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Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty, and his attorneys want key texts to be preserved
Actor Kevin Spacey appeared at a Nantucket courthouse and a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf, in connection with accusations that he allegedly groped an 18-year-old busboy at a bar on the island.
'Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club' isn't worth visiting
Lindsay Lohan makes references to proper behavior on movie sets and dealing with directors in "Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club," which seems odd, since if the one-time child star had more promising opportunities in that medium, she probably wouldn't be headlining this very by-the-numbers MTV reality show.
How Gilda Radner changed comedy and helped make 'SNL' a cultural treasure
Gilda Radner -- one of the most influential cast members in "Saturday Night Live" history -- played a pivotal role in shaping "SNL," forever changing the course of comedy.
Lil Wayne's outfit the talk of football championship halftime show
Forget the game. Let's discuss Lil Wayne's outfit during the College Football Playoff National Championship halftime show.
Fiji Water Girl had a favorite photobomb
At first, the Fiji Water Girl didn't even know she had become social media famous.
Teacher charged with assault after video shows her dragging boy with autism through a Kentucky school
A teacher has been charged with assault after a video showed her dragging a 9-year-old boy with autism through the halls of a Kentucky school.
After three years of decline, carbon emissions rose sharply in the US in 2018
After three years of decline, climate-change-causing carbon emissions rose sharply in the United States last year, according to new research.
Thousands of Los Angeles teachers are about to go on strike. What will happen to 600,000 students?
The country's second-biggest school district could see a mass exodus of teachers Thursday when the Los Angeles teachers' union goes on strike.
Sears reaches 11th hour deal to stay in business
Sears was facing the possibility of shutting down, until it reached an 11th-hour deal Tuesday to stay open, at least for now.
All 4 living ex-presidents indicate Trump's claim that 'some of' them agree with him about the wall isn't true
President Donald Trump said Friday that a former president had commended him for his commitment to securing funds to build a wall along the nation's southern border.
How Trump could raid the Pentagon to pay for the border wall
More than two weeks into the government shutdown, President Donald Trump is considering declaring a national emergency along the southern border as a way to pay for his border wall.
How Mike Pence tried (and failed) to explain away another Trump fabrication
Vice President Mike Pence is pretty familiar by now with cleaning up messes created by President Donald Trump's tendency to say things that have zero factual basis. And yet he doesn't appear to be getting any better at it.
Clinical trial at Johns Hopkins shows promise for kids diagnosed with certain type of tumor
Seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn Dorman and her mom Mary take a trip down Memory Lane while going through a box of mementos from a tougher time in Kaitlyn's life.
Senate Democrats considering blocking all legislation that doesn't reopen the government
Senate Democrats will try to block action on a Syria sanctions bill when it comes up for a vote Tuesday, an effort to keep the focus on the government shutdown.
How the shutdown could affect the January jobs report
Regardless of how well the American economy is doing, the January jobs report might be ugly.
Celebs celebrate Cyntoia Brown clemency decision
Hollywood rallied around Cyntoia Brown's case and now many celebs are celebrating the decision to grant her clemency.
Pence misleadingly claims nearly 4,000 terrorists caught trying to enter US
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday misleadingly claimed that nearly 4,000 "known or suspected terrorists" were caught trying to enter the US as he made the Trump administration's push for a southern border wall.
The legend is building for Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence
Still just 19 years old, Trevor Lawrence isn't eligible for the NFL draft until 2021. But right now, he might be the best college football quarterback since Peyton Manning, who happens to be Lawrence's idol.
SUV crashes into house, leaving young couple homeless
A young mid-Michigan couple is without a home after a driver smashes into it. This was their very first home.They moved into the house in August.
Who you should root for in the NFL playoffs. Here's our handy guide.
Football lovers, welcome to the holiest time of the season: The NFL playoffs. Over the next few weeks, the postseason teams will slowly be whittled down to two, culminating in that most sacred of events on February 3: The big, long Super Bowl commercial with a football game squeezed in between.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords to help introduce gun background check legislation
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will return to Capitol Hill this week to help Democrats, who now control the House, introduce a bill requiring background checks on private transactions related to gun sales.
Wall Street launches new stock exchange, taking direct aim at NYSE and Nasdaq
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are hearing some footsteps behind them today.
There are fewer gig jobs than you think. Economists walk back study that showed huge increase
It was one of the most striking findings of 2016: The share of workers in "alternative" work arrangements, such as Uber drivers and other independent contractors, had risen dramatically over the previous decade.
Sears could be running out of time
Time is running out for Sears. The bankrupt retailer could be forced to start the process of shutting down as soon as Tuesday if it doesn't accept the only bid to save it.
Saudi teenager who fled her family allowed to stay in Thailand for now
A Saudi teenager who flew to Thailand to escape her family in Kuwait will be allowed to stay in the country for now, Thai officials said Monday.
What you'll see less of at CES this year: Chinese vendors
In another sign of the strains between the American and Chinese business worlds, the countries' technology cold war has boiled over to America's largest tech trade show.
World Bank president's resignation opens up possible challenge to Trump from developing countries
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim abruptly resigned nearly three years ahead of schedule on Monday, setting up an opening for President Donald Trump to fill -- and a potential clash with other countries over the long-standing practice of the US making the appointment.
Golden Globes honor 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'Green Book' in a night of surprises
It was supposed to be "A Star is Born's" night. Instead, top honors went to another popular movie about the unlikely rise of a powerhouse singer.
Suspect arrested in case of father who was killed while camping with daughters
Prosecutors say a 35-year-old father who was fatally shot while camping with his daughters in June was killed by the same man who opened fire on a number of unsuspecting campers and motorists in the past few years.
The stock market, left for dead in December, is racing back to life
The Dow jumped another 200 points, or 0.8%, on Monday. That follows Friday's 747-point spike.
'The Bachelor,' Golden Globes and the blurring of reality from 'reality'
"The Bachelor" returns on Monday, meaning countless tweets and recaps will be devoted to its dramatically structured quest for love.
And the Golden Globe for most obvious PR stunt goes to Fiji Water Girl
Glenn Close may have snagged the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama movie and Christian Bale won for best actor in a comedy.
Elizabeth Warren finally explained why she took a DNA test
Elizabeth Warren was in Iowa this weekend -- SHE'S RUNNING!! -- and played to generally positive reviews. But there was one moment that stood out to me as awkward and confusing. And yes, it had to do with her October announcement regarding her Native American heritage.
Kroger and Microsoft partner up to take on Amazon
Kroger is tapping Microsoft to help create grocery stores of the future, and keep up with Amazon and Walmart.
Congrats on the new baby. Would you like a DNA screening test?
Every baby born in the United States is given a routine blood test to screen for dozens of inherited medical conditions. Now, the U.S. National Institutes of Health is exploring whether to use DNA sequencing to screen newborn babies for additional genetic abnormalities and disorders. Such DNA testing would likely complement, but not replace, the current routine blood tests.
Tim Cook has a really big iPhone problem
Apple has been fighting gravity for years, and it's starting to lose the battle.
Federal contract worker: I set up GoFundMe to pay rent
As government workers across the country figure out ways to pay the bills during the government shutdown, one contract employee says she set up a GoFundMe account to help pay her expenses during the unpaid period.
Disneyland raising prices for tickets, parking
Just months before the opening of a new Star Wars-themed land, Disneyland announced price increases for the Anaheim theme park, according to a Disney spokesperson.
Kendall Jenner fans feel punked
If you listened to Kris Jenner and were "prepared to be moved" by Kendall Jenner's revelation Sunday, you're probably not too happy today.
One Texas County Just Swore In 17 Black Female Judges
A new year brought the swearing-in of newly elected officials in Harris County, Texas, and among them were 17 black female judges.
The political trends that will define 2019
The New Year is only a few hours old, but the political forces that are likely to shape a turbulent 2019 are already in play.
New Year, Same Old Kanye Love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter. So basically, bringing the old year into the new.
Kim Kardashian West is expecting baby No. 4 via surrogate
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expanding their family again. A source close to the couple told CNN Wednesday that they are expecting their fourth child via surrogate this year.
Winning ticket sold for $425 million New Year's jackpot
Another year, another lottery you didn't win. Unless you are one lucky New Yorker.
It's now illegal for anyone under 21 to buy a semi-automatic rifle in Washington state
Washington state is seeking to reduce gun violence by making it tougher to buy assault rifles.
Here's why college football teams use live animals as mascots
The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday night in New Orleans, and the clash wasn't just on the gridiron.
You've resolved to read more in the new year. Here's where to start
t's a new year. You need some new books. But which ones? Hundreds of thousands of titles are published every year, and unless you're plowing through a favorite author's oeuvre, it can be hard to figure out which are worth your time.
Tiffany Haddish bombed. Now people are defending her
Tiffany Haddish on Tuesday tweeted an article from The Root about how she bombed during her New Year's Eve stand-up performance in Miami.
New year, same old Kanye love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter.
New House rules to allow Democrats to defend Obamacare
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sided with President Donald Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney, slamming the Utah senator-elect for writing an op-ed in which he criticized the President.