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2024 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Vanessa Hudgens, Eva Longoria and More

Nominees, presenters and performers have begun to make their appearances for the 96th Academy Awards.

2024 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Vanessa Hudgens, Eva Longoria and More

On Oscars Carpet, Red Pins Planned to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Artists4Ceasefire asked many attendees to wear red lapel pins that also represent a call for increased humanitarian aid and the release of “all hostag...

On Oscars Carpet, Red Pins Planned to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Virginia Bans Legacy Admissions in Public Universities and Colleges

The new law comes as the practice of giving preferential treatment to applicants with family ties to alumni has come under renewed scrutiny.

Virginia Bans Legacy Admissions in Public Universities and Colleges

The Colombian Town That Gabriel García Márquez’s Legacy Helped Transform

The legacy of the global literary titan and Colombia’s most famous author has helped transform the small mountain town of Aracataca, where he was born...

The Colombian Town That Gabriel García Márquez’s Legacy Helped Transform

Madonna calls out seated concertgoer - then realises they're in a wheelchair

Madonna was left backtracking and apologising at one of her latest concerts after berating a fan for sitting down – only to then discover they were in...

Madonna calls out seated concertgoer - then realises they're in a wheelchair

After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

Christian Valdez was charged with attempted murder after the police said he pushed his girlfriend onto the tracks at Fulton Street station.

After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

A Book Celebrates James Foley and Confronts a Man Involved in His Murder

Colum McCann and Diane Foley, James’s mother, came together to question one of his kidnappers and write a book that delves into the lives of both men....

A Book Celebrates James Foley and Confronts a Man Involved in His Murder

A Sudden Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution

The vote against the changes dealt a blow to a government that had hoped for an easy victory. But the outcome does not necessarily reflect a turn towa...

A Sudden Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution

Katie Britt Seeks to Defend Her Misleading Border Comments

Katie Britt, a Republican senator from Alabama, suggested on Fox News that viewers should have parsed her wording to determine that a sex-trafficking ...

Katie Britt Seeks to Defend Her Misleading Border Comments

Fine, Call It a Comeback

The best line in Biden’s State of the Union was a surprise.

Fine, Call It a Comeback

Biden's toughest criticism yet of Netanyahu is in danger of ringing hollow

Joe Biden has issued his toughest criticism yet of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - but until he backs his words with firm action, they ar...

Biden's toughest criticism yet of Netanyahu is in danger of ringing hollow

Harry and Meghan surprise family of school shooting victim with 'lots of tears of joy'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have paid a surprise visit to the family of a teacher who was killed in a Texas mass school shooting.

Harry and Meghan surprise family of school shooting victim with 'lots of tears of joy'

Surprise cameos, Zendaya and plenty of Kenergy - all you need know about the Oscars

It's the biggest night in the film calendar, full of Hollywood glamour, endless celebrities, and of course a whole haul of little gold men.

Surprise cameos, Zendaya and plenty of Kenergy - all you need know about the Oscars

Oscar nominations: The full list of films and stars in the running

It's been a huge year for cinema, which after surviving months-long industry strikes, enjoyed the hit of the Barbenheimer phenomenon to give it a lift...

Oscar nominations: The full list of films and stars in the running

Kansas City Chiefs Fans Needed Amputations After Frigid Game

A Missouri hospital said the amputations involved mostly fingers and toes after a game in January when temperatures were below zero.

Kansas City Chiefs Fans Needed Amputations After Frigid Game

Questions Arise About Katie Britt’s State of the Union Response

The Alabama senator used a story about sex trafficking to criticize the Biden administration’s border policies. But the events appear to have occurred...

Questions Arise About Katie Britt’s State of the Union Response

Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language

Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect the more secular, liberal values of the nation’s modern era.

Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language

The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

The YIMBY movement isn’t just for liberals any more. Legislators from both sides of the political divide are working to add duplexes and apartments to...

The Surprising Left-Right Alliance That Wants More Apartments in Suburbs

Biden Signs $460 Billion Spending Package to Avoid Shutdown

With a partial shutdown averted, President Biden and Congress face tough negotiations ahead to finance the remaining federal agencies and departments ...

Biden Signs $460 Billion Spending Package to Avoid Shutdown

Miami Beach Is Done With Spring Breakers: ‘It’s Not Us. It’s You.’

This weekend and next, Miami Beach visitors will face extraordinary measures meant to head off disorderly crowds, including bag checks at beach entran...

Miami Beach Is Done With Spring Breakers: ‘It’s Not Us. It’s You.’