‘Marriage Story’ explores the pain and confusion of divorce
“Marriage Story” is an ironic title for writer-director Noah Baumbach’s latest foray into family dysfunction, since “Divorce…
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New book ‘One Day at Disney’ takes an inside look at the magic
EL PASO, Texas – A new book lets you discover what it’s like to report to work every day for The Walt Disney Company. “One Day at Disney” takes…
Continue Reading No cars, few people: Brazil’s Ilha do Cardoso is a true escape
There are no established roads, no cars. There’s not even a school bus; children are picked up and taken to school by boat. Electricity is…
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Kylie Rae Harris was speeding and drunk at the time of her fatal crash on a New Mexico highway, police say
Kylie Rae Harris, a rising country star who died in a car wreck in September, was drunk and speeding at the time of the crash that killed her and a…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift releases Christmas song, complete with cute home movie compilation
Taylor Swift has released a Christmas song — but it’s not just the music people are talking about. “Christmas Tree Farm,”…
Continue Reading Recline your seat or keep it upright? We asked, you responded
Full disclosure: I am not a tiny, magical elf (h/t CNN reader Aimee), nor am I six feet tall, but Geoff from Durham, North Carolina already guessed…
Continue Reading King of confectionery: The man who created Hungary’s birthday cake
Made with painstaking precision, Hungarian cakes are among the most luxurious and coveted in the world. From the six-layered Dobos cake, created by…
Continue Reading Watch out, Adam Levine might give you a parking ticket
Can you imagine getting a parking ticket from Adam Levine? Well, it was a reality for some drivers in Los Angeles. Luckily, it was all a stunt for…
Continue Reading Justin Timberlake apologizes to wife Jessica Biel after he was pictured holding hands with co-star
Justin Timberlake has publicly apologized to his wife Jessica Biel for a “strong lapse in judgement” after pictures surfaced of him…
Continue Reading Kanye West and Joel Osteen set to team up again for a night at Yankee Stadium
Kanye West will join Joel Osteen again, this time for a stadium sermon in New York. The rapper, who says he is a born-again Christian, is set to…
Continue Reading They drove across the country in 27 hours, 25 minutes
In a feat of engineering, human will and blatant disregard of speed limits, three men claim that they broke the record for the “Cannonball…
Continue Reading Emma Stone and ‘SNL’ writer Dave McCary are engaged
Emma Stone has a rock on her finger. The star of “La La Land,” “The Favourite” and “Zombieland” was pictured in…
Continue Reading Julianne Hough commends Gabrielle Union for ‘speaking her truth’ amid controversial ‘AGT’ exit
Julianne Hough is speaking out in support of her former “America’s Got Talent’ co-star, Gabrielle Union. Hough and Union were both…
Continue Reading An electric eel named Miguel Wattson is powering lights on a Christmas tree at the Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is making good use of one of its residents. Miguel Wattson, an electric eel that resides in the…
Continue Reading This is the ultimate dinosaur road trip
Eighty million years ago, a ferocious predecessor of Tyrannosaurus Rex stalked the western shore of an ancient seaway that flooded through North…
Continue Reading Hillary Clinton goes on Howard Stern’s show for the first time
Hillary Clinton made her debut appearance on Howard Stern’s show Wednesday and spilled her heart out. Clinton spoke with Stern as part of a…
Continue Reading A model was disqualified from Miss World for being a mother. Now she’s pushing back
Veronika Didusenko had only been Miss Ukraine for a few days before she was stripped of her title for having a child and having been married. Now,…
Continue Reading Amazon’s ‘The Aeronauts’ never quite gets off the ground
The wide-open skies turn oddly claustrophobic in “The Aeronauts,” a fact-based story about 19th-century exploration that never quite gets…
Continue Reading ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ could use some new material in its third season
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has received plenty of ovations since its premiere, including the best comedy Emmy for its first season. The…
Continue Reading Gabrielle Union’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ exit sparks NBC investigation
The fallout from Gabrielle Union’s controversial “America’s Got Talent” exit continues. NBC News had reported Wednesday that…
Continue Reading The destinations with the top non-native English speakers
If you’re reading this story, the chances are you’ve got a pretty good grasp of English. You’re not alone — an estimated 1.5…
Continue Reading New Zealand’s glaciers are turning red – and it’s because of Australia’s bushfires
One of the most startling consequences of the bushfires that are still raging across Australia, is that they have turned some of New Zealand‘s…
Continue Reading Berlin’s ‘cursed’ Brandenburg Airport finally nears completion
It’s nine years late, billions of dollars over budget and so beleaguered by setbacks, complaints and inefficiencies that many were beginning to…
Continue Reading ‘No Time to Die’ trailer is a wild ride
Holy crap on a cracker Daniel Craig! The new trailer for the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die” debuted Wednesday and boy is it…
Continue Reading Scientists show how to make airplane emissions less harmful
MIT scientists are putting wind beneath policy makers’ wings, suggesting ways to modify airplane emissions, which worsen air quality and…
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Rapper Pitbull will return to El Paso for February concert
EL PASO, Texas — The popular rap music artist Pitbull has announced he’ll return to El Paso on his latest concert tour for the second time in four…
Continue Reading Pantone chooses a classic for its 2020 Color of the Year
You can expect to see a lot of blue next year. Pantone announced Wednesday night that its 2020 Color of the Year is Classic Blue, a shade reminiscent…
Continue Reading A plaque dedicated to Matthew Shepard installed at Washington National Cathedral
Matthew Shepard died in 1998 after one of the most notorious and brutal anti-gay crimes in the US. Two decades later, he is being honored through a…
Continue Reading The Who returns to Cincinnati 40 years after 11 fans died in a pre-show stampede
The Who are returning to Cincinnati to play a live concert for the first time since the tragic pre-show stampede on December 3, 1979, that claimed…
Continue Reading The world’s most beautiful streets
Architecture is typically famous for its big, bold statements — the huge skyscrapers, opera houses, bridges and airports that tower over…
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