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'Top Gun: Maverick' jets to new box office record
"Top Gun: Maverick" took off at the box office this weekend — setting a new record in the process.
A corporate raider is coming after Hellmann's and Dove
A shakeup may be in the works at Unilever, the consumer goods giant behind brands like Dove soap, Hellmann's mayonnaise and Vaseline.
Stores have too much stuff. Get ready for discounts
Some welcome news for shoppers getting squeezed by inflation: promotions on televisions, furniture, clothing, sporting goods and other big-ticket purchases are ramping up.
Fire and explosions rip through Omaha chemical plant, prompting temporary evacuations
A blaze that sparked explosions and burned part of a chemical plant in Nebraska's most populous city Monday is no longer a threat to the public, a fire official said Tuesday morning.
The remnants of Hurricane Agatha could become Alex this week
After making landfall Monday afternoon as a Category 2 hurricane just west of Puerto Angel, Mexico, Agatha rapidly weakened and is now just a remnant low-pressure system, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Jill Biden on cover of new issue of Harper's Bazaar
First lady Dr. Jill Biden appears on the cover of the June/July issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine, the first time in the magazine's 155-year history a first lady has appeared on the cover, according to a release from the magazine.
Changing our DNA: 'The age of human therapeutic gene editing is here'
When popular YouTube star Adalia Rose died earlier this year, she looked like a diminutive, sickly woman in her 80s. In reality she was only 15 years old, a victim of progeria, an extremely rare genetic disorder caused by a single mutation in one of 3 million base pairs that make up human DNA. Completely normal in mind and spirit, children with progeria age at a very rapid pace, typically dying in their teenage years.
Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, dies at 25
Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.
Summer 2022 preview: What to look forward to in media and entertainment
Will June's public hearings by the January 6 committee, some in prime time, shock viewers and sway public opinion? Will the Supreme Court's impending abortion ruling reshape state and national politics? Will Elon Musk complete his takeover of Twitter? Will Covid case counts disrupt plans or come to be accepted as a new normal?
How Scotts Miracle-Gro is reinventing itself as one of the biggest players in cannabis
The US cannabis industry is flush with fledgling companies and many unfamiliar brands. In that mix, however, is a 154-year-old company that is a household name: Scotts Miracle-Gro.
'Star Wars' calls out racism after attacks on Moses Ingram
The "Star Wars" franchise is sticking up for actor Moses Ingram after she revealed she had received hundreds of racist messages and comments on social media.
White House unveils a monthlong focus on the economy as prices rise and poll numbers fall
Facing rising prices and deep voter dissatisfaction, the White House this week is launching a month-long effort to signal heavy focus on the economy as inflation worries become the top concern for the White House before this fall's midterm elections.
Health and Human Services announces new office focused on the environmental risks to underserved communities
The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday it is establishing an Office of Environmental Justice, putting a spotlight on environmental inequities in health.
Taco Bell is running out of Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza is becoming increasingly hard to find just less than two weeks after it returned to menus.
'She was going to be someone.' Families and friends remember the victims of the Uvalde school massacre as the first funerals are held
Ten-year-old Maite Rodriguez wanted to be a marine biologist before she could say the words.
Russia is about to shut off some of Germany's gas
Russia is about to shut off its natural gas supplies to Shell's German customers.
Telescopes reveal why Neptune is more blue than Uranus
Neptune and Uranus are so similar that scientists sometimes refer to the distant, icy planets as planetary twins. But these ice giants have one big difference: their color.
Coco Gauff triumphs in all-American quarterfinal at the French Open to reach first grand slam singles semifinal
A week ago, Coco Gauff celebrated her high school graduation under the Eiffel Tower.
Uvalde mass shooter was not confronted by police before he entered the school, Texas official says
The 18-year-old gunman who killed 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was not confronted by police before he entered the school, a Texas law enforcement official said Thursday, contradicting earlier comments from authorities and raising further questions about the police response to the massacre.
What we know about the victims at Robb Elementary School
One of the 10-year-olds aspired to be a lawyer someday. Another loved video games and anything with wheels. And another was saving up for a trip to Disney World.
New York appeals court rules Trump, Ivanka and Don Jr. must sit for depositions
A New York appeals court has ruled former President Donald Trump and two of his adult children must sit for depositions in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into the Trump Organization.
CDC identifies 9 monkeypox cases in 7 states
The US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention is investigating more cases of monkeypox across the United States as part of a global outbreak.
Russia is depopulating parts of eastern Ukraine, forcibly removing thousands into remote parts of Russia
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been processed through a series of Russian "filtration camps" in Eastern Ukraine and sent into Russia as part of a systemized program of forced removal, according to four sources familiar with the latest Western intelligence -- an estimate far higher than US officials have publicly disclosed.
Sandy Hook families speak out following Texas school shooting
Parents from the Sandy Hook Promise organization spoke out about gun violence on Thursday.
Ellen DeGeneres says goodbye to show that 'forever changed my life'
Ellen DeGeneres bid a tearful farewell to her daytime talk show on Thursday, saying that the show had "forever changed my life."
Instacart: Baby formula searches surging as store shelves remain empty
Instacart said searches for baby formula hit a record high in mid-May but the on-demand grocery delivery site is struggling to fulfill orders because its stores remain severely understocked amid the ongoing national formula shortage.
Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' star, is dead at 67
Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and the Martin Scorsese mob classic "Goodfellas," has died.
She once wrote an essay on how to murder your husband. This week a jury found her guilty of murdering her husband
Unlike the antagonists in her steamy romance thrillers, author Nancy Crampton-Brophy did not get away with murder.
Wealthy shoppers are splurging at Macy's. Low-income shoppers are pulling back at Walmart
Decades-high inflation is leading to a split in American consumers' behavior.
Texas officials are still trying to put together a timeline of what happened in Uvalde school shooting
Today should have been a joyous day at Robb Elementary School as kids celebrated the last day of classes before summer vacation.
Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault
US actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday.
Replica of Hong Kong's 'Pillar of Shame' unveiled in Norway
For almost 25 years, the soaring "Pillar of Shame" stood on the University of Hong Kong (HKU) campus to honor victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. The school's controversial decision to pull the statue down last December signaled a major blow to freedom of expression in the city -- one of the few places on Chinese soil where memorials to Beijing's bloody crackdown were still tolerated.
Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann won't take the stand as trial nears close
Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann, on trial for allegedly lying to the FBI in a case brought by special counsel John Durham, will not testify as part of his defense, his lawyers said in court Thursday as they rested their case.
Over 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements found north of Hadrian's Wall
More than 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements have been found during a survey of the region north of Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom.
Mortgage rates fall slightly, but offer little relief to buyers
Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive week, but still remain above 5%. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.10% in the week ending May 26, down from 5.25% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. It is still well above the 2.95% average from this time last year.
The West united against Russia. Will its nerve hold as prices soar?
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by video to a packed room at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he thanked the West for its solidarity against Russia. But he also issued a warning to political leaders and business executives: Don't lose your nerve.
Colin Kaepernick trains with Las Vegas Raiders, signaling potential NFL comeback
Colin Kaepernick trained with the Las Vegas Raiders this week, signaling a potential comeback in the NFL, according to US media reports.
Herschel Walker's answer on gun violence is literally nonsensical
Less than 48 hours after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker was asked on Fox about the nation's gun violence problem -- and what to do about it.
Amber Heard returns to the stand to testify in defamation case
Amber Heard returned to the stand on Thursday to testify in her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp for a second time.
Delta to 'strategically decrease' flights this summer
Delta Air Lines on Thursday announced it will cut about 100 flights a day from its schedule this summer to "minimize disruptions and bounce back faster when challenges occur."
GOP Reps. Perry, Biggs formally object to subpoena from House January 6 committee
Republican Reps. Scott Perry and Andy Biggs have formally objected to being subpoenaed by the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The Republican wave is building fast
With just over five months before the 2022 midterm elections, it's becoming more and more clear that a Republican wave is building out in the country.
'How do you shoot my baby?': A first responder arrived at Robb Elementary to learn his 10-year-old daughter had been killed
Med aide Angel Garza rushed to Robb Elementary School on Tuesday and arrived as officials started escorting shell-shocked children from the classrooms.
Jeff Bridges is loving life after being 'close to dying' because of Covid and chemo
Jeff Bridges has a message now that he's on the other side of Covid and his cancer is in remission: "Love is the deal."
Shooting at a Texas elementary school leaves 14 students and a teacher dead, governor says
Two days before the start of summer break, an 18-year-old man opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, killing 14 students and one teacher, Gov. Greg Abbott said.
Five secretary of state races to watch, starting Tuesday
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in tears as he ends remarkable career after French Open defeat
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was in tears Tuesday as the curtain came down on his storied career after he lost in the first round at the French Open. The Frenchman, who announced he would retire after this year's Roland Garros, was beaten 6-7 (6) 7-6 (4) 6-2 7-6 (0) by Norwegian Casper Ruud, bringing his 18-year professional career to an end.
Walmart apologizes for selling Juneteenth ice cream
Walmart's attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn't go over so well. The company is apologizing for selling "Celebration Edition: Juneteenth Ice Cream," under its Great Value label. The branding sparked a backlash with many people on social media.
Coca-Cola is discontinuing Honest Tea
First Coca-Cola cut Tab, Odwalla and Zico coconut water. Now, Honest Tea is getting axed.
'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, FBI report finds
The number of "active shooter" incidents across the US increased more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and those incidents resulted in the highest number of deaths since 2017, the FBI said in a report Monday.