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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

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation

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

Jaylen Brown still processing how he became a former Boston Celtic after stunning trade with 76ers

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

The best movies of 2026 so far, from 'Project Hail Mary' to 'Rose of Nevada'

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

Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis

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

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

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

Ben Shelton stunned at Wimbledon with 1st-round loss to Finnish qualifier

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

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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

Ready for it?

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

Here are the key developments in the monthslong search for Nancy Guthrie

Here are the key developments in the monthslong search for Nancy Guthrie

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

Storytime helps kids build confidence, gives shelter pets extra love

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

ABC enlists viewers in free-speech fight with Trump’s FCC

'It's a privilege': Family welcomes third set of twin boys just before Father's Day

'It's a privilege': Family welcomes third set of twin boys just before Father's Day

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14

Shohei Ohtani has been brilliant on the mound this year, but he's still a long shot for the Cy Young

Shohei Ohtani has won four MVPs, and now he’s making an impressive bid for an honor that has thus far eluded the two-way star: the Cy Young Award

Supreme Court restores conviction in infamous murder of Etan Patz

Supreme Court restores conviction in infamous murder of Etan Patz

Wine brands chase Gen Z with playful tie-ins to Shark Week, NASCAR and more

Wine marketers are shaking things up to attract younger drinkers

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer

Milan Fashion Week has embraced simplicity amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

Seven facts about former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan

Seven facts about former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who died on Monday at age 100: * Greenspan grew up a Benny Goodman fan and before taking up economics he studied

At US Open, Wyndham Clark proves he doesn't have to be perfect to be a winner

Long before he smashed the locker, won the trophies or had any inkling he’d play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament

Man falls to death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden, NYPD says

Man falls to death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden, NYPD says

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Ford City Mall permanently closing on Monday

Minneapolis artist's $1 vending machine has featured 80 artists, nearly 3,000 pieces since October

Minneapolis artist's $1 vending machine has featured 80 artists, nearly 3,000 pieces since October

Tartan Army devastated to leave Boston after World Cup matches, "You've been the best hosts"

Tartan Army devastated to leave Boston after World Cup matches, "You've been the best hosts"

Closing arguments in George Pino fatal boat crash trial to begin Monday after emotional, tense 8 days of testimony

Closing arguments in George Pino fatal boat crash trial to begin Monday after emotional, tense 8 days of testimony

A crash with a sheriff’s deputy while running errands before their wedding changed everything for this couple

A crash with a sheriff’s deputy while running errands before their wedding changed everything for this couple

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings,

Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open

Scottie Scheffler got the crack in Wyndham Clark’s game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation

Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad’s 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole

Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden

New York City police say a 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden

Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise

Miles Russell had quite a Father’s Day gift for his dad: the chance to be the caddie in his son’s U.S. Open debut

For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and a return trip for next year's US Open

The U.S. Open summary for Joaquin Niemann looks like this: 71 holes of solid golf, one really bad one, a thrown club, a two-shot penalty and the willpower to not spend too much time wondering what might have been

How a COVID lockdown helped make an award-winning winemaker in South Africa

A woman in South Africa found opportunity in a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate

Prada serves up luxury fashion’s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for their latest collection

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

How three Norway players are continuing the mission their dads started at the 1994 World Cup

Tatted, hard-rock therapist Dr. John Delony looks tough, but his advice for dads is straight from the heart

Dr. John Delony speaks to millions of listeners on his popular podcast about mental health, family and relationships. As a therapist, he’s used to offering advice to struggling fathers, but we asked him about the biggest lessons he’s learned as a dad. For more from Dr. Delony and others on how to be a dad to sons, go to Life But Better Relationships.

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Economists have long pushed for prediction markets. The reality is not what they’d hoped for

Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors

Italian fashion brand Moschino has appointed Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors effective immediately, replacing Adrian Appiolaza, parent company Aeffe said on

Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory

Wyndham Clark turning the US Open into a runaway. Scheffler still has hope for a slam

Wyndham Clark had the right answer for a tough Shinnecock Hills

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani says he is a father again in an Instagram post

Shohei Ohtani is a father again

Scottie Scheffler has an eventful back nine to tie for second through three US Open rounds

Scottie Scheffler chipped in from 65 feet on the 14th hole, got a bounce on the 16th to make it three consecutive birdies and put his tee shot in a bunker on the 17th on the way to a bogey

Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning and the Sooners won Game 1 of the College World Series finals 9-3 to move within a victory of the national championship

Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing

Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole

A founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France

A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin’s Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France

Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally

The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh

Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands routs Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals apiece to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday in the World Cup to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations

The early results are in: This U

California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance

California woman shares journey from racial barriers in classical music to life of faith and perseverance

"An extreme tragedy": Massachusetts mom accused of killing 3 children takes responsibility, lawyer says

"An extreme tragedy": Massachusetts mom accused of killing 3 children takes responsibility, lawyer says

Dolce & Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat

Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled a menswear collection designed for both Milan's heatwave and a Sicilian beach escape

Jacob Misiorowski wasn't content being MLB's hardest-throwing starter. Now he also might be the best

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski isn’t content with merely being the game’s hardest-throwing starting pitcher

‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again

‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo lead a star-studded front row at Ralph Lauren's Milan show

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo have led a star-studded front row at the Ralph Lauren menswear show

Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” has died

Mexico City looks to rein in street drinking after massive World Cup party

Mexico City's government said on Friday it is considering measures to limit the sale of alcohol in public spaces, after over 700,000 people gathered downtown to

Kennedy Center says it isn't required to reschedule shows after judge blocks 2-year closure

The Kennedy Center's management isn't committing to new shows or staff expansion, even as it considers options short of a full two-year closure that a federal judge blocked last month

A year after smashing a locker, Wyndham Clark finds himself leading at another US Open

The smashed-up locker at Oakmont last year is as much a part of Wyndham Clark’s resume as the U.S. Open title he won two years before that

Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential center

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of Obama’s new presidential center, personally greeting them

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential center opens in Chicago

As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center

No, Taylor Swift is not getting married at the Ocean House this weekend

No, Taylor Swift is not getting married at the Ocean House this weekend

Azzi Fudd joins globe-trotting Project B, chasing her dream of playing abroad

Azzi Fudd has announced she will play in Project B this offseason

Father's Day fashion show participants model clothing made by senior center's sewing group

Father's Day fashion show participants model clothing made by senior center's sewing group

Suspect arrested in the murder of a woman found in a freezer in abandoned Oak Cliff home

Suspect arrested in the murder of a woman found in a freezer in abandoned Oak Cliff home

North Carolina grandfather has ankle totally replaced so he can walk with his grandson

North Carolina grandfather has ankle totally replaced so he can walk with his grandson

Barnstorming and Breaking Barriers: Indianapolis Clowns return to former home this weekend

Barnstorming and Breaking Barriers: Indianapolis Clowns return to former home this weekend

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program

Federal prison in Oklahoma becomes first in US to welcome Prison Fellowship rehabilitation program

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match

'Trip of a lifetime': Iowa family heads to Seattle for Team USA’s World Cup match

Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha gets a family boost before Uruguay clash

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Firefighters rescue tree climber after getting stuck between trees

Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show

Digging into the vulnerable parts of men’s lives they often don’t show

Mangione’s attorneys say they won’t argue psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Luigi Mangione’s attorneys on Thursday informed the judge in his New York state murder case that they would withdraw their plan to argue at trial that he killed UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive while suffering an extreme emotional disturbance. His lawyers could not immediately be reached for comment. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office declined to comment.

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Teen nears completion of bike skills park as part of Eagle Scout project

Indiana State Police officers rescue kitten stuck on I-94

Indiana State Police officers rescue kitten stuck on I-94

North Carolina woman celebrates 105th birthday with family, friends

North Carolina woman celebrates 105th birthday with family, friends

Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Darren Raddysh to an eight-year contract after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Private pools, celeb-spotting and intimidating luxury: Secrets of a ‘White Lotus’ resort

Private pools, celeb-spotting and intimidating luxury: Secrets of a ‘White Lotus’ resort

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team

US manager Mauricio Pochettino wants the nation to believe in his team

Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games

Meet "Havoc," a Minnesota flag football player gearing up for the Special Olympics USA Games

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Fort Worth Fire's new bike EMS team beats the heat and the crowds

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Colorado artist carves 200-year-old stump into cowboy sculpture

Pittsburgh expands efforts to get free books to kids through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Pittsburgh expands efforts to get free books to kids through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’

The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.

NYC Council will consider horse carriage ban after tourist's death in Central Park

NYC Council will consider horse carriage ban after tourist's death in Central Park

Technology is not the villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Excess is

Technology is not the villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Excess is

Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races

Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races

Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time

As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged

The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood’s most consistent blockbuster-making operations

Canada's Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar

Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné

Amateur Ryder Cowan takes the early lead and is tied for second in a strong US Open debut

Ryder Cowan knew he was playing good golf coming into the U.S. Open

Angels star Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list with right hamstring strain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

Scheffler shoots 2 over at windy US Open, will need to rebound to complete the career Grand Slam

Scottie Scheffler's quest to complete the career Grand Slam is off to a slow start at the U.S. Open

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been arrested and charged with 12 felonies for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Maryland exercises its right to match an $85 million offer to keep Preakness branding rights

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state will exercise its right of first refusal to match Churchill Downs Incorporated's $85 million offer for intellectual property of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

Former U.S.

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell's US Open debut impresses 54-year-old partner Harrington

As Miles Russell’s putt neared the hole on the ninth green, Padraig Harrington crouched down for a closer look at the way the ball broke

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America's past

Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize over 12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder

Attorney: Mangione's psych defense makes chance of jury nullification 'more likely'

Criminal defense attorney Arthur L. Aidala joins Laura Coates to discuss how Mangione's defense can claim emotional disturbance in order to get his verdict reduced. Aidala also explains a new strategy the defense could use that may make jury nullification more likely.

Euphoric Knicks fans flood New York for NBA championship ticker-tape parade

Delirious New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the newly crowned

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

US women’s team coach Emma Hayes sees a future where soccer is America’s No. 1 sport

US women’s team coach Emma Hayes sees a future where soccer is America’s No. 1 sport

Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right

Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same

NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure

The NHL says it has completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus and cleared him to coach

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Synagogue Kohelet begins rebuild after massive 5-alarm fire in January

Synagogue Kohelet begins rebuild after massive 5-alarm fire in January

In Mexico, a love affair with all things Korean — at least until kickoff

First came the factories, then came the food, and then the pop tunes took over.

Pie shop off I-80 voted best in the U.S.

Pie shop off I-80 voted best in the U.S.

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home

'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home

Police investigating fight at Milwaukee Walgreens

Police investigating fight at Milwaukee Walgreens

The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

The Great Hydration Break Debate takes over the World Cup

Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect

Police searching home in connection to Kansas City shooting spree suspect

'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life

'I just need an air bath': Butler, Missouri, skydiver remembered for his go big or go home life

Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in early November

Pope Leo is set to visit Peru in the first half of November, interim President Jose Balcazar said on Thursday, following a meeting with the religious leader at the Vatican.

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race

Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George’s opponent concedes in DC mayoral race

Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album

Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with AI-generated album

Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA

Video footage showing Chicago police officer Ella French's death in 2021 released by COPA

How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace

There was a time when you could be fired from your job for being gay. It took LGBTQ employees at companies like Kodak to challenge workplace discrimination and transform corporate culture.

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Harry and Meghan to visit UK with family for the first time in 4 years, British media reports

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

Police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died

Chinese regulators clear Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery merger, source says

Chinese regulators have cleared the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, according to a source familiar with

Congress to hold hearing on US airline competition, regulation

A House of Representatives panel will hold a June 24 hearing on the state of U.S. airline competition and regulation after the collapse of low-cost

Brunson and Hart throw out first pitches at Yankee Stadium as Knicks celebrate NBA title

The New York Knicks’ victory tour following their first NBA championship since 1973 made another stop Wednesday night when Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart threw out ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium

Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom

The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies

'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole

Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

Investigators are on the scene where business jet crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person on board

Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home

A judge has issued a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly tried to reach singer Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles home

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks' first NYC parade

The New York Knicks' ticker-tape parade will be a first

Soccer-Unquenchable Scottish thirst for World Cup beer pushes Boston bars to the limit

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

30 Years Later: How Louisville brought the Slugger bats home

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Woman exposed to hantavirus slams RFK Jr's 'arbitrary' order to stay in quarantine facility

Quarantined cruise passenger Angela Perryman joins The Lead.

Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Carlos Dominguez retrial examines police interrogation and testimony

Carlos Dominguez retrial examines police interrogation and testimony

Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators

Parma Inferno bull briefly escapes arena, draws reactions from spectators

Couple survives car crash; 91-year-old woman recovering after 'internal decapitation'

Couple survives car crash; 91-year-old woman recovering after 'internal decapitation'

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: 'There's less fear in my heart'

The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend describes disposal of remains in videos shown to jury

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend describes disposal of remains in videos shown to jury

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Pet boarding business where 21 animals died in fire operated illegally, official says

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL

After having previously hired established head coaches, the Vegas Golden Knights this time stayed within the organization and promoted Ryan Craig on Wednesday from its American Hockey League affiliate in suburban Henderson

Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges

Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey

WNBA to expand to 50-game schedule for teams next season

The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history

Donald Trump settles lawsuit against niece over publication of tax records

U.S.

British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final 'Clarkson’s Farm' episodes

British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show

BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive, including news division layoffs

Britain's BBC public service broadcaster will cut 550 jobs, including in its news and content divisions, it said on Wednesday, as part of plans under new director-general

Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose's career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a match against Algeria on Tuesday night

Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park

Art installed in spot where passersby discovered burning cross in Grant Park

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-‘Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer

Jeremy Clarkson, ex-‘Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer

Florida man found with 34 open White Claw cans on passenger seat during traffic stop, FHP says

Florida man found with 34 open White Claw cans on passenger seat during traffic stop, FHP says

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

Australia court bans ex-Star CEO for six years over money laundering failures

An Australian court on Wednesday banned former Star Entertainment CEO Matthias Bekier from managing companies for six years and fined him A$700,000 ($494,620) over failure to

Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt

Look of the Week: Michelle Obama honors her late mother in a custom-made skirt

Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy

Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C

AT&T names Jennifer Biry as CFO from 2027, Desroches to retire

Telecom provider AT&T said on Tuesday Pascal Desroches will retire as CFO at the end of 2026 and that Jennifer Biry would succeed him.

A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989

An exhibition in Romania’s capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country's communist-era secret police

World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday

Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan

Sudan's women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country

Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money

Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in Louisiana rape case

The rapper Mystikal will serve 20 years in prison for raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt called up ahead of series with Guardians

Cooper Pratt has reached the major leagues 2 ½ months after the Milwaukee Brewers signed the shortstop prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract

Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push

Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut

A person is in custody in a Chicago cross burning investigation, police say

Police in Chicago say a person is in custody in an investigation of a large cross set on fire in a well-known park

Tourists go viral embracing American culture during World Cup

German Football YouTuber Fiago joins The Lead.

Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s

Knicks’ Game 5 victory set an NBA ratings record dating back to the 1990s

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith

Skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash found thrills and peace through jumping

Friends and family are remembering the skydivers killed in a Missouri plane crash for their love of life and the thrills and peace jumping gave them

Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

Luigi Mangione due in court on Wednesday in CEO murder case 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due for a hearing in state court on Wednesday ahead

John Tortorella not returning as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights

John Tortorella won't return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights after guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and Zendaya have tied the knot

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Serena and Venus Williams are bringing their doubles partnership back at Wimbledon

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

JD Vance confesses to ‘The View’ that he’s an Epstein ‘conspiracy theorist’

B-52 on test flight plunged at nearly a mile a minute before crashing, killing 8

Limited tracking data shows that the B-52 involved in a deadly crash during a test flight at an Air Force base in California made a sharp right and then nearly completed a 180-degree turn before plunging to the ground at nearly a mile a minute

Snap CEO Spiegel defends Specs as long-term bet, pushes back against activist pressure

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told Reuters the company's new Specs augmented-reality glasses are part of its long-term strategy, pushing back on activist

Rudy's Bar-B-Q job helping 88-year-old man stay young and active

Rudy's Bar-B-Q job helping 88-year-old man stay young and active

Arizona family has double the joy, as two sisters give birth hours apart at same hospital

Arizona family has double the joy, as two sisters give birth hours apart at same hospital

Gay couple says they were attacked in Caldwell; now pushing for change under Idaho protection laws

Gay couple says they were attacked in Caldwell; now pushing for change under Idaho protection laws

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

Author Amy Griffin sues woman who alleged she stole her stories of sexual abuse in memoir 'The Tell'

Author Amy Griffin has sued a former classmate for defamation

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims

'Everybody on that plane was somebody that I know': Skydiver remembers plane crash victims

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years

McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was 'actually pretty good' and worries about future of 2nd-tier events

Now that LIV Golf is flailing and the sport has pulled itself out of what once felt like a day-to-day crisis cycle, Rory McIlroy sees the future — and the past — a little differently

Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment

Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager

Tennis-Serena to reignite Venus partnership after receiving Wimbledon doubles wildcard

American great Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon with her sister Venus following a four-year absence after the All England Club gave the pair a doubles wildcard on

McDonald's is serving fried apple pie again for America's 250th birthday

McDonald’s is frying up some apple pies to honor America’s 250th birthday

How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?

How can Jelly Roll be getting divorced?

This Sweden defender at the World Cup isn't your typical soccer player: He's a baron!

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the soccer royalty gracing the World Cup in north America but there's real-life aristocracy in Sweden’s squad

A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup

A star-laden Tuesday at the World Cup

Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside

French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern

Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'

The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”

Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Over the last month, “Obsession” has sent shock waves through Hollywood

The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

The Recording Academy has announced changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including five new categories

From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business

Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

'Task' master Brad Ingelsby put Ruffalo's redemption at center of HBO series from the start

The HBO show “Task” features tense standoffs and dramatic moments, but its most powerful scene may be Mark Ruffalo reading a victim impact statement in court

A new Ishiguro novel heads to 1930s England, with spies, music and wit

Kazuo Ishiguro's next novel, “Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger,” is set in 1930s England

Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma but in intensive care after emergency surgery

Singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains in intensive care after being hospitalized

Naomi Campbell tells tribunal she was 'deceived' as she appeals charity trustee ban

Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court, seeking to overturn a ban on her being a charity trustee in England and Wales

‘Fallout’ producer lauds tax breaks for luring show to Hollywood

As guests milled around a cavernous sound-stage that houses one of the sets from the

'Paddington' stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway

Paddington Bear is heading to Broadway with “Paddington The Musical” set to play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March

Steve Harvey: God’s blessings come with a duty to give back

Steve Harvey believes his success as an entertainer and author is a blessing from God, tied to his philanthropy

Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in 'Hamilton'

Christopher Jackson is returning to his role as George Washington in he Broadway hit “Hamilton.”

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah's book club

Oprah Winfrey has selected Sophie Chen Keller's novel “Little Wonder” for her book club

As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering

Iranian American demonstrators amassed outside Iran’s first World Cup match, waving the pre-revolutionary lion-and-sun flags banned inside the stadium and calling for change in Tehran

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits for the cycle as the Cubs walk off the Rockies, 5-4

Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first major league player to hit for the cycle this season as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies

Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete who performed with Madonna

Authorities say two people are dead after a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon

Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate

Norway is leaning into the country’s Viking heritage as its star-studded men’s team containing Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard heads into a first World Cup in 28 years

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Teen pleads not guilty to hate crime in killing of O’Shae Sibley, who was stabbed while dancing at a Brooklyn gas station

Teen pleads not guilty to hate crime in killing of O’Shae Sibley, who was stabbed while dancing at a Brooklyn gas station

What we misunderstand about absent fathers

As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push

Fox Corp is buying Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $22 billion, marking a significant bet for

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

Chicago Bulls hire former NBA center Tiago Splitter as coach

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as coach after the former NBA center served as the interim coach for the Portland Trail Blazers this season

Protesters gather outside Angelini's Ristorante after owner's controversial video

Protesters gather outside Angelini's Ristorante after owner's controversial video

Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight

Meet the 91-year-old woman in Tenn. who has attended her local rodeo for 75 years straight

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Trump says July 4 National Mall celebration will double as a 'Trump rally'

U.S.

Officials in Brazil investigate helicopter crash that killed 6

Officials in Brazil were inspecting the site of a Sunday's fatal helicopter crash

Woman accused of feeding neighbor’s cat to dogs

Woman accused of feeding neighbor’s cat to dogs

Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it

Dana White called a UFC fighter’s Michelle Obama insult ‘nonsense.’ The White House isn’t commenting on it

New York Liberty are back in the Commissioner's Cup final, with a familiar Finals pattern

The New York Liberty have made the Commissioner’s Cup championship twice before and each time the team also made the WNBA Finals

'It was like something out of a horror movie': Fire destroys multiple homes, business in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

'It was like something out of a horror movie': Fire destroys multiple homes, business in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

Knicks' long-awaited championship brings 'camaraderie and craziness' to NYC. Fans hope it continues

The Knicks have ended their 53-year NBA championship drought, sparking citywide celebrations in New York

Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight

A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Severe storms devastate Omaha Art Fair, leaving artists with major losses

Portugal fans mixed on whether Ronaldo will help or hurt team’s World Cup chances

It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team

Western PA student bikes 1,200 miles to Texas for World Cup match

Western PA student bikes 1,200 miles to Texas for World Cup match

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin

Community honors Ally Hill: Mother of 2, Skyline employee killed at work

Community honors Ally Hill: Mother of 2, Skyline employee killed at work

JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'

Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn

Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion

US Supreme Court turns away free speech claim by anti-abortion student

The U.S.

Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows

Netflix is adding several new podcast shows to its content library, including ones by Hollywood star Kate Hudson and celebrity lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, deepening its video

Trial begins for man accused of raping, killing 93-year-old woman in Orlando

Trial begins for man accused of raping, killing 93-year-old woman in Orlando

Man threatens teens with knives over go-kart noise, deputies say

Man threatens teens with knives over go-kart noise, deputies say

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win

Woman's $2 bet during work break leads to $572K Kentucky Lottery jackpot win

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Trump says July Fourth celebration on National Mall will include his own rally

Braden Montgomery's big debut part of a week that left the White Sox atop the AL Central

The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most pleasant surprises this season

Tortorella makes a case to stay after leading Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights management already made one major coaching decision

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Caniacs celebrate: Parade planned in Raleigh as Carolina Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup title

Caniacs celebrate: Parade planned in Raleigh as Carolina Hurricanes claim Stanley Cup title

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

America partied hard this weekend. In Brooklyn, Puerto Rican joy was out in full force

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Teen DJ turns classroom assignment into thriving business

Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion

Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser

Aurora police hope cold case podcast could help solve murder of Chelsea Yasser

Aurora firefighters rescue kittens trapped inside burning home

Aurora firefighters rescue kittens trapped inside burning home

Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative

Pacifica business owners turn negative rating into a positive initiative

Boston embracing takeover by Scotland supporters for World Cup: "Our new kilted overlords"

Boston embracing takeover by Scotland supporters for World Cup: "Our new kilted overlords"

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Downtown Pittsburgh shooting leads to charges against 15-year-old boy

Stepson of Norway's crown prince given four years' prison for rape

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty on Monday of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House

President Donald Trump has confirmed a deal to end the war with Iran and allow oil traffic to begin again through the Strait of Hormuz

'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy

The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union

Starbucks Korea to give staff history training after backlash over marketing campaign

Starbucks Korea will shut all stores in the country at 3 p.m. on June 22 for staff training on historical awareness and social sensitivity, the operator Shinsegae Group said

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

Once a journeyman, Brandon Bussi backstops the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup championship

Rod Brind'Amour praised Brandon Bussi before the Stanley Cup Final, relieved the Carolina Hurricanes hadn't needed their backup goalie

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

Logan Paul, Tkachuk brothers part of pre-fight festivities before a watch party on the Ellipse

Hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk were part of pre-fight festivities for UFC Freedom 250, the mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

NHL-Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win second Stanley Cup title, Staal named playoff MVP

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday to win their second Stanley Cup championship and first since 2006.

Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army switches sports for a day in Boston

Thousands of Scotland supporters who have descended on Boston for the World Cup took time off from football on Sunday to switch their focus to a different sport - baseball.

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

Meet the new kids on the World Cup block

Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Rockies set club record for runs with 23-9 victory over A's in Las Vegas heat

Willi Castro had seven RBIs, Hunter Goodman got five hits and the Colorado Rockies set a franchise record for runs in a 23-9 victory over the Athletics on a 101-degree afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark

Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard

Golovkin and Tarver lead the class of 2026 into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Gennadiy Golovkin was always more about big punches than big words

One Extraordinary Photo: Raphinha, Hakimi and their shadows

Matt Slocum, a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Philadelphia, has been with the AP for over 20 years

Denny Hamlin wins the NASCAR Cup race at Pocono for his third straight victory

Denny Hamlin is still planning to retire at the end of next season but won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his third consecutive victory

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging defamation

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

A night of raw emotion and chaos: 63 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

14-year-old arrested for armed robbery of kids' lemonade stand in South Boston

7 indicted in large Colorado drug trafficking investigation involving candy distribution

7 indicted in large Colorado drug trafficking investigation involving candy distribution

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

Orange Suit Man brings Dutch soccer pride to North Texas

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

San Francisco museum exhibit highlights lowrider culture, draws in car enthusiasts

Basketball-Chaos and confetti settle as New York City prepares Knicks celebration

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had three words for his constituents early on Sunday after his beloved Knicks broke a 53-year-old NBA title drought: "

After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship for the first time since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues

Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters

Mike Brown now has been part of 5 NBA championship runs. The Knicks got this one right

Mike Brown didn’t seem to be the New York Knicks’ first choice to take over as coach last spring, when the team fired Tom Thibodeau and was linked to at least a half-dozen other candidates who held various jobs around the NBA

The NBA offseason begins, with lots of eyes on Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and more

And just like that, it’s next season in the NBA

How smartphones and the New York Knicks created Brooklyn’s biggest block party

How smartphones and the New York Knicks created Brooklyn’s biggest block party

The NBA's Wemby era is clearly underway. But he's still waiting for his first NBA title

Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again

Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years

It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including a shooting in Times Square

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Steven Spielberg’s career has been an alien crusade culminating in ‘Disclosure Day’

Watch Sara Sidner and Harry Enten try pickle smoothies in honor of International Pickle Day

In honor of International Pickle Day, Sara Sidner and Harry Enten give their taste buds a zing with pickle smoothies.

NBA-Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the long-suffering franchise back

Jalen Brunson’s MVP-winning performance cements his legacy as the greatest New York Knick of all time

Jalen Brunson’s MVP-winning performance cements his legacy as the greatest New York Knick of all time

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Crowds flock to White House Ellipse for fan event ahead of UFC fight

Jackson Suber takes Canadian Open and goes for first PGA Tour title

Jackson Suber has his first 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour and goes after his first win at the RBC Canadian Open

Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inning

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a bid for a no-hitter when Tristan Peters hit a leadoff homer for the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning

Boualem Khoukhi's goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland

Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw in Group B of the World Cup

Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff homer in return to Dodgers lineup after dealing with knee issue

Looks like Shohei Ohtani is feeling much better

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO

Scam artists posing as Duke employees try to gain access to property: HCSO

James Harden is arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Local flag maker selling special America 250 flags helping people celebrate milestone anniversary

Video shows Florida deputy slapping nearly naked woman after she allegedly spat in his face twice

Video shows Florida deputy slapping nearly naked woman after she allegedly spat in his face twice

Olympic gold medal-Stanley Cup double is at stake for Americans in the final

Jaccob Slavin is one win away from becoming the second American to win an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio Reyna

Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday

The World Cup hits full gear on a massive Saturday

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it’s ruining their dating lives

Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no

Knicks pull off greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

The New York Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 by a score of 107-106. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Switzerland’s ‘Brexit moment’: Vote on a population cap sets up potential collision with EU

Pope Leo’s plane was grounded. Then the King of Spain stepped in to help

Pope Leo’s plane was grounded. Then the King of Spain stepped in to help

A perfectly American start to the USA’s 2026 World Cup

A perfectly American start to the USA’s 2026 World Cup

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an unusual fight night at the White House

‘This wasn’t on my Pinterest mood board’: NYC weddings overlap with potential Knicks clinch

‘This wasn’t on my Pinterest mood board’: NYC weddings overlap with potential Knicks clinch

Life 10 years after Pulse nightclub tragedy

CNN's Carolina Peguero speaks with a survivor of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. Nearly 300 people were at the club when a gunman opened fire.

Gold fever sends some vintage luxury watches to the melting furnace

Omega's Constellation watch has been flashed in campaigns, movies and at the Met Gala by stars like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,

Soccer-US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home World Cup in style

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin

How Americans celebrated the bicentennial — with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

Misiorowski strikes out 15 in complete-game 1-hitter as Brewers beat Phillies 6-0

Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 and pitched a complete-game one-hitter to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

The U.S.

`Inside the NBA' making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith are certainly enjoying anchoring pregame, halftime and postgame NBA Finals coverage for the first time

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66

Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career

Ben James takes lead in Canada in his pro debut

Ben James is making quite the impression in his professional debut

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Trump’s DOJ approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as potential state lawsuits loom

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School

Woman celebrates 100th birthday with honorary diploma from Saguaro High School

Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career

King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list

Helen Mirren, one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, has joined a select group of people recognized by King Charles III for their “major contribution” to British life

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

The Latino duo helping fuel the Knicks’ historic NBA Finals run

Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO

The first day of SpaceX trading is over. Now, the parties begin.

Blake Lively can recover legal fees from Justin Baldoni, US judge rules

Blake Lively won a partial victory in her contentious litigation against fellow actor Justin Baldoni, as a federal judge on Friday awarded her legal

Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes

A suddenly rocky U.S. stock market confronts a potential wildcard next week: A newly led Federal Reserve at a time investors are worried that interest

The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common

Woman facing charges for grabbing, hurting duck from Venetian Fountain, LVMPD says

Woman facing charges for grabbing, hurting duck from Venetian Fountain, LVMPD says

Argument between coworkers leads to fatal shooting in downtown Las Vegas, police say

Argument between coworkers leads to fatal shooting in downtown Las Vegas, police say

Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports

Microsoft is considering options for its Xbox gaming unit, including a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary, the Information reported on Friday, citing

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

Judge awards Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in dispute over 'It Ends With Us' film

A federal judge says Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”

Family mourns beloved horse killed after barn collapses during severe storms

Family mourns beloved horse killed after barn collapses during severe storms

US judge won't block Trump's White House UFC mixed martial arts event

A federal judge declined on Friday to block President Donald Trump from hosting a special Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Get a first look at UFC 'octagon' on White House lawn

The White House previewed the Ultimate Fighting Championship arena on the South Lawn Thursday morning. The "octagon" stage will hold a UFC fight on June 14, President Trump's birthday and also Flag Day.

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

'I just kept on racing': WI racing legend Jerry Eckhardt in his 61st season on the track

'I just kept on racing': WI racing legend Jerry Eckhardt in his 61st season on the track

A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family

Pope Leo XIV shared a touching moment with a 7-year-old boy, captured by AP photographer Emilio Morenatti

Serena Williams' doubles partner Victoria Mboko to miss Wimbledon with knee injury

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.

About 80 pigs were rescued from a Pennslyvania home. Pigsburgh Squealers is stepping in to help.

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Famed Magritte painting damaged by child with pine cone

Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred

Rolex raised the global price of its gold watches by an average 5% this month, adding a rare second annual

US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history

This U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is all about history

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg

HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has charmed viewers with its humble story of aspiring knight Dunk and his squire Egg, and it could be an Emmy contender

He’s playing in the biggest games of his life, but one USA soccer star can’t take his eyes off the Knicks

He’s playing in the biggest games of his life, but one USA soccer star can’t take his eyes off the Knicks

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas

The Sacramento region strives to be more than just a way station for the Athletics before they complete their move from Oakland to Las Vegas

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds