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October 16, 2018

Mega Millions prize climbs to $667M, nation's 3rd largest

The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it's absolutely massive. Lottery officials have raised the estimated ...

October 16, 2018

Trump attacks porn actress Stormy Daniels as 'Horseface'

President Donald Trump is insulting the physical appearance of porn actress Stormy Daniels, calling her "Horseface" in a ...

October 16, 2018

Literary group sues Trump, alleges free speech stifling

In the three years that Donald Trump rocketed from candidate to president, the PEN American Center has criticized him as a ...

October 16, 2018

Prince Harry in another catch-up with war widow in Sydney

There's clearly a special bond between Prince Harry and a 98-year-old war widow who gave him a warm hug Tuesday when they met ...

October 16, 2018

Nile Rodgers talks about his relationship with Abbey Road Studios

CHIC frontman Nile Rodgers knew he wanted to make the band's first album in 25 years at Abbey Road Studios in London (Oct.

October 16, 2018

Opera mezzo sees softer side of Dalila in 'Samson et Dalila'

For Elina Garanca, there's a clue nestled in the score of Camille Saint-Saens' opera "Samson et Dalila" that suggests the ...

October 16, 2018

Powers, Edugyan, Johnson tipped to win Man Booker Prize

An environmental epic that has been likened to "Moby Dick" for trees, the story of an escaped slave and a powerful debut by ...

October 16, 2018

Rembrandt's Night Watch to get restoration in Amsterdam

Rembrandt van Rijn's Golden Age masterpiece The Night Watch is getting a makeover. Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum announced Tuesday ...

October 16, 2018

AP PHOTOS: Royal couple in Australia as pregnancy announced

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a 16-day visit to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand that began in Sydney with the ...

Kimberly Phillips, Crissy Timpson, Gloria Allred, Brandy Palacios, Jeri Ward

October 16, 2018

Contestants accuse Mrs. America pageant CEO of racial bias

Four contestants in this year's Mrs. America pageant on Monday called for the pageant's CEO to apologize over accusations he ...

October 16, 2018

Mega Millions prize up to $654M, 4th largest in US history

After nearly three months without a winner, the Mega Millions lottery game has climbed to an estimated $654 million jackpot.

October 16, 2018

1 year after MeToo, survivors reflect on their disclosures

It was the tweet seen around the world. On Oct. 15, 2017, actress Alyssa Milano urged the Twittersphere to join her in ...

October 15, 2018

Review: Josie Silver writes captivating love story

"One Day in December" (Broadway Books), by Josie Silver Author Josie Silver takes readers on a journey that spans 10 ...

October 15, 2018

Review: 'The Darkness' is insightful character study

"The Darkness" (Minotaur), by Ragnar Jonasson Icelandic author Ragnar Jonasson takes a major chance — that works extremely ...

October 15, 2018

Ellie Kemper endears herself to fans in 'My Squirrel Days'

"My Squirrel Days" (Scribner), by Ellie Kemper Ellie Kemper's debut novel, "My Squirrel Days," is exactly what you would ...

October 15, 2018

Massachusetts MGM casino earns $27M during 1st month open

MGM has reported nearly $27 million in revenue during the first full month of operation at its Massachusetts casino.

October 15, 2018

Tana French returns, siding with victim in 'The Witch Elm'

"The Witch Elm: a Novel" (Viking), by Tana French By now we are accustomed to Tana French's engrossing, eloquently written ...

October 15, 2018

Groups fighting sexual violence awarded #MeToo funding

Eight groups across the nation have been awarded funding from the New York Women's Foundation for their efforts to fight ...

October 15, 2018

'Vietnam' by Max Hastings is masterful account of the war

"Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975" (Harper), by Max Hastings British journalist Max Hastings, noted for his critically ...