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Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

A space historian explains how the Artemis II crew reimagined some Apollo-era photos and found spectacular new angles.

All eyes are going to be on Justin Bieber at Coachella

All eyes are going to be on Justin Bieber at Coachella

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

A $1 million Picasso is due to be sold for just $116

There’s a country in Southern Europe that few tourists know about

There’s a country in Southern Europe that few tourists know about

Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'

President Donald Trump’s plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital, unveiled Friday, include a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded

'New king of Las Vegas' is celebrated with Strip parade

Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars was honored with a parade and a street named after him near the Park MGM in Las Vegas

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling has a mishap as bat snaps during ceremony

A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park

Scottie Scheffler has 2 shots in the water and his first round over par in the Masters in 3 years

Scottie Scheffler thought he was in good shape with two par 5s still to play in the Masters

Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch

Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

Lawmaker uses satirical 'Spinachgate' video to address water pollution and cancer concerns

White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime fan of the baseball team

MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades

Major League Baseball says the percentage of Black players on opening day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades

Release is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC will remain jailed for now

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios

Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.

Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial

A jury has finished its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in a civil case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment

Why Ghanaian singer King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats

Why Ghanaian singer King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats

'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new stars

“Euphoria” returns Sunday with its starry cast for a third season on HBO Max

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket

Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production

Patrons are lining up at Augusta National to secure a limited edition Masters gnome

In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it

US presidents haven’t usually sought to impress their own architectural tastes – much less their names while in office – on national monuments.

Democrats tackle outside groups flooding their primaries with campaign cash

Democrats are grappling with a surge of outside spending in their primaries

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as Dolce & Gabbana chairman but will keep a creative role

Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

The World Cup’s best shirts are already 30 years old

The World Cup’s best shirts are already 30 years old

China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade

BTS is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer, has died of prostate cancer in Pennsylvania at age 68, according to his lawyer

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley

Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries

Plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department

Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist

A lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices

The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model

The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model

Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion

Army ROTC cadets who subdued the gunman attacking their classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University last month are recounting dramatic details publicly for the first time

Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears

Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

Pink has been chosen to host the Tony Awards, set for June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

On a New Kids on the Block cruise, Emma Straub found a way past grief

Emma Straub, known for novels like “Modern Lovers” and “The Vacationers,” has a new book inspired by a fan cruise

BTS opens world tour in South Korea after hiatus for military service

BTS has kicked off their long-awaited world tour with a concert in South Korea

Look of the Week: Elle Fanning makes the case for slouchy, old-school femininity

Look of the Week: Elle Fanning makes the case for slouchy, old-school femininity

Appeals court grills attorneys over whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was improperly sentenced

Appeals court grills attorneys over whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was improperly sentenced

Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup

New films by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain’s Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month

Gary Woodland is trying to win the Masters while fighting anxiety so severe he thinks someone is ‘trying to kill me’

Gary Woodland is trying to win the Masters while fighting anxiety so severe he thinks someone is ‘trying to kill me’

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

Vilma Jää Brings herding calls and mocking songs to Met Opera’s production of 'Innocence'

Vilma Jää never expected to play a major role in one of the 21st century’s most acclaimed operas when she enrolled at the Sibelius Academy to study folk music

USC freshman loses eye after being struck by federal agent’s projectile at Los Angeles ‘No Kings’ protest, attorney says

USC freshman loses eye after being struck by federal agent’s projectile at Los Angeles ‘No Kings’ protest, attorney says

Judge orders rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in case involving rapper Gucci Mane's label

A federal judge ordered rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody after he and eight others were accused of kidnapping three music industry professionals and robbing them at gunpoint in Texas during a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s record label

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters

Tommy Fleetwood's 8-year-old son Frankie nearly stole the show at Augusta National on Wednesday

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case

A Long Island architect has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings

Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Take a trip down Route 66 as it turns 100

Route 66 turns 100 this year, making the legendary road ripe for an American road trip

Prehistoric dice suggest that Native Americans may have been gaming since the last ice age

Prehistoric dice suggest that Native Americans may have been gaming since the last ice age

AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University

AI helps uncover ancient history on display at Utah Valley University

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling 8 women

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling 8 women

'SNL' season closes out with plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney

Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out the “Saturday Night Live” season, with Olivia Rodrigo hosting and performing on May 2

Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove

In 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz

Masters in bloom: More than azaleas and dogwood make up golf's most beautiful garden

Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

Walking this golf course is now a botanist’s dream

Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplayed his mid-game shouting match with Jarred Vanderbilt during their loss to Oklahoma City

'Malcolm in the Middle' returns after 20 years with questions of legacy and its trademark craziness

Hulu has revived “Malcolm in the Middle” with a four-part series subtitled “Life’s Still Unfair.”

Justin Rose says Masters tournament record of 63 could fall one day. It would take near perfection

The tournament record at the Masters is 63 and has been for three decades

A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year

Teen basketball is for pros

Teen basketball is for pros

Trial to begin in lawsuit over fatal Los Angeles police shooting of 14-year-old girl in 2021

A wrongful-death lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Police Department for an officer’s fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in a clothing store is set to begin trial

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Oscars set dates for 99th and 100th broadcast, before move to YouTube

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two Oscars on ABC

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary

Progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after breaking neck

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens has broken his neck and is recovering at home

Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally

Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic

'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul can't have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

A Utah court commissioner says Taylor Frankie Paul, star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” can't have unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son

Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

A federal judge has ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone can continue to be dispensed by mail to people with prescriptions, at least for now

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for the rapper Offset says the former member of the hip-hop trio Migos was shot outside a Florida casino and is in stable condition at a hospital

Students learning to play tennis without a court

Students learning to play tennis without a court

Dance studio owner staged robberies for insurance fraud, used money for cosmetic surgery, indictment alleges

Dance studio owner staged robberies for insurance fraud, used money for cosmetic surgery, indictment alleges

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled

Trading cigarettes for cameras: A WWII soldier’s unlikely path to preserving history

Trading cigarettes for cameras: A WWII soldier’s unlikely path to preserving history

Clicks and clacks, rhythms and beats: The tap shoe

You’ll never say you didn’t hear them coming: tap shoes, where plates are added to the soles allowing the wearer to make music with each step

Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead

“The Testaments,” a spinoff of “The Handmaid's Tale,” debuts Wednesday, continuing the story of Gilead

Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 'The Perilous Fight' in September

Colin Kaepernick will publish his life story, “The Perilous Fight,” on Sept. 15

Tiger Woods is not at the Masters. Jason Day wonders why he was behind the wheel in DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is a topic of conversation at the Masters without even being there

UK festival canceled after headliner Kanye West blocked from traveling to UK

UK festival canceled after headliner Kanye West blocked from traveling to UK

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

Uber driver finds python left behind by passengers who attended Philadelphia reptile show

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.

¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! Speedy Gonzales set to make his triumphant return to the silver screen

The comeback story of ‘the fastest mouse in all of Mexico’ reveals how audiences – not cultural gatekeepers – shape the meaning of representation.

Atlanta Mayor calls for safe hangouts and parents to help as teen takeovers rise across the city

Atlanta Mayor calls for safe hangouts and parents to help as teen takeovers rise across the city

Bill Ackman’s fund wants to buy Universal Music

Bill Ackman’s fund wants to buy Universal Music

UConn slows down Michigan, but physical play can't make up for poor shooting in title game loss

UConn executed coach Dan Hurley’s game plan in a national championship slugfest against Michigan

Lil Nas X enters a mental health program intended to lead to dropped charges of attacking police

A judge has allowed Lil Nas X to enter a mental health diversion program that could lead to the dismissal of charges against him

Mahreen Sohail's story collection 'Small Scale Sinners' wins the PEN/Faulkner prize

Mahreen Sohail’s short story collection, "Small Scale Sinners," has won the PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction

Patrick Reed’s long road back: Leaving LIV, waiting out a PGA Tour return and playing in the Masters

Patrick Reed is back at the Masters, walking among the Georgia pines

Wireless Festival boss stands by Ye headlining concerts as sponsors pull out

As sponsors pull out from London’s Wireless Festival over headliner Ye, its organizer is standing by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

What to Stream: Sydney Sweeney, 'Malcolm in the Middle,' Jonah Hill, 'Hacks' and Ella Langley

Sydney Sweeney starring as real-life boxing legend Christy Martin in the movie “Christy” and “Hacks” launching its fifth and final season on HBO are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing of rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days

CBS will hand Colbert’s late-night time slot to ‘Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen’

CBS will hand Colbert’s late-night time slot to ‘Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen’

A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation

Savannah Guthrie has returned to hosting the “Today” show for the first time since her mother disappeared from her Arizona home more than two months ago

YouTubers trespass at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, claim they were shot at

YouTubers trespass at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch, claim they were shot at

Viral TikTok review saves bakery from inflation struggles and brings massive lines of customers

Viral TikTok review saves bakery from inflation struggles and brings massive lines of customers

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' anchor desk for first time since mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie has returned to NBC’s “Today” show anchor desk for the first time since her mother's disappearance more than two months ago

Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students

Kansas schools creates choir class for special needs students

Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit

Students receive free prom attire from nonprofit

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

In the early days of the United States, Philly was a hotbed of conspiracy theories as fears grew that secret societies sought to dismantle religion’s influence on society.

Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it

MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.

‘It’s good to be home’: Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ show as search for mom continues

‘It’s good to be home’: Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ show as search for mom continues

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets as a child

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

Facing Michigan’s ‘Monstars,’ UConn finds itself in the unlikely position of underdog

Facing Michigan’s ‘Monstars,’ UConn finds itself in the unlikely position of underdog

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball

Boy uses art to carry on dad's legacy, after losing him to gun violence

Boy uses art to carry on dad's legacy, after losing him to gun violence

6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients

6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film

MASTERS '26: Augusta's 'beautiful little hole' at No. 7 has turned much nastier

Players in the Masters will have a hard time believing Byron Nelson once drove onto the green at the par-4 seventh hole at Augusta National

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

Mourning for dinosaurs, 65 million years too late

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach four-year tentative agreement

Screenwriters and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative deal after a few weeks of negotiation

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing

An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s injury status is ongoing

Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers

Art programs in Harlem help alleviate stress for dementia patients, caregivers

Mechanicsville man discovers dad's artwork from WWII buried for decades

Mechanicsville man discovers dad's artwork from WWII buried for decades

Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction

The Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president

Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling

The new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon

VSU senior showcases jazz portraits in first solo exhibition: 'Art has given me an outlet'

VSU senior showcases jazz portraits in first solo exhibition: 'Art has given me an outlet'

9-year-old Virginia equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition

9-year-old Virginia equestrian qualifies for national dressage competition

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

CNN meets lifelike robotic Olaf from “Frozen"

Engineers at Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development have built an incredibly realistic interactive robot of the beloved "Frozen" character Olaf. He will be available for public view at the new World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris on March 29th.

Ye attempts a comeback with sold-out LA-area concert, support from Lauryn Hill

The artist formerly and possibly again known as Kanye West reveled in support from one of his musical idols, Lauryn Hill, as he staged a sold-out Southern California concert meant to mark a comeback from years of controversy

Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades

Hollywood has driven how Americans envision little green men with big eyes and bigger heads

Dallas Stars' arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute

The home arena of the Dallas Stars has launched an investigation into a video that apparently shows four fans celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Families wrapped their arms around freed loved ones outside Cuban prisons on Friday

TMZ’s founder channels national anger with Washington

TMZ’s founder channels national anger with Washington

Glassblowing business working to create a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt

Glassblowing business working to create a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

Last known living squadron member shares WWII story

Last known living squadron member shares WWII story

Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car

A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he chased down and struck a former bandmate’s father with his car, badly injuring him

Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival

The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers

At 90, this piano teacher shows no signs of slowing down

At 90, this piano teacher shows no signs of slowing down

Dusty May might be the master of college basketball’s new landscape after engineering Michigan’s rapid rise

Dusty May might be the master of college basketball’s new landscape after engineering Michigan’s rapid rise

Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real, North Carolina station's director says

WKRP is coming to Cincinnati — for real this time, according to the current owner of that call sign

Surprise! Zendaya wears something blue, after the old, new and borrowed

First she wore something old

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

Different kinds of Americans are generous in different ways.

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

The two lives of Chuck Norris

The action star’s death forced fans to reckon with his strange legacy: a real person with a complicated past, and a meme that made him into an immortal symbol of exaggerated masculinity.

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church

Latter-day Saint influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family, but they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Women's Final Four teams reflect on the transfer portal's impact

The impact of the transfer portal can be felt all around the basketball landscape, and that includes the women's Final Four

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been holding a series of “rental rip-off hearings” for disgruntled tenants to air their complaints about bad landlords

Former Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s father

Former Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s father

A new fashion gig for Travis Kelce hints at his wedding outfit

A new fashion gig for Travis Kelce hints at his wedding outfit

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

A federal judge in New York has tossed out Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie “It Ends With Us" but left intact claims for retaliation

Woman used ChatGPT to help brother flee after IED placed at MacDill AFB: Prosecutor

Woman used ChatGPT to help brother flee after IED placed at MacDill AFB: Prosecutor

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom has gotten final approval from a key commission

Attorneys say Oklahoma basketball player who died after game wasn't given proper medical care

Attorneys for an Oklahoma college basketball player who died after being injured during a game last year say wasn't given proper medical care after his injury

Michigan starter Elliot Cadeau joins teammates at Final Four after accidental exposure to nuts

Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts

Surveillance video reveals Walmart stabbing and bystanders stopping the fleeing suspect

Surveillance video reveals Walmart stabbing and bystanders stopping the fleeing suspect

Millions of Americans are now eligible for Canadian citizenship and many are applying ‘just in case’

Millions of Americans are now eligible for Canadian citizenship and many are applying ‘just in case’

The nonprofit status of NCAA athletic departments is starting to raise questions

In an era of billion-dollar TV deals and million-dollar payments to players, the tax code continues to treat university athletic departments as organizations that promote education and amateur sports.

Bruce Hornsby looks back with new album 'Indigo Park' that mixes simplicity and complexity

Bruce Hornsby has a new album that looks back on his life with warmth, humor and deliberate weirdness

'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire

'Burning sage to cleanse the house': Family escapes to safety after home catches fire

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Delta State became one of women’s basketball’s early powerhouses under coach Margaret Wade and star player Lusia Harris

Transgender Idahoan speaks out after 'Bathroom Bill' becomes law

Transgender Idahoan speaks out after 'Bathroom Bill' becomes law

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student fighting deportation, have asked Judge Emil Bove to step aside from an appellate panel that could weigh in on his case because of Bove’s previous role as a top Justice Department official involved in investigating student protesters

BJ Novak to host PEN America gala on May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History

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Heather Morris returns to WWII with 'The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse' set in Nazi-occupied Paris

Heather Morris has a new novel set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands

Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time

As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today

UConn’s Alex Karaban is a throwback to an earlier time. He’s aiming to do something no college player has done since the ’70s

UConn’s Alex Karaban is a throwback to an earlier time. He’s aiming to do something no college player has done since the ’70s

How Iranian hackers pose a threat to US critical infrastructure

A cyberattack on a US corporation illustrates how state-aligned hackers operate, and how damage in war today isn’t always readily visible or geographically confined.

Police say new technology is contributing to recent rise in auto thefts

Police say new technology is contributing to recent rise in auto thefts

John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

John Roberts told Donald Trump exactly what he thinks

Irresponsible parental gun ownership could become a factor in custody disputes

Evolving views about parental gun ownership and liability will likely have ramifications in custody battles.

Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic

Those who believe college sports is losing its heart — being overtaken by money —are not all wrong

It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion. Indiana will be honored not far from home

Bob Knight's halftime speech on March 29, 1976, became legendary

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

What does it really mean to ‘age well’?

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

President Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday

'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor's detail

Actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire

Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building

Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit

Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one

A real-life Las Vegas showgirl is suing Taylor Swift, saying the branding surrounding her album “The Life of a Showgirl.”

Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advances

Defending champion Arsenal has advanced to the Women’s Champions League semifinals despite a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in a London derby

Teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime after changing students’ lives through music

Teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime after changing students’ lives through music

Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent

Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

TMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during 'Moulin Rouge!'

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after feeling very ill onstage during "Moulin Rouge

Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”

Bruce Springsteen honors Prince as tour kicks off in Minneapolis

Bruce Springsteen honors Prince as tour kicks off in Minneapolis

Max Thieriot is on fire. Meet the man behind TV hits 'Fire Country' and 'Sheriff Country'

Max Thieriot has turned “Fire Country” and its spinoff “Sheriff Country” into the top two shows on Friday nights

What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil

Participatory budgeting makes the people involved more likely to vote – an important consideration in a city like Detroit where many don’t.

You’re not going to be alone in national parks this summer – enjoy the company

Being in public parks and natural environments with other visitors is a powerful opportunity to enhance enjoyment rather than detract from it.

Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate

Even after death, managing wealth can be complicated, slow and deeply contested.

Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos

Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children

Can a cult fashion brand appeal to the whole world?

Can a cult fashion brand appeal to the whole world?

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution

Trump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution

Bruce Springsteen brings 'Streets of Minneapolis' home as he launches US tour with 'War'

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood in Minneapolis as he launched his latest U.S. tour

Tiger Woods says he’ll step away to seek treatment after not guilty plea to DUI charge

Tiger Woods says he’ll step away to seek treatment after not guilty plea to DUI charge

Hegseth says suspension lifted for Army crew seen in video flying Apache helicopters at Kid Rock’s home

Hegseth says suspension lifted for Army crew seen in video flying Apache helicopters at Kid Rock’s home

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspensions lifted

Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump drew mostly applause as he greeted the crowd on the opening night of the musical “Chicago” at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday night

Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library

Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Judge rules that White House ballroom construction ‘has to stop!’

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service

Supreme Court seems likely to rule for a Black death row inmate in Mississippi

The Supreme Court seems likely to rule for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional

Federal judge rules Trump order ending NPR and PBS funding was unconstitutional

Pink tutus popping up in parks across Birmingham surprise and delight residents

Pink tutus popping up in parks across Birmingham surprise and delight residents

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors

Takeaways from the Supreme Court decision on Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for trans and gay minors

Monthslong meditation on impermanence at a remote California Zen retreat meets a real-life fire

A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of a long retreat

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Why is there a golden toilet on the National Mall?

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Roberto De Zerbi has been hired as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League

Chavez abuse claims prompt reflection on the history of Filipino farmworkers in the US

In 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers in California became inextricably linked when they mobilized to strike against grape growers

Artists who overcame homelessness teach new workshop for children

Artists who overcame homelessness teach new workshop for children

JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion,' coming out later this spring

Vice President JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith and adult conversion to Catholicism

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

John Green is writing his first novel for adults

John Green is writing his first novel for adults

Women's Final Four a repeat of last season, headlined by undefeated reigning national champion UConn

The women’s Final Four is on repeat

Hollywood binges on the written word

Hollywood binges on the written word

Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater

This year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products

‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts

Curiosity and an openness to new ideas help Ryland Grace, the movie’s protagonist, navigate new discoveries about life in the universe.

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital

Dancers at Boston Ballet juggling work and school through partnership with Northeastern University

Dancers at Boston Ballet juggling work and school through partnership with Northeastern University

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility

St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more

St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

A federal judge says a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate in a Kennedy Center board meeting to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to close the performing arts center for two years of renovations

After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together

After their synagogue is attacked, a tight-knit Jewish community vows to keep coming together

TSA workers grapple with loss of first paycheck: ‘I don’t want to depend on anybody else’

TSA workers grapple with loss of first paycheck: ‘I don’t want to depend on anybody else’

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture

The downfall of the world's top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens

Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies

Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies

Radko Gudas suspended 5 games for his knee-on-knee hit that injured Auston Matthews

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended five games for his knee-on-knee hit that injured Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Michigan synagogue assailant had connections to Hezbollah members in Lebanon, sources say

Michigan synagogue assailant had connections to Hezbollah members in Lebanon, sources say

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him

Ric Grenell took a ‘sledgehammer’ to the Kennedy Center. Trump still soured on him

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Richard Grenell is stepping down as president of the Kennedy Center after leading changes that drive artists away

5 indelible photos from Hollywood's awards season, and the stories behind them

As a staff photojournalist for The Associated Press based in Los Angeles, Chris Pizzello covers hundreds of entertainment events a year

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Male shoe anxiety hits the Oval Office

Male shoe anxiety hits the Oval Office

How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City – Pittsburgh’s rich Irish history

Long before Pittsburgh’s modern Irish celebrations existed, Irish immigrants helped shape the city in the 19th century via the railroads, canals and steel industry.

Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be

Temple Israel was prepared for an attack. Jewish institutions have to be

Wrexham celebrity owners on commentary duty to mark five years since takeover

Wrexham’s celebrity owners are swapping the boardroom for the commentary booth to mark five years since their game-changing takeover of the Welsh soccer club

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

'A piece of me is just gone': Miracle Cromwell's mom demands answers as suspected killer roams free

Look of the Week: Harry Styles proves that ‘It-bags’ are for the boys, too

Look of the Week: Harry Styles proves that ‘It-bags’ are for the boys, too

Two long-lost episodes of 'Doctor Who' have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

A film charity has uncovered two episodes of sci-fi series “Doctor Who” that were long believed lost

'Complete absurdity:' Usyk hits out at softening stance toward Russian athletes, plans Fury fight

Boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk remains as convinced as ever that Russian athletes should not be allowed to compete at major sports events, even as the International Olympic Committee and FIFA appear to be softening their stance

Trump details his shoe philosophy: ‘I have fun with it’

Trump details his shoe philosophy: ‘I have fun with it’

German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama in vast new exhibit

The renowned Museum Ludwig in Germany is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a nearly five-month exhibit with more than 300 works of the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on 'Sinners' team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler says the Oscars matter, but he is focused on enjoying the moment with his “Sinners” team

The breakout star of ‘Sinners’ started his journey with a blues playlist from Ryan Coogler

The breakout star of ‘Sinners’ started his journey with a blues playlist from Ryan Coogler

As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking

AI tools can now generate movie scenes, resurrect lost footage and replace entry-level jobs – forcing Hollywood to rethink creativity, labor and authorship.

Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture

The U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new series of stamps Friday that feature five special cars

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel

Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business

Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case

Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial

Jack Osbourne has named his daughter after his late father Ozzy

Jack Osbourne has named his daughter after his late father Ozzy

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough

Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans

Pulse survivor reacts to sign coming down ahead of the nightclub’s demolition

Pulse survivor reacts to sign coming down ahead of the nightclub’s demolition

After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds

After 56 years, couple to dismantle beloved model train display, donate the proceeds

Miami of Ohio went 31-0 in the regular season. A bad MAC tournament loss makes for an uncomfortable Selection Sunday

Miami of Ohio went 31-0 in the regular season. A bad MAC tournament loss makes for an uncomfortable Selection Sunday

Students use theater to explore Holocaust's lessons and confront modern-day hate

Students use theater to explore Holocaust's lessons and confront modern-day hate

A new exhibit shows plaster casts of Pompeii victims frozen at the time of death

A new permanent exhibition has opened in Pompeii that shows plaster casts of people killed in the Mount Vesuvius eruption, frozen in their final moments

After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset

Georgia’s film industry is struggling

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

A wooden holztrompete joins the Met’s new 'Tristan und Isolde' production

A new Met Opera production of “Tristan und Isolde” uses Wagner’s rare wooden horn, the holztrompete, for a key offstage moment

Michelin-starred Noma head chef resigns following abuse allegations

Michelin-starred Noma head chef resigns following abuse allegations

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

FBI agents to train with UFC fighters at Quantico

Minimalist horror 'Undertone' uses audio and soundscapes to scare you

Horror filmmaker Ian Tuason is making his feature debut with “Undertone.”

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest

Beloved bartender pours his last drink on his 75th birthday

Beloved bartender pours his last drink on his 75th birthday

Iranian filmmakers head to the Oscars as war engulfs their country

Iranian filmmakers head to the Oscars as war engulfs their country

‘X-Files’ stars, Chloe Sevigny and Janet Jackson tunes: Fashion goes full ’90s

‘X-Files’ stars, Chloe Sevigny and Janet Jackson tunes: Fashion goes full ’90s

Smithsonian museum will revamp its slavery exhibit after artifact loan runs out

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is removing a rare slave ship timber from its “Slavery and Freedom” exhibit and returning it to South Africa

Pritzker Prize 2026: Chile’s Smiljan Radić wins ‘Nobel’ of architecture

Pritzker Prize 2026: Chile’s Smiljan Radić wins ‘Nobel’ of architecture

‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief

The Oscar-nominated film about Shakespeare’s son explores how men and women mourn differently – and how ‘Hamlet’ may have transformed a father’s private sorrow into enduring art.

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion

How African designers are making their mark on global fashion

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

A Moscow court has convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shootings that killed 149 and injured more than 600 at a concert hall in Moscow

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran

Samurai treasures, modern luxuries: Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea

Samurai treasures, modern luxuries: Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea

NWSL to award its 18th franchise this year, with team expected to begin play in 2028

National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said the league will award its 18th franchise this year, with the team to begin play in 2028

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she's just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira says her new world tour is turning lifelong dreams into reality as she sets attendance records and earns major recognition

A dad started the Miss Black America pageant to make his daughters' dreams come true

A dad started the Miss Black America pageant to make his daughters' dreams come true

Grocery store showcases local Latin artists in online music series

Grocery store showcases local Latin artists in online music series

Early photos of enslaved people in 1850 head home from Harvard to South Carolina museum

Harvard University has handed over rare 1850 photos of enslaved people to a museum in Charleston

Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” as she breaks her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats who were concerned about his age and viability against Republican Donald Trump

Patriots and loyalists both rallied around St. Patrick’s Day during the Revolutionary War

By the Revolutionary War in the late 1770s, those marking the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death on March 17 included Irish immigrants in the Continental Army and those serving the British Redcoats.

Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era

Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons

And best drama goes to… this year’s totally unhinged award season

And best drama goes to… this year’s totally unhinged award season

Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education

Researchers use text and image generators to design culturally relevant educational content for young children.

Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers

Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t know from looking at the final product.

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.

South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances

South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances

Matt Snell, who scored the Jets’ only TD in the Super Bowl upset of Colts, has died at age 84

Matt Snell, the bruising running back who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the Jets’ Super Bowl win in 1969, has died at 84

Ken Follett's next epic heads to Victorian Britain, where strict morals meet secret passions

Ken Follett’s next historical epic is a story of forbidden romance set during a time of official propriety, the Victorian age

Katie Perry vs Katy Perry: Australian designer wins trademark over popstar

Katie Perry vs Katy Perry: Australian designer wins trademark over popstar

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis adapt ‘Scarpetta’ book series for TV

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis met at the Oscars in 2021

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that

Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii

Dudamel says Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming 'no one cares' about opera and ballet

Gustavo Dudamel is pushing back after Timothée Chalamet said “no one cares” about opera and ballet

Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired

Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend

Giant Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood with message of peace

A 16-foot (5-meter) Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood as part of a traveling project that brings the religious image to communities across the capital and nearby cities in central Mexico

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Trump’s designs for Air Force One echo TWA, US Airways, Obama’s charter and other planes of the past

Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière built a fake mountain range inside the Louvre and sent models climbing through it

The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan O’Brien back and a 'moving' in memoriam

The Oscars team says the 98th Academy Awards aims to feel warm, tight and built for both the room and viewers at home

Best cat? Funniest prop? Ahead of the Oscars, the AP hands out its own awards

Awards season has a way of diminishing the movie year into a handful of films that are talked about ad nauseam for months

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work

Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork

How escapist should fashion be?

How escapist should fashion be?

Judge scolds Live Nation and Justice Department for secret settlement talks

Judge scolds Live Nation and Justice Department for secret settlement talks

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature

Photographer finds purpose in Southwest Florida's nature

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm

Art piece remembers familiar tree lost during winter storm

Mom finds the people her organ donor son saved, invites them to do his favorite activity, dance

Mom finds the people her organ donor son saved, invites them to do his favorite activity, dance

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

Gustavo Dudamel's tenure as New York Philharmonic music director opens at Radio City Music Hall

Gustavo Dudamel starts a new era as music director of the New York Philharmonic in September, and he wants it to feel bold and modern

Just thinking about tequila, whiskey or wine shifts your mindset – new research

Different types of alcoholic beverages elicit symbolic cues that can influence the choices a person makes about consumption.

Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier who was the 7th US service member to die in Iran war

Vice President JD Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh U.S. service member to die in combat during the Iran war as his remains were brought back to the U.S. The dignified transfer took place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Monday evening

'Dancing with the Stars' pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in 'Chicago'

Mark Ballas returns to Broadway in “Chicago,” and he reunites with former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Whitney Leavitt

From bodice rippers to romantasy, romance novels are dominating the book market – and rewriting women’s sexual power

Today’s romance novels spotlight women in control in the bedroom and in their relationships.

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

Mariachi-playing brothers and their parents are released from ICE custody

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown

Tomoko Kobayashi reopened her inn in northeastern Fukushima to bring a sense of normal life back to her deserted hometown five years after the nuclear disaster

Margot Robbie, Oprah watch Blazy transform Chanel with color and craft

Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy is still building

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes

Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, who sang with the band Boston for nearly 20 years after posting a Myspace tribute to the band’s original singer, has died at 60

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

The Justice Department says it's reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment that will benefit consumers by letting competitors play a role in ticket sales and force Live Nation to give up control of 13 amphitheaters

Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic moving from Riyadh to Los Angeles

Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic are moving closer to home for their inaugural event, switching from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles

'Poetry Out Loud' event showcases young New Mexican poets

'Poetry Out Loud' event showcases young New Mexican poets

A sweeping biography of Robert McNamara wins $50,000 book prize

A deep and wide-ranging biography of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara has won a $50,000 prize

Director Mendonça Filho of 'The Secret Agent' reflects on memory and success of Brazilian cinema

Brazilian thriller “The Secret Agent” has grabbed Oscars attention with nominations for best international film and best picture

'Migrant Mother' plaque finds new home at Nipomo Library

'Migrant Mother' plaque finds new home at Nipomo Library

Live Nation settles antitrust lawsuit with Justice Department

Live Nation settles antitrust lawsuit with Justice Department

Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón remembered at New York funeral

Family, friends and fans are gathering for the funeral of urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón

Stars hit Paris runways, but fall’s real trend was dressing for hard times — and real life

Paris Fashion Week shows designers resetting big brands with clothes that match a tense, noisy world

Simon & Schuster names former Amazon executive Greg Greeley as CEO, succeeding Jonathan Karp

Simon & Schuster has named a former Amazon

Boy battling bone cancer gets bedroom makeover, Creighton men's basketball joins surprise

Boy battling bone cancer gets bedroom makeover, Creighton men's basketball joins surprise

Q&A: Activists, 'sister-friends' Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book

They call themselves “sister-friends.”

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

A reporter in Nashville has been covering ICE arrests in her community. Then she was detained herself

Arkansas' John Calipari becomes 5th Division I men's coach to reach 900 victories

Arkansas coach John Calipari became the fifth Division I men’s basketball coach to reach 900 career wins with the Razorbacks’ 88-84 victory over Missouri

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war

Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration

Woman sues author Amy Griffin, saying her memoir 'The Tell' stole stories of sexual abuse

A woman has sued memoir author Amy Griffin, saying Griffin stole descriptions of childhood sexual abuse from incidents in her life

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons

Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt

A Spanish soccer team is asking Madonna for help in finding the club shirt she wore on stage during a concert in 1990

Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season

Andris Nelsons is leaving as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra after the board decides not to renew him

J Balvin remade Van Halen's 'Jump' as Coca-Cola's World Cup anthem. He says it was 'a puzzle'

In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

High School senior wins international jazz trombone competition

High School senior wins international jazz trombone competition

Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?

Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House

Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has opened a photography exhibition in Athens days before he is due to attend the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles

Good dad intentions are at the heart of Steve Carell's new series 'Rooster'

Steve Carell has a new HBO comedy that digs into the awkward push and pull between dads and adult daughters

In Paris fashion, skin is in and celebrities rule the runways

Paris Fashion Week is delivering a forceful reminder of why it remains a capital of fashion, with blockbuster celebrity front rows, boundary-pushing design and collections that are tackling big ideas about power, craft and the female body

After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' with 2 untitled books

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Daryl Hannah issues scathing response to portrayal of her on TV series about Kennedy and Bessette

Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met

Opera director Yuval Sharon has said that Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” is the hardest work in the traditional repertoire to stage

San Francisco Skee-Ball champion opens arcade and launches city's first league

San Francisco Skee-Ball champion opens arcade and launches city's first league

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

Shohei Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic

Family-friendly workplaces are great − but ‘families of 1’ get ignored

In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly?

Dubai’s social influencer-cultivated reputation of being a safe haven just went up in smoke

Dubai’s social influencer-cultivated reputation of being a safe haven just went up in smoke

Eva Mendes gets birthday surprise from Ryan Gosling — on national TV

Eva Mendes gets birthday surprise from Ryan Gosling — on national TV

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley reimagine Frankenstein’s bride

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley reimagine Frankenstein’s bride

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad

Tennessee could miss its 1st women's NCAA Tournament after closing season with 7 straight losses

Tennessee has never failed to qualify for the women’s NCAA Tournament

Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?

Who is Markwayne Mullin, named by Trump to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary?

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California

Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, has died

Bernard LaFayette, Selma voting rights organizer, has died

Savannah Guthrie ‘plans to return’ to the ‘Today’ show, NBC says

Savannah Guthrie ‘plans to return’ to the ‘Today’ show, NBC says

Lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini guided man to consider 'mass casualty' event before suicide

A new lawsuit says Google’s Gemini chatbot fueled a man’s delusions and nearly pushed him to commit a violent event near Miami's airport before he killed himself

Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts

An independent researcher has asserted that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo

The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal turns “The Bride!”

Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection

Oscar-award winning actors Sean Penn and Julia Roberts, who also happen to be longtime friends and neighbors, open up about their career trajectories and most famous roles. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration

A joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams

Gayle King renews deal with CBS News, ending speculation about her exit

Gayle King renews deal with CBS News, ending speculation about her exit

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff

State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary

Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom

Democrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition

B2K and Bow Wow's Boys 4 Life Tour is powered by forgiveness and accountability

The platinum-selling R&B group B2K has reunited for the upcoming Boys 4 Life Tour, and they’re co-headlining with fellow 2000s superstar, Bow Wow

Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead

Police body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

A MrBeast video editor has been fired after accusations of insider trading by Kalshi

Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival will honor filmmaker Peter Jackson with an honorary Palme d’Or at the upcoming French festival

Oprah and Gayle King hobnob at Chloe's boho blouse-focused Paris fashion show

Oprah Winfrey and her longtime friend Gayle King are among celebrities on the front row at Chloé fashion show at Paris Fashion Week

Who will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers make their predictions

The Oscar race has tightened after surprise wins at the Actor Awards, and Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle say the top prizes now look less settled

VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more

VistaVision, the large-scale film format used largely in the 1950s, is enjoying a big-screen revival

War Child UK looks to 'Help' again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success

Thirty years after the success of its star-studded “Help” benefit compilation, War Child UK is releasing its follow-up called “Help(2)."

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project is too big and should be scaled back

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

Wembanyama dazzled by recent trip to see the northern lights. Spurs also shine bright in hot streak

The San Antonio Spurs went a sparkling 8-1 on their near month-long road trip

The Oscars are next week and it’s anyone’s game

The Oscars are next week and it’s anyone’s game

The to-do list of Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo includes Othello and a memoir

Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo has decades of performances on screen, stage and television under his belt

Suffs musical opens on the exact block that played a role in women's suffrage history

Suffs musical opens on the exact block that played a role in women's suffrage history

Jack Hughes and the Devils deal the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating them 5-1

U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday night

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is having its #MeToo moment

With legend Andre Galvao accused of sexual misconduct, gyms and athletes have been forced to confront a culture of silence, hierarchy and gender blindness in the sport.

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis

Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido will win Democratic primary for Texas’ 15th District

Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido will win Democratic primary for Texas’ 15th District

A beloved brother, a ‘superstar student’ and a ‘fantastic fighter’: What we know about the Austin mass shooting victims

A beloved brother, a ‘superstar student’ and a ‘fantastic fighter’: What we know about the Austin mass shooting victims

Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers

Dior's Jonathan Anderson finds his stride with a garden of earthly delights at Paris Fashion Week

Jonathan Anderson fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior at the Paris Fashion Week has invoked an Impressionist painting, steeped in flowers, water and the art of being seen

Underground Railroad connection discovered in museum

Underground Railroad connection discovered in museum

Purim celebration at Palm Beach synagogue brings joy amid Middle East conflict

Purim celebration at Palm Beach synagogue brings joy amid Middle East conflict

Women keep Black history alive through line dancing

Women keep Black history alive through line dancing

'Bake Ability Bakery' offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities.

'Bake Ability Bakery' offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities.

Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now

Why Pluto is the planet (yes, we said ‘planet’) we need right now

Padma Lakshmi finds a new competitive kitchen with CBS' 'America's Culinary Cup'

Padma Lakshmi is back with a new cooking competition, “America's Culinary Cup,” on CBS

How Love Rocks became a NYC tradition and a major God's Love We Deliver fundraiser in 10 years

Love Rocks NYC brings major music stars together to raise money for God’s Love We Deliver as many nonprofits worry about increased food insecurity

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the Ides of March

Woman living with breast cancer returns to stage with Nashville Irish Step Dancers

Woman living with breast cancer returns to stage with Nashville Irish Step Dancers

Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit

Robert De Niro was a featured guest Tuesday night at Carnegie Hall, where he recited Abraham Lincoln’s warning against mob violence

War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi's 'Finalissima,' Ronaldo games and F1 races

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East

The Guess Who plan the band's first official US tour in over two decades

The principal songwriters of The Guess Who are set to tour the U.S. later this year for the first time in over two decades

Christina Applegate unleashes a raw, probing memoir: 'You with the Sad Eyes'

Christina Applegate releases a blunt new memoir that lays out her fame, trauma and illness without a filter

The inspiring and tragic story of Mabel Stark, America’s most famous female tiger trainer

Long before Joe Exotic became Tiger King, Mabel Stark reigned as Tiger Queen.

Patrick O'Connell to bare his 'demons' in a memoir on building The Inn at Little Washington

Chef Patrick O’Connell has written a memoir about turning an old garage into The Inn at Little Washington, a world-famous restaurant

Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting

The Rijksmuseum says a painting once dismissed as “not a Rembrandt” is now confirmed as a work by the Dutch Golden Age master

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

FACT FOCUS: Misrepresented images as Iran war progresses

As the Iran war continued on Tuesday, with nearly every Middle Eastern country sustaining damage from missile hits or shrapnel, misrepresented images related to the war continue to spread widely online

NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club

Luke Kornet has called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming collaboration with Magic City

Phantom BC to face Mist in Unrivaled final after teams win semifinals at packed Barclays Center

Kelsey Plum scored 31 points to lead short-handed Phantom BC to the Unrivaled championship game as the top seed beat Vinyl 83-75 in the semifinals of the 3-on-3 league at Barclays Center

Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemoration

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president

Trump says he will attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president

In a first as president, Trump says he'll attend the White House correspondents' dinner

President Donald Trump says he plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25, the first time he's done so as president

America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane

America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane

Santa Maria elementary school students embrace culture through new Ballet Folklórico program

Santa Maria elementary school students embrace culture through new Ballet Folklórico program

Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday

Sirens replace celebrations as Israelis head to shelters on religious holiday

National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months

Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August

From Tobacco Road to Duffy's, Miami's classic dive bars fight to stay alive

From Tobacco Road to Duffy's, Miami's classic dive bars fight to stay alive

Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony

President Donald Trump has recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House

Brooklyn Bridge Park exhibit and documentary film memorialize children lost to school shootings

Brooklyn Bridge Park exhibit and documentary film memorialize children lost to school shootings

A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading 'Lincoln'

Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall

Jim Carrey’s face is up for debate. No, seriously

Jim Carrey’s face is up for debate. No, seriously

FBI joins Cincinnati police search for suspect after 9 wounded in nightclub shooting

Federal authorities are joining local police in the search for a suspect in a weekend nightclub shooting in Cincinnati that wounded nine people

‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy

As US bombing operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have shown, destruction is not the same as political success.

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press

Fresh starts at Gucci, Fendi and Marni set the tone at Milan Fashion Week: 5 trends and buzzwords

Milan Fashion Week has kicked off a season of fresh starts, with new creative directors and a clear push toward practical glamour

Kansas City woman starts book subscription service from her home to expose readers to new cultures and experiences

Kansas City woman starts book subscription service from her home to expose readers to new cultures and experiences

Wedding vendor warning: one bride still waiting on $6,000 refund

Wedding vendor warning: one bride still waiting on $6,000 refund

HBO Max and Paramount+ will combine after WBD merger

HBO Max and Paramount+ will combine after WBD merger

Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran

Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran

Meet the nurse who yodels, sings, and dances, giving each resident their own show

Meet the nurse who yodels, sings, and dances, giving each resident their own show

First of her kind luthier inspires historic collaboration with Black violinist

First of her kind luthier inspires historic collaboration with Black violinist

Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues

Former U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” stuck in Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics

Why are so many statues naked? An art historian explains this tradition’s ancient roots

Nudity can express everything from innocence to sexual desire, from triumph to defeat.

Triceratops skeleton 'Trey' to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that once greeted visitors at a Wyoming museum is heading to an online auction as dinosaur prices keep soaring

Zendaya and Tom Holland have married in secret, stylist Law Roach claims

Zendaya and Tom Holland have married in secret, stylist Law Roach claims

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar

The most striking looks from the Actor Awards red carpet

The most striking looks from the Actor Awards red carpet

'Sinners' takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown

After a near awards-season sweep by “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners” won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild’s 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards

Actor Awards 2026: See who won

Actor Awards 2026: See who won

Catherine O'Hara wins posthumous award for 'The Studio' at Actor Awards

A month after her unexpected death, Catherine O’Hara won a posthumous award at the 32nd Actor Awards for her performance on “The Studio.”

USC 2nd-leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara abruptly out of the program with no explanation

USC says Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer part of its men’s basketball program

Group holds dance parties on overpass to call for peace in politics

Group holds dance parties on overpass to call for peace in politics

Hair-braiding pioneer reflects on arrest, victory and the legacy she's still building

Hair-braiding pioneer reflects on arrest, victory and the legacy she's still building

Silvana Armani honors a fashion dynasty with fluid, essential collection during Milan Fashion Week

Silvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week

'One Battle After Another' wins at PGA Awards, setting up awards-season sweep

“One Battle After Another” remains undefeated

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold medal-winning hockey teams

Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double for No. 15 St. John's against Villanova

Zuby Ejiofor’s penultimate regular-season home game at St. John’s was certainly a memorable one

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

Notre Dame, Penn St. running back tandems share stage once again at NFL's scouting combine

Former Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rekindled some fond memories at this week’s NFL’s scouting combine

Madonna steals the spotlight at Dolce & Gabbana's Milan Fashion Week runway show

Madonna made a star appearance at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week runway show — which felt like a conversation with the Material Girl herself

Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year

Olivia Dean has dominated the Brit Awards, winning four trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans

Court records in New Orleans show that actor Shia LaBeouf has been rearrested and charged with an additional count of simple battery

Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race

Democrats are banking on Tejano music star Bobby Pulido to help them win back Hispanic voters in a South Texas congressional district that favors Republicans

Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, a racial slur being shouted by someone with the disorder at the British Academy Film Awards has left them with complicated feelings

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros

It's a come-from-behind story fit for Hollywood itself

Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'

Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial

Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Top officials with Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior have unveiled for the first time the items they said were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that opened fire against troops in waters off the island’s north coast this week, with soldiers responding and killing four suspects

Bill Clinton denies having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes in historic deposition

Bill Clinton denies having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes in historic deposition

ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops

Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the million-selling singer and songwriter, has died

Wisconsin man gets 16½ years in prison for forging threats against Trump in a deportation scheme

A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison

Can Gucci make luxury AI?

Can Gucci make luxury AI?

Kate Moss closes Demna's first Gucci show in a plunging gown and branded thong

Demna has unveiled his first Gucci runway show in Milan, and he's pushing the brand back toward sleek, body-hugging sex appeal

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services, celebration of life continues Friday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters

Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral services, celebration of life continues Friday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters

Parkville sisters who lived through segregation share their story of faith and legacy

Parkville sisters who lived through segregation share their story of faith and legacy

CNN chief prescribes calm after staff anxiety over Paramount's expected purchase of parent company

Shortly after it became known that Paramount was the apparent victor in the competition to buy CNN's parent company, network president Mark Thompson was compelled to send his staff a note to calm down, in effect

The mad dash to award the Maduro raid pilot the Medal of Honor in time for the State of the Union

The mad dash to award the Maduro raid pilot the Medal of Honor in time for the State of the Union

Actor Tessa Thompson, Sen. Adam Schiff and more sound off on Paramount eying Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount’s possible takeover of Warner Bros

US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory

The United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics

Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been charged with battery and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Police say actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s 'Matter of Time'

Eddie Vedder uses two emotional solo concerts and a new Netflix film to push for a cure for epidermolysis bullosa

What social media addiction looks like, according to the woman suing Meta and YouTube

What social media addiction looks like, according to the woman suing Meta and YouTube

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

Deon Cole returns to host NAACP Image Awards and says 'terrible' BAFTA disruption will be addressed

Deon Cole returns to host the NAACP Image Awards, and he says the night remains focused on celebrating Black excellence

Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama

Emerging from a swirl of sonic influences, reggaeton began as Panamanian protest music long before Puerto Rican artists turned the genre into a global phenomenon.

Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards

Incredible images showcased in Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 awards

Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer

Cambodia has welcomed home 74 ancient artifacts that officials say looters stole during decades of war and unrest

The Jesse Jackson that I knew

The Jesse Jackson that I knew

Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner

Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner

The question Joe Biden keeps asking: ‘You think we can actually come back from this?’

The question Joe Biden keeps asking: ‘You think we can actually come back from this?’

Everyone has something to say at the Supreme Court. Why the tariffs ruling had more than 160 pages

Everyone has something to say at the Supreme Court. Why the tariffs ruling had more than 160 pages

3-time major winner Minjee Lee moves up the LPGA Singapore leaderboard with a 64

Three-time major winner Minjee Lee improved on her first-round score by eight strokes for an 8-under 64 to move into a tie for second place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship

30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards

Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals

Argentine teens are gathering in Buenos Aires parks to dress and act like non-human animals

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point

Savannah Guthrie intends to return to the ‘Today’ show, sources say

Savannah Guthrie intends to return to the ‘Today’ show, sources say

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86

One of the best-known umpires in Major League Baseball history has died

Judge scolds Shia LaBeouf and orders him to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest

A New Orleans judge has ordered actor Shia LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation and set a $100,000 bond after the film star was charged with two counts of battery

Ken Paxton’s daughter defends him after a John Cornyn ad accuses him of ‘dirty deeds’

Ken Paxton’s daughter defends him after a John Cornyn ad accuses him of ‘dirty deeds’

Reunion game: Costas, Collins, Fratello and more NBC voices reunite for 76ers-Spurs game Tuesday

NBC is bringing back its classic NBA broadcast crew for a throwback game, with Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello calling Spurs versus 76ers on Tuesday night

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians

Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting

Pinterest search trends reveal push for offline and experience-rich parenting

Teacher uses art to show Black history is American history

Teacher uses art to show Black history is American history

Birmingham Museum of Art seeking missing segregation-era works of first Black artist

Birmingham Museum of Art seeking missing segregation-era works of first Black artist

Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project

A federal judge has rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House

Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, a powerhouse editor of bestsellers and prize winners, dies at 76

Publisher Ann Godoff, who helped shape modern American book culture and launched many bestsellers, has died at age 76

AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'

AI gospel artist Solomon Ray reaches hearts with his song 'Find Your Rest'

Milwaukee woman creates homemade hip-hop museum

Milwaukee woman creates homemade hip-hop museum

Hear why Stardew Valley's celebrity fans fell in love with the indie game

Actor Kat Dennings and comedian Bobby Lee are both Stardew Valley megafans, who have spent hundreds of hours in the retro-looking pixel art farming game. As the game turns 10, the developer says he only expected it to sell a handful of copies, but it has instead sold just shy of 50 million.

Judge lets White House ballroom project continue; preservation group to bring new challenge

Judge lets White House ballroom project continue; preservation group to bring new challenge

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession

A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession

Sketch artist's uncannily lifelike image helped to identify man in 'John Doe' death case

Sketch artist's uncannily lifelike image helped to identify man in 'John Doe' death case

Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she's in

Sandra Cisneros joins the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and she says the honor feels like a long-awaited invitation

Congregation battles to save historic synagogue amid affordable housing dispute

Congregation battles to save historic synagogue amid affordable housing dispute

Dust-to-Digital: The record label preserving America's musical history

Dust-to-Digital: The record label preserving America's musical history

Christina Applegate says she largely stays in bed because of multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate says she largely stays in bed because of multiple sclerosis

The crisis? The point? For 'Bridgerton,' the word 'orgasm' wouldn't quite do

The “Bridgerton” team would not quit until they were satisfied when it came to finding a word to use for “orgasm” in Season 4

Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary

Texas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt’s rivals are increasing their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate

Businesses support domestic violence survivors through a partnership

Businesses support domestic violence survivors through a partnership

Students open mini art museum

Students open mini art museum

Cancer patient uses watercolor paintings to bring comfort to hospital patients, staff

Cancer patient uses watercolor paintings to bring comfort to hospital patients, staff

Will AI accelerate or undermine the way humans have always innovated?

An anthropologist’s new book lays out the formula for human innovation, from stone tools to supercomputers. Depending on developments in the next few years, AI could hit the gas or the brakes.

‘Sinners’ is so much bigger than the BAFTA chaos around it

‘Sinners’ is so much bigger than the BAFTA chaos around it

SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games

Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dead at 52

Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dead at 52

The Stardew Valley video game community will love you, even if your farm is ugly

The Stardew Valley video game community will love you, even if your farm is ugly

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of “Oldboy” and “No Other Choice,” will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday

‘Scrubs’ returns with a new heartbeat — and the same old heart

‘Scrubs’ returns with a new heartbeat — and the same old heart

Singer D4vd is 'target' in investigation of killing of girl whose body was found in car in Hollywood

Singer D4vd is at the center of a Los Angeles grand jury investigation of the killing of a 14-year-old girl found dead in a Tesla

Harvey Weinstein hires Luigi Mangione’s and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers as his 3rd NY trial looms

Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione’s and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial, recasting his legal team after declining to end the matter with a guilty plea

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Idaho House committee under fire after man delivers racist testimony in brownface

Idaho House committee under fire after man delivers racist testimony in brownface

Balancing act: Top general tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran

Balancing act: Top general tries to avoid conflict with Trump while preparing for possible war with Iran

Turmoil-hit 2030 French Alps Olympics lose CEO Cyril Linette in leadership shake-up

Organizers of the 2030 French Alps Olympics have confirmed their CEO Cyril Linette has left after weeks of internal turmoil

Sondra Lee, a veteran Broadway dancer with roles in 'Peter Pan' and 'Hello Dolly!' dies at 97

Broadway dancer and actor Sondra Lee, who helped shape “Peter Pan” and “Hello, Dolly

K-pop in Colombia: Inside a global phenomenon

K-pop in Colombia: Inside a global phenomenon

Police officer inspires students with crochet skills

Police officer inspires students with crochet skills

A plate of purpose, food designer Krystal Mack uses art to explore Black history and drive change

A plate of purpose, food designer Krystal Mack uses art to explore Black history and drive change

Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

KY Couple's Puerto Vallarta wedding nearly destroyed by cartel violence

KY Couple's Puerto Vallarta wedding nearly destroyed by cartel violence

Dallas tennis standout shaped by a family legacy he never saw firsthand

Dallas tennis standout shaped by a family legacy he never saw firsthand

President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

President Donald Trump has a midterm year message to sell

Jim Furyk to dip toes in the TV waters. He will be in Golf Channel booth at Bay Hill and Sawgrass

Jim Furyk is about to test the television waters for Golf Channel

Abortion laws show that public policy doesn’t always line up with public opinion

Polls indicate majority support for abortion rights in most states, but laws differ greatly between places that uphold such rights and those that ban the procedure.

Fancy a ‘Heated Rivalry’-style getaway? Shane and Ilya’s love nest cottage is on Airbnb

Fancy a ‘Heated Rivalry’-style getaway? Shane and Ilya’s love nest cottage is on Airbnb

The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

The Louvre Museum, home of the ‘Mona Lisa,’ has a new director

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Australian leader evacuated from residence following bomb threat linked to opponents of group banned in China

Australian leader evacuated from residence following bomb threat linked to opponents of group banned in China

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight

Dozens of FBI records apparently missing from Epstein files, including Trump accuser interviews

Dozens of FBI records apparently missing from Epstein files, including Trump accuser interviews

Rachel Reid delays 'Unrivaled' release to June 2027, citing Parkinson's and fame

Author Rachel Reid says she is delaying her next hockey romance novel because sudden fame and worsening Parkinson’s disease symptoms have slowed her writing

Warner Bros gets a higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for the storied Hollywood studio

Warner Bros

Violins find new life through community art project

Violins find new life through community art project

Kash Patel’s use of the FBI jet sparks outrage. Here’s why he couldn’t travel to the Olympics any other way

Kash Patel’s use of the FBI jet sparks outrage. Here’s why he couldn’t travel to the Olympics any other way

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ actor Robert Carradine dies at 71

Robert Carradine, who appeared in “The Long Riders,” the “Revenge of the Nerds” films and the Disney Channel series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at 71, his management company confirmed to CNN.

Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October's brazen French crown jewels heist

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s president

Raiders describe traits they want in franchise QB but remain silent on Mendoza as NFL combine opens

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek never uttered the name Fernando Mendoza while speaking at the NFL’s annual scouting combine

Sundance Film Festival sets dates, theaters for first Colorado edition in 2027

The Sundance Film Festival has set its 2027 festival dates and key venues as it shifts to Boulder, Colorado

How social media killed the food festival stars. And created others

Food festivals are changing

At Burberry, a glamorous night out in the depths of winter

At Burberry, a glamorous night out in the depths of winter

In 'Wonder' the musical, young actors with facial differences find their voices onstage

It was first a bestselling novel, then a movie and now “Wonder” has been turned into a musical

Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violence

Queen Camilla told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on Monday that she was left “speechless” by Pelicot’s memoir

Man turns childhood love of model trains into community

Man turns childhood love of model trains into community

Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71

Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Ever Carradine, Martha Plimpton, Hilary Duff and more remember Robert Carradine

Family members and castmates are mourning Robert Carradine

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

Belmont University students to perform alongside Andrea Bocelli

Belmont University students to perform alongside Andrea Bocelli

Artists and writers are often hesitant to disclose they’ve collaborated with AI – and those fears may be justified

Whether they’re famous composers or first-year art students, creators experience reputational costs when AI enters the mix.

A midtown Manhattan pop-in: Oprah Winfrey delivers Tayari Jones' 'Kin' news face-to-face

Oprah Winfrey picked Tayari Jones’ new novel “Kin” for her book club, and she delivered the news in person

British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court

Here’s the theme of the 2026 Met Gala

Here’s the theme of the 2026 Met Gala

Robert Carradine, actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ dies at 71

Robert Carradine, actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ dies at 71

Isaac Hayes estate settles lawsuit accusing Trump of unauthorized song use

President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with singer Isaac Hayes Jr.’s estate over the campaign’s use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” without permission

Bediako appeals NCAA eligibility decision to Alabama Supreme Court as season winds down

Basketball center Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to let him play the rest of the season for the Crimson Tide

BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

The British Academy Film Awards and BBC have apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage

WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says

The WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 start the season on time

Education Department hands off more of its responsibilities to other US agencies

The Education Department is handing over more of its programs and grants to other federal agencies

Oscar run is bittersweet for brother and friend who made film after death of journalist Brent Renaud

It's a bittersweet Academy Awards season for documentarians Craig Renaud and Juan Arredondo

'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour

British film awards interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome

British film awards interrupted by racist slur from man with Tourette syndrome

Travelers panic at Guadalajara airport following killing of Mexico's most-wanted drug leader

Footage captured at major airports and verified by CNN showed distant smoke and panicked travelers.

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Woman holds world record for largest spoon collection

Woman holds world record for largest spoon collection

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner

Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil

Truckee community mourns avalanche victims at candlelight vigil

Artist's new exhibit "Freedom Fighters" showcasing important Black figures for Black History Month

Artist's new exhibit "Freedom Fighters" showcasing important Black figures for Black History Month

Record-breaking Girl Scout Pim gets her own day in Pittsburgh

Record-breaking Girl Scout Pim gets her own day in Pittsburgh

Teens say 'yes' to prom with free gown fittings at Cade Chapel

Teens say 'yes' to prom with free gown fittings at Cade Chapel

Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says

The 21-year-old North Carolina man who entered a gate at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with a shotgun before he was shot and killed worked as a golf course groundskeeper and sold illustrations of golf courses

Students use art to fight hunger through 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser

Students use art to fight hunger through 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser

Cheer competition unites deaf community

Cheer competition unites deaf community

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: 'Fashion is Art'

Beyoncé has her marching orders

What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico

The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, notching a major victory

How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket

Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket

'It's a big deal': Man lands big role in Olympics closing ceremonies

'It's a big deal': Man lands big role in Olympics closing ceremonies

Prosecutors stand by former militant's conviction but blast judge's prior conduct as prosecutor

Georgia prosecutors defending the 2002 murder conviction of a onetime Black Panther leader known as H

Michelangelo hated painting the Sistine Chapel – and never aspired to be a painter to begin with

A red chalk sketch for the Sistine ceiling fetched an eye-popping sum at auction, reflecting the artist’s lifelong belief that drawing and design – not painting – were the wellspring of all great art.

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

10 must-see looks from the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet

10 must-see looks from the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet

Who was ‘El Mencho,’ the feared cartel leader killed in a military operation?

Who was ‘El Mencho,’ the feared cartel leader killed in a military operation?

He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive cave

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

More Ghanaians are wearing a cultural outfit after their president was mocked

More Ghanaians are wearing the colorful fugu traditional outfit in a trend triggered by online mockery

What to Stream: Blackpink and Bruno, Paul McCartney doc, 'Survivor' at 50 and Resident Evil Requiem

Both the K-pop girl group Blackpink and the funky pop star Bruno Mars returning with new music and a documentary about Paul McCartney after the Beatles are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Tyler Reddick wins at Atlanta to give Michael Jordan second straight NASCAR Cup victory

Tyler Reddick rebounded from a crash to become the first driver in 17 years to sweep the first two races of a NASCAR Cup Series season, winning in double overtime Sunday at Echo Park Speedway

'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards

Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

The twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

Winners of the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs

“One Battle After Another” was named best picture at Britain's BAFTA film awards

Benefit concert in Stockton promotes healing after deadly mass shooting

Benefit concert in Stockton promotes healing after deadly mass shooting

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

BAFTA Film Awards 2026: See the winners list

BAFTA Film Awards 2026: See the winners list

US men's hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu's halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics

The Americans are bringing men's hockey gold home for the first time in nearly half a century

Community rallies around injured owner of beloved smoothie shop

Community rallies around injured owner of beloved smoothie shop

Twin Cities metro musicians release protest song to raise funds for the ACLU-MN

Twin Cities metro musicians release protest song to raise funds for the ACLU-MN

She wrote a children’s book to help her sons grieve the death of their father. Now she’ll stand trial for his murder

She wrote a children’s book to help her sons grieve the death of their father. Now she’ll stand trial for his murder

It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'

Sony Pictures Animation’s film “GOAT” is leading a quiet weekend at the North American box office, beating “Wuthering Heights” in a second-weekend showdown

US says ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context

There is fresh outrage over U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks in an interview that Israel could “take it all” when asked about biblical claims to Middle East land

Calls grow for Casey Wasserman to resign as chair of 2028 LA Olympics

Calls grow for Casey Wasserman to resign as chair of 2028 LA Olympics

Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title with a dominant unanimous decision over Mario Barrios on Saturday night

White House dinner closes a turbulent week for governors in Washington

Governors have gathered for the annual National Governors Association dinner after a tense week

WNBA offers new CBA proposal that includes paying housing for this season, AP source says

The WNBA sent a counterproposal to its players’ union for a new collective bargaining agreement that included continuing to pay for all player housing this season, but not really changing its previous offer of revenue sharing

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Willie Colón, a key creator of urban salsa and a longtime social activist, has died

A record-setting Winter Olympics: 6 golds and 17 medals for the US in women's events set marks

Women are powering Team USA’s medal surge at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and they are setting records along the way

Husband of teacher shot to death in home charged with murder; 911 call released

Husband of teacher shot to death in home charged with murder; 911 call released

Jon Rahm rejects European tour compromise for LIV golfers. His Ryder Cup status now in question

Jon Rahm is not accepting a European tour deal that would allow players to compete on LIV Golf opposite tour events

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win inspiring young skaters at Oakland ice rink where she trained

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win inspiring young skaters at Oakland ice rink where she trained

Remaining slavery exhibits don't need to be reinstalled for now, court rules

Remaining slavery exhibits don't need to be reinstalled for now, court rules

In war-weary Kyiv, wounded Ukrainian veterans turn epic poetry into living testimony

War veterans with severe injuries from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have taken the stage in Kyiv in an adaptation of Ivan Kotliarevskyi’s “Eneida.”

Former NHL great Jaromir Jagr talks about retirement in his 38th professional season

The storied hockey career of Jaromir Jagr might be coming to an end

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

When in Rome: Budapest pizzeria offers time-travel twist with ancient Rome-inspired pie

A Budapest pizzeria is serving a limited pizza that uses only ingredients ancient Romans could have eaten

Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather says he will return to pro boxing 9 years after his retirement

Floyd Mayweather says he is ending his nine-year retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

Netflix releases a posthumous interview with Eric Dane after his death from ALS

Eric Dane shared his thoughts about his life and a final message for his daughters in a new episode of a Netflix series called “Famous Last Words.”

Melania Trump wants to look perfect

Melania Trump wants to look perfect

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Nashville woman makes history as first recorded Black female violin maker in U.S.

Nashville woman makes history as first recorded Black female violin maker in U.S.

Melania Trump donates her white and black-trimmed inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian

Melania Trump says it's “incredible” to see the gown she wore to the 2025 inaugural balls on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History

Appeals court says Trump administration can halt work on slavery exhibit in Philadelphia amid appeal

A U.S. appeals court late Friday says the Trump administration can halt work on a National Park Service slavery exhibit in Philadelphia while it appeals a judge's order to reinstall it

Classmates become reading coaches, helping younger students succeed

Classmates become reading coaches, helping younger students succeed

65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner

65 reptiles rescued from Baltimore home after death of owner

Black actress suing Harvard theater for race discrimination over scalp damage, hair loss: "The damage is indescribable. It is cataclysmic."

Black actress suing Harvard theater for race discrimination over scalp damage, hair loss: "The damage is indescribable. It is cataclysmic."

Man United's Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for 'colonized' claim

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants

What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

The fatal nervous system disease known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, killed actor Eric Dane less than a year after he announced his diagnosis

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

MLS Commissioner Don Garber ‘would love’ to see Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé join the league

MLS Commissioner Don Garber ‘would love’ to see Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé join the league

Alysa Liu just won Olympic gold for figure skating. She wins one for her style too

Alysa Liu just won Olympic gold for figure skating. She wins one for her style too

How Dracula became a red-hot lover

Count Dracula was originally a rank-breathed predator. His transformation into a tragic romantic mirrors a century of shifting attitudes about sex, gender and desire.

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.

Alyssa Milano, Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher and more remember Eric Dane, dead at 53

Celebrities are mourning actor Eric Dane, many posting photos or video clips along with tributes on social media

Alysa Liu walked away from skating. Her fresh outlook when she returned helped her win Olympic gold

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold in women’s figure skating by skating loose, smiling and doing it her own way

Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

Hollywood, please stop method dressing!

Hollywood, please stop method dressing!

India joins US-led initiative to build secure technology supply chains

India joined a U.S.-led initiative to strengthen technology cooperation among strategic allies in a move Friday that underscores the nations’ warming ties after a brief strain over New Delhi’s unabated purchase of discounted Russian oil

Florida lawmakers vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

Florida lawmakers vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

Beverly Hills apologizes to Celtics star Jaylen Brown for claims about his event that was shut down

The City of Beverly Hills apologized to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday for initially stating that an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar

Thai police say they've caught an elusive serial burglar by going undercover as lion dancers at a temple fair

A carefree, joyous, gold-medal performance proves it: There’s no one in figure skating like Alysa Liu

A carefree, joyous, gold-medal performance proves it: There’s no one in figure skating like Alysa Liu

Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico as he rides on wider attention thanks to late-night host Stephen Colbert

Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly

Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought

Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, who created mirrored dreamscapes across Philadelphia, dies at 86

Philadelphia mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar has died at age 86

Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built

Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe

When U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for the real MVP

'Love Story' is revealing just how much Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's style has endured

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is back in the spotlight as a style influencer nearly three decades after her death

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

King Charles makes surprise front-row appearance at London Fashion Week

King Charles makes surprise front-row appearance at London Fashion Week

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola distributor for excluding men from casino work trip

The U.S. federal agency that enforces workplace civil rights is suing a regional Coca-Cola bottler for sex discrimination, alleging the company discriminated against male employees by only inviting women to a company-sponsored networking event

Award-winning singer José van Dam dies at age 85

José van Dam, the celebrated Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Messiaen’s “Saint François d’Assise,” has died at 85

Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal

A federal panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees has approved his plan to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing

Giant banner of Donald Trump hung at Justice Department headquarters

Giant banner of Donald Trump hung at Justice Department headquarters

Nebraska bar owner sues state over 'barber shop' name dispute

Nebraska bar owner sues state over 'barber shop' name dispute

Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them

Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases

FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time rule

The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC’s “The View” over possible violations of the requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates when they appear on-air

The ‘Love Story’ costumes are great, actually!

The ‘Love Story’ costumes are great, actually!

State sues Apple for negligence over the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse materials on iCloud and devices

State sues Apple for negligence over the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse materials on iCloud and devices

Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition

Man wrongly arrested after Orlando police used facial recognition

Diggs-Johnson Museum dedicated to historians who kept stories alive

Diggs-Johnson Museum dedicated to historians who kept stories alive

Trump’s White House ballroom moves one step closer to approval after fast-track vote

Trump’s White House ballroom moves one step closer to approval after fast-track vote

Children's bookstore makes representation in stories a main character

Children's bookstore makes representation in stories a main character

Towering 20-foot snowman becoming must-see attraction at home

Towering 20-foot snowman becoming must-see attraction at home

Rapper Lil Poppa dies in Atlanta at the age of 25

Rapper Lil Poppa dies in Atlanta at the age of 25

Third grader creates emergency autism kits for first responders

Third grader creates emergency autism kits for first responders

Beloved funeral home dog passes away after comforting thousands of grieving families

Beloved funeral home dog passes away after comforting thousands of grieving families

Meet 'Hurricane Hazel': The 87-year-old crab picking champion making history in Maryland

Meet 'Hurricane Hazel': The 87-year-old crab picking champion making history in Maryland

Do animals have a future on Hollywood sets?

The turn to CGI has sidelined many of the dogs, bears and horses of yesteryear. But ethical questions aside, there’s still some magic in filming and seeing the real thing.

Why the ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ have echoed with public support – unlike the campus of Kent State in 1970

In 1970, National Guard troops killed four protesters at Kent State University. In 2026, federal agents killed two Minneapolis protesters. Public reaction to the deaths was significantly different.

‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded

Humility is a virtue that many people admire but far fewer practice. A scholar describes how a professional crisis made him look inward and rethink his concept of success.

Brazilian Bruna Moura's remarkable journey to the Olympics

Sometimes just making it to the Olympics is a triumph, and that was certainly the case for one cross-country skier from Brazil. Bruna Moura joined CNN World Sport's Don Riddell to tell her remarkable story.

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday

Verona hosts the Milan Cortina Winter Games closing ceremony in its ancient Arena di Verona on Sunday

No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why

No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why

Trump wants to focus on health care in the midterms, creating headaches for the GOP

Trump wants to focus on health care in the midterms, creating headaches for the GOP

Commission voting on East Wing concept has few members with arts experience, little time for public comment

Commission voting on East Wing concept has few members with arts experience, little time for public comment

Barbara Kingsolver returns with 'Partita,' her first novel since 'Demon Copperhead'

Barbara Kingsolver has completed a new novel that brings classical music into her familiar rural world

The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide

Lunar New Year 2026: Here is how people ring in the Year of the Fire Horse

Lunar New Year 2026: Here is how people ring in the Year of the Fire Horse

Air Force One will be painted red, white and blue as Trump has hinted, US military says

The U.S. military says a red, white and blue color scheme championed by President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One

Riviera has a long history and a long par 3 for Genesis Invitational

Riviera has a long history as it celebrates 100 years

U2's new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 releases a new EP that uses fresh songs to push for peace and unity, led by a tribute to Renee Good

Hugh Hefner’s widow demands investigation into Playboy founder’s foundation over alleged scrapbooks with explicit photos

Hugh Hefner’s widow demands investigation into Playboy founder’s foundation over alleged scrapbooks with explicit photos

Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception

President Donald Trump has hosted a White House reception for Black History Month, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle

Mikaela Shiffrin’s golden peace replaces eight years of heartbreak, pressure and grief

Mikaela Shiffrin’s golden peace replaces eight years of heartbreak, pressure and grief

From sketches to sequins: How Olympic skating costumes are made

From sketches to sequins: How Olympic skating costumes are made

In Olympic host village Cortina, wearing fur never went out of style

Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina, especially during these Winter Games

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Frustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks

Mikaela Shiffrin came to the Olympics looking for peace in her skiing. She found gold along the way

Mikaela Shiffrin's fourth trip to the Olympics came with a golden ending

Decades after KKK threats, family pushes to honor trailblazer Leroy Johnson

Decades after KKK threats, family pushes to honor trailblazer Leroy Johnson

Read's Drugstore lunch counter on display at Morgan State was spark of Civil Rights sit-in movement

Read's Drugstore lunch counter on display at Morgan State was spark of Civil Rights sit-in movement

Word of the Week: When did ‘Scots-Irish’ become a synonym for ‘white’?

Word of the Week: When did ‘Scots-Irish’ become a synonym for ‘white’?

Maui community gathers in Wailuku for candlelight vigil focused on immigration

Maui community gathers in Wailuku for candlelight vigil focused on immigration

Wedding dress made from WWII parachute on display at museum

Wedding dress made from WWII parachute on display at museum

Bad Bunny takes on a leading role in Residente's directorial debut, 'PORTO RICO'

Residente and Bad Bunny are joining forces on a new film that tells Puerto Rico’s story through historical drama

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

A movie that takes liberties with 'Wuthering Heights'? Scholars are OK with that

Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” sparked a familiar fight about book adaptations, but some Brontë experts say it still works

Owner of pet crematorium pleads guilty after giving sand instead of pets' ashes

Owner of pet crematorium pleads guilty after giving sand instead of pets' ashes

100 quilts honor Black History and Underground Railroad stories

100 quilts honor Black History and Underground Railroad stories

The Highwaymen: Painting through racism and inspiring a new generation of artists

The Highwaymen: Painting through racism and inspiring a new generation of artists

How an FCC ‘equal time’ letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert

How an FCC ‘equal time’ letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert

Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago

Sturgeon spearing season opens with 108-pound catch on Lake Winnebago

TrumpRx, Trump Kennedy Center, Trump National Parks passes − government free speech allows the president to name things after himself

The law is on Trump’s side, in most cases, when his administration names things after him. But citizens still have the right to protest.

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a new summer exhibit that spotlights Paul McCartney and Wings with rare items from his personal archive

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

At New York Fashion Week, clothes women actually wear

At New York Fashion Week, clothes women actually wear

Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy’s Federica Brignone, are among the many skiers who have expressed concern during these Olympic Games about the accelerating melt of the world’s glaciers

Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Curling, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics, is expanding its audience even more at the Milan Cortina Games

Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games

Japan has upstaged the United States in the short program of the women's figure skating competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers, AP source says

The WNBA Players’ Association sent a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press

‘America’s Next Top Model’ is messier than we ever knew

‘America’s Next Top Model’ is messier than we ever knew

Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas

Stephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program

Madonna has surprised U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn with a good luck video before Glenn skates to “Like a Prayer” at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Here are the tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson from leaders and activists

Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and is criticizing the league for punishing teams that lose on purpose to improve draft outlooks

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, the indulgent conclusion of Carnival season

As the sun rose in New Orleans, rows of parade-goers already lined the street

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks

A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump

Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener feels complete when he combines his love of the halfpipe with his passion for music

Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prison

The Oscar-nominated cowriter of “It Was Just an Accident” has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC’s threats

Slavery exhibit returns to Philadelphia museum following judge’s orders that cited Orwell’s ‘1984’

Slavery exhibit returns to Philadelphia museum following judge’s orders that cited Orwell’s ‘1984’

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month

Bruce Springsteen brings his political message back to U.S. arenas with a new run of shows

Musical "Penelope" allows audiences hear story of Odysseus from his wife's point of view

Musical "Penelope" allows audiences hear story of Odysseus from his wife's point of view

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events

Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for “The Godfather,“ “Apocalypse Now” and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 95.

Brad Pitt had no trouble driving ‘F1’ race cars. Off screen, he just tries to be ‘calm in traffic’

Brad Pitt had no trouble driving ‘F1’ race cars. Off screen, he just tries to be ‘calm in traffic’

Jacob Elordi is Frankenstein’s monster. And he’s kind of hot

Jacob Elordi is Frankenstein’s monster. And he’s kind of hot

Warner Bros. Discovery backs Netflix merger while reopening Paramount talks

Warner Bros. Discovery backs Netflix merger while reopening Paramount talks

‘Bugonia’ took Emma Stone – and her algorithm – to some pretty weird places

‘Bugonia’ took Emma Stone – and her algorithm – to some pretty weird places

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes

Dressing Bridget Jones in her 50s: The ‘Frazzled Englishwoman’ grows up

Dressing Bridget Jones in her 50s: The ‘Frazzled Englishwoman’ grows up

For Chinese sculpture artist Yin Xiuzhen, old clothes carry new meaning

For Chinese sculpture artist Yin Xiuzhen, old clothes carry new meaning

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

Europe’s privacy watchdog launches ‘large-scale’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

Europe’s privacy watchdog launches ‘large-scale’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

Obama said aliens exist on a podcast then posted to clarify

In a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama made a remark about aliens existing. He later clarified on Instagram that he has not seen evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Palmerston, one of the UK’s top ‘diplocats,’ dies in Bermuda

Palmerston, one of the UK’s top ‘diplocats,’ dies in Bermuda

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ turns 20: How it changed Elizabeth Gilbert’s life

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling travel memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," set in Italy, India and Indonesia. With more than 18 million copies sold globally, in over 30 languages, it sparked a solo travel movement and in 2010 was adapted into a blockbuster film starring Julia Roberts. CNN's Lilit Marcus spoke with Elizabeth Gilbert on the book's impact and how her life has changed 20 years on.

Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post

Ilia Malinin shares a stark video that shows his Olympic highs and a painful low, and he says more is coming

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

Oscar-winning documentary maker Frederick Wiseman is dead at age 96

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie grapple with fallout from parents’ Epstein scandals

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie grapple with fallout from parents’ Epstein scandals

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose classic roles included the wily confidant of the first two “Godfather” movies, has died at age 95

Detroit hat shop keeps classic style alive across generations

Detroit hat shop keeps classic style alive across generations

Turning pages into power: Black history amplified through mobile bookstore, virtual club

Turning pages into power: Black history amplified through mobile bookstore, virtual club

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

How the greatest FA Cup upset ever is just the beginning for Macclesfield FC

How the greatest FA Cup upset ever is just the beginning for Macclesfield FC

Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day

Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day

Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for 2026 as we enter the Year of the Fire Horse

Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for 2026 as we enter the Year of the Fire Horse

Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most AP Top 25 appearances as UConn stays No. 1

Geno Auriemma has tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP women’s basketball Top 25 poll when UConn remained No. 1

Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room

Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room

The Damascus book fair draws crowds, with censorship eased in post-Assad Syria

Damascus is hosting its first international book fair since Bashar Assad fell, and publishers say censorship has almost disappeared

Marcus family celebrates 90 years of movies and memories in Wisconsin

Marcus family celebrates 90 years of movies and memories in Wisconsin

Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece

Local surgeon, artist creates memorial for Shreveport Navy SEALs

Local surgeon, artist creates memorial for Shreveport Navy SEALs

Eat, Pray, Love – go! How Elizabeth Gilbert and her readers conquered the world

Eat, Pray, Love – go! How Elizabeth Gilbert and her readers conquered the world

The 'Blade Angels' are redefining the image of US women's figure skating

The three U.S. women who will be going for Olympic gold when their figure skating competition begins Tuesday night are role models for a whole new generation

Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson marry, with ‘Stranger Things’ cast in attendance

Maya Hawke and Christian Lee Hutson marry, with ‘Stranger Things’ cast in attendance

Chinese American restaurants question why Chinese cuisine can't get the chef's table treatment

Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz beyond Chinese food takeout staples with refined tasting menus

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries

For many Christians, this week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection

What to Stream: Emma Thompson, Jennifer Garner, 'The Night Agent,' Dove Cameron and Hilary Duff

The Emma Thompson-led thriller “Dead of Winter” and Hilary Duff’s first full-length album in 11 years are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

'Adolescence' and 'Train Dreams' win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards

Clint Bentley’s Netflix film “Train Dreams” has taken the top prize at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, as Netflix’s “Adolescence” swept the TV categories

Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable

It is Carnival season in New Orleans

Hollywood groups condemn ByteDance's AI video generator, claiming copyright infringement

A new artificial intelligence video generator from Beijing-based ByteDance, the creator of TikTok, is drawing the ire of Hollywood organizations

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell’s new “Wuthering Heights” has opened in first place at the North American box office

Why skiing will forever be the most glamorous sport

Why skiing will forever be the most glamorous sport

A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse

A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse

‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat

Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times

It's the US (and the US) against the world as the NBA All-Star Game tries yet another format

The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it attempts again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball

Brazil’s first Winter Games gold is about much more than the medal

With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has given it another reason to celebrate: an Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games

NBA's Adam Silver to consider changing draft lottery, revoking picks to stop teams from tanking

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes teams are tanking more aggressively this season than the league has ever seen before, and he is considering many possible remedies to ensure real competition, from taking away draft picks to making wholesale changes to the draft and the lottery

Architect submits most-detailed renderings so far for White House ballroom

Architect submits most-detailed renderings so far for White House ballroom

History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit

History lessons soar to new heights with the Children's Museum of Atlanta's Tuskegee Airmen exhibit

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery

Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell

Hollywood talent agent Casey Wasserman to sell company over Epstein files revelations

Hollywood talent agent Casey Wasserman to sell company over Epstein files revelations

Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearance

Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother have blocked off a road near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Do you think love stinks? These businesses have your Valentine’s Day figured out

Do you think love stinks? These businesses have your Valentine’s Day figured out

The shocking, rule-breaking new move in pro wrestling: getting specific about politics

The shocking, rule-breaking new move in pro wrestling: getting specific about politics

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

Sarah Warren will take to the Olympic ice on Sunday. The list of injuries the speed skater overcame to get there is stunning

Sarah Warren will take to the Olympic ice on Sunday. The list of injuries the speed skater overcame to get there is stunning

After 'Olympic curse' hits Ilia Malinin in his free skate, the 'Quad god' sets his sights on future

Ilia Malinin was trying to figure out what had happened in a disastrous Olympic free skate Friday night while already turning his attention to what might come next

E.l.f. Beauty’s CEO wants to make a beauty empire for Gen Z

E.l.f. Beauty’s CEO wants to make a beauty empire for Gen Z

Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos

In Nigeria's capital, a rock musician is taking to the streets with roses and a guitar to remind people to slow down and feel the love ahead of Valentine's Day

Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officers

The Trump administration announced this week that its immigration crackdown in Minnesota is ending

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

Phoenix is believed to be home to the world's largest colony of rosy-faced lovebirds outside of their native Africa

Actress Rose Byrne honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year with parade and roast

Rose Byrne, fresh off her Golden Globe Award win and Oscar nomination for the leading role in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice in Olympic disaster, allowing Mikhail Shaidorov to claim gold

Ilia Malinin crashed out of the Olympic figure skating podium after a disastrous free skate and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan takes a shocking gold medal

Some US schools cancel class pictures after online claims surrounding Epstein

Some school districts in the U.S. dropped plans for class pictures after widespread social media posts linked a billionaire with ties to Jeffrey Epstein to the photography giant Lifetouch

Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving

A federal judge says the U.S. government has to bring a Babson College freshman back after officials deported her to Honduras

Monument honoring known KKK members sparks removal debate

Monument honoring known KKK members sparks removal debate

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city's key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign

Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community

Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in dinosaurs has led to a reckoning in the paleontology community

Alumni unite to preserve North Carolina school, historic beacon of hope for Black education

Alumni unite to preserve North Carolina school, historic beacon of hope for Black education

Chris Paul, the 'Point God,' retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy

Are American designers too caught up in nostalgia?

Are American designers too caught up in nostalgia?

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

“The Simpsons” is reaching the 800-episode milestone

Bravo! Act I of the Winter Olympics' visit to Italy has been filled with drama, catharsis and tears

The Winter Olympics in Italy feel like an opera, with big emotions driving the story as much as the sport

Teen hopes to take clog dancing skills to overseas competition

Teen hopes to take clog dancing skills to overseas competition

‘Off-putting’ and ‘confronting’: Bikinis banned on Sydney bus after modesty complaints

‘Off-putting’ and ‘confronting’: Bikinis banned on Sydney bus after modesty complaints

Love on the big stage: Couples star in Broadway's 'Aladdin' and 'The Lion King'

Rodney Ingram plays the title role of “Aladdin” on Broadway, and he shares the stage with his new wife, Sonia

Music Review: A post-'Brat' Charli xcx broods on the 'Wuthering Heights' soundtrack

Charli xcx's first release post-"Brat” summer is a brooding soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” and it aims to stand on its own

Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling on the surprisingly sweet BDSM romance ‘Pillion’

Alexander Skarsgård plays a biker who begins a dom-sub relationship with a younger, more inexperienced man in “Pillion.”

‘History is being erased’: Artist Nick Cave brings his ancient mammoths to the Smithsonian

‘History is being erased’: Artist Nick Cave brings his ancient mammoths to the Smithsonian

3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover their lost histories

Digital tools allow archaeologists to identify similarities between fragments and artifacts and potentially recover previously unknown parts of their stories.

US military’s urgent push for laser weapons behind El Paso airport shutdown

US military’s urgent push for laser weapons behind El Paso airport shutdown

IOC under fire for selling Nazi-era Olympic Games T-shirt

IOC under fire for selling Nazi-era Olympic Games T-shirt

Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' has transformed South Korea's fine dining scene

Netflix’s popular “Culinary Class Wars” is transforming South Korea’s fine dining scene

Tankers beware: Jazz fined $500,000, Pacers $100,000 by NBA for player participation policy breach

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for sitting healthy stars late in close games

A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees

California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it caused by the more recognizable and agriculturally valued honey bee

Palestinians look to salvage Gaza's history from the ruins of Israel's military offensive

The Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City was hit by an Israeli strike during the war with Hamas

'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches

Christian Siriano invites New York Fashion Week guests into his surrealist dream