivia Rodrigo’s wardrobe isn’t rage bait. It’s researched

Olivia Rodrigo’s wardrobe isn’t rage bait. It’s researched

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell says new evidence undermines conviction; US prosecutors disagree

Ghislaine Maxwell argued in a new court filing that Jeffrey Epstein documents released this year contained evidence her rights were violated before

Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women's PGA at Hazeltine National is next

The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

Court filing reveals President Trump spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled

Live Nation lawyers have revealed that President Donald Trump spoke personally with the chief executive of Live Nation in the weeks before the Justice Department abruptly settled its longstanding antitrust lawsuit against the entertainment giant and its Ticketmaster subsidiary

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say

Sky, the Comcast-owned British pay TV group, has agreed on terms to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming unit, two people familiar with the

New York permit, other clues point to Taylor Swift wedding next week, NYT says

Ready for it?

Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really get married in Madison Square Garden? The evidence is growing

Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really get married in Madison Square Garden? The evidence is growing

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

Usher is launching a stadium tour with Chris Brown and says Brown's legal troubles never influenced his decision

Sony Pictures invests $100 million in Cosm, takes minority stake

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a $100 million strategic investment in immersive technology firm Cosm on Wednesday, marking a push by the Hollywood studio to extend its film

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group’s membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago

US judge orders Trump administration to explain tarp obscuring Kennedy Center facade

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered U.S.

Soccer-Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or

Dior moves Paris men’s show earlier as heat wave grips city

Dior has moved its men’s Paris Fashion Week show to 9 a.m. to avoid extreme heat

Joe's Lemonade Stand hopes to reach goal of $100K in 11th year fundraising for Gillette Children's

Joe's Lemonade Stand hopes to reach goal of $100K in 11th year fundraising for Gillette Children's

Charlie Brown's longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV 'Peanuts' movie

Charlie Brown's pen pal is finally revealed in the animated movie “Snoopy Unleashed,” coming to Apple TV in 2027

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions

What happens when a rapper whose early work explored capitalism’s brutality becomes one of the system’s most successful beneficiaries?

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

More than 2 in 5 social media marketers say they plan to leave their job within two years, and many cite insufficient mental health support from supervisors.

Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents

One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first face-lift in 500 years

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Fact check: Trump’s false and unproven claims about the Reflecting Pool

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire

Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire

Apple aims for better and more entertainment offerings, executive Cue says 

Apple aims to release "better and more" TV shows and movies on its streaming service and in movie theaters, senior executive Eddy Cue told Reuters

What hundreds of military videos reveal about Cuba’s military capabilities

What hundreds of military videos reveal about Cuba’s military capabilities

Brooches, pins and feather boas: Next summer, men will be delightfully decorated

Brooches, pins and feather boas: Next summer, men will be delightfully decorated

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists

A recently opened, first of its kind Chinese queer museum in San Francisco is already having an impact on the surrounding community

President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story

President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States is the only nation to guarantee citizenship to children born within its borders

Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith

Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs

What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions

The song of the summer is a hot topic with no clear winner yet emerging for 2026

2026 NBA draft tracker: List of 1st-round picks

The players selected in Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA draft

Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges

Mavs hire Dusty May just in time for NBA draft, then pick one of the coach's Michigan players

The Dallas Mavericks lured Dusty May away from national champion Michigan just in time for the NBA draft

Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on

Pharrell Williams has sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer over a giant wave at Paris Fashion Week

Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports

Mari Group, founded by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, is in advanced talks to buy British West End theater operator ATG Entertainment for £4.5 billion ($5.94 billion), the Financial Times

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange

Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record

Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300 fans

Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set 'Warriors' musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming their concept album “Warriors” into a Broadway musical

Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business

In a deal that attracted little interest from Wall Street, the owner of popular yoga clothing maker Alo agreed to sell its wholesale T-shirt

Why thousands of federal lawyers leaving government service matters for everyone in the justice system

More than 10,000 attorneys who worked for the US government have left their jobs during the second Trump administration; a former federal judge analyzes the impact of that exodus.

Arrest warrant issued for country artist Bailey Zimmerman in New Mexico

Arrest warrant issued for country artist Bailey Zimmerman in New Mexico

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields

The PGA Tour has approved big changes to its model in 2028

Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?

Messi? Mbappé? Haaland? Who is likely to become this World Cup’s top scorer?

Armani's heirs carry the vision forward as the house faces its next chapter

Giorgio Armani’s legacy continues to shine at his historic Milan headquarters

From renter to owner, Sharpton locks in National Action Network's Harlem foothold for the long haul

The Rev. Al Sharpton is putting final touches on a new Harlem headquarters for his National Action Network organization

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court

Kara Scannell reports.

Heiress Harris, T.I. and Tiny's 10-year-old daughter, building her own legacy in music

Heiress Harris, T.I. and Tiny's 10-year-old daughter, building her own legacy in music

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

Medication abortion: Decisions from federal courts, the FDA or Trump’s Department of Justice could try to end access via telehealth

This year, decisions from the courts, FDA or DOJ could all shut down telehealth for medication abortion, which is how most people in states with bans get care.

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

Idol devotion: Inside Seoul’s ‘birthday cafés,’ where fans gather to celebrate their favorite stars

Idol devotion: Inside Seoul’s ‘birthday cafés,’ where fans gather to celebrate their favorite stars

New images show what’s behind the tarp at the Kennedy Center

New images show what’s behind the tarp at the Kennedy Center

MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night

Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

A judge has found that a man charged with the murder of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for court proceedings

10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive

No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

Legendary music producer Clive Davis dies at 94

Clive Davis, a titan of the record industry and music producer for singers like Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston, has died at 94, his publicist told CNN. In a social media post, his family said they will remember Davis as “a towering figure whose influence changed music forever.”

Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis

Music artists are mourning the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A newly unsealed court filing shows the U.S. government opposes a plan to auction more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic in the North Atlantic

KPMG Women's PGA boosts purse to $13 million, the largest in women's golf

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship again has the largest purse in women's golf

Washington's Reflecting Pool needs repairs weeks after renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a $

Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool

Trump threatens serious criminal penalties for those he says ‘vandalized’ the Reflecting Pool

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94

Google DeepMind signs AI research deal with film studio A24

Google DeepMind and independent movie studio A24 entered into a partnership to explore how AI can support filmmakers and creative professionals, the companies said on Monday.

Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA, AP sources say

Michigan is promoting Mike Boynton to interim basketball coach to replace Dusty May

Judge in Charlie Kirk killing delays contempt ruling until Friday, with death penalty eligibility possibly in balance

Judge in Charlie Kirk killing delays contempt ruling until Friday, with death penalty eligibility possibly in balance

Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94

Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney

From cancer treatment to Omaha: Young Tar Heels fan lives his dream

From cancer treatment to Omaha: Young Tar Heels fan lives his dream

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100

Top Justice Department officials can remain part of prosecution of press gala attack, judge rules

A federal judge has denied a request to disqualify top Justice Department officials from supervising the prosecution of the man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14

Police: Officer injured after woman smashes beer bottle on his head

Police: Officer injured after woman smashes beer bottle on his head

PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum

The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first two investors in reaching a major milestone in the privately backed league’s fast-rising trajectory, and representing yet another sign of women’s hockey’s promising future

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer

Milan Fashion Week has embraced simplicity amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

Why do baseball players put a black mark under their eyes?

As one piece of more than a century of baseball traditions, eye black is part science experiment, part routine and part uniform.

German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war

A century after its birth as a

Man falls to death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden, NYPD says

Man falls to death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden, NYPD says

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Minneapolis artist's $1 vending machine has featured 80 artists, nearly 3,000 pieces since October

Minneapolis artist's $1 vending machine has featured 80 artists, nearly 3,000 pieces since October

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings,

Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation

People caught vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Pirro says

People caught vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall will be fully prosecuted, U.S.

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation

Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad’s 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation

Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden

New York City police say a 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa

A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for their latest collection

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial

A vengeful arsonist or a convenient scapegoat? What we’ve learned from testimony in the Palisades Fire trial

Flowers under pillows and naked rituals: What really happens at Swedish Midsummer

Flowers under pillows and naked rituals: What really happens at Swedish Midsummer

Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors

Italian fashion brand Moschino has appointed Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors effective immediately, replacing Adrian Appiolaza, parent company Aeffe said on

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump claims vandals will force drainage of algae-plagued Reflecting Pool

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism

California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance

California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

France said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during the annual Fete de la Musique festivals would be banned on June 21 in the departments or administrative districts

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure

Dolce & Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat

Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled a menswear collection designed for both Milan's heatwave and a Sicilian beach escape

‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again

‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo lead a star-studded front row at Ralph Lauren's Milan show

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo have led a star-studded front row at the Ralph Lauren menswear show

Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war

Iman Dilbani weeps during a religious sermon in Tyre, Lebanon, wearing a yellow scarf to honor her son killed fighting for Hezbollah

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” has died

Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure

The Kennedy Center's management isn't committing to new shows or staff expansion, even as it considers options short of a full two-year closure that a federal judge blocked last month

Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open

Kennedy Center facing financial straits, difficult choices – and a judge who wants it to stay open

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama’s new presidential center, personally greeting them

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center

No, Taylor Swift is not getting married at the Ocean House this weekend

No, Taylor Swift is not getting married at the Ocean House this weekend

Trump unveils Qatari 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet

President Donald Trump on Friday got a look at his upgraded Boeing 747, a plane gifted by Qatar, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the aircraft neared

Father's Day fashion show participants model clothing made by senior center's sewing group

Father's Day fashion show participants model clothing made by senior center's sewing group

Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show

Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show

Mangione’s attorneys say they won’t argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Luigi Mangione’s attorneys on Thursday informed the judge in his New York state murder case that they would withdraw their plan to argue at trial that he killed UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive while suffering an extreme emotional disturbance. His lawyers could not immediately be reached for comment. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office declined to comment.

Joaquin Niemann penalized for throwing club at US Open

Joaquin Niemann's bad first round of the U.S. Open has become even worse

Private pools, celeb-spotting and intimidating luxury: Secrets of a ‘White Lotus’ resort

Private pools, celeb-spotting and intimidating luxury: Secrets of a ‘White Lotus’ resort

Sacramento's Sojourner Truth Museum looks for lifeline as funding drops

Sacramento's Sojourner Truth Museum looks for lifeline as funding drops

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival

Pittsburgh expands efforts to get free books to kids through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Pittsburgh expands efforts to get free books to kids through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’

The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.

Quantum sensors could spot hidden damage in the thousands of US bridges rated ‘structurally deficient’

Sensors cannot replace bridge inspectors. They can help engineers see corrosion, cracks, scour and weak magnetic signals that eyes alone can miss.

Technology is not the villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Excess is

Technology is not the villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Excess is

Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races

Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races

The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood’s most consistent blockbuster-making operations

Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear

Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

Scheffler shoots 2 over at windy US Open, will need to rebound to complete the career Grand Slam

Scottie Scheffler's quest to complete the career Grand Slam is off to a slow start at the U.S. Open

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been arrested and charged with 12 felonies for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35

US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year

U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran

The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water,

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge's ruling that prevented President Donald Trump's administration from replacing a slavery exhibit in

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

Former U.S.

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell's US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington

As Miles Russell’s putt neared the hole on the ninth green, Padraig Harrington crouched down for a closer look at the way the ball broke

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

Messi’s father ‘is going through a health situation,’ says his family

Democrats say money from Trump's tax cuts bill is paying for White House ballroom project

More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security

A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America's past

Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize over 12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder

Wall St indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism

U.S. stock indexes rallied on Thursday, with the Nasdaq's 1.9% advance boosted by gains in semiconductor shares, while inflation fears eased

Euphoric Knicks fans flood New York for NBA championship ticker-tape parade

Delirious New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the newly crowned

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right

Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court has ruled against a broad federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

Synagogue Kohelet begins rebuild after massive 5-alarm fire in January

Synagogue Kohelet begins rebuild after massive 5-alarm fire in January

In Mexico, a love affair with all things Korean — at least until kickoff

First came the factories, then came the food, and then the pop tunes took over.

Pie shop off I-80 voted best in the U.S.

Pie shop off I-80 voted best in the U.S.

Italy lacks evidence for now to seek trial in Sarajevo sniper probe, source says

Italian prosecutors investigating accusations of "sniper tourism" in 1990s Sarajevo do not currently have enough evidence to seek a trial for any suspects, a source with

Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album

Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album

How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace

There was a time when you could be fired from your job for being gay. It took LGBTQ employees at companies like Kodak to challenge workplace discrimination and transform corporate culture.

Juneteenth’s real meaning is written on the plates of smoked meats, potato salad and watermelon

One Black Texas family’s Juneteenth memories show how food became a powerful expression of emancipation, self-determination and remembrance.

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions of American homes.

Macron's Versailles diplomacy wins mixed results over decade in power

When Donald Trump, flanked by the French president, signed the Iran memorandum in the opulent Palace of Versailles, the optics were vintage

Russian attacks could cut Ukraine grain exports by a third

A rise in Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and vessels could cut monthly grain shipments by as much as a third and have left terminal operators facing

Dondurma: The stretchy, chewy ice-cream that never drips

Dondurma: The stretchy, chewy ice-cream that never drips

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Knicks accept invitation to visit White House after win, owner says

Knicks owner James Dolan said on Wednesday the New York basketball team has accepted an invitation to the White House following last week's championship win.

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died

Congress to hold hearing on US airline competition, regulation

A House of Representatives panel will hold a June 24 hearing on the state of U.S. airline competition and regulation after the collapse of low-cost

Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron is opening the gilded gates of Louis XIV’s palace to U.S. President Donald Trump for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday

France's Macron hosts Trump at Versailles Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte hosted U.S.

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Dinner at Versailles, alpine air and an Iran agreement: How Trump made it through another G7

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

Thwarted attack on UFC fight is another reason to build White House ballroom, Trump DOJ argues

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram

Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill

An archaeological dig at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill has revealed ammunition used in the fight along with the outlines of an earthen fort built to protect the patriots fighting the British

Jeweler prevents $47,000 scam targeting elderly woman

Jeweler prevents $47,000 scam targeting elderly woman

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it

Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian schoolchildren on Wednesday, an allegation that Ukraine's military said was "false".

Donald Trump settles lawsuit against niece over publication of tax records

U.S.

Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park

Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park

US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history

On Thursday, 156 players from around the world will tee it up for the sixth U.S. Open held at Shinnecock Hills

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose

For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes of clinging to power in an election this autumn have long been shaky, but the

Australia court bans ex-Star CEO for six years over money laundering failures

An Australian court on Wednesday banned former Star Entertainment CEO Matthias Bekier from managing companies for six years and fined him A$700,000 ($494,620) over failure to

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Work crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday to combat an algae bloom, a little over a week after

Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt

Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt

How a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network

How a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network

Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy

Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C

Pereira fumes over 'illegal shots' after Gane's interim UFC heavyweight title win

Brazilian MMA star Alex Pereira has accused Frenchman Cyril Gane of landing multiple “illegal shots” during their fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the White House

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989

An exhibition in Romania’s capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country's communist-era secret police

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19

Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup

German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and Zendaya have tied the knot

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

A 79-year-old nurse helped others for decades. Now she fears going to jail over her yard.

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

Author Amy Griffin sues woman who alleged she stole her stories of sexual abuse in memoir 'The Tell'

Author Amy Griffin has sued a former classmate for defamation

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years

US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints

US says Iran was always supposed to fly back to Mexico immediately after World Cup match, despite coach’s complaints

McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was 'actually pretty good' and worries about future of 2nd-tier events

Now that LIV Golf is flailing and the sport has pulled itself out of what once felt like a day-to-day crisis cycle, Rory McIlroy sees the future — and the past — a little differently

Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment

Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland

A Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed in the eastern Polish town of Biala Podlaska, a Polish prosecutor said on Tuesday.

How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?

How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?

A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland

Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside

French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern

Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'

The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”

Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Over the last month, “Obsession” has sent shock waves through Hollywood

FBI says it thwarted plot to use drones, snipers to attack White House UFC event

The FBI said on Tuesday it thwarted a planned attack on the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn on the

The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

The Recording Academy has announced changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including five new categories

From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business

Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral

'Task' master Brad Ingelsby put Ruffalo's redemption at center of HBO series from the start

The HBO show “Task” features tense standoffs and dramatic moments, but its most powerful scene may be Mark Ruffalo reading a victim impact statement in court

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit

Kazuo Ishiguro's next novel, “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger,” is set in 1930s England

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery

Singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains in intensive care after being hospitalized

How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit

Electric utilities don’t make money from selling power to customers, but instead profit from investments in power plants, wires, substations and other equipment.

Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban

Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court, seeking to overturn a ban on her being a charity trustee in England and Wales

‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood

As guests milled around a cavernous sound-stage that houses one of the sets from the

'Paddington' stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway

Paddington Bear is heading to Broadway with “Paddington The Musical” set to play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March

Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back

Steve Harvey believes his success as an entertainer and author is a blessing from God, tied to his philanthropy

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin to return at Skate America as Grand Prix lineups revealed

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and world champion Ilia Malinin are set to make their returns to top-level competition at Skate America next season

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club

Oprah Winfrey has selected Sophie Chen Keller's novel “Little Wonder” for her book club

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

Burt Jones makes Rick Jackson’s big spending his closing argument in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners

These chefs and restaurants are the 2026 James Beard Award winners

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Takeaways from JD Vance’s new book, ‘Communion’

Greek top court sends leader of November 17 guerrillas back to prison

The mastermind of Greece's defunct and most lethal guerrilla group November 17, who was freed from jail last month, will return to prison after the country's top court

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6

Officials in Brazil were inspecting the site of a Sunday's fatal helicopter crash

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight

A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze

Firefighters and employees were cleaning up on Monday after what Ukraine said was a targeted Russian strike that caused serious damage to a nearly

Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows

Netflix is adding several new podcast shows to its content library, including ones by Hollywood star Kate Hudson and celebrity lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, deepening its video

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

The White House says the changes it seeks would strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight. Critics say federal grantmaking would become too political.

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Colorado's Deion Sanders weighs in on wagering as gambling scandal ripples through college football

Nobody has lived on the edge of the risk-reward nature of sports more than Deion Sanders over the years

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

What to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural history whose golden domes have towered over the capital for almost a millennium, was set

French wine exporters say Trump's latest tariff threat is bad news

French wine and spirits exporters said on Monday U.S.

Macron maintains France will not bend to Trump over digital tax

President Emmanuel Macron said France would not bow to pressure from President Donald Trump and scrap its digital

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

Vance’s new book puts his Catholic faith at the center of his story — and his political future

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training

'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy

The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union

Tesla presented misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to European regulators

In its efforts to secure European approval of its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

A World Cup bus was set alight and

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard

Golovkin and Tarver lead the class of 2026 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Gennadiy Golovkin was always more about big punches than big words

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows

Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week

Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games

The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world

The last time the Knicks won an NBA championship, New York was a different world

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues

Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Watch Sara Sidner and Harry Enten try pickle smoothies in honor of International Pickle Day

In honor of International Pickle Day, Sara Sidner and Harry Enten give their taste buds a zing with pickle smoothies.

Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his reward

Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year drought

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade after court rulings

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore signs changed at national parks

Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks

Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building

Kennedy Center says it has fully removed Trump’s name from its building

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation

Workers stripped U.S.

Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career

Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules

Blake Lively won a partial victory in her contentious litigation against fellow actor Justin Baldoni, as a federal judge on Friday awarded her legal

Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes

A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest

The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A federal judge says Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater

Residents fight to save oak tree slated for removal to make way for new SLO Rep Theater

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family

Pope Leo XIV shared a touching moment with a 7-year-old boy, captured by AP photographer Emilio Morenatti

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

Tear your eyes away from the ballroom. This courthouse is the real face of Trump-era architecture

A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse

Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg

HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has charmed viewers with its humble story of aspiring knight Dunk and his squire Egg, and it could be an Emmy contender

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has died aged 88

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building

U.S.

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous nonsense'

American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies.

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

Arlington Museum of Art brings World Cup history to North Texas ahead of FIFA tournament

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

PETA adds $5K to reward for information on abused husky found in a Kentucky park

US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington

The U.S.

Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein

Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he’s keeping lawyer who said she’d resign over ties to Epstein

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

How the Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

The Spurs are still believers, but it's the Knicks who are 1 game from winning the NBA title

Victor Wembanyama surely knew he was overstating the obvious when he pointed out that there are two possible outcomes for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

Pepper pot stew was survival food for the poor and a path to freedom for Black women in early Philadelphia

Dina escaped from slavery and sold pepper pot stew on the streets of Philadelphia, while her enslaver tried to recapture her.

Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Few Americans, including only a third of Republicans, approve of President Donald Trump's plan to hold mixed martial arts cage matches at the White House

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

CNN reflects on Ted Turner's legacy

CNN celebrated the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and media pioneer who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Former president of CNN Tom Johnson and Ted Turner's grandson John R. Seydel III gave remarks at the ceremony.

For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

Iran’s team faces a hostile reception from the US government and some of its brethren in the diaspora. Yet others hope the event will trump politics — for now.

French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019

French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's top-selling recording artists, has been placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault,

Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes

Chandelier and lamps reminiscent of “Harry Potter” or “Titanic” have been installed in Mexico City's busy Hidalgo metro station

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

56 taken into custody, 10 officers injured after Knicks Game 4 chaos near MSG

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

The World Cup is in desperate need of a vibe shift. The matches have arrived just in time

Amnesty accuses Israel's government of 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians from the West Bank

Amnesty International has accused Israel of carrying out a campaign of “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House

President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's Club in jeopardy after Victoria Mboko injury

Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Who can call themselves a ‘New Yorker’?

Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud

Justice Department officials dance around Trump’s unsupported claims of California election fraud

Nick Bilton has hired consultant to help with transition to '60 Minutes,' sources say

When Nick Bilton, the new head of “60 Minutes,” showed up at his first staff meeting last week, the CBS newsmagazine was

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

FIFA World Cup excitement in the South Bay kicks off at Santa Clara night market

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar

Nashville Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir uses music to build community

Nashville Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir uses music to build community

Neighbor charged in masked crime spree

Neighbor charged in masked crime spree

At Ted Turner tribute, CNN journalists vow to uphold independence in uncertain times

At Ted Turner tribute, CNN journalists vow to uphold independence in uncertain times

Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner's Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording

Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard, not seen

General store brings community together in town with no cell service

General store brings community together in town with no cell service

Human skull dropped off at thrift store leads to investigation in Florida: HCSO

Human skull dropped off at thrift store leads to investigation in Florida: HCSO

These drag queens have no time for culture wars

These drag queens have no time for culture wars

Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'

Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock covers album

Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to Terence Stamp reveal about their friendship

Royal life, Prozac and champagne: What Princess Diana’s letters to Terence Stamp reveal about their friendship

Chrystia Freeland's 'Unreliable Boyfriend' offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions

Former Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is writing a book about her nation's tense relationship with the United States

Trump Media and TAE Technologies will not spin off Truth Social

Trump Media and Technology and TAE Technologies said on Wednesday that they had decided against spinning off Truth Social and certain other TMTG media assets into a new publicly

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)

The Pope met superstar musician Bad Bunny but didn’t provide photos (sorry)

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat

Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November

Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up

Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too ‘late’

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

World Cup cities prepare for influx of tourists amid safety concerns

Ryan Young reports for The Lead.

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'

New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.”

A 'rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 21 in custody and 5 officers injured

New York City police report that an NBA finals viewing party in Manhattan turned chaotic Monday

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid, but should have taken more photos

Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on

The day Serena Williams returned and tennis got a hero back

The day Serena Williams returned and tennis got a hero back

Pope Leo XIV gets caught up in Spain's great debates over soccer and language

Pope Leo XIV has been caught in two of Spain's major culture debates during his visit to Barcelona

Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record

Pokémon Go Fest in Grant Park breaks North American attendance record

Serena returns: Williams makes a winning comeback in doubles at Queen's Club with Mboko

After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams has made a winning return at Queen’s Club

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency

Charlotte train stabbing federal case delayed over suspect’s mental competency

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation

New York's busiest train station to get $8 billion remodel with columns, sunlight and Trump's name

Renderings of a dramatically redesigned Pennsylvania Station in New York City have been released by Amtrak and the developers

US judge orders Trump lawyers to explain missed deadline in $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit

A Miami federal judge on Monday ordered Donald Trump's lawyers to explain why they should not be penalized for missing a Friday deadline to respond to the BBC's motion to dismiss

Knicks coach on free throw disparity in Game 3: 'Never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game'

Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York’s eight

Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut

(Corrects name of agency to U.S.

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than

In Mexico, soccer is played wherever space permits

Across World Cup co-host Mexico, soccer pitches are laid out wherever communities can find the space.

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation

He scored, Africa danced: When one stunning World Cup goal rocked a nation

Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out

In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.

Idris Elba says James Bond audiences wouldn’t accept a Black actor playing spy

Idris Elba says James Bond audiences wouldn’t accept a Black actor playing spy

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established

Pope Leo will tap into the Sagrada Familia's allure while honoring Catalonia's holy mountain

Pope Leo XIV will bridge 1,000 years of church history Wednesday when he visits a medieval monastery on a mountaintop that local Catholics consider sacred and then celebrates Mass at Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia Basilica

Takeaways from Scott Pelley's emotional interview about his '60 Minutes' demise

Scott Pelley has spoken out in a raw and emotional podcast interview about his last days at CBS News, where he spent 37 years

The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Caitlin Clark answers critics with some 'noise' of her own: a last-second 3-pointer for the win

Caitlin Clark’s 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining gave the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center website branding

Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center website branding

With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive

A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival

Knicks say the winning bid for 2 celebrity row seats for Game 3 of the NBA Finals is $1 million

In the NBA Finals, celebrity row property is worth $1 million

Chrisleys sue former defense attorney, alleging legal malpractice in case that sent them to prison

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing their former defense attorney of legal malpractice, claiming it led to their imprisonment and damaged their reputations

Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch of Balkan coast despite persistent

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers

Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers

The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maher’s Twain Award guests are revealed

Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on June 28

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

Filmmakers capture the deepest part of Lake Superior as part of new documentary

How Amazon workers made glamour a form of protest

Glamour isn’t just for the rich and famous. As the ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ showed, the blue collar can bedazzle.

Gordon S. Wood, influential scholar of the American Revolution, dies at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

The Beautiful Game is coming to North America and the World Cup is just 3 days away

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Denver PorchFest bringing live music to neighborhood porches

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Boulder Jewish Festival marks 30th anniversary, one year after deadly attack

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin

‘Ragtime’ is still resonating with audiences 30 years since its Broadway debut

It's been nearly 30 years since Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens wrote the music and lyrics for “Ragtime,” the American epic musical about the intertwining lives of three New York families at the turn of the 20th century

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, The Federalist remains an indispensable guide to understanding the constitutional system and the nation’s enduring independence

You know how important the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were to making the United States. But do you know about The Federalist and the crucial role it played in the founding era?

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns 'Schmigadoon!'

The new host at the Tonys, Pink, pretended at the beginning that she didn't know what she was doing

What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals

What it takes to keep the area around ‘The World’s Most Famous Arena’ secure during the NBA Finals

‘Schmigadoon!’ wins best musical on Broadway's biggest night

“Schmigadoon!”

Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink

“Schmigadoon

Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity

Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House

Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House

NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry

Italian fashion house Prada <1913

'Scary Movie' tops box office, slaying 'Masters of the Universe' and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding

Serena Williams not ruling out a singles return ahead of her doubles comeback at Queen’s Club

Serena Williams is not ruling out a return to singles competition but suggests it is not imminent ahead of her comeback in the sport she dominated for two decades

Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup

DOJ debunks social media claim of discrepancy in LA mayor vote count while Trump sows doubt in California’s elections

DOJ debunks social media claim of discrepancy in LA mayor vote count while Trump sows doubt in California’s elections

Prince fans flood Minneapolis for 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life

Prince fans flood Minneapolis for 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life

Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed

Scott Pelley speaks: ‘CBS News is on fire’ and Bari Weiss should be removed

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Remember when David Beckham’s sarong seized a nation?

Remember when David Beckham’s sarong seized a nation?

From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained

From ‘The Wave’ to ‘Ole, Ole, Ole’: Mexico’s World Cup soccer traditions explained

How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO?

SpaceX's long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a $1.75 trillion valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail investors clamoring

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Boo who? Gen Z loves horror because real life has scared them plenty

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera

An opera by a Ukrainian composer that premiered in Kyiv this week tells the story of two mothers and a grandmother who risked their lives to travel 3,000 miles

Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance deal

As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd said on Friday that a D.C. Superior Court judge had dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump’s influence over the venue

Community gets first look at Obama Presidential Center at My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion

Community gets first look at Obama Presidential Center at My Brother's Keeper Alliance Family Reunion

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico

Soccer-Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waiting

Iran's World Cup soccer players have received visas to enter the United States, a U.S. official said days before their first match, but Iranian media said on Saturday

US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources say

California, New York and other U.S. states are preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, sources familiar with the

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though

Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor

Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says

Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says

California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon decide whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros, he told Reuters

Remaining 3 '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die

The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" have decided to stay with the show despite recent turmoil

Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey

Why Colombia’s pro-Trump candidate was banned from wearing the national team jersey

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project

Graham Platner can’t explain why ex-girlfriend knew tattoo’s Nazi link before he says he did

Graham Platner can’t explain why ex-girlfriend knew tattoo’s Nazi link before he says he did

The electric guitar spawned garage bands, rock-god dreams — and generations of popular music

The electric guitar has transformed music and inspired countless dreams

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

US official tells Putin: 'Good Hello' from your friend President Trump

Rodney Mims Cook Jr., chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, conveyed a "good hello" to Russian President Vladimir Putin from U.S.

Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying

Remaining ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents say they’re staying

Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72

Trump administration tells appeals court White House ballroom project must continue

A lawyer for U.S.

Trump undertakes sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

U.S.

Coffee shop helps former inmates rebuild their lives, 1 cup at a time

Coffee shop helps former inmates rebuild their lives, 1 cup at a time

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

Auction of oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge draws tepid response

The Trump administration's Friday auction of oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted only $3.7 million in winning bids for five

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Istanbul ‘corn star’ becomes tourist attraction

Russian fun park launches 'Oreshnik' ride

A Russian amusement park in St Petersburg has named one of its rides the "Oreshnik", after a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that Moscow has fired three

Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C., is gearing up for pivotal primaries this month to elect a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor

This 71-year-old jockey has saddled up in more than 53,000 races. He doesn’t plan to stop soon

This 71-year-old jockey has saddled up in more than 53,000 races. He doesn’t plan to stop soon

Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies

Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies for the World Cup

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI

A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published

Longtime CBS correspondent Scott Pelley lived many workers' fantasy: Telling your boss off

Scott Pelley may have lost his job after publicly blasting CBS management

Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision

The Kennedy Center in Washington on Thursday ordered staff to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the institution to comply

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name

LA28 chair Wasserman says he has no plans to resign despite past ties to Maxwell

Casey Wasserman said on Thursday he plans to stay on as LA28’s board chair despite his past ties to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, which were detailed

Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally

Planning commission seeks more details on Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial

The National Capital Planning Commission wants more details on President Donald Trump's proposal for a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The commission voted Thursday to seek additional information on the planned structure's impact on air navigation and traffic around the area between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery where the 250-foot arch is planned

Sipping tea fuels Polish qualifier Chwalinska's run to French Open final against teenager Andreeva

Sipping tea every night has helped Maja Chwalinska of Poland become just the second qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest

A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment from a photojournalist

Ohio County stitches together kids' dreams for massive America 250 postcard display

Ohio County stitches together kids' dreams for massive America 250 postcard display

Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film

Ewan McGregor says “Trainspotting” remains a defining moment in his career

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for New Orleans Mardi Gras incident

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for New Orleans Mardi Gras incident

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Revolutionary War-era cannons recovered from Savannah River return home after restoration

Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize

Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home

The Literary Arts Fund to distribute $7.7 million in grants to 40 organizations

The Literary Arts Fund has announced $7.7 million in grants across 40 organizations in 19 states

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

Adriano Panatta has been waiting 50 years for an Italian man to match him with a French Open title

Adriano Panatta was expecting to award the French Open trophy to Jannik Sinner 50 years after his own triumph in Paris

Universal Music buys back part of Ackman's Pershing stake after $64 billion bid fails

Universal Music Group said on Thursday it has repurchased some

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist

‘Unparalleled discovery’: Gold Roman ring unearthed by amateur metal detectorist

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center

A first look inside the $850 million Obama Presidential Center

Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit

Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot

Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances

When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang makes his second visit to South Korea in just seven months this week, it won't be only to meet top memory chip and

Treasury Wine bets on Penfolds-led luxury push to revive fortunes, shares soar 13%

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates said on Thursday it will double down on a handful of brands led by the iconic luxury Penfolds, and

Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals

A Hong Kong artist trying to mark the Tiananmen crackdown is quickly stopped by police

A performance artist in Hong Kong has tried to display a red thread to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing

Amid talk of Trump attending NBA Finals game in New York, Silver says sports can be unifying

There has been no announcement that President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game at New York’s Madison Square Garden next week

Canadian government tells regulator to back off on charging streamers like Netflix more

Canada's culture minister says the government has directed its television and communications regulator to back down from a recent decision to triple financial contributions required from U.S. streaming services such as Netflix for Canadian content

Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain

Argentina is drawing a crowd wherever it goes as it prepares for the World Cup

Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated

A stunning week of revelations of discord at “60 Minutes” has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order

Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals

Couple vows to restore beloved 'little library' destroyed by vandals

Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation

Ackman's Pershing seeks to exit Universal Music Group stake, Bloomberg News reports

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is looking to sell its stake in Universal Music Group, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, days after the music industry giant rebuffed the

Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

What's planned for Prince Celebration 2026 to mark 10 years since his death

What's planned for Prince Celebration 2026 to mark 10 years since his death

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers

Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever

Jalen Brunson might be playing for something more than a championship in these NBA Finals

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Alabama community prays for missing Auburn student as search continues in Japan

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” returns Hollywood’s preeminent big-screen craftsman to one of his most abiding questions: Are we alone

Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork — and the museum isn’t amused

Someone stole Maurizio Cattelan’s notorious banana artwork — and the museum isn’t amused

Indonesian parrot, seen once in a century, reappears in mountain forest

For the past century, the Blue-fronted Lorikeet was one of Indonesia's most elusive birds, known only from a 2014 photographic record and a handful of museum

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act

DOJ investigating ex-US lawmaker Santos for insider trading on Kalshi, source says

U.S. federal regulators are investigating whether former congressman George Santos engaged in potential insider trading on prediction markets

When private equity firms buy mobile home parks, rent increases leave residents with few affordable options in rural areas

It is far easier and cheaper to keep someone housed in a mobile home park than to build a new subsidized unit for them.

How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals

How Villanova shaped the New York Knicks’ dominant run to the NBA Finals

Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday

The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season’s NBA Finals

New York City's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday

Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze

Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

How China’s World Cup dream unraveled – and how it’s slowly growing again

Australian judges weigh Indigenous activist’s bid to prosecute King Charles for genocide

Three Australian appeals court judges have reserved their decision on whether an activist can prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide of Australia’s Indigenous people

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

CBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House

Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella

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A wall of nametags at a South Korean park testifies to adoptees’ longing for their birth mothers

Dozens of people adopted abroad fastened ceramic nametags recently on a cobblestone wall at a park on a former U.S. military base in Paju, South Korea

Ulta Beauty raises annual profit forecast on TikTok push, prestige demand

Ulta Beauty drew demand for higher-priced products and pulled in young customers through its CEO Kecia Steelman's TikTok push, helping

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

New mural in San Francisco advocates for sex workers' rights and LGBTQ rights

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

How one couple is helping grow the wheelchair tennis community

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School

Former sheriff's Lt. Sam Machado granted $1.5M bail in Esparto explosions case

Former sheriff's Lt. Sam Machado granted $1.5M bail in Esparto explosions case

The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24

Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs

Mamdani repeals bedtime for New York City students during Knicks playoffs

Opening of JR's installation on Paris Pont Neuf bridge delayed after damage

The opening of the temporary installation by French artist JR "La Caverne du Pont Neuf" in Paris has been postponed after the giant cave inflated around the capital's oldest

Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand

Thousands of people in New Zealand have attended one of the world’s best-known steampunk festivals

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

'Just let me go' Nebraska quilter's TBI recovery story stitched into exhibit at Kimball Harding Nelson

General Mills agrees to sell Häagen-Dazs shops in China to investor group

General Mills is selling its Häagen-Dazs ice cream shops in China to a group of investors that includes a Chinese tea brand

NBA-Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Wembanyama's Spurs in NBA Finals

The New York Knicks will try to deliver the city its first NBA title since 1973 when they face a Spurs team looking to launch a new dynasty behind Victor Wembanyama

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Pints of Science' at New World Tampa blends beer and brainpower at monthly minglings

Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services

Feeling a little bleak about the world? There’s a film festival for that

Bleak Week is a film festival celebrating “cinema of despair.”

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

Marta Kostyuk dedicates historic French Open quarterfinal win to ‘the ​Ukrainian people’

TMZ descends on Washington in a test of whether tabloid tactics can serve the public interest

With spectacle, personality clashes and corruption increasingly defining American politics, it was only a matter of time before TMZ would set its sights on the Beltway.

Knicks' run to the NBA Finals is the talk of New York City: "It's about damn time"

Knicks' run to the NBA Finals is the talk of New York City: "It's about damn time"

How out-of-work fishermen saved the American Revolution

A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.

Czech castle's cache of precious wine goes on display in new-old bottles

A collection of late 19th-century wine that for years was hidden away under a chapel floor in the Czech Republic's Becov castle has been

Bummer Summer! Why do the top pop girlies sound so morose this season?

Bummer Summer! Why do the top pop girlies sound so morose this season?

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

Czech police said on Tuesday they had charged four people and an unnamed legal entity for coercing young women to provide erotic content for accounts on OnlyFans and other

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Muse, Snoop Dogg and others will perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

K-Pop band BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg and Zara Larsson are among the performers this fall at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas

A closer look at Patrick Kelly’s tragically short but outsized influence on fashion

A closer look at Patrick Kelly’s tragically short but outsized influence on fashion

Estee Lauder still open to acquisitions after failed Puig talks, CEO says

An Estee Lauder merger with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner Puig failed to go through because of the price tag, Stephane de La Faverie, President and CEO of the U.S. cosmetics maker said

Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

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Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

Archaeologists are digging beneath Notre Dame cathedral to explore as far back as Roman Paris from 2,000 years ago

The art fair that refused to cancel

Despite the shadow of regional conflict, Art Dubai tests whether Dubai’s art market can remain a global gathering point.

Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”

Baseball players' chief says union 'has never been broken' and will fight MLB's salary cap proposal

The head of the baseball players' association insists the union will fight management's salary cap proposal

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Scott Pelley erupts at CBS leaders over ‘60 Minutes’ overhaul

Serena Williams is coming back to tennis at 44, returning to the sport she dominated for decades

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

Tattoo shop owner works to make a difference through her art

Tattoo shop owner works to make a difference through her art

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Hikers complete 75-mile Sonoran Desert walk to bear witness migrant deaths, pushing immigration policy change

Fever open Commissioner's Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump

Caitlin Clark hopes to get out of a mini shooting slump and help the Indiana Fever to another WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship

SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

SCAD fashion graduate turns motherhood and perseverance into runway success

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, according to local officials in London

Woman left in tears after Kansas painter surprises her with free home makeover

Woman left in tears after Kansas painter surprises her with free home makeover

Audience member steps in to rescue ‘La La Land’ concert after keyboard player falls ill

Audience member steps in to rescue ‘La La Land’ concert after keyboard player falls ill

Look of the Week: Dua Lipa channels Bianca Jagger for first wedding look

Look of the Week: Dua Lipa channels Bianca Jagger for first wedding look

Online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur barred from entering the UK for public events

British authorities have blocked a Turkish American streamer Hasan Piker and political commentator Cenk Uygur from entering the U.K. The Home Office said Monday that their electronic travel authorizations were canceled over concerns that their presence might not be conducive to the public good

Fans of '00s Death Cab for Cutie take note: Their new album is about grief — and it's for you

Death Cab for Cutie are gearing up to release a new album titled “I Built You a Tower.”

How do you make vampires fly effortlessly on Broadway? Strong wires, harnesses and lots of practice

Choreographers Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher “Cree” Grant have earned a Tony Award nomination for their work on "The Lost Boys."

Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing

A photographer describes how your phone camera flattens and dulls the colors in photos – and how to regain an appreciation for the wide spectrum of colors.

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix

Cognac is in a slump. Hennessy thinks it has a fix

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 when physical bookstores seemed endangered

From her bookstore in Nashville, Ann Patchett drives the literary conversation

Ann Patchett often finds ways to help others, whether it's promoting a fellow author's book or supporting emerging writers

KSI has left YouTube collective the Sidemen

KSI has left YouTube collective the Sidemen

Sabalenka vs. Osaka to be 1st women's night match at the French Open in 3 years

The high-profile fourth-round matchup between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women’s night match at the French Open in three years

YouTubers are setting box office records. It could change the future of moviemaking

YouTubers are setting box office records. It could change the future of moviemaking

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Judge says Trump can’t add his name to Kennedy Center and blocks planned closure

Trump set to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out over ties

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due to its connections to President Donald Trump

Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington

Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ends in 3rd-round loss, Naomi Osaka's fashion show goes on

Coco Gauff’s French Open title defense ended in the third round after losing to Anastasia Potapova in three sets

Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull out

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Artists are bailing on a Trump-backed concert series for America’s 250th. Now he’s hosting his own ceremony

Artists are bailing on a Trump-backed concert series for America’s 250th. Now he’s hosting his own ceremony

Donald Trump Jr. and new wife share behind-the-scenes wedding video

Donald Trump Jr. and new wife share behind-the-scenes wedding video

What it’s like to have your nude body auctioned for tens of millions

What it’s like to have your nude body auctioned for tens of millions

A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats

A Paralympian and ‘prairie populist’: How this Iowa Senate candidate is trying to spark a rural revival for Democrats

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars,” has died at age 80

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

Who remains in French Open contention after Sinner and Djokovic defeated?

With Carlos Alcaraz absent, Jannik Sinner was expected to win the French Open

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

California plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is latest artist to withdraw from Freedom 250 concerts

Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, the rock group best known for its working-class anthem “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” has withdrawn from a concert

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered

Universal Music Group declines Bill Ackman takeover proposal

Universal Music Group's board on Friday unanimously rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management, saying it

In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse

Pickup trucks were made for work

In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman

Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA

When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million

Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met artist Lucian Freud

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

Kanye West to perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who has been barred from performing in several countries due to past antisemitic comments, is set to hold concerts in the Netherlands next month,

CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker

Georgia uncorks the value of Stalin's 40,000-bottle wine collection

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection,

US probes Reid Hoffman group over funding lawsuits against Trump, source says

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into a group tied to billionaire Reid Hoffman over its partial funding of writer E.

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

NBA player Terry Rozier hit with new bribery charges in sports gambling sting

Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” on Washington's National Mall

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies that his office has opened an investigation into E

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, is sold for nearly $6 billion

Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton’s

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses

ABC files early station license renewals, calls effort illegitimate

Walt Disney unit ABC on Thursday filed applications for early license review with the Federal Communications Commission for its eight company owned

No one in courtroom to speak on behalf of victims of man who killed 4 sleeping homeless men

A man convicted of bludgeoning four men to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison

Rapper Frak blends hip-hop, comedy and Jewish culture

Rapper Frak blends hip-hop, comedy and Jewish culture

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

When AI is used to manufacture fake endorsements, copyright law doesn’t do enough to protect celebrities, influencers and other public figures.

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

CNN on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Perplexity in New York federal court, alleging the AI search engine provider is unlawfully distributing its copyrighted content, marking the

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat during his second-round match at the French Open against 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste withdraw from French Open women's doubles

Venus Williams will not play in the women’s doubles at the French Open alongside Hailey Baptiste

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections

Joshua Henry recalls Met Gala jitters as 'Ragtime' acclaim builds toward Tony Awards

Joshua Henry, star of "Ragtime," reflects on his Tony nomination and his Met Gala performance of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

Italy busts money-laundering ring tied to mafia boss Messina Denaro

Italy's finance police on Thursday said they had seized assets and companies worth more than €200 million ($232 million) in an investigation into the

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

A U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson confirms the agency is taking steps toward creating a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue

Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique has sparked a viral sensation

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

Look of the Week: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates Eid in an Arsenal-themed outfit

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

City plans female surfer statue to honor women in surfing

‘I only had a few seconds’: How photographer’s shot of Kate Moss went down in history

‘I only had a few seconds’: How photographer’s shot of Kate Moss went down in history

‘The ads got to me’: College-age adults are rushing to prediction market sites. Addiction experts are alarmed

‘The ads got to me’: College-age adults are rushing to prediction market sites. Addiction experts are alarmed

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

Trump says in defamation lawsuit Murdoch told him he would 'handle' WSJ story on Epstein ties 

In a refiled $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump says that Rupert Murdoch told him he would "handle" a story about

Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable

Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll

Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months in prison

The personal assistant who injected "Friends" star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of the hallucinogenic drug ketamine was

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

How Arizona finds the home of human remains

Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'

Jazwares, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned maker of Squishmallows, must face a lawsuit claiming its "HugMees" infringed the trademark rights of the rival maker of "

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness

Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut

If Ferrari wanted to grab the world's attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished - even if much of the

‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me’: 6 essential stops along Route 66

‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me’: 6 essential stops along Route 66

AkzoNobel rejects €12.5 billion Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams takeover offer

Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel struck down a €12.5 billion ($14.6 billion) cash takeover offer from rivals Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams on Wednesday, sending its

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

Sometimes they hear they’re supposed to stay active and engaged. Other times they’re vilified for holding on to power too long. It’s all made ‘knowing when it’s time’ a whole lot harder.

Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign

Naomi Osaka dazzles with eye-catching ‘Eiffel Tower’ inspired outfit to kick off French Open campaign

Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived

Titanic survivor's grandson shares little-known story of Chinese passengers who survived

Shades of the 2023 Stanley Cup team: Golden Knights win with depth scoring, defense and goaltending

The Vegas Golden Knights have made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons, solidifying their status as a top expansion franchise in North American sports

Bollore urges UMG to reject Ackman's $64 billion bid

Bollore CEO Cyrille Bollore on Wednesday urged Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman's takeover proposal, saying the offer

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

Poland's largest video game developer CD Projekt will release a third story expansion for its flagship game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" in 2027, it said on

China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix's '3 Body Problem'

Chinese authorities have executed a man for poisoning his former associate, a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix production of “The Three-Body Problem.”

US antitrust regulators poised to approve Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros, Semafor reports

U.S. antitrust regulators appear ready to approve Paramount's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Crews are busy building a temporary octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout

Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91

Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc has died at age 91

Clarence B. Jones, who helped MLK write 'I Have A Dream' speech, dies at 95

Clarence B

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open

Parking lot becomes stage for a ringmaster’s redemption

Parking lot becomes stage for a ringmaster’s redemption

Mermaid for hire: Blue Zoo closure leaves mermaid out of work