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AMC will start charging more for better movie theater seats
AMC Theaters is changing the way it charges for seats.
'He was one of these rockstars': Former FBI agents shocked at the indictment of one of their own
The insular world of FBI counterintelligence agents was rocked last month when one of their own, Charles F. McGonigal, formerly the FBI's top counterintelligence official in New York, was indicted for allegedly selling access to Russian and Albanian officials in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
'Knock at the Cabin' opens a suspenseful door to what might be the end of the world
M. Night Shyamalan's forays into adapting other material came up limp with "Old" but fare considerably better with "Knock at the Cabin," a crisp and creepy thriller based on Paul Tremblay's novel. Economically told and cleverly calibrated to maximize its claustrophobic setting, it's among the most effective films the director has delivered since his mid-career slump, making this a door well worth opening.
Lizzo thanked Prince and Beyoncé in a joyful Grammys acceptance speech
Lizzo gave perhaps the most unrelentingly joyous acceptance speech of the night at the Grammys, lifting nearly every star in the audience to their feet.
Questlove explains why Will Smith dropped out of Grammys hip-hop tribute
The last time Questlove and Will Smith were on the same stage it was controversial, but anyone looking for Smith in the hip-hop tribute produced by Questlove at the Sunday's Grammy Awards would have been disappointed.
Samara Joy: What to know about the Grammy best new artist winner
It was a big enough surprise that a jazz singer won best new artist at Sunday's Grammy Awards, but that it was Samara Joy was a delight for many.
Cancer is striking more people in their 30s and 40s. Here's what you need to know
Cancer deaths are on the decline in the United States, and the outlook for winning the war against this deadly disease is both good and bad.
Measles outbreak in central Ohio ends after 85 cases, all among children who weren't fully vaccinated
A measles outbreak in central Ohio that sickened 85 children has been declared over, officials at Columbus Public Health announced Sunday. None of the children died, but 36 were hospitalized.
The virus threat is easing, but US hospitals are still as full as ever
At Massachusetts General Hospital in downtown Boston, the hallways of the emergency department are lined with dozens of patients waiting to get a room upstairs.
Changing fonts can make reading easier for some, even in State Department memos
On Monday, the US State Department's domestic offices, bureaus and posts overseas will begin communicating in a style that's unlike any other they've ever used before: The agency will ditch Times New Roman, a font it has been using since February 2004, and switch to the plainer Calibri.
More than 400 products including breakfast sandwiches and fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
More than 400 food products sold under dozens of brand names were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.
Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says
People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new study says.
Spelman student’s design featured in Target’s Black History Month Collection
A sophomore at Spelman College is making a name for herself in the world of graphic design during Black History Month.
'Changing the future of rural medicine:' Montana hospitals working toward Native health care equity
It’s been ongoing for years now and discussed even longer, but now greater efforts are being made across Montana to bridge the gaps in Native American health care.
Kyrie Irving traded from Brooklyn Nets to Dallas Mavericks, per reports
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Colorado State apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Utah State's Ukrainian player during basketball game
Colorado State University has apologized to Utah State's Ukrainian junior guard after spectators chanted 'Russia" toward him at a men's basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday night.
NBA conducts investigation into postgame incident following allegations from members of Indiana Pacers traveling party
The National Basketball Association (NBA) conducted an investigation into a postgame incident involving the Indiana Pacers traveling party following a game between the team and the Memphis Grizzlies on January 29.
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry out indefinitely with ligament damage
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry could be facing significant time away from the court following an injury suffered in the team's 119-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
LeBron James closing in on history as he moves 36 points from breaking NBA all-time scoring record
LeBron James finished with 27 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday, leaving the 38-year-old needing 36 points to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record.
James Gunn announces new plans for DC film universe, including 'Superman: Legacy'
James Gunn has delivered on his promise to update DC comics enthusiasts, film nerds and the world at large with his plans for the next phase of the DC Universe.
Questions are swirling around Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination
Andrea Riseborough may not be a name that rings many bells for the average moviegoer.
Harry Styles wins album of the year and other big moments from the Grammys
There's probably a party over at Harry's house on Sunday night because Harry Styles took home the trophy for album of the year at the Grammy Awards for his 2022 hit album "Harry's House."
Viola Davis achieves EGOT with Grammy win for her audiobook
After winning a Grammy Award, Viola Davis has officially completed the holy grail of entertainment awards.
Republicans across the country push legislation to restrict drag show performances
A slew of bills, mostly in Republican-led states, are looking to restrict or prohibit drag show performances in the presence of children, part of a larger fight over a burgeoning culture war issue.
Beyoncé officially has the most Grammys of any artist
Beyoncé was already a queen, but now she's the queen of the Grammys.
Four HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division Hospitals Earn 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®
HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division today announced four hospitals were named 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® winners by Press Ganey.
Austin Butler's costar Dave Bautista says the Elvis accent isn't in 'Dune' sequel
No need to be all shook up about Austin Butler's continuing to sound like Elvis Presley.
Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA's secret lab
Sitting among the warehouses of Dulles, Virginia, is one of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's forensic labs. It's one of eight across the country where scientists analyze illegal drugs and try to stay ahead of what's driving deadly overdoses.
How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans and other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in
The number of times it's appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a person's upbringing than professional advice.
The 4-7-8 method that could help you sleep
Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of numbers -- 4-7-8 -- comes much closer to doing the trick.
Pathological lying could finally be getting attention as a mental disorder
When Timothy Levine set out to write a book about deception in 2016, he wanted to include a chapter on one of its most extreme forms: pathological lying.
Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays
If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time ever, at least some added sugars will be out -- and sodium levels will be reduced gradually.
Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine
Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly answered enough practice questions that it would have passed the real US Medical Licensing Examination.
Homeless community growing at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concerns
The number of Chicago's homeless community seeking shelter at O'Hare International Airport is up.
The coldest wind chills in decades will thrash New England as the deadly ice storm in the South leaves more than 400,000 without power
Dangerous wind chills as cold as 50 degrees below zero will blast the Northeast while parts of the South struggle to thaw from a deadly ice storm.
Children's mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds
Forty percent of US parents are "extremely" or "very" worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point, a new survey finds.
College Board unveils official framework for new AP African American studies course
The College Board released Wednesday the official framework of a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier denounced for imposing a "political agenda."
House passes resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Subway hopes new meat slicers will boost sales after record 2022
Subway says it had a record-setting year for sales in 2022, bolstered by a major menu revamp and store renovations. The company believes its plan to slice meat in front of customers could make 2023 another record year.
3 rappers have been missing for 10 days since their scheduled performance was canceled, Detroit police say
Multiple Michigan agencies are investigating what happened to three local rappers who went missing 10 days ago after a performance at a club was canceled, Detroit police said Monday.
MLK Day encourages service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although King was actually born on the 15th of January 1929, 94 years ago.
Advocates plea to stop execution of Missouri man
Leonard "Raheem" Taylor is set to be executed next Tuesday. He was convicted of the quadruple murder of his girlfriend and her three young children.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S23 lineup with powerhouse camera
At its annual Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S smartphones -- and the company is betting that focusing on improvements to the camera will be enough to get consumers to upgrade.
Basketball coaches fired after coach, 22, allegedly dons jersey and plays in junior varsity game
A 22-year-old high school assistant basketball coach who allegedly posed as a player to take part in a junior varsity game has been fired, along with the rest of the coaching staff.
Harris mourns Tyre Nichols at funeral and calls for police reform: He 'should have been safe'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday mourned the death of Tyre Nichols, calling his death at the hands of police a moment that demands congressional police reform.
Beyoncé is going on tour. Will Ticketmaster be able to handle it?
Good news: Beyoncé's Renaissance tour is happening. Bad news: Fans are already gearing up for a difficult time getting tickets, especially following Ticketmaster's botched ticket rollout for Taylor Swift's Eras tour.
Dallas Zoo says tamarin monkeys that went missing for a day are healthy and uninjured
The emperor tamarin monkeys that disappeared from the Dallas Zoo earlier this week but were recovered by police in an abandoned home on Tuesday are healthy and uninjured, the zoo said.
Global economic outlook slightly 'less gloomy,' Europe ekes out growth
The global economy will weaken this year as rising interest rates and Russia's war in Ukraine continue to weigh on activity. But economists are more optimistic than they were just a few months ago.
Death toll from blast in Pakistan mosque rises to at least 100 as country faces 'national security crisis'
The death toll from a suspected suicide bomb that ripped through a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, rose to at least 100 on Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the country in years as it faces what one analyst described as "a national security crisis."
Haywood County congressional candidate expected to plead guilty in campaign finance case
A Haywood County woman who ran for Congress is expected to plead guilty to accepting an illegal campaign contribution.