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A Janet Jackson superfan gets the surprise of his life
A fan who went viral for his reaction to receiving tickets to see Janet Jackson received another surprise, courtesy of the superstar herself.
Sarah Silverman says she was fired from a movie for an old blackface sketch
Comedian Sarah Silverman has said she was once fired from a movie after producers found a sketch from 2007 in which she wore blackface make-up.
John Oliver tackles Trump's 'lack of humanity' in response to recent mass shootings
John Oliver was not impressed by President Donald Trump's response to the recent mass shootings.
People in this Massachusetts town keep stealing Old Town Road signs
Good luck finding Old Town Road in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Town officials say people have been stealing street signs from a residential road that shares a name with Lil Nas X's smash country/rap hit.
'Bachelor in Paradise' stars Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon are married!
Who says you can't find love on a dating show franchise spin-off? "Bachelor in Paradise" stars Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon officially tied the knot this weekend, according to People magazine. The lavish Rhode Island bash was packed with familiar "Bachelor" faces, and the ceremony was even officiated by "Bachelor" producer Elan Gale.
Simone Biles won her sixth national all-around title and landed a triple double
Simone Biles made history more than once this weekend during the US Gymnastics Championships in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jay-Z and Will Smith Will Help Tell the Story of Emmett Till's Mother as She Seeks Justice for Her Son
A new ABC series will tell stories of the civil rights movement through the black women behind it and will start with Mamie Till, who has been fighting for justice since her 14-year-old son's brutal killing more than 60 years ago. "Women of the Movement" will be executive produced by Jay-Z and Will Smith among others, the network announced.
Senate GOP Scrambles to Find Legislative Response In the wake of Two Deadly Shootings
The deadly massacres over the weekend have sent Senate Republicans searching to find a robust response to help prevent future mass shootings amid loud demands that they quickly pass tougher gun control measures sought by Democrats.
Boy Scouts Refer 120 Allegations of Sex Abuse to Law Enforcement
The Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday said it has referred about 120 allegations of abuse by scout leaders to law enforcement for further investigation, saying it believes victims and that the youth organization is working to identify "additional alleged perpetrators."
Apple's Credit Card Is Here, But Most People Can't Use One Yet
Five months after it was announced, Apple's first credit card is now available — but not to everyone. Hundreds of thousands of people signed up online to be notified when the Apple Card became available.
Texas congresswoman to Trump: 'I refuse to be an accessory' to El Paso visit
Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas on Tuesday said she declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump on his upcoming visit to El Paso, Texas, as the city recovers from a mass shooting.
A Catholic bishop in Texas is publicly accusing President Trump of racism
In recent years a number of Catholic bishops have denounced President Donald Trump's immigration policies and harsh rhetoric toward immigrants and people of color.
Subway is testing out a meatless meatball sub. Here's why
Subway is exploring the plant-based protein trend with a meatless meatball sub. The sandwich chain will start selling the product, made with Beyond Meat's plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants in the United States and Canada next month. The Beyond Meatball Marinara sub will be available for a limited time.
The Dayton shooter's family requests privacy as they mourn the loss of 2 children and 'process the horror'
Mourning the loss of a mass-shooting victim and the gunman himself -- their daughter and their son -- the Betts family is "shocked and devastated by the events of Sunday morning" in Dayton, Ohio, they said in a statement.
A community targeted: This time it wasn't a viral video or a racist tweet. It was something far more terrifying
Miles beyond the Walmart's walls and days after the gunman pulled the trigger, the massacre that ended 22 lives here has jolted communities that were already on edge.
90-year-old shocked by huge four-figure water bill
Elaine Walkowiak is 90 years old and lives alone, but her water bill from last winter was enough to shock a large family.
Tucker Carlson wrongly tells his viewers the country's white supremacy problem 'is a hoax'
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Jupiter, Saturn and the moon to line up in night sky this week
The night skies in August are full of celestial wonders, including bright planets and a meteor shower.
Chicago mayor slams Ivanka Trump for 'misleading' tweets about the city's recent gun violence
Chicago's Democratic mayor is pushing back against Ivanka Trump's "misleading" tweets about recent gun violence in the city, assailing President Donald Trump's daughter for getting several facts wrong.
Gold climbs to six-year high and bond yields collapse as fears of a global slowdown mount
Frazzled investors are rushing to buy gold and government bonds as fears of a global recession, sparked by a trade war, grow more real.
Woman to donate kidney to colleague
Bryan Lee knew one day he would need a new kidney, but he didn't know that day would come so soon.
Critics question whether Trump visit to El Paso and Dayton is helping the healing
President Donald Trump is traveling Wednesday to the scenes of back-to-back mass shootings that stunned the nation and left at least 31 people dead, but his appearances in Ohio and Texas aren't being well received by all local officials -- some of whom say it would be best if the commander in chief avoided their grief-stricken cities.
Can more money prevent mass murder? Authorities look to more monitoring after shootings
Federal authorities would not have known earlier this summer that William Patrick Williams had threatened to "shoot up" a Lubbock, Texas, hotel where he was staying and had amassed weapons, ammunition and tactical gear were it not for Williams' grandmother.
Woman dies from Legionnaires' disease after staying at Atlanta Sheraton
A gunman fatally shot three people at a location in the 4900 of Isle Royal Court unincorporated Stone Mountain.
Three people fatally shot, gunman flees scene then commits suicide
A gunman fatally shot three people at a location in the 4900 of Isle Royal Court unincorporated Stone Mountain.
Trump undercuts plea for unity with return to political attacks
President Donald Trump called for unity during a prepared White House address in the wake of two mass shootings over the weekend, but ahead of his trip to visit the communities impacted by gun violence, the consoler-in-chief was back to wedging a partisan divide on Twitter and in front of cameras.
Milo Ventimiglia says he was told he's too old to play 'Batman'
Usually it's women Hollywood rejects for being too old. Forget to Botox and you're playing someone's grandmother.
Man says he blacked out, molesting 2 boys under the age of 10
An Independence man has been charged with entering a stranger's home and molesting two boys under the age of 10 on Sunday.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's Boston-area mansion was just listed for a cool $39,500,000
Tom Brady's $40 million Boston mansion was listed for sale Tuesday morning, fueling rumors that the six-time Super Bowl champion is leaving New England -- and maybe football, too.
Obama remembers Toni Morrison as a 'national treasure'
Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday honored the life and legacy of author Toni Morrison, who died Monday night at the age of 88.
US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman resigns
US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman has submitted his resignation letter to President Donald Trump and plans to move back home to Utah, according to a source familiar with his thinking.
Trump sues over California law forcing candidates to turn over tax returns
President Donald Trump sued California Tuesday challenging a state law that requires candidates for president to disclose income tax returns before they can appear on the state's primary ballot.
Garfield has a new owner: Nickelodeon
Viacom is purr-chasing Garfield. The media conglomerate announced Tuesday that it's buying Paws Inc., the company that owns the rights to Garfield. Viacom has big plans for the lasagna-loving cat, including new merchandise and an animated television show for its children's cable network Nickelodeon.
How to stop your Alexa voice recordings from being reviewed by a human
Digital voice assistants like Amazon's Alexa have become household staples. But recent reports that they're listening more often than people realize, and recording snippets of conversations that are sometimes reviewed by humans, have people once again worried about their privacy.
Apple's credit card is here, but most people can't use one yet
Five months after it was announced, Apple's first credit card is now available — but not to everyone.
Mariah Carey posts a picture with 'President Clinton' in what appears to be a diss at Trump
Mariah Carey is giving praise to the person she calls President of the United States. It's just not Donald Trump.
New Zealand introduces bill to legalize abortion
New Zealand's justice minister, Andrew Little, introduced a bill on Monday aimed at legalizing abortion in the country.
Blaming mass shootings on mental illness is 'inaccurate' and 'stigmatizing,' experts say
President Donald Trump described a weekend of two mass shootings — one in El Paso, Texas, and the other in Dayton, Ohio — as a "mental illness problem."
Alejandro Bedoya on US gun violence: 'More needs to be done'
When Alejandro Bedoya woke up on Sunday to news of another mass shooting in the US, the second within 13 hours, he said it ran non-stop through his mind. For the Philadelphia Union captain, it hit home; he grew up in Weston, Florida -- which is not far from the spot of the Parkland, Florida, shooting.
A millionaire charged in his wife's murder has been caught after more than four years on the run
A California millionaire has been arrested after spending more than four years on the run as a suspect in his wife's death, the Orange County District Attorney's Office said Monday.
Districts to install cameras to catch drivers passing school buses
A new law allows school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses to catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses. Governor Cuomo signed the law Tuesday morning.
AOC calls out Mitch McConnell for photo showing young men with cardboard cutout of her
A photo of a group of young men wearing "Team Mitch" t-shirts -- as sign of support for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell -- appearing to kiss and mock choke a cardboard cutout of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing sharp criticism from the freshman Democratic congresswoman.
Former Obama national security adviser says Trump's 'raw racism' is a global issue
Former national security adviser Susan Rice slammed President Donald Trump in an op-ed for The New York Times, writing that his "raw racism" is a global issue.
Local salon caters to children with special needs
With school starting up soon in Green Country, parents want their kids to look and feel their best with a fresh haircut but it's not an easy task for many families.
'Blood was just everywhere;' Owner says neighbor shot her dog for no reason
A woman is searching for answers after she said her service dog was shot by a neighbor in North City.
South Carolina girl, 5, is missing after her mother was killed, police say
A 5-year old South Carolina girl is missing after her mother was found killed in their apartment early Monday evening, the Sumter Police Department said Tuesday.
Gigi Hadid may be killing Tyler Cameron's 'Bachelor' chances
Plenty of viewers would like to see Tyler Cameron as the next "The Bachelor." But he may be otherwise occupied.
Nipsey Hussle to Be Memorialized with Tower Outside of Marathon Clothing in Los Angeles
According to thegrio.com, Nipsey Hussle’s long-time partner, Lauren London, recently announced via Instagram that a monument in Hussle’s honor is going to be erected outside his Marathon Clothing store in Hyde Park.
Gwyneth Paltrow is now ready to move in with her husband
Gwyneth Paltrow has decided it's time to make her husband her roommate. The Goop founder took a walk down memory lane for InStyle, reminiscing on the different chapters of her life, from living in London with ex-husband Chris Martin to her current relationship with husband Brad Falchuk.
Obama takes on hate and Trump takes on Obama
It is a strange fact of unfolding American history that the country's first black President should be followed in office by a President who has openly said racist things.