Nation Jul 01 Latest black church fire in South Carolina not a result of arson, authorities say A federal law enforcement authority said Wednesday that a fire that destroyed a black church in Greeleyville, South Carolina, was not arson.
Arts Jun 30 Misty Copeland makes history as American Ballet Theatre’s first black principal ballerina Misty Copeland, who has been outspoken about race in the world of dance, has become the first black principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre, a first in the top ballet company's 75-year history.
Politics Jun 29 NBC fires Donald Trump over ‘derogatory statements’ about immigrants NBCUniversal announced Thursday that the network was cutting ties with Donald Trump over the Republican presidential candidate’s recent statements about Mexican immigrants.
Arts Jun 18 Why you shouldn’t dismiss Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian West, the queen of selfies, released a 448-page coffee table book last month with her trademark pout on the cover. Titled “Selfish,” the celebrity culled photos from her highly popular Instagram account. And while she’s bookended by friends,…
World Jun 12 Save the Children aid group ordered to leave Pakistan Pakistani authorities told the international aid group Save the Children on Thursday to leave the country within 15 days, accusing the charity of "anti-Pakistan activities."…
Arts Jun 11 Christopher Lee, the definitive Dracula and veteran actor, dies at 93 British actor Christopher Lee, known for portraying the immortal bloodsucker Dracula, among other villains on the silver screen, has died at the age of 93, his wife confirmed Thursday.
Health Jun 09 NYC health officials push for high-sodium warning labels in chain restaurants New York City’s health department will push a plan Wednesday for new warning labels that singled out food products high in sodium on chain restaurant menus, the Associated Press reported. If the plan comes to fruition, New York will be…
Arts Jun 01 Why do books about women rarely win top literary prizes? Acclaimed author Nicola Griffith sifted through 15 years of prize-winning books for fiction and found that several of the top literary prizes have rarely awarded anything written from a women's point of view.
Nation May 29 Hundreds rescued from floodwaters as Texas endures record rainfall More than 200 people were rescued from their cars in Dallas early Friday after an overnight record rainfall triggered flash floods that trapped them in their cars.
Nation May 28 ‘Serial’ podcast to continue with two new cases, starting this fall Producers of the most popular podcast in history announced two new seasons Wednesday, beginning this fall.