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Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

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How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup

How this Spain squad is throwing back to 2010 in its quest to win the World Cup

This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum

This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum

Writers Guild of America seeks to block Paramount's buyout of Warner in latest merger challenge

The Writers Guild of America has become the latest group to challenge Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

Pat Oliphant, fearless Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist, dies at 90

Pat Oliphant, one of the most influential political cartoonists, has died at 90

Duchess of Sussex earns a Daytime Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan'

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show

Lionsgate Studios attracts takeover interest from Bollore, Banijay, sources say

Lionsgate Studios, the entertainment company behind the "Hunger Games" and "John Wick" franchises, is exploring a sale and has attracted takeover

Scottish traffic cone gets dignitary's welcome in Boston after World Cup friendship

Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders

Tom Cruise’s love for ‘Amores Perros’ led him to ‘Digger’

Tom Cruise has launched an early promotional tour — and preview of a potential Hollywood awards campaign — for his next film

Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers

The Writers Guild of America sued on Tuesday to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying the deal would

US lawmaker questions if Paramount CEO pressuring CBS to air pro-Trump content

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday asked Paramount CEO David Ellison if he or the company were pressuring CBS News to air

Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are chasing a second claret jug at the British Open but not a boost to their legacy

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction

Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

US state officials fear Paramount-Warner deal will squeeze local movie theaters

July 14 - U.S. states suing to block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery argue that the deal could squeeze local movie theaters, which are still struggling to sell as many tickets as they

E. Jean Carroll receives $5.63 million owed by Trump in sex abuse case

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E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6 million in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

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Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed and Post Malone join the World Cup closing ceremony's cast

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup

World Cup absence of Jerry Jones at the home of his Dallas Cowboys finally ends in semifinals

Jerry Jones finally made it to the World Cup at the home of his Dallas Cowboys

Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse

The head of baseball's players' union criticized management for its salary cap campaign

UK police say former politician and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’

British counterterror police say former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment

E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation judgment

Will Ferrell stops by King of Prussia Netflix House to promote new comedy series "The Hawk"

Will Ferrell stops by King of Prussia Netflix House to promote new comedy series "The Hawk"

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Frisco "furry" sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a child to Georgia for sexual exploitation

Frisco "furry" sentenced to 20 years in prison for transporting a child to Georgia for sexual exploitation

Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood

Non-traditional little free libraries are growing in Baltimore neighborhood

Children’s books about Black people’s everyday, joyful lives are sometimes banned – but they help all kids explore what it means to be human

Books showing Black children spending time with family, or playing at home, help Black kids see themselves in literature and give all kids a window into others’ experiences.

Bangkok governor vows tighter regulations as pub fire death toll rises to 30

The death toll from a devastating fire at a live music pub in Thailand's capital climbed to 30 on Tuesday, officials said, as

Watches of Switzerland sees robust US demand, signs of UK recovery

Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland said on Tuesday that strong U.S. demand had carried into its new financial year, while the UK market showed encouraging signs of improvement,

Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30

Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30

Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill

Fans and fellow actors are mourning the passing of Sam Neill, who died after being diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had “no right” to use its logo on a Cameo video he made

US states tap private law firm Milbank to fight Paramount-Warner Bros deal

California said on Monday it has hired law firm Milbank to help with its lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros, gaining access

California-led states sue to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California and 11 states sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Don Mattingly has a weird role at this All-Star Game, coaching against his former Blue Jays

Don Mattingly felt a tinge of awkwardness when he was offered the chance to serve as a coach under Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at the All-Star Game

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros

WATCH: Arizona man still lacing up for ice hockey at 80 years old

WATCH: Arizona man still lacing up for ice hockey at 80 years old

States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Sam Neill, the elegant and versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at 78

Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale looking for the magic that made him a British Open champion

Perhaps even more astonishing than the way Jordan Spieth won the British Open at Royal Birkdale is what followed

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Conor McGregor has disclosed his plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway

A midseason mystery for the New York Liberty, despite a 2nd Commissioner's Cup title

The WNBA season is at its midway point and no team has been more of a mystery than the New York Liberty

From Ohio to Taylor Swift’s wedding: Local art studio's creation gifted to the newlyweds

From Ohio to Taylor Swift’s wedding: Local art studio's creation gifted to the newlyweds

Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from

California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal

California and 11 states are suing to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

One Kansas City family, two unforgettable moments with Lionel Messi

One Kansas City family, two unforgettable moments with Lionel Messi

Two veterans bond over music and unite in Texas for a Hooks game national anthem

Two veterans bond over music and unite in Texas for a Hooks game national anthem

'I'm so touched': Principal gets surprise retirement party after 55 years in Baltimore City Schools

'I'm so touched': Principal gets surprise retirement party after 55 years in Baltimore City Schools

Ryan Blaney is only 65 points out of NASCAR'S points lead following dominant weekend in Atlanta

Ryan Blaney raced like Richard Petty in a dominant performance at EchoPark Speedway

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight

People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms

Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames that claimed at least 27 lives

Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in “Lucky,” a new Apple TV crime thriller set in the California desert

ARC Guitar teaches the rare craft of building acoustic guitars

ARC Guitar teaches the rare craft of building acoustic guitars

Cemetery creates special grave marker for beloved goose

Cemetery creates special grave marker for beloved goose

'Playing for something bigger': Youth volleyball team honors late father with national victory

'Playing for something bigger': Youth volleyball team honors late father with national victory

Joe Nuxhall Miracle League gives people of all abilities chance to compete

Joe Nuxhall Miracle League gives people of all abilities chance to compete

Church where Sen. Lindsey Graham was baptized grieves his death

Church where Sen. Lindsey Graham was baptized grieves his death

Watches of Switzerland held talks over potential takeover offers, sources say

London-listed Watches of Switzerland Group has held talks in recent months over potential offers to take the luxury watch retailer

Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

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'No way out': Survivors describe deadly Bangkok bar inferno

A survivor of the fire at a Bangkok bar that killed at least 27 people on Sunday night described escaping the blaze by seconds after she stepped out for

Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon triumph over Alexander Zverev showcased the new variety in his game

Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in dinosaur blockbuster "Jurassic Park" and whose career included

Reaction to the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta

McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

Conor McGregor’s manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway

Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy

Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting

List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand

An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday.

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.

Long-held phone-free policy at bar proves to be ahead of its time

Long-held phone-free policy at bar proves to be ahead of its time

Prince William and wife Kate share a moment with Jannik Sinner after his Wimbledon victory

Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller

Jannik Sinner bounces back with another Wimbledon title after his French Open meltdown

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 for his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam overall

Tampa Bay prospect Nathan Flewelling homers, MVP in AL's 6-1 win over NL in All-Star Futures Game

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling hit a two-run homer, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League in the All-Star Futures Game

Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend

How North Texas barbers came to cut hair for Lamine Yamal, other FIFA World Cup stars

How North Texas barbers came to cut hair for Lamine Yamal, other FIFA World Cup stars

Emotional video shows owner finding paralyzed dog spooked by fireworks in ravine

Emotional video shows owner finding paralyzed dog spooked by fireworks in ravine

Is a celebrity ‘sex pass’ ever a good idea?

Is a celebrity ‘sex pass’ ever a good idea?

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

American 16-year-old Jordan Lee wins Wimbledon juniors tournament as a qualifier

American 16-year-old Jordan Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys’ title by rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday

Soccer-SoFi Stadium's World Cup run boosts confidence ahead of Super Bowl, LA Olympics

After a month of World Cup crowds, a

20 years after his wife fell to her death in Utah, a youth pastor’s story unravels

20 years after his wife fell to her death in Utah, a youth pastor’s story unravels

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

Argentina survives Switzerland to set up a box-office showdown with England in the World Cup semifinal

Connor McGregor suffers early injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a leg injury

Toronto active shooter incident leaves 5 people injured, 2 dead, police say

Five people were injured and two were pronounced dead following an active shooter incident in Toronto on Saturday, according to a police emergency alert on X.

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say

A shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two men and wounded four other people

'Ted Lasso' stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland

Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention

Soccer-World Cup reflects growing US appetite for soccer, 'Ted Lasso' creators say

The idea that soccer is not popular in the U.S. is "a little bit overstated" and the World Cup has helped prove it, "Ted Lasso" co-creator

Wrobleski becomes 6th Dodgers All-Star, Peters of White Sox and Griffin of Nats also added

Left-hander Justin Wrobleski became the sixth member of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the National League All-Star roster and Chicago outfielder Tristan Peters was added to the American League squad, a day after becoming the seventh White Sox player to hit for the cycle

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks

Reddick is hoping to regain momentum in Atlanta after losing his NASCAR Cup Series lead to Hamlin

EchoPark Speedway may be the perfect setting for Tyler Reddick to reclaim his momentum in the NASCAR Cup Series points race

Colorado firefighters get some help from "Goldie" the goat while fighting Rock Creek Fire

Colorado firefighters get some help from "Goldie" the goat while fighting Rock Creek Fire

NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day

NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day

Avant-garde gardens, singular debuts and vampire brides: A dispatch from Paris Haute Couture Week

Avant-garde gardens, singular debuts and vampire brides: A dispatch from Paris Haute Couture Week

Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images

Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South

A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker

Why everyone loves Erling Haaland, Norway’s giant blonde striker

Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why

Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why

Is the secret to the perfect kimchi in this lab?

Daniel Dae Kim and three Michelin‑starred chef Corey Lee explore how researchers in Seoul are working on Korea’s most iconic dish... in a lab. K-Everything: a CNN Original Series streams in the U.S. on the CNN app and globally on HBO Max.

Oregon drops motion to delay Paramount-Warner Bros deal

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A lost AirPod, AI fakes and the secret garden: How fans experienced Taylor Swift’s private wedding

A week after Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, fans still have not seen verified photos of the ceremony, Swift’s dress or the celebration inside

WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 watches Wings beat Tempo in Montreal

Paige Bueckers scored 34 points and the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre

Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro have brief altercation in Las Vegas, AP source says

Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief altercation at an NBA Summer League practice facility in Las Vegas on Friday

Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M, AP source says

Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday

Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip call for transparency and deeper investigation

The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast called for a deeper investigation and for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status

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Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing

Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

Suki Waterhouse finds a new version of herself on her latest album, 'Loveland'

Suki Waterhouse started working on “Loveland,” her third record, immediately after she released her 2024 sophomore album, “Memoir of A Sparklemuffin.”

Cardinals agree to an 8-year, $112.5M extension with JJ Wetherholt, AP source says

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million extension with rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut

Rory McIlroy is in prime position to add another Scottish Open title

Kyle Schwarber and rookie Munetaka Murakami fill out 8-man field for Home Run Derby

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been named as participants in the Home Run Derby, filling out the eight-man field for the contest in Philadelphia on Monday night

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

Unbeaten Spain’s hunt for the World Cup runs into a suddenly dangerous Belgium

White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot

The Chicago White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB draft this weekend in Philadelphia

Kentucky woman says she was left 'for dead' after truck hit her on Preston Highway

Kentucky woman says she was left 'for dead' after truck hit her on Preston Highway

Couple arrested after more than 100 dogs rescued from South Carolina home

Couple arrested after more than 100 dogs rescued from South Carolina home

Dustin Hoffman and 'cricket royalty' Sachin Tendulkar among celebrities at Wimbledon

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted of rape and other charges in a London court

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist

WATCH: Phoenix piano teacher celebrates student who beat the odds to make history

WATCH: Phoenix piano teacher celebrates student who beat the odds to make history

Look of the Week: Zendaya’s nailing her ‘Odyssey’ press tour looks. Is anyone surprised?

Look of the Week: Zendaya’s nailing her ‘Odyssey’ press tour looks. Is anyone surprised?

Pentagon says suspension lifted for South Carolina helicopter pilots following July 4 beach event

Eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have returned to flying duties after a suspension that followed a low flight over the state's beaches during a July 4 event

In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish

Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana

The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging

The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship

Sikh organizations and local activists are organizing community screenings in India’s northern Punjab state of a movie set during its bloody insurgency

The GOAT: Hooved friend provides moral support to firefighters in Colorado

A goat named Goldie has been accompanying crews fighting a small wildfire in Colorado

Caitlin Clark debate rages on with the WNBA on the clock to answer questions about physical play

Conversations about how Caitlin Clark is treated on a basketball court can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even the U.S. Congress has an opinion about what should or shouldn’t happen in regards to the WNBA All-Star

8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men have been indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June

Watch: Bonnie Tyler sings 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' to CNN's John Berman

Bonnie Tyler sings 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' to CNN's John Berman in 2017.

FuboTV names Disney's Bowen CEO, removes veteran Gandler

Streaming firm FuboTV on Thursday named Disney executive Alisa Bowen as CEO effective July 10, while removing company veteran David Gandler as top boss.

Murakami set for White Sox return Friday after being sidelined by hamstring injury

Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the slumping Chicago White Sox on Friday night after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Raptors and Clippers put trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold, pending end of NBA investigation

Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold because of an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin

iHeart agrees to resolve US probe into airplay practices

   IHeartMedia resolved a Federal Communications Commission probe into allegations its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station-hosted music shows or

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has taken on the epic challenge of adapting “The Odyssey” into a large-scale Hollywood film

State AGs finalizing antitrust lawsuit over Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger

CNN's Brian Stelter tells Kaitlan Collins sources are telling him a multistate lawsuit challenging Paramount’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could come as soon as next week.

Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion near Chicago reopens after $70 million gut renovation

Cellist Brant Taylor has noticed a big change at the Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion since it underwent a $70 million renovation

Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it

As schools focus more on evidence-based reading instruction, less time is available for children to practice reading for pleasure.

Noah Kahan, Keegan Bradley join Boston Common Golf to boost youth access

Noah Kahan, Keegan Bradley join Boston Common Golf to boost youth access

Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for young center

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising star at an extraordinary cost

Community rallies around small but mighty marching band

Community rallies around small but mighty marching band

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

Seagull dies after getting stuck on the roof of Portland's Victoria Mansion

Seagull dies after getting stuck on the roof of Portland's Victoria Mansion

She submitted herself for an Emmy. Now she’s a nominee

She submitted herself for an Emmy. Now she’s a nominee

Aki Iwai leads and Nelly Korda struggles in first round at Evian women's major

Aki Iwai shoots an 8-under 63 to lead after the first round of the fourth women’s major of the season, the Evian Championship

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99

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Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams and more mourn the death of Bonnie Tyler

Celebrities across the entertainment industry are mourning the death of Bonnie Tyler at age 75

Museum honors a late artist by covering its floor in enough peanut butter to make 15,000 sandwiches

More than 800 pounds of peanut butter have been spread across a museum floor in the Netherlands

World Santa Congress brings Christmas cheer to the height of summer

Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the world have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress

New 'Little House' series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

Netflix is set to premiere a remake of “Little House on the Prairie” on Thursday

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced Welsh pop star known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75

PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter

PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns

Bonnie Tyler, known for hit song ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies age 75

Bonnie Tyler, known for hit song ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies age 75

Bare skin, fantasy and the machine: 3 takeaways from Paris' starry couture week

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli's Balenciaga debut is the most anticipated show of Paris couture week, which ends Thursday

Paramount will not close its Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe

Paramount has said it will not close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros before July 22, the Oregon attorney general's office said on Wednesday, pushing out

Trout homers in his return for the Angels from a hamstring strain after a 17-game absence

The Los Angeles Angels have activated center fielder Mike Trout from the injured list just in time for the All-Star Game in his beloved Philadelphia

'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations and 'Hacks' breaks record for comedies with 24

“The Pitt” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while “Hacks” led all comedies with a record-breaking 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced

Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See the full list of nominees

Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See the full list of nominees

‘He’s very three dimensional’: Noah Wyle and Sally Field share their love for ‘The Pitt’s’ Dr. Robby

HBO Max show “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle and actress Sally Field talk about how his character, Dr. Robby, reflects the complexity of humans on the hit show. HBO Max and CNN are both owned by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members

The cast of “The Pitt” has had an epic day at the Emmy nominations, with 13 of them getting acting nods

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease has bid for his 2nd career no-hitter broken up by Giants in 9th inning

Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday before the Giants’ Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field

Paramount will not close Warner Bros deal before July 22 amid Oregon probe

Paramount has said it will not close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros before July 22, the Oregon attorney general's office said, pushing out the timeline

"It's weird": Jayson Tatum speaks for first time about Jaylen Brown trade

"It's weird": Jayson Tatum speaks for first time about Jaylen Brown trade

A runaway leader and a surprise snub shake up the Emmy nominations

The Primetime Emmy nominations are out, and “The Pitt” leads with the most nods

'Ferytale' rolls on at Wimbledon as British wild card Fery reaches semifinals after meeting queen

The “Ferytale” continues at Wimbledon

US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S.

Body cam footage shows gunman opening fire on southern Minnesota police, injuring officer

Body cam footage shows gunman opening fire on southern Minnesota police, injuring officer

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder

Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show

Albania's PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert

Albania's prime minister on Wednesday defended a decision to spend €4 million ($4.56 million) on a concert by U.S. rapper Kanye West, as he sought to defuse anger over the

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia

As Marta Kostyuk played her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court, her compatriots back home in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone latest to commit to Home Run Derby

Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

Crews trying to rescue seagull that is stuck on the roof of Portland's Victoria Mansion

Crews trying to rescue seagull that is stuck on the roof of Portland's Victoria Mansion

Tensions rise at Monroeville council meeting over removal of children's book Pride display

Tensions rise at Monroeville council meeting over removal of children's book Pride display

Finding the art in the beautiful game

Finding the art in the beautiful game

The last woman executed in Britain is given a conditional pardon

Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, has been posthumously granted conditional pardon, according to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

York City Police Commissioner gives more context in officer-involved shooting

York City Police Commissioner gives more context in officer-involved shooting

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband

Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot

DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture

For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream.

This anti-A.I. activist could be a growing problem for Trump

CNN's Hadas Gold reports on OutFront.

This popular mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures

This popular mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures

What a young generation of basketball players can learn from Kyle Lowry

What a young generation of basketball players can learn from Kyle Lowry

From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook

Sitting on roughly $3.5 million in SpaceX shares, Chip, a former data scientist at Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, has recently

The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds

While prices remain higher than they were a few years ago, used-car shoppers with a budget of $15,000 can still find sedans that offer a compelling combination of comfort, efficiency, and modern technology

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges

New York hopes converted offices can ease a housing crisis. A structural emergency at a high-rise tower shows the challenges

Techno tourism in Detroit – what do visitors owe the city that created the music?

Detroit’s repeat tourists help spread understanding of techno’s local roots as the music industry continues to commercialize the subculture.

200 years after his birth, controversial composer Stephen Foster still sings to America’s contradictions

A late-19th century campaign spearheaded by Foster’s brother sought to elevate him into the pantheon of American cultural heroes, even as his sympathies tended to lie with the pro-slavery South.

How a box set from 1964 attempted to capture the sweep of American music from the colonial era to the counterculture

‘The Folk Box’ sought to trace the roots and branches of American music, and document the forging – and constant reinvention – of the national identity.

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn set a franchise record by driving in 10 runs on three homers against Atlanta

After the hype, US World Cup dream collides with football reality

The soundtrack surrounding the United States’ World Cup on home soil was impossible to escape. Television adverts urged fans to believe in miracles.

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Forget logos, young people in China want ‘spiritual’ luxury

Forget logos, young people in China want ‘spiritual’ luxury

Oregon to ask court to delay Paramount deal for 60 days while it reviews records

The Oregon attorney general will ask a court to pause Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros for 60 days, saying on Tuesday the company withheld records

ABC fights back against FCC regulators in dispute over 'The View' and equal time rules

ABC is continuing to fight back forcefully against efforts by federal regulators to reopen the question of whether its popular talk show “The View” is subject to equal time rules

Atlanta Dream trio of Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray among All-Star reserves

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray will get to play in Chicago at the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25

How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana

How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana

Djokovic outlasts Auger-Aliassime after more than 5 hours to reach Wimbledon semifinals at age 39

Novak Djokovic was pushed to five sets by Felix Auger-Aliassime before the seven-time Wimbledon champion prevailed 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) after more than five hours to set up a semifinal against defending champion Jannik Sinner

Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump

Michael Cohen says an unexpected text repaired his relationship with Trump

Knicks, Taylor Swift, World Cup: Is Serena Williams at the US Open next in the Summer of New York?

Serena Williams could be up next in the Summer of New York

Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party's X account

An Indian court directed the federal government to unblock the X account of the youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, more than a month since it went offline

Big 12 commissioner declines to address Sorsby gambling saga and describes league as `16 strong'

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to talk about the league’s upcoming season, not the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech. But that was the first thing Yormark was asked about Tuesday after his opening remarks at Big 12 football media days

Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the country’s competition regulator to investigate major technology companies over alleged anti-competitive

Prince Harry's war with UK press is over, and he's lost

Some eight years after Prince Harry went into open legal conflict against the British tabloid press, winning a number of high-profile court battles against

ABC says US TV regulator pushing Trump politics by targeting 'The View'

Disney-owned ABC on Tuesday urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject a proposal to declare its daytime talk show "The View" subject to

US coach Pochettino's viral shirt gives Hugo Boss welcome buzz

U.S. national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino fell short of getting the World Cup co-hosts into the quarter-finals.

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail

Prince Harry's final lawsuit against the British tabloids has ended in defeat

Naomi Osaka laments sore feet and 'getting old' after Wimbledon quarterfinal loss

Sure, Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion who also impresses with her fashionable outfits

How a goofy side project ultimately added to the Salt Lake City whale's lore

How a goofy side project ultimately added to the Salt Lake City whale's lore

Cousin remembers Plainfield man allegedly dismembered by wife, half brother; remains put in freezer

Cousin remembers Plainfield man allegedly dismembered by wife, half brother; remains put in freezer

Chanel turns the Grand Palais into a dark fairy tale for Matthieu Blazy’s 2nd couture show

Inside the Grand Palais in Paris, the Chanel salon had been swallowed by a garden gone wrong: giant beanstalks climbing to the ceiling and huge flowers blooming a little too brightly to be safe

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race

Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBC

Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14

Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms

When tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather

Prince Harry loses privacy case against UK tabloid publisher

Prince Harry loses privacy case against UK tabloid publisher

Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City

Duo dons colonial gear to cheer on Team USA at every FIFA 26 World Cup watch party in Kansas City

‘I want to welcome them’: Individuals with disabilities welcome fans to Kansas City Stadium

‘I want to welcome them’: Individuals with disabilities welcome fans to Kansas City Stadium

Fifteen-year-old from Grand Rapids called up for Guatemalan national team tryout

Fifteen-year-old from Grand Rapids called up for Guatemalan national team tryout

Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals

Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time

Donovan Mitchell agrees to 4-year, $273 million extension with Cavaliers, AP source says

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person familiar with the deal

Ben's Friends meetings help food and beverage workers struggling with addiction

Ben's Friends meetings help food and beverage workers struggling with addiction

Three generations of women keep family tradition and a poem for Lionel Messi alive

Three generations of women keep family tradition and a poem for Lionel Messi alive

Kyle Lowry makes good on a promise: He signs with the Raptors so he can retire

Kyle Lowry delivered on his final promise as a player: He long vowed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors so he could retire as a member of that franchise

'An absolute angel': Family in shock after 4-year-old killed in weekend firework accident

'An absolute angel': Family in shock after 4-year-old killed in weekend firework accident

Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item

Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut in “Every Brilliant Thing.”

'Being Heumann,' about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival

A film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

Belief helps man face three family battles of cancer

Belief helps man face three family battles of cancer

Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies

Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies

Taylor Swift’s wedding may change how couples think about their big day

Taylor Swift’s wedding may change how couples think about their big day

He sold everything for his son. Now Paraguay’s hero goalkeeper will get a treasured jersey back

He sold everything for his son. Now Paraguay’s hero goalkeeper will get a treasured jersey back

Soccer-A blue city shakes off politics over US forward Balogun's red card controversy

A city known for angry protests, grunge and wearing head-to-toe black was transformed into a harmonious sea of red, white and blue on

"You can breathe, baby": off-duty Texas firefighter saves 3 children on 4th of July

"You can breathe, baby": off-duty Texas firefighter saves 3 children on 4th of July

US-Bosnia World Cup match sets US viewership records in English and Spanish

Fox says the U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup was viewed by nearly 26.4 million people, making it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in the country’s history

Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career

Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination

A former campus police officer says he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated

The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

A five-day preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has begun in Utah

Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet's plagiarism lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the newly married pop megastar Taylor Swift of plagiarizing phrases from a Florida woman's poems for more

Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledges scare factor in switching teams for first time in his NBA career

Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that change is scary as he switches teams for the first time

Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career

Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career

'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup

Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with

US Supreme Court won't block Texas app store age verification law

The U.S.

NASCAR uses 3 of its youngest drivers for Rolling Stones collaboration

The first Rolling Stones album was released in 1964

Cobolli performs Ronaldo celebration as Paolini wins before Federer on Italy's big day at Wimbledon

Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini both reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals on a big day for Italy at the grass-court Grand Slam

Jonathan Anderson shifts Dior buzz from Taylor Swift’s hidden wedding gown to sculptural couture

Jonathan Anderson arrived at Paris couture week with the fashion world still waiting to see the Dior wedding dress he made for Taylor Swift

WNBA injury crunch: A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark near returns, Kelsey Plum out longer

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the WNBA with injuries

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday

12-year-old boy named hometown hero after saving drowning man

12-year-old boy named hometown hero after saving drowning man

Dior beats Chanel to dress Taylor Swift for wedding of the decade

In a coup for Parisian fashion house Christian Dior, both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore Haute Couture designs by creative director Jonathan Anderson for

Even 250 years in, the battle over the American story — and who gets to tell it — endures

The United States today is home to countless stories

New Orleans Police investigating threat made against Entergy crew restoring power in French Quarter

New Orleans Police investigating threat made against Entergy crew restoring power in French Quarter

Cheri Oteri cracks up Andy and Anderson as a Taylor Swift wedding guest

Cheri Oteri joins Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen as a wedding guest of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Here are the details

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, whose joyous and public courtship played out as a blockbuster rom-com, are married, marking a new era for the singer who for two decades ascended to the top of the pop pyramid with her musical musings about girlhood and broken hearts. A representative for Swift confirmed to CNN that Swift and Kelce were married Friday.

Man makes 'miracle' recovery after motorcycle crash

Man makes 'miracle' recovery after motorcycle crash

Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox

Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox

Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone

Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone

This couple has been married 80 years. Every Friday, they still have breakfast together at McDonald's

This couple has been married 80 years. Every Friday, they still have breakfast together at McDonald's

Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match

President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin

Educator spends 27 summers helping children with disabilities feel seen, included

Educator spends 27 summers helping children with disabilities feel seen, included

Heartwarming reunion for boy after lost Woody toy goes on sheriff's office adventure

Heartwarming reunion for boy after lost Woody toy goes on sheriff's office adventure

Two men killed, nine injured in Orchard Cafe parking lot shooting

Two men killed, nine injured in Orchard Cafe parking lot shooting

Meet the Vermonter building New England's largest corn maze by hand

Meet the Vermonter building New England's largest corn maze by hand

Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone

Nonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year

Attorney for transgender athletes reacts to Supreme Court upholding state bans

Susie Cirilli joins The Lead.

ITV and Comcast's Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal

Comcast's Sky has agreed to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion), creating a

Boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend

Boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend

George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year to receive a lifetime achievement award

Coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident

Coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident

US back-to-school bargain hunt starts early as higher bills pressure families (July 6)

(Corrects paragraph 6 to say 47% refers to the share of families expecting to spend more than last year, not the percentage increase in spending. Removes the incorrect reference in the first bullet.)

Australian PM Albanese apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ comments about Kylie Minogue

Australian PM Albanese apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ comments about Kylie Minogue

How Cracker Barrel saved itself

How Cracker Barrel saved itself

What the Guadalupe River left behind

What the Guadalupe River left behind

White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology

White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology

Everyone has big Taylor Swift wedding feelings and we haven’t even seen the dress yet

Everyone has big Taylor Swift wedding feelings and we haven’t even seen the dress yet

Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday after making a crude remark about singer Kylie Minogue in a comedy podcast interview,

Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200-meter butterfly world record at Canadian trials

Summer McIntosh broke the longest-standing individual women’s swimming world record Sunday night, finishing the 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes 1.65 seconds at the Canadian trials

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 win over Brazil that showcased the young striker on soccer’s biggest stage

Coco Gauff's buzzer-beater at Wimbledon reminds her of Kawhi Leonard’s shot

There’s not usually a clock ticking down in tennis

Mitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother

Mitchell Robinson says the hand injury that left his status uncertain for the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals opener came after he punched a truck amid concern over his brother’s health

Burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday

Burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday

How the Detroit Auto Show became a global destination

How the Detroit Auto Show became a global destination

Family pushes for answers after state patrol says 61-year-old grandmother "fell out" of car

Family pushes for answers after state patrol says 61-year-old grandmother "fell out" of car

Why Revolutionary War reenactors are shrugging off America 250

They spend their weekends stitching historically accurate uniforms and portraying Revolutionary War figures. Just don't mistake them for the biggest Fourth of July fans—their passion is history, not patriotic celebrations.

White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted

A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted

Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids

Police in New York City say a shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near the Coney Island beach left eight people wounded, including four children

Josh Abbott's "27 Little Butterflies" honors Camp Mystic flood victims, supports families

Josh Abbott's "27 Little Butterflies" honors Camp Mystic flood victims, supports families

Marine veteran memorializes his best friend with documentary

Marine veteran memorializes his best friend with documentary

'Minions & Monsters' tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating 'Toy Story 5'

"Minions & Monsters" has topped the July Fourth weekend box office, narrowly beating "Toy Story 5."

Minor paint damage reported on Delta plane that reported being hit by firework while landing in Chicago

Minor paint damage reported on Delta plane that reported being hit by firework while landing in Chicago

Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble

Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years at the British Grand Prix after standings leader Kimi Antonelli’s challenge was derailed by damage to his car

Meet the defining soccer rivalry on display in today’s World Cup action

Meet the defining soccer rivalry on display in today’s World Cup action

All-Star snub helps fuel Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray in 8-1 win over Angels

An All-Star snub provided some extra motivation for Sonny Gray on Saturday night, the Boston Red Sox right-hander using the slight for fuel in an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite

As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park

Workers claim unsafe conditions at a restaurant owned by the South Park creators. They have Brooke Shields on their side

Workers claim unsafe conditions at a restaurant owned by the South Park creators. They have Brooke Shields on their side

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump has mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.”

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed by fog at Wrigley Field for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding was the spectacle you expected it to be

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding was the spectacle you expected it to be

Big brew: Texas Rangers and Bud set a world record with a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon beer

That was quite a big brew outside the home ballpark of the Texas Rangers for America’s 250th birthday

One Extraordinary Photo: A stadium lit up by smartphones

Reed Hoffmann, a freelance photographer for The Associated Press, captures unique moments at the World Cup

Eating champion Joey Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower hot-dog tally

Champion eater Joey Chestnut successfully defended his title on Saturday despite consuming fewer hot dogs than a year earlier.

Serena Williams' coach tells AP nerves and a closed roof were factors in Wimbledon loss

One of Serena Williams' coaches tells The Associated Press that it took some time for her to settle her nerves in her first singles match in nearly four years

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest

The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance

Home field advantage has been a big part of World Cup history. Now Mexico hosts England

This weekend, England faces the ultimate road game at this World Cup

Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer

Beyoncé drops new music, now the July 4 celebrations can really begin

Beyoncé drops new music, now the July 4 celebrations can really begin

Time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary

Time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary

After a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off

After a magical day of World Cup action, the Round of 16 kicks off

11-year-old girl shot in head in McDonald's parking lot thanks doctors, first responders for saving her life

11-year-old girl shot in head in McDonald's parking lot thanks doctors, first responders for saving her life

Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements

Prince Harry will not bring Meghan and children on London trip amid dispute over security arrangements

Jet fuel prices are dropping but airfares aren’t. Here are 10 reasons to stay home in the US

Jet fuel prices are dropping but airfares aren’t. Here are 10 reasons to stay home in the US

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married

UK's Next plans takeover bid for Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports

British clothing retailer Next is preparing to launch a takeover bid for luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols, Sky News reported on Saturday. 

Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic

This was shaping up to be the Cooper Lutkenhaus Show

It's a love story: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married

Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist announced on Friday as guests

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism

Mike Trout hoping to return from injury for Angels next week ahead of Philly All-Star Game

Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Los Angeles Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month

They’re married! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrate with star-studded MSG party

They’re married! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrate with star-studded MSG party

Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce, spokesperson says

American popstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce have gotten married, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday. "Taylor & Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen.

Kyle Larson looks to break winless drought as NASCAR returns to Chicagoland

When it comes to 1.5-mile tracks, Kyle Larson is always confident

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports attend his wedding to Taylor Swift

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cooper Kupp and many other NFL players and other prominent sports figures made up part of the star-studded crowd for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

A lavish gold ring encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies has been presented to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium to give to President Donald Trump

Ferrari appeals to traditionalists with new V12 manual gearbox limited edition

Ferrari launched a limited-edition 12-cylinder model with a manual gearbox on Friday, appealing to traditional fans of roaring petrol engines and hands-on driving after the

Jannik Sinner's parents skip the chance to sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Don’t expect to see Jannik Sinner’s parents in the Royal Box at Wimbledon anytime soon, even though they’re more than welcome

What we know: LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency

LeBron James is at the center of NBA attention despite a wave of trades

On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage

On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing

Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir

Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers

A dog walker in Buenos Aires has turned a pack of 13 pups into local celebrities by dressing them in Argentina jerseys

Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself

President Donald Trump has offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he’s spending his time in the White House on second lady Usha Vance's podcast where guests are supposed to read picture books to children

From poutine to barbecue, local cuisines give World Cup fans another reason to cheer

International soccer fans came to cheer the competing World Cup teams

Naomi Osaka gets win at Wimbledon after she gives young daughter a 'timeout' on her birthday

Naomi Osaka’s day out at Wimbledon went much better than plans for her young daughter’s birthday

Doubles players condemn ATP Tour's plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes

Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that tournament sizes and prize money will decrease significantly starting in 2028

Georgia man keeps 5-decade Peachtree Road Race tradition alive: "A wonderful journey"

Georgia man keeps 5-decade Peachtree Road Race tradition alive: "A wonderful journey"

Turkish comedian sent to jail to await trial on charges of insulting Erdogan

A Turkish court has ordered comedian Deniz Goktas jailed pending trial for allegedly insulting religious values and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

911 calls released after high school student was stabbed and killed in classroom

911 calls released after high school student was stabbed and killed in classroom

The nostalgic Midwestern salad that deserves a comeback this summer

The nostalgic Midwestern salad that deserves a comeback this summer

Serena Williams’ singles return sets ratings record for 1st-round Wimbledon match on ESPN

Serena Williams’ singles return at Wimbledon was watched by an average of 1.8 million viewers on ESPN, helping make it the network’s biggest audience for a Day 2 at the grass-court Grand Slam

This pass high in the Swiss Alps is home to a James Bond car chase scene and a vintage steam railway

Train enthusiasts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Czech film fest in Karlovy Vary honors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic kicks off its 60th edition with honors for actors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche

How Empire State Building climbers pulled off death-defying stunt: ‘Security always has a blindspot’

How Empire State Building climbers pulled off death-defying stunt: ‘Security always has a blindspot’

'The tale of KAHO,' a Haruki Murakami novel with a female protagonist, goes on sale

Haruki Murakami's first full-length novel with a lone female protagonist has been released."

California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction

A Los Angeles-area man pleaded guilty to felony harassment charges in federal court on Thursday for sending fake ransom notes posing as a kidnapper of "Today" show

Soccer-Scaloni hails '12th man' as Argentina fans hit Miami

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the country's football fans were like a 12th man for the team as thousands of them landed in Miami on Thursday, the eve of their World Cup

US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history

The United States has World Cup fever

Stewart Cink, Charlie Wi share US Senior Open lead after opening 67s

Stewart Cink got off to a great start in a bid to win his third straight senior major

Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has fans buzzing in New York City

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in private, NY Post reports

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in private ahead of a planned celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden, the New York Post's Page Six reported on Thursday, citing

Soccer-Congo shirts to key chains, fans flock for World Cup mementos

The World Cup has captured the imagination of fans across the United States, no better illustrated than

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married ahead of NY celebration, report says

Pop music megastar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are married, the New York Post's Page Six reported on Thursday, citing

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day

Video in case against Pooh Shiesty shows him pressing for record label release, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a video shows rapper Pooh Shiesty pressing for his release from fellow rapper Gucci Mane’s record label while an armed man blocks a door during an alleged robbery at a Texas music studio in January

No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says

No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says

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John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories

Permit obtained by AP shows schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is set to begin at New York's Madison Square Garden at 5 p.m. Friday

Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev also advance

Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) and reach the third round at Wimbledon as Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Rescuers have pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier

Novak Djokovic says 'people need to cool off a little bit with judgment' on Serena Williams

Novak Djokovic knows just what it means to have to live up to lofty expectations after years of titles and trophies

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Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division

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Jaylen Brown says he's still processing his trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers

Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals

Pokémon cards worth $25,000 stolen from arcade part of growing trend

Pokémon cards worth $25,000 stolen from arcade part of growing trend

2 dead, 2 critically injured after mass shooting at gas station

2 dead, 2 critically injured after mass shooting at gas station

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including “Y

Visually impaired girl enjoys drone show, thanks to company

Visually impaired girl enjoys drone show, thanks to company

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The best films of the year so far include “Project Hail Mary,” “Disclosure Day” and “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.”

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup

Black women artists explore 250 years of U.S. history in new Maryland exhibit

Black women artists explore 250 years of U.S. history in new Maryland exhibit

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

Prosecutors say a skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Families of 7 killed in Esparto fireworks explosion hold vigil one year later, continue push for justice

Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record

Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record

Man who had stroke at 9 writes memoir one keystroke at a time

Man who had stroke at 9 writes memoir one keystroke at a time

Manhattan DA explains decision not to re-try Harvey Weinstein

CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister joins The Lead.

Retired police officer catches rare albino rattlesnake

Retired police officer catches rare albino rattlesnake

Kids rescue missing dog ejected from car

Kids rescue missing dog ejected from car

13-year-old girl found driving car with loaded gun inside after noise complaint

13-year-old girl found driving car with loaded gun inside after noise complaint

Friends born on July 4, 1976, are turning 50 as America marks its 250th birthday

Friends born on July 4, 1976, are turning 50 as America marks its 250th birthday

Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day

Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day

Norris says reports Verstappen's interested in McLaren move are cool, but not serious

Lando Norris says reports that Max Verstappen has considered a move to McLaren are “a cool thing” to hear but “not a serious thing” as speculation swirls in Formula 1 about a switch which could create a lineup of two champions

Revolutionary War soldier's legacy lives on in Blue Springs founding family's story

Revolutionary War soldier's legacy lives on in Blue Springs founding family's story

Royals honor family of Hallmark artist who designed team's original emblem

Royals honor family of Hallmark artist who designed team's original emblem

2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building

2 arrested, arraigned after scaling top of Empire State Building

The Declaration's forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy

Jane Calvert has spent 25 years championing John Dickinson, a lesser-known Revolutionary War figure

Former UK pop star Gary Glitter charged with non-recent sexual offences

British prosecutors on Thursday charged former UK pop star Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, with unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl aged under 13

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Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam

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New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States

NYPD commissioner on security for potential Taylor Swift wedding: ‘We will have a detail in place’

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch addressed security questions Wednesday regarding the highly-anticipated wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce that is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden this week, two sources told CNN.

Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism

U.S. automakers have long infused their marketing campaigns with American pride and imagery.

American desserts: 15 sweet regional treats to try

American desserts: 15 sweet regional treats to try

The Knicks. The World Cup. Taylor Swift's likely wedding. It's the Summer of New York

It is a city bathed in the orange-and-blue afterglow of a Knicks championship

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore

Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling brings relief to immigrant advocacy group in Baltimore

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

The USA holds on for historic World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, advance to play Belgium

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal could be less about blocking the transaction than extracting commitments on UK news,

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Some ransom notes sent in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says

The FBI has discounted some of the ransom notes that surfaced after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as extortion attempts

Have tennis outfits always been this outrageous? Kind of

Have tennis outfits always been this outrageous? Kind of

The Onion debuts new parody of Alex Jones' Infowars, will send $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The families of those killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting will indirectly receive money from Alex Jones after a billion-dollar defamation verdict

FBI says Nancy Guthrie probe remains kidnap-for-ransom case, despite notes deemed not credible

The FBI said on Wednesday it is still treating the disappearance of "Today" show co-

Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday

Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease

Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs

Some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were illegitimate ‘extortion attempts,’ while others are still being investigated, FBI says

Some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were illegitimate ‘extortion attempts,’ while others are still being investigated, FBI says

Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for apparent marriage proposal

A daredevil couple has been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurling a banner about “the power of love” and peace

Facing drama and politics, Essence Fest looks to make a comeback

Facing drama and politics, Essence Fest looks to make a comeback

Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup

A 104-match, 39-day World Cup held across three countries might be a heavy slog for the players, but spare a thought for the broadcasters. 

Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts

California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history

Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day

Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule

An Ohio judge will make a ruling next week on a preliminary injunction request from 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA in a state court, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition

St. Dorothy Parish in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, says goodbye to Father Murphy after 38 years

St. Dorothy Parish in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, says goodbye to Father Murphy after 38 years

Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives

A federal judge in Arkansas is throwing out some state laws that put extra restrictions on efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will host their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night

NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters

Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency

Soccer-Inglewood, once known for danger, uses World Cup to rebrand as a fun place

Sandra Lith came to the front of Ms.

Russian daredevils unfurl banner atop New York's Empire State Building in proposal stunt

A Russian daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's towering spire in New York City on Wednesday to unfurl a

Nissan CEO’s US mission: shed rental-car image

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was pleased when the automaker reported Wednesday that its second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales ticked higher.

Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra

Barbora Krejcikova needed seven match points to knock French Open champion Mirra Andreeva out of Wimbledon in the biggest upset of the women’s tournament so far

From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic

Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup

NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat and a pop star's wedding

The New York Police Department is bracing for a slew of massive Independence Day celebrations along with a World Cup match this weekend, scrambling thousands of officers on land, sea and air to handle security measures as an intense heat wave bears down on the region

Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota, debuts new Air Force One

President Donald Trump dedicated a museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt on Wednesday, invoking the Republican president's legacy and linking

Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

America has come to a landmark moment of pride and patriotism — and a time of division and doubt

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee unveiled with tailgate-themed celebration

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee unveiled with tailgate-themed celebration

7-year-old boy reunites with first responders who saved his life after crash

7-year-old boy reunites with first responders who saved his life after crash

Man legally named ‘Santa Claus’ arrested in child predator sting

Man legally named ‘Santa Claus’ arrested in child predator sting

Nats' Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to 'sit down, boy'

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy!”

Corona maker Constellation sees World Cup-fueled gatherings driving US beer demand

Constellation Brands is seeing a rebound in U.S. beer sales after a sluggish start to 2026, as a flurry of major sporting events such as the NBA Finals and

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease

AP's long-time Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman reflects on front row seat to legal history

Mark Sherman has covered the Supreme Court for The Associated Press for 20 years during some of the most momentous decisions in history

Man legally named Santa Claus arrested, accused of child exploitation

Man legally named Santa Claus arrested, accused of child exploitation

Disney spotlight sends Oklahoma City mobile library books pouring in from across the country

Disney spotlight sends Oklahoma City mobile library books pouring in from across the country

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Family's bandana American flag draws smiles ahead of America's 250th birthday

Family's bandana American flag draws smiles ahead of America's 250th birthday

America 250: How two roads in Detroit changed American driving forever

America 250: How two roads in Detroit changed American driving forever

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce: their biggest plays, on and off the field

Pop titan Taylor Swift’s marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce capped a three-year courtship that has often played out in public, captivating their fans.

Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals

Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals

Everything we’re seeing in New York City as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations approach

Everything we’re seeing in New York City as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations approach

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have a wedding celebration this weekend at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebration is expected to be a multi-day event at New York's Madison Square Garden, CNN's Gloria Pazmino reports.

Team USA aims to win first World Cup knockout match since 2002

Team USA aims to win first World Cup knockout match since 2002

Serena Williams wins praise from fellow pros at Wimbledon after 1st singles match in nearly 4 years

There were still serves beyond 120 mph

Victor Willis, Village People front man, dies at 74

Victor Willis, Village People front man, dies at 74

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding fascinates, flummoxes media

The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce played out in public but the pop icon and NFL star have so far succeeded in keeping plans for the

Tennis-Serena fighting to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue

Serena Williams will do everything to be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a knee injury during

Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027

Canada is set to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year

Conference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy

Conference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy

LeBron James has governors, the NHL and the NFL waiting for his free agency decision

LeBron James has announced he's returning for at least one more NBA season but won't be with the Los Angeles Lakers

Paramount offers remedies for Warner deal, making EU approval likely

Paramount Skydance Corp has offered remedies to address EU competition concerns about its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, a regulatory

The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden

The price tag behind Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding bash at Madison Square Garden

Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails

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FBI determines Nancy Guthrie kidnapping notes to be fakes, source says

All three kidnapping-related messages that have surfaced in news media reports about the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah

Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the trade says Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS

OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon

“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios

Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny

Getty Images said on Tuesday it has called off its planned merger with Shutterstock due to the UK competition regulator's requirement to sell Shutterstock's

Butler's iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December

The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis

Maya Joint says 'I had the belief' to beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon

When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking

Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon

The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions

The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens

Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week’s matchup against Indiana

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September

President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress

Serena Williams loses Wimbledon first-round thriller, her first singles match since 2022

Serena Williams loses Wimbledon first-round thriller, her first singles match since 2022

TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says

TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, a spokesperson for the plaintiff's law firm said Tuesday.

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand

Constellation Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by demand for its beer brands such as Corona and the Modelo Especial lager.

NBA-LeBron thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure: 'Hope I made a few proud'

LeBron James thanked the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for allowing him to wear the storied team's purple and gold colours after the NBA club wished "one of the greatest athletes

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding celebration expected at Madison Square Garden this week, sources say

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding celebration expected at Madison Square Garden this week, sources say

Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules

A judge has ruled that a book co-written by Duane Davis, who prosecutors allege ordered the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, will be used in trial

Meet the collector with 3,000 vintage T-shirts who's keeping Philly's past alive

Meet the collector with 3,000 vintage T-shirts who's keeping Philly's past alive

Long lost brothers reunite after 58 years

Long lost brothers reunite after 58 years

How WK Kellogg Co. put Michigan's "Cereal City" on the map

How WK Kellogg Co. put Michigan's "Cereal City" on the map

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast

Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field

Mexican fans in Monterrey are embracing the World Cup spirit, even though their national team isn't playing in the city

Scheffler and McIlroy looking for another moment to stand out in a year of parity on PGA Tour

The PGA Tour season is still seeking definition

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

New Trump book, 'Regime Change,' has sold 300,000 copies, with more being printed, publisher says

The newest book on Donald Trump is a big hit

What, like it's hard? Newcomer Lexi Minetree put in the work to play a teen Elle Woods in 'Elle'

Lexi Minetree stars as a teenage Elle Woods in a new “Legally Blonde” prequel series for Prime Video

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

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UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain said on Tuesday it could intervene in Paramount Skydance Corp's proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially holding up the

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Ben Shelton wasted a match point in the fifth-set tiebreaker against qualifier Otto Virtanen at Wimbledon in what the fourth-seeded American called “one of the toughest losses of my career.”

Aces rule out A'ja Wilson for Commissioner Cup final vs New York after ankle tweak

Las Vegas star Aja Wilson has been ruled out of the Commissioner Cup final against New York on Tuesday night because of a right leg injury

Center Kristaps Porzingis re-signing with Warriors on two-year, $40 million deal

Center Kristaps Porzingis has reached agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, who announced the deal

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

Dead baby is found in a portable toilet at a music festival in Michigan

Police in Michigan are investigating the death of a baby found inside a portable toilet at a outdoor music festival over the weekend

Restored 48-star flag carries WWII history and legacy for a family

Restored 48-star flag carries WWII history and legacy for a family

'We don't have anywhere to go': Mother speaks out after fireworks destroy home, 13 people homeless

'We don't have anywhere to go': Mother speaks out after fireworks destroy home, 13 people homeless

2-year-old amputee running just weeks after receiving prosthetic

2-year-old amputee running just weeks after receiving prosthetic

Alvin Campbell Jr., brother of Massachusetts Attorney General, sentenced in rape case

Alvin Campbell Jr., brother of Massachusetts Attorney General, sentenced in rape case

Carmel-by-the-Sea adopts street addresses for the first time in over 100 years

Carmel-by-the-Sea adopts street addresses for the first time in over 100 years

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after 'It Ends With Us' dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Library removes Pride Month display after officials’ request

Library removes Pride Month display after officials’ request

Boutique comforts women, offers products to help post-surgery | Woman's Doctor

Boutique comforts women, offers products to help post-surgery | Woman's Doctor

Central Market marks nearly 300 years as America’s oldest farmers market

Central Market marks nearly 300 years as America’s oldest farmers market

UK government says it’s likely to challenge $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

UK government says it’s likely to challenge $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

CBS Chicago reporter, photographer attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium

CBS Chicago reporter, photographer attacked by 3 men near Adler Planetarium

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

Soccer-In soccer stronghold California, World Cup is a seismic event

Flying high in their best-ever start to a season, the San Jose Earthquakes rule soccer in these parts of California, but

A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup

A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup

Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price

Collector Xiao Neng says he has spent at least $1 million on Ralph Lauren clothing over the past four to five years, building a wardrobe so large that he

Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains

Yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, turned city fountains into rehearsal spaces during Europe’s June heat wave

A bat flip, a shout of 'Venezuela' and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras knows people in Venezuela are suffering after two massive earthquakes

Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show

Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a never-finished sci-fi show

Mexico's Sheinbaum vows no protection for ex-Pemex chief after wife posts alleged abuse video

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed on Monday that she would not protect anyone after a video appeared to show the former head of state

US Supreme Court justices disclose millions in book earnings, teaching income

Four U.S.

Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds

Prosecutors in Michigan say the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder

Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again

LeBron James is once again the focus of NBA free agency

Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon is 'the ticket to have' for the grass-court Grand Slam

Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years

NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources say

By Echo Wang, Dawn Chmielewski and Milana Vinn June 29 - NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming and new entertainment franchises as the company weighs options for future growth after

San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

Justice Sotomayor received concert tickets from Bad Bunny’s label

The NFL's Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is charged over kidnappings

The NFL’s Detroit Lions have announced that they've released cornerback Terrion Arnold

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga returns as the date for his new murder trial is set

Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder changes in the killings of his wife and son has begun with a pretrial hearing

Olathe Fire Department says duplex fire that displaced 13 people started with fireworks

Olathe Fire Department says duplex fire that displaced 13 people started with fireworks

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic's opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a proposal in the crowd during his opening Wimbledon match on Centre Court on Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding

Royalties. Teaching gigs. A concert in Puerto Rico. Financial forms offer view inside Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted concert tickets in Puerto Rico last year as members of the high court continued to accept international teaching gigs and and receive royalties for books they have authored

Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January

A judge has delayed Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation

Atlanta school bus driver's special bond with her passengers turned into book

Atlanta school bus driver's special bond with her passengers turned into book

DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says

A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone

Firefighter brings joy to senior center with unexpected talent

Firefighter brings joy to senior center with unexpected talent

At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy

At Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a brutal heat wave disrupts the fantasy

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial will start next spring, judge rules

Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial will start next spring, judge rules

What really happened to Lizzo’s career?

What really happened to Lizzo’s career?

Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves' franchise record

Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week

Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86

Penelope Keith, known for her roles in British sitcoms "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born," has died at 86

8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention

8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention

Mother marks 10 years since daughter's killing with memorial, continued advocacy for unsolved cases

Mother marks 10 years since daughter's killing with memorial, continued advocacy for unsolved cases

Father and son take the field for Tucson Old Timers baseball

Father and son take the field for Tucson Old Timers baseball

Rapper Twista pleads guilty to not paying taxes and faces potential prison time

Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS

Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, has revealed in a television interview that he has ALS

Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others

Pop music royalty including Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick were among the many notables who paid tribute to music legend Clive Davis at the esteemed producer's funeral in Manhattan

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast spinoff latest in wave of US media shakeups

Comcast's decision to spin off its NBCUniversal and Sky businesses marks the latest effort by a major U.S. entertainment company to separate or reshape legacy television assets as

US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear President Donald Trump's bid to overturn a $5 million verdict in favor of E.

14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin

14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin

Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality

Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality

'This is my passion': Woman raises service dog puppies and thousands for Paws With A Cause

'This is my passion': Woman raises service dog puppies and thousands for Paws With A Cause

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

Woman who searched for husband on billboards says she found love

Woman who searched for husband on billboards says she found love

Deputy receives donated car as community supports her kidney disease fight

Deputy receives donated car as community supports her kidney disease fight

Jonah Poole gets life in prison in killing of garden shop owner Edward Koza

Jonah Poole gets life in prison in killing of garden shop owner Edward Koza

Man dies after lawn mower goes off cliff edge, coroner says

Man dies after lawn mower goes off cliff edge, coroner says

Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN

The Supreme Court is refusing to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney’s remarks during President Donald Trump’s 2020 impeachment trial

America's royal couple, Taylor and Travis, may wed this week

Taylor Swift may enter her marriage era this week.

Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season

Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea

Canadian cuisine: 20 foods that reflect the country’s size and diversity

Canadian cuisine: 20 foods that reflect the country’s size and diversity

Why MSG could be a great venue for Taylor Swift's wedding

CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister has the details.

Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

Bill Maher has accepted the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Gender-bending is now part of menswear. Paris runways show how mainstream it has become

At Men's Fashion Week in Paris, women were everywhere, walking coed runways and modeling menswear

Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography

Armed with rolls of film, some young people are opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible.

Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

Betsy Halsey, 63, still has memorabilia from America's 1976 bicentennial in her childhood bedroom at her parents'

How a Thai teen's night at a Pattaya beach ended in death

A 17-year-old Thai girl was on a lively strip of palm-fringed sand in the seaside city of Pattaya on Wednesday night

How Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have helped Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek

How Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have helped Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek

Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories in classrooms

CNN's Ed Lavandera joins The Lead.

Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign

Kara Swisher is expanding her influence from tech journalism to politics

Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid uncertainty at Kennedy Center

Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid uncertainty at Kennedy Center

One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has

Shaping the shore: Inside Busan’s sand festival

Haeundae’s golden sand beach becomes a canvas as Busan hosts its 20th Sand Festival, where towering sculptures showcase coastal beauty and craftsmanship. CNN explores the artistry behind the event through the eyes of a veteran sand sculptor.

Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards

Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience with an impromptu performance of “Ex-Factor” after receiving the Living Legend Icon Award

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff

It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television

Soccer-'Boring' Bay Area confounds World Cup doubters

In a region boasting vast tech wealth and global corporate influence, the San Francisco Bay Area's humble World Cup schedule landed with a

Haeran Ryu wins the Women's PGA Championship for her first major title

Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title by winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday

Swimming world record lasts just nine days as Gretchen Walsh breaks 50 freestyle mark in Rome

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh has broken the world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle, just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark in the sprint distance

Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90

Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, has died at age 90

Grandmother with nonemergency transport service asks public for help replacing failing vehicle

Grandmother with nonemergency transport service asks public for help replacing failing vehicle

Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-something

Skier Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of what Serena Williams is going through as she prepares to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon at age 44

Influencer asking strangers to share their good news with the world

Influencer asking strangers to share their good news with the world

Summer camp gives young burn survivors room to heal, be kids

Summer camp gives young burn survivors room to heal, be kids

Drill team celebrates 35 years with parade, new street sign despite heavy rain

Drill team celebrates 35 years with parade, new street sign despite heavy rain

Every time a college student comes out to me, I learn more about pride

Every time a college student comes out to me, I learn more about pride

Every day is soccer jersey day

Every day is soccer jersey day

In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office

In a setback for Warner Bros

Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44

Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon’s offer to play singles

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin

Pakistan watchdog suspends Geo News for 15 days over 'offensive' religious broadcast

Pakistan's media regulator has suspended the broadcast licence of television channel Geo News for 15 days over content aired during a programme marking

‘Odyssey’ fever grips the Classics world

‘Odyssey’ fever grips the Classics world

At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter

The Great American State Fair has kicked off on the National Mall in Washington

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

Country music legend Alan Jackson has ended his touring career

Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

New York City’s last horse track is on its final stretch

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game

As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating

Could players' prize-money protest extend to US Open? Not full support at Wimbledon

The prize money protest by top players that started at the French Open has continued at Wimbledon

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's  annual sales event

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville

Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle

Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup

It started with a whimsical idea

Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft

The remaking of the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward with a trade between them

How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party

How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party

Grammy and Latin Grammy winner Carín León set for a big match at Inter Miami's stadium

Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together

2 juveniles charged with arson and causing a catastrophe in massive fire

2 juveniles charged with arson and causing a catastrophe in massive fire

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

The World Cup game that no one wants to win

World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums

Panini stickers have been an iconic World Cup collectible going all the way back to 1970, when four Italian brothers began to print images of the players for fans

Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday

The Vespa, the wasp-waisted scooter that put postwar Italians on wheels and went on to carry Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn through the streets of Rome, is returning to the

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden

LVMH and Accor's Orient Express sets its sights on new tech billionaire class

Shuttling across the French and Italian Riviera, Orient Express's first giant yacht aims to attract a new class of billionaire.

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Padres' Walker Buehler beats the Dodgers for the first time after nearly a decade in Blue

Walker Buehler usually pitched superbly against the San Diego Padres during the near-decade he spent wearing Dodger Blue

Rainbow flags dot Iran and Egypt's match as Seattle celebrates Pride during the World Cup

Rainbow flags fluttered among the sea of Iranian and Egyptian banners at Seattle’s World Cup stadium, as teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people took to the field

Maple Leafs select Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick

Angels fire GM Perry Minasian midway through a 6th straight disappointing season in his tenure

The Los Angeles Angels have fired general manager Perry Minasian midway through their sixth consecutive disappointing season under his leadership

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

A polygamous sect leader has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona while already serving a 50-year sentence in federal prison for orchestrating sex involving children

Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in

Lionel Messi will not start when defending World Cup champion Argentina plays its group finale

Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction

Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name

Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100

Jose Alvarado will return to the Knicks on a multiyear deal, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says Jose Alvarado will return to the New York Knicks on a multiyear contract

Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he doesn't agree with comments first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin made last month that Ole Miss’ past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult

Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction

Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Scottie Scheffler misses out on another sub-60 round and posts 60 for early target at Travelers

Scottie Scheffler was 25 feet away from his second sub-60 round on the PGA Tour

Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found

Gracie the Giraffe has finally been found in Texas

Ann Blyth, teen star of 'Mildred Pierce,' dead at 98

Ann Blyth, an Oscar nominee at 17 as Joan Crawford’s wayward daughter in “Mildred Pierce” who later sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in MGM musicals of the 1950s, has died at age 98

DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song

The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

Teen photographer with autism showcases Route 66 centennial with model cars

Prediction markets go wild with Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding questions

Prediction markets go wild with Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding questions

Virginia officer and bystanders team up to rescue woman trapped in sinkhole

Virginia officer and bystanders team up to rescue woman trapped in sinkhole

Native who searched for husband on Bay Area billboards says she found love

Native who searched for husband on Bay Area billboards says she found love

Veteran says he got help at West Palm Beach's Hanley Center after years of drug addiction

Veteran says he got help at West Palm Beach's Hanley Center after years of drug addiction

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference

A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

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Citadel's Griffin pays for talent — including US soccer coach

As the United States men's national soccer team advances in the World Cup, fans from Wall Street to the wider world have an unexpected patron to

Swatch seeks $170 million in damages from Samsung over trademark infringement

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in what it says is the largest-ever trademark case of its kind in the UK, accusing the South Korean

83-year-old drives 1937 Pontiac from Seattle to Pontiac for centennial celebration

83-year-old drives 1937 Pontiac from Seattle to Pontiac for centennial celebration

Oklahoma City lights up giant cowboy boot sculpture as part of Route 66 centennial

Oklahoma City lights up giant cowboy boot sculpture as part of Route 66 centennial

Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage

Look of the week: Saint Laurent’s see-through shoes reveal fashion’s growing foot fetish

Look of the week: Saint Laurent’s see-through shoes reveal fashion’s growing foot fetish

Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt but keeps death penalty on the table

Judge for Charlie Kirk shooting case holds prosecutor in contempt but keeps death penalty on the table

Who is Marina Mabrey? The feisty Tempo guard who tied the WNBA scoring record with 53 points

Marina Mabrey had one of the best shooting nights in WNBA history, matching the league record of 53 points

Heat catches Europe’s fashion industry unprepared as models face the sun in fur and wool

Paris Fashion Week Men’s became a test of fashion’s relationship with heat

Cody Johnson's country music is only getting bigger. On 'Banks of the Trinity,' he'll take you home

Texas born and bred country star Cody Johnson is seeing a surge in new fans after two decades in the industry

14 unique ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

14 unique ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Limited edition Jay-Z library card draws big lines in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Limited edition Jay-Z library card draws big lines in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Lululemon shareholders back board slate after truce with founder

Lululemon shareholders have elected three management-backed directors, including former Levi Strauss chief Chip Bergh, cementing the settlement of a bruising

You always hurt the ones you love

You always hurt the ones you love

St. Bernard dogs still roam the Swiss Alps as part of this 'living museum' and its breeding program

St. Bernard dogs walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years at the Great St. Bernard Pass in the Swiss Alps

Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44

Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon — for her first singles match in nearly four years, and at age 44

India’s viral youth movement has moved from memes to the streets. Their leader tells CNN why

India’s viral youth movement has moved from memes to the streets. Their leader tells CNN why

Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios

Mobile-first serialized storytelling is rapidly becoming one of entertainment's fastest-growing businesses

Small plane makes emergency landing in Alaska

One passenger on board a small commercial airplane captured dramatic video of the moment the plane made an emergency landing in rural Alaska.

Even Madison Square Garden’s cops can’t believe Taylor Swift wedding rumors

Even Madison Square Garden’s cops can’t believe Taylor Swift wedding rumors

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song

Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass

Eric Cole opens with a 63 at the Travelers Championship to lead Scheffler and others by 1

Eric Cole left the Travelers Championship early last year because of a nasty stomach issue

What to know about Harvey Weinstein's cases after a rape charge was dropped

New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying it a fourth time

Womenswear retailer Reformation reports revenue rise in US IPO filing

Private equity-backed womenswear retailer Reformation on Thursday reported a rise in annual revenue in its U.S. initial public offering filing.

Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft

'My attacker is an evil, violent individual.' 40 years given for setting Vogler ablaze

'My attacker is an evil, violent individual.' 40 years given for setting Vogler ablaze

Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A

Judge sets bond for man charged in Millvale triple shooting at $3 million

Judge sets bond for man charged in Millvale triple shooting at $3 million

'It just makes no sense whatsoever': Escaped inmate set for October release captured in Florida

'It just makes no sense whatsoever': Escaped inmate set for October release captured in Florida

Kansas City boy recovering from burns sends birthday message to Lionel Messi

Kansas City boy recovering from burns sends birthday message to Lionel Messi

Jury deliberating in case of man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend

Jury deliberating in case of man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend

Little House on the Prairie Museum keeps Laura Ingalls Wilder's Kansas legacy alive

Little House on the Prairie Museum keeps Laura Ingalls Wilder's Kansas legacy alive

Soccer fan aims to watch all 104 World Cup matches live from a couch in Sacramento

Soccer fan aims to watch all 104 World Cup matches live from a couch in Sacramento

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial

New York prosecutors have dropped a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the state

'Her whole life is a miracle': Kidnapping victim, police reunite

'Her whole life is a miracle': Kidnapping victim, police reunite

Harvey Weinstein averts fourth NY rape trial as prosecutors move to drop charge

Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday moved to drop a third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein after the disgraced movie mogul’s accuser said she did not want to

FCC chair says all options remain on table in ABC license review

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that all options remain on the table as it reviews whether to renew the licenses

Student chosen to walk out World Cup players for pre-match ceremonies

Student chosen to walk out World Cup players for pre-match ceremonies

A cat at a shelter is helping dogs find forever homes

A cat at a shelter is helping dogs find forever homes

Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin played through a torn ACL and is set for surgery in July

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed Thursday she played through a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in her right knee to help the team capture the PWHL championship and is expected to be out indefinitely after surgery set for late July

David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dead at 84

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84

Southern Minnesota lake cruise offers peek at plethora of pelicans

Southern Minnesota lake cruise offers peek at plethora of pelicans

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bally's threatens lawsuit if Chicago keeps video gambling terminals legal, vows to halt $4M licensing payments

Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say

Dating app Bumble is exploring a sale amid slowing growth in the online dating sector, according to three people familiar with the matter.

X Games looks for a reboot featuring familiar names — Scotty James, Eileen Gu — and new teams

The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports than flying upside down above a halfpipe

What we know about Trump’s Great American State Fair

What we know about Trump’s Great American State Fair

Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

A new study suggests humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways dating back 15 million years

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Spurs and Thunder go big, Acuff-Brown is a matchup to watch and other takeaways from the NBA draft

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder were thinking big

Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display

A series of Norman Rockwell sketches of scenes from the West Wing lobby is going on public display for the first time

Hunting a ghost through Sherwood Forest: On the elusive trail of the real Robin Hood

Hunting a ghost through Sherwood Forest: On the elusive trail of the real Robin Hood

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time

Olivia Rodrigo’s wardrobe isn’t rage bait. It’s researched

Olivia Rodrigo’s wardrobe isn’t rage bait. It’s researched

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

New polls show Americans’ complicated feelings about the country, 250 years on

Swanson's epic doubleheader gives him best 4-game series in Cubs history -- with game left

Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson is now the author of the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with one game to spare

Trump marks nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally

President Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary with a political rally on Wednesday, the

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump’s Capitol visit devolves into shouting match with GOP senator he helped oust in primary fight

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about himself

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell says new evidence undermines conviction; US prosecutors disagree

Ghislaine Maxwell argued in a new court filing that Jeffrey Epstein documents released this year contained evidence her rights were violated before

Sabres trade Tuch to the Capitals in sign-and-trade deal. Nashville lands Drury from Colorado

The Sabres dealt Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal that got the veteran forward his desired long-term contract, with Buffalo acquiring assets in return for a player the team anticipated losing in free agency

Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women's PGA at Hazeltine National is next

The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

Court filing reveals President Trump spoke to Live Nation CEO before antitrust case was settled

Live Nation lawyers have revealed that President Donald Trump spoke personally with the chief executive of Live Nation in the weeks before the Justice Department abruptly settled its longstanding antitrust lawsuit against the entertainment giant and its Ticketmaster subsidiary

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Sparks hit hard as Kelsey Plum sidelined indefinitely, out at least 10 games

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is out indefinitely with a lower left leg injury

Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season

Fifteen college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the NCAA's new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition

Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say

Sky, the Comcast-owned British pay TV group, has agreed on terms to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming unit, two people familiar with the

New York permit, other clues point to Taylor Swift wedding next week, NYT says

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Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really get married in Madison Square Garden? The evidence is growing

Would Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really get married in Madison Square Garden? The evidence is growing

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

Usher is launching a stadium tour with Chris Brown and says Brown's legal troubles never influenced his decision

"Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?" NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star.

"Are we sure this isn't Travis [Kelce]?" NH police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the NFL star.

Sony Pictures invests $100 million in Cosm, takes minority stake

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a $100 million strategic investment in immersive technology firm Cosm on Wednesday, marking a push by the Hollywood studio to extend its film

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group’s membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago

Soccer-Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or

Dior moves Paris men’s show earlier as heat wave grips city

Dior has moved its men’s Paris Fashion Week show to 9 a.m. to avoid extreme heat

Blind and visually impaired Vermont kids step outside of their comfort zones learning to skateboard

Blind and visually impaired Vermont kids step outside of their comfort zones learning to skateboard

New Jersey man awarded heroism medal remembers saving girl's life from rip current

New Jersey man awarded heroism medal remembers saving girl's life from rip current

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

Couple renews vows at water park as part of Guinness World Record attempt

Paramount ready to sell Universal Pictures JV for Warner deal, source says

Paramount Skydance Corp is prepared to divest its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures to address EU antitrust concerns about its $110

What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today

What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today

Mother collects cans and organizes fundraisers to help daughter battling leukemia

Mother collects cans and organizes fundraisers to help daughter battling leukemia

Oklahoma wins 2026 CWS as fans cherish one last day of the tournament

Oklahoma wins 2026 CWS as fans cherish one last day of the tournament

Joe's Lemonade Stand hopes to reach goal of $100K in 11th year fundraising for Gillette Children's

Joe's Lemonade Stand hopes to reach goal of $100K in 11th year fundraising for Gillette Children's

Charlie Brown's longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV 'Peanuts' movie

Charlie Brown's pen pal is finally revealed in the animated movie “Snoopy Unleashed,” coming to Apple TV in 2027

Ronaldinho says 'let the magic begin' after signing with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46

Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46 and more than a decade after retiring

How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 4 in 10 U_S_ adults feel “proud” about the country's 250th anniversary, while about 3 in 10 feel “excited.”

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy after catastrophic Texas floods killed 28 people at the girls' camp

Camp Mystic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions

What happens when a rapper whose early work explored capitalism’s brutality becomes one of the system’s most successful beneficiaries?

Texas camp where 28 died in floods files for bankruptcy

The operators of Camp Mystic, where 28 campers and staff members died in catastrophic flooding in Texas last year, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday.

Apple aims for better and more entertainment offerings, executive Cue says 

Apple aims to release "better and more" TV shows and movies on its streaming service and in movie theaters, senior executive Eddy Cue told Reuters

Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99

Take-Two Interactive Software has priced its highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" at $79.99 and will launch the game on November 19, the company said on Wednesday.

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs

The new Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester Wilderness could be appealing if you’re interested in a high-mpg SUV that can help you get out into nature on the weekends

Brooches, pins and feather boas: Next summer, men will be delightfully decorated

Brooches, pins and feather boas: Next summer, men will be delightfully decorated

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

Why these adults are suddenly obsessed with a kids toy from the late ’90s

'We cannot be at peace': Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea on 'Today' as new details emerge in mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show, said she will never stop looking for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, as new details emerge surrounding a note connected to her mother's disappearance claiming she died.

First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists

A recently opened, first of its kind Chinese queer museum in San Francisco is already having an impact on the surrounding community

President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story

President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States is the only nation to guarantee citizenship to children born within its borders

What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions

The song of the summer is a hot topic with no clear winner yet emerging for 2026

Shooting suspect scoped out library before returning with a shotgun and killing 2, police say

An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in a shooting at a library in Northern California that left two people dead

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan's champions

The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa, who led the nation in scoring in his one season at BYU, with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

After a difficult rebuild, the Wizards have new hope after adding Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards took AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the NBA draft

Soccer-World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

World Cup attendances are on track for record highs despite daunting ticket prices and Trump administration travel restrictions.

Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to children

Google's YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who claimed

Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on

Pharrell Williams has sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer over a giant wave at Paris Fashion Week

'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for answers to missing mother's fate

National television host Savannah Guthrie took time on her morning news show on Tuesday to appeal to the public once more for answers to the fate of her mother,

Ari Emanuel's Mari in talks to buy theater group ATG for $6 billion, FT reports

Mari Group, founded by TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, is in advanced talks to buy British West End theater operator ATG Entertainment for £4.5 billion ($5.94 billion), the Financial Times

Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season

GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay

Ryan Cohen, the billionaire CEO of GameStop, will not receive a potential performance award from the videogame retailer and plans to

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets

The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes,” drawing thousands of fans dressed in the team’s blue and orange

Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday

Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record

Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken shape during the 2026 World Cup through two striking tributes: a giant statue in Patagonia and a mural created by more than 1,300 fans

Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup

Héctor Chávez, known as Caramelo, is a beloved figure among Mexican soccer fans

‘Bucks basketball won’t be the same’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis

‘Bucks basketball won’t be the same’: Bucks fans say goodbye to Giannis

Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures

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Soccer-In Los Angeles, Mexico fans make every World Cup game their own

Father‑and‑daughter soccer fans Jose Roman and Jacqueline Damian were among a stream of supporters in green Mexico shirts pouring into Los

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set 'Warriors' musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming their concept album “Warriors” into a Broadway musical

Man arrested for allegedly 'upskirting' a child during a Massachusetts concert

Man arrested for allegedly 'upskirting' a child during a Massachusetts concert

Fire-Rescue crew delivers baby in parking lot of Food City grocery store

Fire-Rescue crew delivers baby in parking lot of Food City grocery store

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe

Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from shop now home safe

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with two goals against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan

90-year-old living with multiple sclerosis competes in Tennessee Senior Olympics

90-year-old living with multiple sclerosis competes in Tennessee Senior Olympics

Fireworks stand fire caught on video with flames and fireworks shooting skyward

Fireworks stand fire caught on video with flames and fireworks shooting skyward

Alo Yoga primed for public offering or sale after owner's sale of wholesale T-shirt business

In a deal that attracted little interest from Wall Street, the owner of popular yoga clothing maker Alo agreed to sell its wholesale T-shirt

Arrest warrant issued for country artist Bailey Zimmerman in New Mexico

Arrest warrant issued for country artist Bailey Zimmerman in New Mexico

Note sent in February said Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor, had died shortly after kidnapping

Note sent in February said Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show anchor, had died shortly after kidnapping

Pigs run loose along Interstate 80 after truck overturns, snarling traffic

Pigs run loose along Interstate 80 after truck overturns, snarling traffic

Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament

Bond set at $500K for police chief indicted on 70 sex crime charges

Bond set at $500K for police chief indicted on 70 sex crime charges

Police chase dogs to safety after getting loose on highway ramp

Police chase dogs to safety after getting loose on highway ramp

Meta launches cheaper range of AI smart glasses starting at $299

Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica on Tuesday announced a new range of lower-cost AI smart glasses, building on the success of their Ray-Ban wearable devices.

Golden State Valkyries superfan makes regular commute from Hawaii to Ballhalla

Golden State Valkyries superfan makes regular commute from Hawaii to Ballhalla

The PGA Tour is getting a new competitive system. Here’s what you need to know

The PGA Tour is getting a new competitive system. Here’s what you need to know

Women-led crabbing community claws its way into traditional male-dominated group

Women-led crabbing community claws its way into traditional male-dominated group

Ferrari names former BMW Italy head as new marketing chief after Luce EV debut

Ferrari said on Tuesday it had appointed former BMW Italy head Massimiliano Di Silvestre as its chief marketing and commercial officer, replacing long-serving executive

A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields

The PGA Tour has approved big changes to its model in 2028

Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor reflects on first months in office: "We're all neighbors here"

Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor reflects on first months in office: "We're all neighbors here"

Armani's heirs carry the vision forward as the house faces its next chapter

Giorgio Armani’s legacy continues to shine at his historic Milan headquarters

Wyndham Clark showed his toughness as the US Open champion Long Island didn't want

Wyndham Clark isn't the only unpopular U.S. Open champion

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Video shows Pittsburgh-area officer catching panicked fawn: "Fearlessness of a FIFA World Cup Goaltender"

Kenny G reflects on the life and legacy of music mogul Clive Davis

Saxophonist Kenny G joins CNN's Boris Sanchez and Brianna Keilar on the passing of his collaborator, record industry titan, Clive Davis. The legendary music producer passed away on Monday at the age of 94. Kenny G plays "Songbird," which Davis helped make a hit.

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1

Investigation underway after officer shoots 16 times at 2 abandoned dogs, killing 1

Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

Veterans help 94-year-old widow of decorated Vietnam pilot after alleged $70,000 scam

Veterans help 94-year-old widow of decorated Vietnam pilot after alleged $70,000 scam

Only 1 in 6 million couples reach 80 years of marriage. This pair just did.

Only 1 in 6 million couples reach 80 years of marriage. This pair just did.

An explosive appeal from Trump over E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict stalls at the Supreme Court

Kara Scannell reports.

Heiress Harris, T.I. and Tiny's 10-year-old daughter, building her own legacy in music

Heiress Harris, T.I. and Tiny's 10-year-old daughter, building her own legacy in music

US giving grew 3% in 2025, crossing the $600B mark for the first time

Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.

Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses

Meta is now designing its own, cheaper AI smart glasses

At Atlanta's Chastain Horse Park, 4-legged friends help patients of all ages through therapy

At Atlanta's Chastain Horse Park, 4-legged friends help patients of all ages through therapy

Bath & Body Works partners with Ulta Beauty as it looks to boost sales

Ulta Beauty shoppers will soon be able to purchase Bath & Body Works' signature fragrances, hand soaps and candles in more than 600 stores from July

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

The not-so-silent war being fought in World Cup stadiums: Stadium DJs vs. hydration break boos

Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels

An Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier has been recognized as the world’s loudest person

Idol devotion: Inside Seoul’s ‘birthday cafés,’ where fans gather to celebrate their favorite stars

Idol devotion: Inside Seoul’s ‘birthday cafés,’ where fans gather to celebrate their favorite stars

New images show what’s behind the tarp at the Kennedy Center

New images show what’s behind the tarp at the Kennedy Center

Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner

A new murder trial is scheduled for September for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from nearly three decades of incarceration last year after being on the brink of execution three times over a 1997 killing

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move

Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row

Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina’s uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals

Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History highlights the complexities of the American story

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup’s top scorers

MLB Commish: Giants botched Pride Night cap guidance, leaving players unclear on opt-out

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night

Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

A judge has found that a man charged with the murder of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for court proceedings

In South Korea, a job or partner at Samsung, SK Hynix is the new 'A+' catch

The global AI boom has turned South Korean chipmaking giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics into stock market darlings.

10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive

No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself

Comedian Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings

Soccer-Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston

World Cup fever has a distinctly international flavour for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the United

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with 2 more goals for Argentina

Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria

A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup

Here’s something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play

Legendary music producer Clive Davis dies at 94

Clive Davis, a titan of the record industry and music producer for singers like Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston, has died at 94, his publicist told CNN. In a social media post, his family said they will remember Davis as “a towering figure whose influence changed music forever.”

First-time NASCAR Cup winner Corey Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent

With his upset win at Naval Base Coronado, Corey Heim reaffirmed that Denny Hamlin has a keen eye for spotting talent while taking risks in building his 23XI Racing team with NBA legend Michael Jordan

Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards, AP source says

Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement

Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis

Music artists are mourning the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana

Best Buy finance chief Matt Bilunas to step down

Electronics retailer Best Buy said on Monday its chief financial officer Matt Bilunas will step down from the post, effective July 31.

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A newly unsealed court filing shows the U.S. government opposes a plan to auction more than 100 artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic in the North Atlantic

Woman files lawsuit against former Planet Fitness trainer who pleaded guilty to filming women

Woman files lawsuit against former Planet Fitness trainer who pleaded guilty to filming women

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates

Keith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94

Google DeepMind signs AI research deal with film studio A24

Google DeepMind and independent movie studio A24 entered into a partnership to explore how AI can support filmmakers and creative professionals, the companies said on Monday.

ABC launches on-air campaign urging viewers to back network in Trump agency fights

Disney-owned ABC said on Monday it was launching an on-air campaign encouraging viewers

Childhood popcorn memories become successful business that's popping on Cape Cod

Childhood popcorn memories become successful business that's popping on Cape Cod

Young Washington Mystics on rise after road wins over Liberty and Lynx

The Washington Mystics have really grown on their recent road trip after suffering some tough lessons early in the season

'It is being held for ransom': Man receives texts about stolen car

'It is being held for ransom': Man receives texts about stolen car

'Over a wrong order or something?': Witnesses on edge after McDonald's shooting

'Over a wrong order or something?': Witnesses on edge after McDonald's shooting

Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer

Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer

John Ball Zoo gives grieving family free season to honor late mom's wish

John Ball Zoo gives grieving family free season to honor late mom's wish

Clive Davis, monumental music producer and record industry titan, has died

Clive Davis, monumental music producer and record industry titan, has died

Jury trial for mom charged in ‘horrific’ Kinsleigh Welty death case begins

Jury trial for mom charged in ‘horrific’ Kinsleigh Welty death case begins

SeaWorld San Diego employee celebrates 90th birthday after 62 years with theme park

SeaWorld San Diego employee celebrates 90th birthday after 62 years with theme park

Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94

Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney

From cancer treatment to Omaha: Young Tar Heels fan lives his dream

From cancer treatment to Omaha: Young Tar Heels fan lives his dream

Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

More than fun and games: Meet the family behind an Indianapolis Clowns legacy

More than fun and games: Meet the family behind an Indianapolis Clowns legacy

He loved motorcycles. So 600 RVA riders strapped teddy bears to their bikes in his honor

He loved motorcycles. So 600 RVA riders strapped teddy bears to their bikes in his honor

Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness

Community puts on wedding for couple rebuilding after homelessness

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love