Smollett case tests relationship between police, prosecutors
The Chicago Police Department and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office insist their relationship is strong, even if they didn't agree on the outcome in Jussie Smollett's case.
Jonathan McReynolds wins big at Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Jonathan McReynolds wins big at Stellar Gospel Music Awards during a ceremony that also included a posthumous tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Upsides, downsides for Smollett, city in looming fines fight
A battle's brewing over Chicago's demand that Jussie Smollett recoup the city more than $130,000 for an investigation into his report of a racist, anti-gay attack that police say he staged.
Judge refuses to put off sex slave trial
A judge has denied a request by TV actress Allison Mack for more time to negotiate a plea deal in the sex-trafficking case against an upstate New York self-help group.
The Latest: All-stars close out Rock Hall with performance
Stevie Nicks, the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, has kicked off the 2019 ceremony with a superb performance of her solo hit 'Stand Back'.
Angelina Jolie: Fighting for women and justice are crucial
AP Interview: Actress and activist Angelina Jolie says promoting equality for women, combatting injustice, and helping refugees are the most important part of her life after her 6 children.
The Latest: Beyonce wins top award at NAACP Image Award
Beyonce was named entertainer of the year at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards ceremony that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Attorney: NBA star Kristaps Porzingis is accused of rape
An attorney for NBA star Kristaps Porzingis acknowledges that a woman has accused him of rape, but denies the allegation.
Nicolas Cage files for annulment 4 days after Vegas wedding
Nicolas Cage has filed for an annulment four days after getting married in Las Vegas.
Liam Neeson apologizes again for past racist thoughts
Liam Neeson is again apologizing for revealing that he wanted to kill a random black person nearly 40 years ago after a close friend had been raped by a black man.
Publishers plan bound editions of Mueller report
When Attorney General William Barr releases a version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation, several publishers will be ready to put it out in book form.
Wealthy parents appear in court in college admissions scam
More than a dozen parents accused of paying bribes to help get their kids to elite universities are due in court.
Cancellations of Latino-themed shows spark anger, reflection
Cancellations of Netflix's 'One Day at a Time' and CW's 'Jane the Virgin' demonstrate challenges faced by Latino-themed TV shows.
Angelina Jolie: Equality for women key to peaceful world
Actress and activist Angelina Jolie is warning that the world "will remain stuck in a cycle of violence and conflicts" as long as nations continue to put almost every other issue ahead of equality for women.
George Clooney calls for boycott of hotels over anti-gay law
George Clooney is calling for the boycott of nine hotels in the U.S. and Europe with ties to the sultan of Brunei, which next month will implement Islamic criminal laws to punish gay sex by stoning offenders to death.
Amid gripes, Louvre pyramid celebrates 30 years with collage
A French street artist has created an optical illusion installation around the Louvre's glass pyramid entrance to mark its 30th birthday.
ICE arrests man convicted of trespassing at Jenner home
U.S. immigration authorities have arrested a Canadian man who has twice been convicted of trespassing at the California home of model and Kardashian family member Kendall Jenner.
20 years for man behind hoax call that led to fatal shooting
A California man faces decades in prison when he's sentenced for making hoax emergency calls, including one that led police to fatally shoot a Kansas man.
Agnes Varda, French New Wave pioneer, dies at 90
Filmmaker Agnes Varda, a central figure of the French New Wave who later won the Golden Lion at Venice film festival, has died.
The Latest: A record 8 Europeans in Match Play weekend
Woods beats Cantlay and advances to the round of 16 at Match Play.
Woman with YouTube channel pleads not guilty to abusing kids
An Arizona woman who had a popular YouTube channel featuring children has pleaded not guilty to charges she abused some of her seven adopted children by pepper-spraying them, striking them with a hanger and making them take ice baths.