Kevin Meaney, stand-up comic, dies at 60
Comedian and actor Kevin Meaney, a late-night television mainstay made famous by Johnny Carson, has passed away at the age of 60, his agent said Friday.
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Yale to admit more students; still won’t be easy to get in
Yale University will be accepting more undergraduate students this year, but don’t expect it to be any easier to get in.
‘White privilege’ is on the ballot with Trump, says Michael Moore: Interview
Donald Trump’s candidacy means that “white privilege” and racism are on the ballot on Nov. 8, and supporters of Bernie Sanders need to turn up for Hillary to stop Trump’s “legal terrorist” voter base, according to Michael Moore.
Mark Zuckerberg had to fend off Facebook staff over censoring Donald Trump: Report
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had to fend off employees during the U.S. presidential campaign who wanted to censor billionaire Donald Trump’s posts due to alleged hate speech.
Chris Wallace calls CNN’s Jeff Zucker ‘childish’ for leaving him out of debate
Fox News anchor and presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace said Friday that it was “childish” the way CNN chose not to show him onscreen during the candidates’ final showdown in Las Vegas.
Petition blasts UN for making ‘large-breasted’ Wonder Woman an ambassador
As comic book heroine Wonder Woman turns 75 and is honored with an ambassadorship by the United Nations on Friday, a petition started by female staffers at the international body is slamming the decision, ABC News reported Friday.
Oprah awkwardly endorses Hillary Clinton: ‘You don’t have to like her’
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made an unconventional pitch for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign during a recent interview by telling a crowd, “You don’t have to like her.”
Warren Beatty rushed to assist man who fainted at ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ screening: Report
Legendary actor and director Warren Beatty reportedly rushed to assist a man who fainted during the debut of his new movie, “Rules Don’t Apply,” in Los Angeles.
Clinton supporter smears peanut butter on 30 cars she thought were at Trump rally
A Wisconsin woman was arrested after she smeared peanut butter on 30 vehicles she thought were parked outside a Donald Trump rally.
‘Weird Al’ for president: ‘Bad Hombres, Nasty Women’ takes on Trump, Clinton
“Weird Al” Yankovic and a group of artists who “songify” the news have taken on GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton with “Bad Hombres, Nasty Women.”
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Rwandan R&B artist The Ben playing Detroit nonprofit benefit
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Southern California resort donates profits during October for breast cancer awareness
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Chicago DJ Herb Kent dies after 7-decade career in radio
One of Chicago's earliest African-American disc jockeys, Herb Kent, has died at age 88 after a seven-decade career.
System attempts to manage drone air traffic
A new system is intended to manage drone air traffic.
The Latest: Hundreds defend yoga pants in protest parade
The Latest on a yoga pants parade in Rhode Island (all times local):
Site plan approved for new Eau Claire cancer center
Eau Claire's planning commission has approved a site plan for a proposed cancer center despite concerns that it won't address some of the region's medical needs.
North Dakota coal industry prepares for carbon-free future
The North Dakota coal industry is trying to change the face of energy technology research as it looks toward a carbon-free future.
Garth Brooks holds sports camp during West Virginia stop
Garth Brooks has taken time out from a concert tour stop in West Virginia to hold a basketball camp for children.
Low IQ could mean new sentence for death row inmate
A death row inmate convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend could get a new sentencing trial based on his possible intellectual disability.
Tyler Perry's 'Madea' tops Cruise's 'Jack Reacher' sequel
Tyler Perry bested Tom Cruise at the box office this weekend.
DJ Khaled and fiancée welcome baby boy on Snapchat
It's a boy for music producer DJ Khaled and his fiancée Nicole Tuck, who welcomed their first child into the world early Sunday morning.
Ohio artist's sculptures represent injured service members
A German shepherd struggles to crawl back to safety after being severely injured in Vietnam.
Palestinians aim to promote local cinema with new award
A Palestinian film organization has launched a new cinema award in an attempt to stimulate the local filmmaking industry and promote cinema culture in the Palestinian territories.
Impressive Sevilla hands Atletico its 1st loss in Spain
Coach Jorge Sampaoli felt Sevilla needed a big win against a top opponent to establish itself as a true contender in Spain.
The Latest: Many bus crash victims suffered facial injuries
The Latest on a deadly tour bus crash in Southern California (all times local):
Daytona Beach hotels struggle after Hurricane Matthew
Property appraisers say Hurricane Matthew left more than $67 million in damages to hotels and motels in Volusia County, a popular tourist area that includes Daytona Beach.
New welcome center supporting local tourism opens on LI
New York has completed a new welcome center on Long Island to support local tourism and highlight locally made food and beverages.
Missouri juvenile justice system turns to music therapy
A southwestern Missouri juvenile justice center has teamed up with a university in offering weekly music therapy sessions to troubled teenagers in hopes it improves their behavior.