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September 19, 2017

'Stronger' spawns a friendship for Gyllenhaal and Bauman

As the cast and makers of "Stronger" collectively rose to take a bow after the film's Toronto International Film Festival ...

September 19, 2017

Emmys steady in ratings but no Colbert bump; football rules

Hard-working Emmy Awards host Stephen Colbert and a Sean Spicer cameo helped the ceremony avoid a ratings slide but failed ...

September 19, 2017

Nielsen's top programs for Sept. 11-17

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 11-17. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1.

September 19, 2017

Children's singer-songwriter facing child porn charges

A music teacher and singer-songwriter who performs for children at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps and ...

September 19, 2017

Leonardo DiCaprio foundation awards $20M in eco-grants

Leonardo DiCaprio announced Tuesday that his eco-focused foundation has given more than $20 million this year in fresh grants ...

September 19, 2017

Man admits trying to sell employer's 'As Seen on TV' secrets

A New Jersey man accused of trying to sell trade secrets while working for a company that distributes "As Seen On TV" ...

September 19, 2017

Oh brother: Hank Green, sibling of John Green, has book deal

John Green isn't the only author in his family. Green's brother and YouTube collaborator, Hank Green, has a two-book deal ...

September 19, 2017

Brazil ruling that homosexuality is disease to be appealed

Brazilian pop stars and gay rights activists have come out against a federal court's injunction allowing psychologists to ...

September 19, 2017

Common Core used widely, despite continuing debate

Most of the states that first endorsed the Common Core academic standards are still using them in some form, despite ...

September 19, 2017

Drug dealer gets 11 years in killing of LA studio exec

A convicted drug dealer was sentenced Tuesday in California to 11 years in prison in the beating death of a movie studio ...

September 19, 2017

Review: 'The Cuban Affair' feels authentic and real

"The Cuban Affair: a Novel" (Simon & Schuster), by Nelson DeMille A charter boat captain in Key West, Florida, gets an offer ...

September 19, 2017

Late Bob Wolff, a prolific voice, to receive Scully award

The late Bob Wolff, one of the most prolific and recognizable voices in sports, will be honored with the Vin Scully Lifetime ...

September 19, 2017

Jesmyn Ward is a finalist for the $50,000 Kirkus Prize

Jesmyn Ward's ghostly "Sing, Unburied, Sing" and Mohsin Hamid's acclaimed novel about refugees "Exit West" were among the ...

September 19, 2017

O'Reilly says his ouster was hit job and business decision

Bill O'Reilly said Tuesday that his firing from Fox News Channel in April was a "political hit job" and that his network's ...

September 19, 2017

Neko Case's Vermont home is damaged by fire

Fire investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that heavily damaged Neko Case's 225-year-old Vermont home.

September 19, 2017

Small quake rattles nerves, causes no damage in Los Angeles

Los Angeles was jolted by a small earthquake that rattled nerves and got people talking on social media, but didn't cause any ...

September 19, 2017

Review: Amadou & Mariam reflect, deflect world's confusion

Amadou & Mariam, "La Confusion" (Because Music) On their first album in five years, Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia, the ...

September 19, 2017

Jedidiah Bila departs ABC's 'The View;' no replacement named

Conservative commentator Jedediah Bila has announced her departure from ABC's "The View." Bila made the announcement on ...

September 19, 2017

Halle Berry sent '20 bottles of bourbon' thanks to Comic-Con stunt

"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" star Halle Berry reveals she was sent 20 bottles of bourbon following her drinking stunt at the ...