Early and absentee voting ramps up as almost 7.3 million ballots cast in 2022 midterms
Nearly 7.3 million ballots have already been cast across 39 states, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist. Pre-election voting remains on pace with 2018, the highest midterm voter turnout in recent history, across the states where Catalist has data for both cycles.
Father of infant hospitalized with RSV warns parents to be alert as respiratory illness spreads quickly
Last week, Stephen Balka found himself living a parent's nightmare. His 2-month-old son Adrian was struggling to breathe, sometimes going as long as seven seconds between gasping breaths, the father said.
Janet Jackson sends love to Taylor Swift after name-drop on new album 'Midnights'
Taylor Swift is getting some enthusiastic support from another music icon upon the release of her new album "Midnights."
Tim Burton says he probably won't work for Disney again
Tim Burton is sounding off on his previous working relationship with Disney, saying he is unlikely to return to the company as a director in the future.
Mariah Carey is doing limited engagement holiday shows
All we want for Christmas is you, Mariah Carey.
Olivia Wilde gets support after claim she abandoned rescue dog
Olivia Wilde is a lot of things, including a director, an actor, a mom, and, supposedly, an excellent maker of salad dressing.
Kim Kardashian condemns hate speech in midst of Kanye West controversy
Days after a fellow celebrity called her out for remaining publicly silent in the face of antisemitic comments made by her former husband Kanye West, Kim Kardashian has released a statement condemning hate speech.
'M3GAN,' the next generation of creepy doll movies, is not playing around
The lifelike but blank stare. The almost-but-not-quite accurate proportions. The vacant smile.
Adult and teen killed in St. Louis school shooting, police say
A teen and an adult were killed in a shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis on Monday morning, police Commissioner Michael Sack said.
Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and social media star, dead at 67
Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on "Will and Grace," has died, his agent announced.
Suspect in Raleigh shootings likely killed his 16-year-old brother first, according to preliminary report
Investigators believe a 15-year-old boy killed his older brother before continuing a shooting rampage that killed four others and injured two last week in North Carolina's capital, according to a preliminary report from police released Thursday.
California mental health workers vote to end 10-week strike
A 10-week strike by about 2,000 therapists and other mental health professionals in Northern California ended with a ratification vote announced Friday. The strike, by Kaiser Permanente workers, was one of a growing number of work stoppages nationwide that have been focused on issues other than wages and benefits.
A former Planned Parenthood executive is suing the nonprofit, saying she faced racism and hostility
A former Planned Parenthood executive is suing the nonprofit under claims that the organization wrongfully fired her and retaliated against her when she made complaints about alleged unfair treatment of Black women.
How a judge explained his sentence of Steve Bannon to four months for contempt of Congress
A sentence of four months in prison that ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon was sentenced was shorter than the six months prosecutors were seeking, but still a noteworthy punishment and a boost to the House January 6 committee's efforts.
Should you let Halloween be a candy free-for-all? Maybe, experts say
Limiting your child's candy this Halloween might be more of a trick than a treat, experts say.
Nearly six million ballots have been cast in pre-election voting
More than 5.8 million ballots have been cast across 39 states in the 2022 midterm elections, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist.
Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga
Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially severed ties with Kanye West following a series of antisemitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper, according to a report from Women's Wear Daily citing a statement from Balenciaga's parent company.
BBC trolls Liz Truss, via Rihanna: 'You look so dumb right now'
The BBC has taken a swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister Liz Truss — with a little help from Rihanna.
Henry Thomas reminisces about 'E.T.' as the movie turns 40
As "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it.
'No sense of American foreign policy': Biden says he's concerned for future of US aid to Ukraine if GOP wins the House
President Joe Biden on Thursday seized on recent comments from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling into question future Ukraine aid, framing the position as undermining the US role -- and leadership -- in an increasingly volatile world.
