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Actress, rock video star Tawny Kitaen dead at 59

Sun, 09 May 2021 09:13:39 -0400

Julie E. Kitaen, an actress known professionally as Tawny Kitaen who in recent years went by the name of Tawny Finley, has died at the age of 59, her family announced.

Twenty-two ton Chinese rocket plunges into India Ocean

Sun, 09 May 2021 09:08:44 -0400

China's 22-ton, out-of-control rocket returned to Earth, with most burning up on reentering over the Arabian Peninsula in the Indian Ocean west of Maldives and south of India.

On This Day, May 9: Accra Sports Stadium stampede kills 126

Sun, 09 May 2021 03:00:06 -0400

On May 9, 2001, at least 126 people were killed during a stampede at a soccer match in Accra, Ghana.

Ziwe: 'I don't seek controversy'

Sun, 09 May 2021 03:00:06 -0400

Comedy writer and performer Ziwe describes how her Showtime variety series will incorporate her provocative social media interviews with sketches and music.

Famous birthdays for May 9: Candice Bergen, Noah Centineo

Sun, 09 May 2021 03:00:06 -0400

Actor Candice Bergen turns 75 and actor Noah Centineo 25, among the famous birthdays for May 9.

3 bystanders, including a 4-year-old, hurt in Times Square shooting

Sat, 08 May 2021 20:50:01 -0400

Three people were hospitalized Saturday in New York City after being shot in Times Square early in the evening.

Pope Francis speaks in favor of waiving COVID vaccine patents

Sat, 08 May 2021 19:37:04 -0400

Pope Francis spoke in favor of waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines Saturday.

Maryland governor posthumously pardons 34 lynching victims

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:44:13 -0400

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Saturday posthumous pardon to 34 victims of racial lynching in the state.

Obamas announce death of former first dog, Bo

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:16:46 -0400

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle announced Saturday that Bo, the family dog adopted early in Obama's presidency, has died.

Vegetarian diet lowers risk for cancer, heart disease and chronic conditions, study finds

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:01:06 -0400

Compared with meat-eaters, vegetarians have healthier levels of certain substances in their bodies that would potentially be signs of risk for cancer, heart disease and chronic health conditions, a study found.

Pro-independence parties pick up majority in Scottish parliament

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:32:00 -0400

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promised to move forward with another independence referendum after the Scottish National Party made a strong showing in Scottish parliament elections Saturday.

WHO lists Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for emergency use

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:03:43 -0400

The World Health Organization said it would list the COVID-19 vaccine made by the Chinese company Sinopharm for emergency use.

Bombing outside Kabul, Afghanistan, high school kills at least 30, injures over 50

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:13:54 -0400

A bombing outside a high school in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed at least 30 people and injured more than 50 Saturday, government officials said.

Pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:01:46 -0400

One of the largest pipelines in the United States has shut down operations after a cyberattack.

Chinese rocket debris to hit Earth as early as Saturday, experts warn

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:51:12 -0400

A Chinese carrier rocket's debris could hit Earth's atmosphere as early as Saturday, experts warned.

Blue Angels rehearse for Florida air show

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:10:48 -0400

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform a rehearsal flyover May 6, 2021, ahead of the Fort Lauderdale Air Show this weekend in Florida. The squadron headlines the event May 8-9 along the coast, which also includes stunt flights and other demonstrations. Photos by Gary I Rothstein

High winds, dryness and heat to brew up elevated fire risk for Southwest

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:43:53 -0400

All the necessary ingredients are present to brew an elevated fire risk across the Southwest over the weekend.

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity makes first one-way trip to new landing site

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:19:48 -0400

NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has completed its first one-way trip to a new landing site.

Paul Van Doren, co-founder of shoe brand popular with skateboarders, dies at age 90

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:45:39 -0400

Paul Van Doren, who co-founded the Vans shoe brand especially known for its popularity with skateboarders, has died at age 90, parent company announced.

Huntsville, Ala., police officer convicted of murdering suicidal man

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:28:59 -0400

An Alabama jury found a Huntsville police officer guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man in 2018.

Chance the Rapper's concert film to screen at AMC Theatres

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:52:29 -0400

A teaser trailer has been released for Chance the Rapper's upcoming concert film, "Magnificent Coloring World."

India surpasses milestone 4,000 deaths in a single day

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:11:39 -0400

India set a new national record Saturday of more than 4,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, according to the health ministry.

More than 200 injured in Palestinian clashes with Israeli police at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:50:47 -0400

Clashes broke out at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque overnight, injuring more than 220 people, including 17 Israeli police officers, local officials said.

Aubrey Plaza marries Jeff Baena

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:28:38 -0400

"Parks and Recreation" alum Aubrey Plaza has married her longtime beau, filmmaker Jeff Baena.

Look: Lily James, Sebastian Stan are Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee in Hulu photos

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:27:18 -0400

Lily James and Sebastian Stan are dead ringers for Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee in the first-look photos Hulu released Friday to promote its upcoming limited series, "Pam and Tommy."