Category Archives: World

BEIJING - A Chinese court sentenced former political high-flyer Sun Zhengcai to life in prison Tuesday for taking more than $26 million in bribes, making him one of the biggest names to fall in Presid...

LOS ANGELES - Rosie Perez has found a TV series close to her heart with “Rise,” about a high school theatre program that’s more than song and dance. The Oscar-nominated actress (R...

NEW YORK - Less than three months ago, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman went before the news cameras to announce a lawsuit accusing movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his former studio of abu...

NEW YORK - Divine designs floated up the red carpet at Monday’s religion-themed Met Gala in shimmering golds, reds and fuchsia, in crowns and in crosses, and even a pair of giant wings. One less...

SANFORD, Fla. - Authorities say George Zimmerman threatened a private investigator working for a documentary filmmaker. Court records show Zimmerman was issued a summons for a May 30 arraignment on a ...

NEWARK, N.J. - The top law enforcement official at the agency that runs New York’s airports and bridges has retired amid an investigation after radio host Rush Limbaugh told listeners he receive...

ATLANTA - Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North’s appointment as the next president of the National Rifle Association gives some star power to the gun lobby but also inspires disdain by gun-control advo...

WESTERLY, R.I. - A Rhode Island town where Taylor Swift owns an oceanfront mansion is considering allowing parking on her street. The town council in Westerly is scheduled on Monday night to discuss a...

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah woman who told police Tom Sizemore groped her at a photo shoot when she was 11 is suing the actor. The lawsuit filed Monday says the 2003 incident during production the “...

CANNES, France - On the eve of the 71st Cannes Film Festival, the festival’s director held an unscheduled press conference Monday to address the many issues roiling this year’s gathering, ...