'Despicable Me's' Third Time Loses the Charm
Gru's family keeps growing while the franchise's charms keep shrinking in "Despicable Me 3," a fairly laborious and chaotic addition to the hugely popular animated series. While the central character discovers that he has, perhaps inevitably, an evil twin, the fraternal bonding that ensues isn't despicable as much as simply tiresome.
Tom Holland Reveals the Enemy Spider-Man Can't Escape
Transforming into Spider-Man isn't as empowering as you might think. Tom Holland, who plays Peter Parker in the upcoming "Spider-Man: Homecoming," told CNN that squeezing into the iconic, webbed superhero costume was a real challenge.
Female Footballers Break World Record for Highest Ever Football Match
They came, they saw, they conquered -- and broke a world record. Having climbed up Africa's highest mountain, taking goal posts and nets in tow, a group of fearless women have achieved what many thought impossible and played a 90-minute football match on Mount Kilimanjaro.
12 Best Restaurants in Lima, Peru
Paris perhaps? Or maybe New York, Rome or Tokyo? Naming the world's greatest gourmet city is the kind of confoundingly simple challenge that foodies could spend all night fighting over.
Snake Bites Are On the Rise in US
Meg Trammell, age 11, had just eaten supper after her first day of school at Advent Episcopal School in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
Paid Leave for Parents: What's the Right Amount of Time?
We've certainly come a long way in the paid leave debate. For the first time, Democrats and Republicans believe there are enough benefits to paid leave that government should play a role.
Michelle Payne: Jockey Handed 4-week Ban After Failed Drugs Test
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been banned from competing for four weeks following a positive drugs test.
98-year-old Woman Arrested at Fossil Fuel Protest
A 98-year-old woman was arrested while protesting a natural gas pipeline expansion on Saturday.
FBI Finds the Car a Missing Chinese Grad Student Was Seen Entering
The last known sighting of University of Illinois graduate student Yingying Zhang was on the afternoon of June 9.
Perjury Charge Against Former Trooper in Sandra Bland Case Dismissed
The former Texas state trooper who pulled over and arrested Sandra Bland has turned in his law enforcement license in exchange for having a perjury charge against him dismissed.
NASA Will Try Again to Create Colorful Clouds In the Night Sky
NASA is hoping for some better weather as it attempts to launch a much-anticipated rocket Thursday morning after scrubbing the launch too many times to count.
Woman Fatally Shoots Boyfriend in YouTube Stunt
A Minnesota woman killed her boyfriend Monday by shooting at a book he was holding over his chest, in a YouTube video stunt gone wrong. Monalisa Perez,19, was attempting to make a viral video with boyfriend Pedro Ruiz III, 22, to post to their YouTube account, according to a Norman County Sheriff's Department arrest report.
'Get out of jail free' Card Doesn't Apply on Minnesota Roadway
A Minnesota man did not pass 'Go' over the weekend, and he did not collect his $200. Despite the instructions on his trusty "Get out of jail free" card, he went directly to jail.
5 Things for Thursday, June 29: Catholic Church, Travel Ban, Health Bill, France, Venezuela
he iPhone came out 10 years ago today. But it almost didn't happen. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Rockets Acquire Nine-Time All-Star Chris Paul
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, forward Montrezl Harrell, guard Darrun Hilliard, guard DeAndre Liggins, guard Lou Williams, forward Kyle Wiltjer, a future first round pick, and cash considerations.
Yes, You Can Actually Get a Live Lobster Through Airport Security
The claws came out for a security screening. Transportation Security Administration agents got a surprise when they stopped an unusual passenger this week at Boston's Logan International Airport: a 20-pound lobster, alive in a checked bag.
Aramis Ayala: Prosecutor Takes Florida Governor to Court
Just three months into her new position, prosecutor Aramis Ayala made a sweeping announcement.
A Grandma's New Role: Raising Grandkids Amid the Heroin Epidemic
Debbie rocks her grandson, gently cradling the newborn in the specialized neonatal unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
New Island Appears Off Coast of North Carolina
North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore has always been stunning, but now there's a new wonder for visitors to explore.
Prada Is Selling a Paper Clip for $185, And People Aren't Taking It Well
With a spare $185 laying around and a serious lack of creativity, anyone can waltz into Office Depot and drop some cash on 13,300 paper clips.
