Lin-Manuel Miranda responds to 'Hamilton' slavery criticism
Disney+ has scored a hit with the filmed version of "Hamilton," but that success has renewed discussion about how the musical deals with the slaveholders it portrays.
Tom Hanks says wearing a mask should be so simple in first TV interview since recovering from Covid-19
Having experienced the devastating effects of Covid-19 firsthand, Tom Hanks is urging people to do their part in preventing the virus from spreading even further.
Comedian Rickey Smiley's 19-year-old daughter shot multiple times
The 19-year-old daughter of comedian and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley is currently recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident.
Kanye West says he had coronavirus and no longer supports Trump
Kanye West is taking off his MAGA hat. That's just one of the revelations from a four-hour Forbes interview conducted Tuesday with the rapper/mogul/aspiring politician that was released on Wednesday.
Tiffany Haddish has shaved her head -- live on Instagram
Tiffany Haddish has given fans front-row seats to her big chop after deciding she was ready for a dramatic change.
Reopening American schools, and why Trudeau skipped a visit to the White House
They might not admit it, but America's kids need to go back to school. As the pandemic spirals out of control, the longest summer vacation on record is now threatening to become a lost year.
Eagles WR DeSean Jackson Apologizes After ‘Harmful And Absolutely Appalling’ Anti-Semitic Posts
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is apologizing after sharing posts supporting anti-Semitism on his social media page.
The Chicago Blackhawks won't change nickname because it honors the life of an actual Native American
With pressure mounting on the NFL's Washington Redskins to change its team name due to its racist connotations, an NHL team also under scrutiny is standing behind its name.
The US reaches 3 million coronavirus cases. Here's what happened in the days leading up to it
The coronavirus pandemic is ravaging parts of the country and affecting numerous aspects of American life.
Trump warns stocks will 'disintegrate' if he loses. But stocks are climbing as Biden pulls ahead
President Donald Trump is warning a blue wave in November will crash into Americans' investment portfolios. Wall Street, however, is hardly cowering at the prospects of a Democratic sweep.
Twin girls, joined at the skull, successfully separated in 18-hour operation in Vatican hospital
A pair of conjoined twin girls with an extremely rare condition have been successfully separated at a hospital in the Vatican City.
The very clear dangers of Donald Trump's push to reopen schools
President Donald Trump has found a new focus in his attempt to turn around his tumbling political fortunes: Force schools to reopen this fall even as coronavirus continues to rage in several regions of the country.
Study finds state legislatures are dominated by White men
State legislatures are majority White and male, and are especially lacking in representation for first- and second-generation immigrants, according to a new report from New American Leaders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping naturalized citizens or their children run for elected office.
Please, There’s Hope’: Woman Talks Suicidal Man Off Bridge
“Please, there’s hope. I’m a stranger. I know I am. But, I am here to help. I see you. I hear you.”
Supreme Court rules religious school teachers aren't covered by employment discrimination laws
The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out two job bias lawsuits brought by teachers against their religious employers, reaffirming that religious institutions and schools have a First Amendment right to select their employees.
Human Chain Helps Pull Distressed Scuba Diver To Safety
A scuba diver in Maine is safe thanks to strangers who joined together to make a human chain and pull him from choppy water. It happened near Nubble Lighthouse in York around 11 a.m. Monday.
Duckworth: Trump sees these true patriots as enemies
Marching and chanting, grieving and kneeling, countless Americans have braved tear gas and rubber bullets over the past six weeks to send an unequivocal message to their elected leaders: that they will not stand idly by as racial injustice continues to tear at our country.
State Fair Of Texas Canceled For First Time Since World War II
For the first time since WWII, The State Fair of Texas will not open in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was made via Youtube on Tuesday.
Light pollution ruins teen sleep and may contribute to mental disorders, study says
Hey sleepyheads -- have you been turning off or covering up all your smartphone and computer lights in your bedroom at night?
Ferocious US surge adds 1 million new coronavirus cases in 28 days to hit 3 million
Six months ago, no one thought Covid-19 existed in the US. The first reported case came on January 21. Within 99 days, 1 million Americans became infected.
