Supreme Court declines to stop Karen Read retrial
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read’s emergency request to delay her state murder trial until it reviews her appeal. No explanation was given for
Trump administration halts $1 billion for Cornell, $790 million for Northwestern, White House officials say
Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune via TNS via Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has frozen more than $1 billion in federal funding to Cornell and $790 million to Northwestern, as the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at
Harvey Weinstein appears in court days before new trial
Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein was back in court on Wednesday with less than a week before the start of his second New York sex assault trial. His trial is expected to last
Two David Bowie records among the UK’s bestselling vinyl records of the past decade
Parlaphone Records David Bowie fans are apparently really into vinyl records. The U.K.’s Official Charts recently came out with a list of the bestselling vinyl records of the past 10 years, and while Taylor Swift’s Midnights tops the list,
Nashville notes: Warren Zeiders' 'Reason' + Eddie Montgomery's ambassadorship
If you missed Warren Zeiders performing “You for a Reason” on the Today show, you can check it out online now. Montgomery Gentry‘s Eddie Montgomery has been named brand ambassador for Southern Kentucky Distillery, which is located
Jennifer Lopez to host American Music Awards
Courtesy CBS Jennifer Lopez first hosted the American Music Awards back in 2015 and has performed on the show 10 times. Now she’s back for another round. The singer, actress and businesswoman will be front and center for
Sean Lennon supports Sam Mendes’ Beatles films: ‘I am not interested in second-guessing his casting choices’
L-R: Sean Lennon, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, Photo credit: Disney/Scott Kirkland Sean Lennon has weighed in on the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, and he is putting his faith in the director. The cast of The Beatles
LOCASH looks at expanding their Galaxy to include alternative rock
Galaxy As LOCASH celebrates their fourth #1 with “Hometown Home” — this one on their own Galaxy Label Group — they’re turning their attention to spreading the success around. “Here we are with our first #1 on our
Report: Netflix eyeing Jack Lowden for Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' series
Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage via Getty Images Netflix may just have found its Mr. Darcy. Jack Lowden is in talks to play the romantic hero in the streamer’s TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, according to Variety. Fitzwilliam Darcy
House GOP moves to prevent votes on rescinding Trump tariffs
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans are exhausting all legislative tools to prevent future votes on repealing President Donald Trump’s tariffs — doubling down on their support for the administration’s policies. GOP leaders on Wednesday inserted
Sex Pistols dedicate Sydney concert to Blondie drummer Clem Burke
L-R: Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, Blondie’s Clem Burke;Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Sex Pistols brought their tour to Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, and dedicated the show to late Blondie drummer Clem Burke. “Very quickly I just want to
Shaboozey's off to the races with new music + a Kentucky Derby date
Disney/Frank Micelotta After appearing at big events like the Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live, the CMA Awards and even Beyoncé‘s Christmas Day halftime show, Shaboozey can now check another major event off his list. On May 2 he’ll headline an invite-only
3 children, 2 dogs rescued from storm drainage system in Colorado, officials say
Security Fire Department (SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, Colo.) — Three children and two dogs were rescued from a storm drainage system in Colorado, according to fire officials. Officials responded to a neighborhood in Security-Widefield, Colorado, searching for “three children and
Uncertainty looms over US housing market in wake of Trump tariffs
ABC News (RALEIGH, N.C.) — In the Research Triangle area in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, home sales and construction development are booming as thousands flock to the area in search of affordable homes close to work.
Darius Rucker's ready for Riverfront Revival #4 with Riley Green, Bill Murray & more
SRE Entertainment For the fourth year in a row, Darius Rucker‘s set to bring his Riverfront Revival to his hometown this fall. Riley Green, Dylan Marlowe, The Red Clay Strays, Flatland Cavalry and more are set to
Anjelica Huston opens up about secret cancer battle
Rich Fury/Getty Images for LACMA Anjelica Huston is opening up about her secret battle with cancer. The actress revealed she had “a bout with cancer” after she made the 2019 film John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum
Patti Smith to release new memoir, 'Bread of Angels', in November
Al Pereira/WireImage Patti Smith has written another memoir. The rocker shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday of her with her parents, writing, “This is with my mother and father who inspired much of my next book Bread of Angels.
DHS to screen social media of visa applicants for 'antisemitic activity'
Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security will begin screening visa applicants’ social media content for “antisemitic activity,” it announced on Wednesday. “There is no room in the United States
Billionaire Trump backer Bill Ackman issues dire warning over tariffs
Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hedge fund honcho Bill Ackman has joined a growing list of President Donald Trump’s billionaire backers calling for the White House to slam the brakes on tariffs. As
'The Last of Us' renewed for season 3 before season 2 premiere
Liane Hentscher/HBO This won’t be the last of The Last of Us. HBO has renewed the drama series for a third season just ahead of its season 2 premiere. The series debuts its second season on Sunday.
DOJ, Coast Guard bust 45,000 pounds of cocaine tied to cartels
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice and the U.S. Coast Guard busted 45,000 pounds of cocaine with a value of over $500 million, according to top DOJ officials on Wednesday. Attorney General Pam Bondi and
Van Morrison to celebrate his 80th birthday with hometown show in Belfast
Ki Price/Getty Images Van Morrison is turning 80 in August and he’s going to celebrate on the stage. The “Brown Eyed Girl” singer announced that on his birthday, Aug. 31, he’ll headline a concert at Waterfront Hall
Dolly Parton goes on the 'Journey of a Seeker' at the Hall of Fame
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Typically, if you want to see authentic Dolly Parton memorabilia, you have to head for the superstar’s theme park in East Tennessee. But this spring, there’ll be another treasure trove of Dolly artifacts on
Idaho college killings: Bryan Kohberger in court for high-stakes hearing on what evidence will be allowed at trial
Angela Palermo/Idaho Statesman/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MOSCOW, Idaho) — University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger will be back in court on Wednesday for a high-stakes hearing to decide what evidence will be allowed at his
Pretrial scheduled next week for two Sanilac County men accused of possessing child sexually abusive material
Despite being arraigned nearly a month apart, two local men will face pretrial next week in unrelated cases involving child sexually abusive material.
House Republicans tee up vote on Trump-backed budget blueprint despite hard-liner opposition
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans are plowing ahead with a vote on the Senate-approved GOP budget blueprint on Wednesday despite opposition from rank-and-file lawmakers. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., with the help of President
On This Day, April 9, 1984: R.E.M. releases their second studio album, 'Reckoning'
On This Day, April 9, 1984… R.E.M. released their second studio album, Reckoning, which like their 1983 debut, Murmur, was produced by Mitch Easter and Don Dixon. The album, which was first released in the U.K. and
Brett Young's ready to 'Drink with You' as he launches '2.0'
Nashville Harbor “Drink with You,” the new single from Brett Young, debuts on country radio Thursday and will be available everywhere Friday, ahead of his fourth studio album, 2.0, which follows this summer. His new project includes guest
Mom, her 3 young kids found dead at home: 'Community has been shaken to its core'
kali9/Getty Images (CORNELIUS, Ore.) — An Oregon community is “shaken to its core” after a mother and her three young children were found dead in an apparent isolated incident, authorities said. Deputies responded to a home in
Library of Congress picks classics by Elton John, Chicago & Tracy Chapman for the National Recording Registry
Mercury/UMe Recordings by Elton John, Chicago and Tracy Chapman been chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry. In total 25 recordings have been chosen this year “based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded
Federal judge in New York will consider blocking future deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in Tecoluca, in San Vicente, El Salvador/ Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Less than 48 hours after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s use of the
Acting IRS commissioner plans to resign after data-sharing deal with immigration authorities
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHIGTON) — The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service is planning to resign following the agency’s data sharing agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to support the Trump administration’s efforts to deport
In brief: Mariska Hargitay to direct documentary about her mother and more
Mariska Hargitay is set to make her feature directorial debut with a documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film, called My Mom Jane, will premiere in June on HBO. It will also be available to stream
Scoreboard roundup — 4/8/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONGrizzlies 124, Hornets 100Bulls 113, Cavaliers 135Wizards 98, Pacers 104Hawks 112, Magic 119Pelicans 114, Nets 119Celtics 119, Knicks 117Timberwolves 103, Bucks 110Lakers 120, Thunder
Stock markets slide as Trump's new China tariffs go into effect
CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images (TAIWAN) — Asian stocks plunged during Wednesday’s trading session after President Donald Trump’s latest batch of sanctions on China came into force, helping wipe off Tuesday’s limited gains and compounding a turbulent
Army to go 'bigger' to mark its 250th. Could it be the military parade Trump wants?
Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Army says it’s looking at options to make its 250th birthday celebration in June “bigger,” with possible demonstrations and vehicle displays on the National Mall in a multi-day event that
State Department says talks with Iran are not a negotiation, will be direct
Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, the State Department pushed back on the idea that the discussion would be a negotiation over Tehran’s
Trump moves full steam ahead on politically risky tariffs despite market tumult
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After days of market tumult, President Donald Trump on Wednesday makes good on his long-sought goal of imposing aggressive tariffs against dozens of U.S. trading partners. But his gamble comes with major
Texas governor under fire after pushing special election to November
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (AUSTIN, TX) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a proclamation Monday afternoon that the special election to fill the seat vacated following the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, for the rest of
Trump tariffs: How much more importers could pay in your state
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — California importers could be hit hardest by the new import tariffs — potentially paying over $170 billion more for imports than they did last year, according to newly released data by trade
Trump signs executive order to expand 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to expand the mining and use of coal in the U.S., calling it “beautiful, clean coal.” During a ceremony at the White House,
Musk and top Trump adviser feud over tariffs: 'Dumber than a sack of bricks'
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk took another shot at Peter Navarro on Tuesday over tariffs, calling President Donald Trump’s top adviser on trade and manufacturing a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Musk,
Lawyer for man deported in error to El Salvador expects him to be returned to US
The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The attorney for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported in error to El Salvador, said Tuesday that he expects Abrego Garcia to be returned to
Even as a businessman, Brantley Gilbert keeps rock star hours
Big Machine You probably won’t be hugely surprised to find out that Brantley Gilbert doesn’t exactly keep regular office hours. But he has developed a strategy so he can both take care of business and spend time
Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario to star in Hershey chocolate biopic
Scott Olson/Getty Images The story of the Hershey chocolate company will be told in an upcoming biopic. Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario are set to star in the new live-action film Hershey, according to The Hershey Company.
David Byrne to hold second annual 'Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things' variety show
Photo by Shervin Lainez Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is bringing back his Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show for a second year. The one-night-only event will be held May 29 at New York’s Town Hall.
See trailer for John Lennon and Yoko Ono ‘One to One’ documentary
Magnolia Pictures released a preview for the new documentary ‘One to One: John & Yoko,’ which covers an 18-month span in the lives of iconic couple John Lennon and Yoko Ono together in Greenwich Village. Lennon and
Bring Me The Horizon to launch Fall 2025 tour
Bring Me the Horizon will embark on a Fall 2025 US arena tour – billed as the first of two legs of the “USA Ascension Program+ Part 01″ tour. Motionless in White, The Plot in You, and