'Dark Winds' carries a moody Native-American crime thriller onto AMC
Atmosphere goes a long way in "Dark Winds," a brooding crime series set on Native-American tribal land in the 1970s that's part "True Detective," and with its vaguely mystical vibe, part "Twin Peaks." Featuring Native-American talent in front of and behind the camera, it's a solid mystery that's better during its wide-open-spaces buildup than the somewhat messy finish.

Jennifer Hudson is an EGOT winner
The "Respect" star joined the elite EGOT club. An EGOT is an artist who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony Award in their career.

Mbongeni Buthelezi: The South African artist turning plastic into portraits
While other artists might use watercolors or oil paints, Mbongeni Buthelezi uses waste plastics to create highly textured portraits at his studio in Booysens, Johannesburg.

Justin Bieber offers an update on his facial paralysis
Justin Bieber has shared a faith-filled update about a rare medical condition that has resulted in one side of his face being paralyzed.

A hostel that housed Rwanda genocide survivors prepares to take in people deported by the UK
Hope Hostel is not a 5-star hotel. But it isn't a dump, either. The renovated 50-room facility in Kigali's Kagugu neighborhood has a new coat of paint, fresh bedding, a lot of new security cameras and a changed mission. After hosting student survivors of the 1994 genocide for nearly three decades, it will be the first home for migrants deported from the United Kingdom.

Key inflation measure slows slightly, but remains uncomfortably high
A key inflation reading showed a glimmer of hope on Tuesday, revealing a slight slowdown in rising prices -- though they remain uncomfortably high.

'Napalm Girl' at 50: The story of the Vietnam War's defining photo
The horrifying photograph of children fleeing a deadly napalm attack has become a defining image not only of the Vietnam War but the 20th century. Dark smoke billowing behind them, the young subjects' faces are painted with a mixture of terror, pain and confusion. Soldiers from the South Vietnamese army's 25th Division follow helplessly behind.
Biden says he's looking at executive orders on abortion rights if Supreme Court strikes down Roe
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was weighing executive actions he could take if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade's holding of a federal constitutional right to an abortion.

Murphy says he thinks there will be more than 10 GOP votes on gun safety legislation, but top negotiator says no deal this week
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the lead Democrat in the bipartisan negotiations on gun safety reform, told CNN he believes there will be more than 10 Republicans supporting gun safety reform in the Senate but a top Republican negotiator says no deal will come this week.
Mortgage rates are on the rise again
After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.23% in the week ending June 9, up from 5.09% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. The rate remains well above the 2.96% average from this time last year.

Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders
A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty.

Mariah Carey sued over hit track 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Suspected 'Pillowcase Rapist' is charged in a series of sexual assaults in Florida in the 1980s
Aided by advances in DNA technology, authorities in Florida say they have identified and charged the so-called Pillowcase Rapist accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in the 1980s.
China's BYD will supply EV batteries to 'good friend' Elon Musk 'very soon'
BYD, the Warren Buffett-backed Chinese electric carmaker, plans to supply batteries to Tesla "very soon," a senior executive from the company told a Chinese state-owned broadcaster. "BYD respects Tesla, and we also admire Tesla,"
Bass has chance to make history in Los Angeles mayoral race
US Rep. Karen Bass, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who was on President Joe Biden's short list for a running mate during the 2020 campaign, could make history in California.

California voters send a stark message to Democrats on crime and homelessness
Voters in two of the most liberal cities in America sent a clear message to the Democratic Party on Tuesday: they want their leaders to refocus on the most basic functions of government by ensuring their safety, protecting their quality of life and restoring order.

Al Roker explains how he lost 45 pounds
Al Roker is sharing how he managed to drop 45 pounds in the past few months.
China offers $15,000 cash — or a 'spiritual reward' — for national security tip-offs
China is offering its citizens cash rewards of up to and above 100,000 yuan ($15,000) for tip-offs about people who endanger national security, as authorities intensify a years-long campaign to weed out what they see as growing threats from foreign espionage and "hostile forces."
One dead, 30 injured after vehicle hits crowd near Berlin church
One person is dead and at least 30 are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd near a church in Berlin, Germany, authorities say.
Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Houston area schools
Hindus are urging Texas’ all Houston area independent school districts; and private/independent, charter, parochial schools; to close on their most popular festival Diwali.
'Ms. Marvel' tackles a Muslim hero's teen troubles in a starry-eyed Disney+ series
Feeling closer to Disney Channel's niche than most Marvel fare, "Ms. Marvel" unleashes a teenage superhero in a show as much about coming-of-age challenges than superheroic ones. Fortunately, that teen, Kamala Khan, is played by the utterly charming Iman Vellani, in what comes across like the junior edition of a comic-book-inspired series for Disney+.

Matthew McConaughey tells the story of those killed in Uvalde in emotional plea for action on guns
Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered impassioned and at-times emotional remarks at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, telling the stories of those who died in the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and urging more action on gun control.
Inspired by sacred music, an artist's 'Black Chapel' is opening in London
A striking meditative temple made of painted black wood has been built in London's Hyde Park as part of a prestigious annual architecture commission.

'Chrisley Knows Best' stars convicted of committing fraud, tax crimes
Reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Prescription cannabis products with more THC may ease chronic pain, at least a little, study finds
People who suffer from chronic pain may find small-to-moderate pain relief for the short-term when using certain prescription cannabis products with higher THC to CBD levels, but there are some worrisome side effects, according to new research.
CEOs are enjoying huge paydays while their workers struggle to pay bills
Despite all the buzz about the "Great Resignation" and a renaissance for the working classes in America, a new report finds the gap between executive and worker pay is only widening.
Hospitals grapple with shortage of crucial component for medical imaging tests
A shortage of a key component for some crucial imaging tests such as CT scans is leading to rationing within hospitals, patient backlogs and doctors across the United States making do with less-than-ideal alternatives across the United States.
Burger King has a 'Pride Whopper' with 'two equal buns'
Burger King's new hamburger to celebrate Pride Month has caused quite the stir on social media.
Teacher shot in Uvalde massacre recalls horror inside classroom where 11 of 19 slain students were killed
A teacher who was wounded in last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school told ABC his students were watching a movie when they heard gunshots -- and asked him what was going on.
Travel is back. And so are the influencers
Love them or loathe them, as the travel world re-opens, influencers are back on the move.

China censored a top livestreamer on the eve of June 4. Now his fans are asking about the Tiananmen Square massacre
For decades, the Chinese government has sought to erase all memories of its bloody military crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests, especially around the anniversary on June 4.
California is about to experience a political earthquake. Here's why
An earthquake is building in Tuesday's California elections that could rattle the political landscape from coast to coast.

Jessica Cisneros to file for recount of runoff with Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas
Jessica Cisneros, the Democratic primary challenger to Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas, says she plans to file for a recount of their runoff election. Cuellar leads by 197 votes out of more than 45,000 counted so far.
Judge rules Oklahoma's lethal injection method is constitutional following a legal challenge from dozens of death row prisoners
Oklahoma's use of a three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional, a federal judge ruled Monday following a lawsuit from nearly 30 people on death row challenging the protocol.

More parents could have access to baby formula from abroad
The Biden administration is making it easier for low-income families to obtain baby formula being imported from abroad to alleviate the shortage plaguing parents from coast to coast.

Kevin Spacey must stand trial in federal court on civil suit accusing him of sex abuse, judge rules
Kevin Spacey must face a federal lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse in a New York federal court, a judge ruled Monday.

There are now 24 lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson
Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24.

The former Wisconsin judge killed in a 'targeted attack' had sentenced the suspect to prison more than 15 years ago, court documents say
Douglas K. Uhde, the man accused of shooting and killing former Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer, had been sentenced to prison by the judge more than 15 years ago, court documents show.

Federal court blocks Louisiana's congressional map
A federal court in Louisiana on Monday blocked the state's congressional map and ordered the state legislature to draw a new map by June 20. It ruled that the state should have an additional majority-Black congressional district.
Estate of Andrew Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by North Carolina deputies last year, reaches $3 million settlement with county
The estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. has settled its lawsuit against a North Carolina county sheriff's office over his shooting death during an arrest last year, according to an attorney for the estate.

British journalist and Brazilian indigenous affairs expert missing in the Amazon
A veteran British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert are missing in Brazil's remote Javari Valley, in the far western part of Amazonas state.
Paramount Studios sued over 'Top Gun' copyright
Paramount Studios is being sued for copyright infringement over "Top Gun" by the family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 film.

Email reveals Trump campaign told fake electors in Georgia to use 'complete secrecy'
The Trump campaign directed a group of Georgia Republicans to meet in secret and obscure their objectives in an email obtained by federal prosecutors as part of their recent investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election in several swing states.

FDA advisers to weigh risks and benefits of Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine
After more than a year with two types of Covid-19 vaccines in use in the United States, another will be up for consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration next week.

Prince Harry and Meghan release new photo of daughter Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have released a new photo of their daughter Lilibet, after celebrating her 1st birthday on Saturday at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor in the UK, a spokesperson for the family said.
Amazon's stock price is set to drop, but that won't make it cheaper
For many average investors, the price of just one Amazon share has been prohibitively expensive. There are a lot of things a person can spend about $2,500 on instead of one tiny piece of "Prime" stock market real estate. A nice vacation? That home entertainment system? Season tickets for your favorite sports team?

Key GOP senators signal that raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons is off the table
The two leading GOP senators involved in gun talks on Capitol Hill signaled Monday evening that it's unlikely Congress will raise the age requirement for purchasing semiautomatic firearms to 21, instead saying they are looking at changing the criminal background check system to access juvenile records before a sale is complete.

Manchin wants to raise age to 21 for gun purchases, doesn't see need for AR-15s
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia voiced his support Monday for raising the age to 21 for purchasing semi-automatic weapons and questioned why individuals need to own high-powered AR-15-style weapons, putting him at odds with Republicans who are resisting imposing any restrictions on access to firearms.
NY attorney general isn't satisfied with Trump's bid to stay out of contempt after deposing longtime assistant
The New York attorney general's office says it is not satisfied that former President Donald Trump has met the conditions to lift his civil contempt and is asking for additional sworn statements from several units within the Trump Organization over its document retention policy.

Singapore's dengue 'emergency' is a climate change omen for the world
Singapore says it is facing a dengue "emergency" as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year.