Samantha Bee becomes latest comic forced to play defense
Samantha Bee is expected to kick off her TBS show Wednesday night addressing the controversy over her use of a vulgarity to describe Ivanka Trump. In the process, she becomes merely the latest purveyor of political humor to get singed by their own red-hot rhetoric since the start of the Trump presidency.
Voters appear to back recall of judge who gave Stanford swimmer 6 months for sex assault
Voters in California appeared to hand down a sentence of their own to recall controversial Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky.
Conway suggests press aide who mocked McCain could find another job in administration
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway left open the possibility that the press aide who mocked Sen. John McCain could potentially find another job in the Trump administration.
Most Americans say they aren't booking a vacation to space -- except millennials
Millennials aren't using their vacation days. They've got more than $1 trillion saved up combined. And FOMO -- fear of missing out -- pushes them toward experiences over material things.
White House contractor arrested at checkpoint on attempted murder warrant
A White House contractor wanted by police on an attempted first-degree murder charge was arrested as he came into work on Tuesday, law enforcement officials said.
AT&T calls on more expert witnesses to undermine DOJ's antitrust lawsuit
AT&T introduced two more expert witnesses on Monday, as lawyers for the defense continued to question the credibility of the government's experts in the lawsuit to stop the telecom company's bid to take over Time Warner.
Houston Native Overcomes Tragedy to Become Youngest African-American Chick-fil-A OwnerOperator in Texas
In August 2018, 29-year-old Joe Anderson will open Chick-fil-A 45 & Almeda as the youngest African-American Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator in Texas. A Third Ward native and lover of food, Anderson was determined to succeed as an entrepreneur in the food and beverage industry. His journey, however, is nothing short of inspirational.
'Sex and the City' turns 20
The world has changed, but the love for "Sex and the City" remains. The groundbreaking HBO series about four friends living in New York City premiered on HBO June 6, 1998 and ran until 2004.
Marvel's 'Cloak & Dagger' doesn't get under the skin
Marvel has demonstrated its versatility in television, specifically with Netflix shows like "Luke Cage" and "Daredevil." But the movie hit factory has also unleashed several disappointments -- ABC's "Inhumans" comes to mind -- and adds to that less-than-super resume with "Cloak & Dagger," a drama for sister ABC network Freeform that isn't sharp enough to draw blood.
Celebrities pay tribute to Kate Spade
Celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Lena Dunham and Olivia Munn are among those who have paid tribute to designer Kate Spade, who died Tuesday. She was 55.
Facebook launches news shows from ABC, CNN and more
Facebook is partnering with ABC, CNN, Fox News and other media organizations to launch a series of news programs on its Watch video service.
No, Sarah Sanders, reporters aren't trying to 'tear' you down. They want you to do your job.
There was an exchange between press secretary Sarah Sanders and reporters in Tuesday's White House daily(ish) briefing that boggled my mind in its dishonesty and lack of self-awareness.
Maria Sharapova hits brick wall in shape of Garbine Muguruza
She escaped a clash with old rival Serena Williams but Maria Sharapova came up against a brick wall in the shape of Garbine Muguruza in the quarterfinals of the French Open.
Syphilis cases hit highest level in almost 70 years in England
Cases of syphilis reported in England have reached the highest level since 1949, according to new data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) released Tuesday by Public Health England.
Local pageant contestants weigh in on national decision to remove swimsuit category
Since it's inception, nearly 100 years ago, the swimsuit category has been an essential part of the Miss America pageant. But on Tuesday, it got the ax.
Ethiopia opens airline and telecoms to private, international investors
Ethiopia is opening key economic sectors, including the state-owned Ethiopian Airlines and state-run telecoms, to local and international private investors.
IHOP says it's changing name to IHOb. Huh?
IHOP stands for International House of Pancakes. The chain has been around for 60 years and has used the IHOP acronym since 1973. So what in the name of a Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity is IHOP thinking by changing its name to IHOb?
6 takeaways from the biggest primary night of 2018
In California, Democrats are hopeful they've avoided the potential nightmare of being locked out of winnable House races due to the state's unique primary system that allows the top two candidates of any party to advance.
Mexico imposes tariffs on $3 billion worth of US exports
The US trade dispute with Mexico is heating up. In retaliation for the Trump administration announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and much of the rest of the world, Mexico Tuesday imposed a series of tariffs against US exports to its market valued at $3 billion. They'll hike the price of products including pork, apples, potatoes, bourbon as well as different types of cheese.
Kate Spade's hometown reacts to her death
Designer Kate Spade was found dead Tuesday, but the Kansas City native's name and talent will live on in the metro and around the world.
