57Legendary Baltimore basketball player, comedian killed on city streets
Baltimore is mourning the loss of legendary basketball player and comedian Gerald Brown, who was shot and killed in the city over the weekend. The 34-year-old father of two grew up in the city, and he did sketch comedy and volunteered to coach basketball after becoming a legendary player in the city.
America's oil boom will break more records this year. OPEC is stuck in retreat
The epic American oil boom is just getting started. OPEC, on the other hand, is stuck on the sidelines.
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Helicopter crash-lands on top of building in Manhattan, killing pilot
A helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a midtown Manhattan building Monday, sparking a fire and killing the pilot, the FDNY said.
Ken Cuccinelli takes over as acting director of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli started Monday as acting director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, putting a hardliner to the top of the agency that administers the nation's immigration system.
Fact-checking Trump's CNBC interview
During his Monday morning interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump claimed that China has "lost 15 to 20 trillion dollars in value since the day I was elected."
The Czech 'Church of Bones': Inside Sedlec Ossuary
In the heart of the Czech countryside, Kutná Hora houses some of the most beautiful architecture in the whole of Bohemia.
The stock market is 'spoiled' by rate cuts
Any parent knows that one of the worst things to do when a screaming child is throwing a temper tantrum is to give in and let the kid have exactly what they want -- especially in public.
Man admits killing 6-year-old great-grandson with air rifle
A 77-year-old British man admitted Monday to killing his 6-year-old great-grandson, who died after being shot with an air rifle.
This lobster-stealing seagull photobombed a tourist's Maine excursion, and the photo is wild
Alicia Jessop only had two things on her mind when she got to Maine -- eating lobster and seeing a lighthouse.
Corporate debt is rising, but it's safer than it looks
As US corporate debt continues to rise rapidly, numerous investors, analysts and policymakers fear that it will either help trigger or deepen the next recession. We think those fears are overblown.
‘We hear gun fire all the time here’: KC community stands up against gun violence, draws crowd, honks and hope
Kansas City Police are investigating their 58th homicide of the year. Sade Abdi, 27, was shot around 9:15 Saturday night in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood.
Steven Spielberg is creating a horror show you can only watch at night
Steven Spielberg is reportedly writing a horror series for mobile-focused streaming service Quibi ("Quick Bites" for short), that viewers will only be able to watch when it's dark outside.
Former 'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson engaged
Reality star Sadie Robertson is engaged. Robertson is a member of the family at the center of the reality series "Duck Dynasty," which ran on A&E for 11 seasons from 2012-2017.
'When They See Us' Makes a Powerful Case To Be Seen
The miscarriage of justice that surrounded the Central Park Five should by now be well known, but the details of the case, as reenacted, provide the inherent power of "When They See Us," a Netflix miniseries that's strongest at the beginning and end and sags somewhat in the middle.
Nancy Pelosi Is Winning the Impeachment Fight
Ever since special counsel Robert Mueller's unexpected public statement about his findings regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 election and potentially obstructive behavior by Donald Trump, calls to impeach the President have picked up considerable steam.
Facebook to meet #WeTheNipple campaigners amid nudity censorship row
Facebook has agreed to meet with anti-censorship campaigners and figures from the art world amid a growing row over its policy regarding artistic nudity.
Liam Payne opens up about alcohol abuse and his 'toxic' time in One Direction
Liam Payne was 14 years old when One Direction rose to fame, and it wasn't an easy transition for him.
Staggering homeless count stuns LA officials
The stunning increase in homelessness announced in Los Angeles this week — up 16% over last year citywide — was an almost incomprehensible conundrum given the nation's booming economy and the hundreds of millions of dollars that city, county and state officials have directed toward the problem.
Australian police deny waging 'war on the media,' but more raids are possible
Australian police have defended raids on the country's national broadcaster and a prominent journalist, and said more could be coming as they continue an investigation into the alleged publication of state secrets.
With a lawsuit in US federal court, the 'claims remain' against Cristiano Ronaldo, accuser's attorney says
While a civil case from a woman alleging she was raped by soccer mega star Cristiano Ronaldo was voluntarily dismissed in Nevada state court last month, it remains open in US federal court, an attorney for the accuser told CNN on Wednesday.
Expectations are high for Beyond Meat's first earnings results
Beyond Meat will share its first earnings report on Thursday, and investors are eager to see if the fake meat maker is living up to the enormous hype surrounding it.
Marcia Cross says her anal cancer is linked to HPV and husband's throat cancer
Marcia Cross wants to end the shame surrounding anal cancer. The "Desperate Housewives" star appeared on Wednesday's episode of "CBS This Morning" to discuss her diagnosis more than a year ago.
Axe body spray passionately defends gay rights
Axe Body Spray made a bold declaration on Twitter: It supports gay rights and won't be at the controversial Straight Pride Parade set to be held in Boston this August.
Simona Halep crashes out to teen Amanda Anisimova at French Open
Simona Halep crushed a teen in her last French Open outing, but the defending champion was in turn humbled by teenager Amanda Anisimova in their rain-delayed quarterfinal.
What happened during the Normandy landings?
Donald Trump joined Queen Elizabeth II and 15 other heads of state in the British city of Portsmouth Wednesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day; the largest joint military operation ever undertaken.
The LGBTQ pride flag was raised over New York's state Capitol for the first time ever
This week, the rainbow LGBTQ pride flag flew over New York's state Capitol for the first time in history.
London to get 'world's first' infinity pool with 360-degree views
For thrill-seeking swimmers, the chance to take a death-defying dip might not be far away. Plans to build a rooftop infinity pool -- with 360-degree views of the London skyline -- are in motion.
Lisa Marie Presley writes about her opioid addiction
Lisa Marie Presley is "grateful to be alive today." The daughter of Elvis Presley has written a foreword for the new book "The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain" by Harry Nelson.
'Big Little Lies' receives big boost from Meryl Streep
"Big Little Lies" wasn't crying out for another season, and frankly has to overcome some skepticism about doing one. Casting Meryl Streep has gone a long way in that regard -- making "Big's" list of big names even bigger -- while creating a cat-and-mice game that's again considerable fun, if unlikely to quite match the original's beguiling mix of soapiness, humor and mystery.
Politico: Pelosi told Dems she wants Trump 'in prison'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democrats pushing for an impeachment effort that rather than wanting to see President Donald Trump impeached, she wanted to see him "in prison," Politico reported.
How debate rules are shaping 2020 candidate spending
Eight of the major Democratic presidential contenders spent more than half of their Facebook advertising dollars over a two-month period on ads that mentioned either "debate" or "stage" -- a stark sign of how much new donor requirements to join nationally televised debates are driving campaign spending.
'An inspiration for all fat people': Tyson Fury praises Andy Ruiz Jr.
Braggadocio and trash talking -- where boxers taunt rivals to boost ratings and provide an alternative narrative for the media and fans outside of the ring -- are part and parcel of the boxing world.
Who is Amanda Anisimova, the 17-year-old who stunned French Open champion Simona Halep?
As her down-the-line backhand flew past Simona Halep, 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova dropped her racquet to the side, put her hands on her face, and simply said, "What!"
Mario Draghi saved the euro. His replacement also faces a daunting task
Mario Draghi is coming to the end of his run as president of the European Central Bank. His successor will face big problems with few obvious solutions.
46 ice cream trucks are being seized in a New York City crackdown
Shell corporations, millions in fines, and a sting operation in New York City. It's not a noir film; it's a crackdown on ice cream trucks.
'Tales of the City' Netflix revival misses some tales worth telling
"Tales of the City" was groundbreaking when Armistead Maupin began writing it in the 1970s, and still felt very much that way when it became a PBS miniseries in 1993. After two follow-ups, the show makes a much-belated return, this time as a woefully uneven Netflix version that makes "Tales" look stale, proving even with the near-mystical 28 Barbary Lane, you can't always go home again.
West Point reports accident near training site
The West Point Military Academy said Thursday morning there had been "an accident in the vicinity of the Camp Natural Bridge training site."
3 years, 80,000 miles, 61 national parks
There's a sandhill crane nesting in the middle of a patch of restored marsh, the bird's partner calling out as it returns to their nest.
Teen bakes enough cupcakes to treat his family of 7 to Disney World
Isaiah Tuckett has dreamed of going to Disney World for about as long as he can remember.
House passes bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for many undocumented immigrants
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would provide a pathway to citizenship for more than one million undocumented immigrants, a move that comes amid a fierce debate over illegal immigration.
Man shares WWII collection in remembrance of D-Day
A local man is sharing Mid-Michigan’s largest World War II collection at Midland’s Veteran Recognition Center as America prepares to remember D-Day.
Why Hope Hicks and Don McGahn testimony is key
How many times can the White House slap Congress in the mouth before Congress hits back? The list got longer this week when the White House instructed former Trump administration officials Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson to defy a House Judiciary Committee subpoena for documents relating to their work in the White House. Hicks and Donaldson now join other subpoena recipients -- Attorney General William Barr, former White House counsel Don McGahn, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin -- in telling Congress to pound sand.
Michael Wolff defends book sourcing, says Trump era is getting 'crazier and crazier'
A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter.
Queen says her wartime generation was 'resilient' as she pays tribute to D-Day veterans
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has paid tribute on behalf of "the whole free world" to those who died during the Normandy landings in a poignant speech at D-Day commemorations in Portsmouth, southern England.
A D-Day vet's song about Normandy is No. 1 on Amazon's singles chart, ahead of Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
Jim Radford was only 15 when he served as a ship's galley boy on June 6, 1944, making him the youngest known D-Day veteran.
US officials say tensions with Iran are easing but they remain 'vigilant'
A month after sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East in reaction to intelligence the US claims it had showing Iran was preparing to attack US troops, military tensions appear to be easing, according to several US officials.
Britain's mixed-race GI babies want to know why they were given away
A wedding ring and a photograph are all Leon Lomax has left of his mother, a woman he has longed to know his whole life.
East Bay man says he landscaped a Nazi symbol on his front yard because ‘I like swastikas’
Twenty-four hours after local news reports first shined the spotlight on the giant swastika carved in his front yard, Steven Johnson just doesn't get the commotion. But what Johnson calls a "design" sure does look like the Nazi symbol — and it has set his East Bay neighbors on edge.
The upside to dyslexia, even as a journalist
As a parent, if you were told your child would be a creative, intelligent, big-picture thinker with a strong sense of grit and resilience, you'd be happy, wouldn't you? That sounds like a great set of skills for life success, doesn't it?