American charged with joining ISIS after capture in Syria
An American citizen captured in Syria has been charged by federal prosecutors in Dallas, Texas, for allegedly joining the terrorist…
Police respond to ‘unattended death’ at Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, district attorney says
Barnstable police were called to the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, for a report of an “unattended death,” the…
Awkwafina’s Humor Comes From A Devastating Place
Awkwafina has made a name for herself by charming fans with her wisecracks and hilarious quips. But there’s a strong…
The Fab 5 Of ‘Queer Eye’ Confront Their Own Hilarious Style Mistakes
How’s this for a little #TBT action? The stars of the Netflix Show “Queer Eye” appeared on “The Tonight Show”…
Jason Momoa, Bruno Mars Join Chorus Of Protesters Fighting Hawaii Telescope
Actor Jason Momoa and pop star Bruno Mars are returning to their island roots by showing their support for Native…
Debate Protesters Demand De Blasio Fire NYPD Officer Who Killed Eric Garner
Protesters quickly interrupted the second night of CNN’s Democratic debate, demanding that New York Mayor Bill de Blasio fire New…
The Democrats In Detroit Are Still Unclear On How To Stop The Next Flint Water Crisis
DETROIT ― The Democrats vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020 spent two nights sparring over plans to…
Late-Night TV Ranks Second Democratic Debate: ‘Almost Made Me Miss Trump’
The late night TV verdict on Wednesday’s second Democratic debate is in. Apparently, it was the one “everybody was waiting…
Cincinnati Enquirer Begs Donald Trump And Supporters To Behave At Rally
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial board has taken the unusual step of calling on Donald Trump and his supporters not to…
John Legend Comes Up With A Savage New Way To Describe Donald Trump
The singer-songwriter on Tuesday night called Trump a “racist prick” and “a piece of shit” in an impromptu West Hollywood…
Steph Curry Says His ‘Perspective Is Clear’ In Sweet Wedding Anniversary Message
Stephen Curry shared a touching message on Instagram to honor his eighth wedding anniversary with his wife, cookbook author and…
Outrage At Ole Miss Over White Students Posing With Bullet-Riddled Emmett Till Sign
One week after a photo emerged of white University of Mississippi students posing with guns in front of a bullet-riddled…
CNN Panelists Weigh In On Cory Booker’s ‘Kool-Aid’ Debate Moment, Laughs Ensue
Panelists on CNN recently addressed Sen. Cory Booker’s (D–N.J.) much-talked-about “Kool-Aid” quip at the Democratic primary debate on Wednesday —…
Ilhan Omar And Nancy Pelosi Visit Ghana Together After ‘Send Her Back’ Chants
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) shared photos of herself and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) together in Ghana on Thursday, using…
Iowa ‘miracle baby’ born weighing 13 ounces
A newborn in Iowa who weighed just 13 ounces when he made his debut at 23 weeks gestation has already…
Thailand set to deliver first batch of medical marijuana
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand plans to distribute about 10,000 bottles of cannabis oil next week for hospital patients, a government…
Autism and high estrogen levels may be linked, researchers suggest
Teens with autism become digital media producers Some teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a difficult time finding…
Bangladesh struggles with worst outbreak of dengue fever
DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh is grappling with its worst outbreak of dengue fever, with hospitals packed with patients as the…
Officers line up in tribute to boy entering hospice with cancer
John Hoague-Rivette, an 11-year-old boy, has an aggressive form of brain cancer. (Albany Police Department) John Hoague-Rivette, an 11-year-old boy…
Rwanda says its border with Congo remains open
Congolese people walk near the gate barriers at the border crossing point with Rwanda following its closure over Ebola threat…
Mom’s herpes warning after son contracts virus, possibly putting unborn baby at risk
A mother in the U.K. is speaking about the dangers of an oft-overlooked virus that could be life-threatening for young…
Superbugs found lurking in London underground and hospitals
FILE PHOTO: People crowded on a Central Line tube underground train during rush hour commute in London, November 27, 2017.…
Boy has over 500 ‘teeth’ removed after complaining of pain in jaw
A 7-year-old boy in India has been relieved of yearslong swelling and pain in his jaw after doctors removed a…
Active sex life tied to long-term survival after a heart attack
(Reuters Health) – Heart attack survivors who have an active sex life are less likely than celibate counterparts to die…
Florida boat captain contracts bacterial infection in wound after fishing with grandson
A boat captain who took his grandson fishing near the Gulf of Mexico last month said less than 24 hours…
Hairdressers are willing to help customers detect skin cancers
(Reuters Health) – Most hair stylists at salons and barber shops may be interested in getting trained to detect skin…
Woman gives birth in back of car, driver’s coaching goes viral: ‘Do the magic’
Some Uber or Lyft drivers offer water or snacks to passengers, but one New York couple who requested a ride…
Rwanda border with Ebola-hit Congo fully open after slowdowns: minister
KIGALI/GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Rwanda’s border with Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo was fully open late on…
Idaho girl, 9, has half her skull removed after her head was impaled by rebar when she fell from a tree: reports
A 9-year-old girl from Idaho had half her skull removed after her head was impaled by a piece of reinforcement…
Pandemic bonds face scrutiny after Ebola outbreak yet to trigger payout
LONDON (Reuters) – World Bank funding instruments issued to help emerging countries swiftly tackle pandemics have come under the spotlight…
Disney, Eddie Bauer brand inclined infant sleepers recalled
Disney and Eddie Bauer brand infant sleepers have been recalled over concerns about infant fatalities and injuries while using the…
Men know less than women about daily calorie needs
(Reuters Health) – Men are almost four times as likely as women to have a poor grasp of how many…
Ohio woman with dog lick infection has legs, parts of arms amputated after spending days in coma
An Ohio business owner’s rapid downward spiral to near-death began innocently enough — with an affectionate lick on her arm…
For some surgeries, hospital rankings not tied to better outcomes
(Reuters Health) – When it comes to common gastrointestinal operations, such as weight loss surgery, a U.S. hospital’s ranking may…
Gayle King to be Featured Speaker at Jopwell Conference in NYC
Jopwell, a career advancement platform for black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals, is launching Jopwell Talks, a conference…
Understanding the True Cost of Homeownership
The perks associated with owning a home can often overshadow the true costs. Rarely do people talk about the cost…
Soup’s On for This Ex-Convict Turned Ramen Noodle Entrepreneur
Ron Freeman spent three years behind bars at a California correctional facility. During his time there, he worked as a…
Barack Obama, Silent in Democratic Nominating Contest, Omnipresent in Debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former President Barack Obama was not on the Democratic presidential candidate debate stage on Wednesday night, but…
Ariel Investments Appoints Noted Black Business Executive to Its Board
On the heels of announcing Mellody Hobson as its new new co-CEO and president, Ariel Investments has added yet another…
Fifteen Artists Create a ‘Big Diversion’ at Ceysson & Bénétière in Paris -ARTnews
Pictures at an Exhibition Installation view of “The Big Diversion,” 2019, at Ceysson & Bénétière, Paris. © AURELIEN MOLE/COURTESY…
At Auction, Returns for Works by Women Artists Are Outmatching Those of Men: Report -ARTnews
Lee Krasner’s The Eye Is the First Circle, 1960, sold for $11.7 million. COURTESY SOTHEBY’S Male artists have dominated auction…
Morning Links from July 30, 2019 -ARTnews
A wooden gavel. SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews…
Dealer Dennis Yares Takes Over Mary Boone’s Midtown Manhattan Space -ARTnews
745 Fifth Avenue. COURTESY YARES FINE ART The luxe gallery space in Midtown Manhattan that incarcerated art dealer Mary Boone…
8,300 Works by Revered, Long-Unknown Artist Eugene Von Bruenchenhein Go to Wisconsin Arts Center -ARTnews
Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, Untitled, n.d. JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER, GIFT OF KOHLER FOUNDATION, INC. There are big acquisitions and…
Behar rips debate focus on Biden over ‘Benedict Donald’: ‘Go after the guy who’s ruining Democracy’
“The View” host Joy Behar wasn’t so happy with the 2020 Democratic field’s performance during the second primary debate on…
‘Fire Pantaleo’ protest follows NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to Democratic debate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio participates in the second of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN…
You won’t recognize Celine Dion in Harper’s Bazaar
Celine Dion comments on fans worried about her new super-slim frame Celine Dion fans are concerned about the star after…
Charles Barkley: Democrats and Republicans ‘suck’ at addressing needs of Black voters
Charles Barkley attends the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by…
Jessica Simpson slammed for dyeing 7-year-old daughter’s hair
Jessica Simpson is being mom-shamed for a picture she shared of her 7-year-old daughter on Instagram. Simpson, 39, posted a…
White girl accepted to three colleges after pretending to be Black tennis prodigy on paper
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) A new report has emerged in the college admissions scandal that surfaced earlier this year,…
Meghan McCain dismisses Tom Steyer: ‘You have not proven that you can inspire people’ to elect you
Billionaire and 2020 contender Tom Steyer got some blunt criticism from host Meghan McCain when he appeared on “The View”…
Carolina Panthers’ Eric Reid says he will continue to kneel on the field in new season
Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid, center, takes a knee during the playing of the national anthem prior to an…
Jasmine Sanders announced as Sport Illustrated Swimsuit rookie of the year
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has crowned a new rookie. The annual special issue magazine announced that its 2019 Rookie of the…
Charges dropped against Black boy charged with assault for hitting classmate during dodgeball
Pixabay A Black prosecutor in Detroit has stepped in to demand that the aggravated assault charges leveled against a 10-year-old…
Michael Moore pushes Michelle Obama to run for president: She would ‘crush’ Trump
Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore made the case Wednesday night that former First Lady Michelle Obama is the only person who…