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Trump Announces American Freed From Captivity In Yemen

President Donald Trump is announcing that American Danny Burch has been freed after 18 months of captivity in Yemen.

R. Kelly Met Underage Girl While On Trial For Child Porn And Remains In Jail Pending 100k Payment

While on trial for child pornography in 2008, R. Kelly still found time to talk to fans, give autographs and to meet an underage girl he later invited to his home, according to prosecutors who depicted the R&B star as manipulative and sometimes violent.

Chicago Police: Singer R. Kelly Arrested At Precinct

R&B star R. Kelly was taken into custody after arriving Friday night at a Chicago police precinct, hours after authorities announced multiple charges of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17.

At Kraft Heinz, A Fed Investigation And A $15.4B Write-Down

Kraft Heinz disclosed an investigation by federal regulators and said it will slash the value of its Oscar Mayer and Kraft brands by $15.4 billion, major setbacks for a company trying to revitalize its stable of household-name brands.

Discount Movies: Which Theater Subscription Is Best?

A movie a day in theaters for $10 a month seemed too good to be true. And it was.

R. Kelly Charged With 10 Counts Of Sexual Abuse

Chicago prosecutors have charged R&B star R. Kelly with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse, according to media reports citing court records.

Police: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Solicited Prostitute

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution after police said Friday he was twice videotaped paying for and receiving sex at an illicit massage parlor.

Feds: Coast Guard Lieutenant Compiled Hit List Of Lawmakers

A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a “domestic terrorist” who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors said in court papers.

Syracuse Coach Boeheim Strikes, Kills Pedestrian On Highway

Longtime Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man standing along an interstate late Wednesday night as he tried to avoid hitting the man’s disabled vehicle, police say.

Police: 'Empire' Actor Staged Attack To 'Promote His Career'

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist and homophobic attack because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago’s police superintendent said Thursday.

‘Empire’ Actor Charged With Making False Police Report

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.

Burberry Apologizes For Hoodie With Noose Knot

The chief executive and chief creative officer of luxury fashion powerhouse Burberry have apologized for putting a hoodie with strings tied in the shape of a noose on their London Fashion Week runway.

Trump Says He Has ‘Absolute Right’ To Declare Emergency

President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

6 Illegal Immigrants Tied To Mexican Drug Cartel Arrested For Trafficking Mass Amounts Of Meth And Cocaine

Authorities have arrested six illegal immigrants accused of trafficking large amounts of drugs throughout several states, including North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.

Sailor In Iconic V-J Day Times Square Kiss Photo Dies At 95

The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday. George Mendonsa was 95.

New Information Suggests 'Empire' Actor Played Role In His Own Attack

Chicago police said Saturday the investigation into the assault reported by Jussie Smollett has “shifted” due to information received from two brothers questioned in the case, and attorneys for the “Empire” actor blasted reports alleging he played a role in his own attack.

Uptown Swamped With Fans, Celebrities

150,000 fans expected to visit the Queen City through Sunday night.

Gunman Kills 5 People, Wounds 5 Police At Illinois Business

A gunman opened fire at a manufacturing plant in suburban Chicago on Friday, killing five people and wounding five police officers before he was fatally shot, police said.

Kaepernick, Eric Reid Settle Collusion Lawsuits With NFL

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have settled collusion lawsuits against the NFL.

Trump Declares National Emergency To Get $8 Billion For Wall

Defiant in the face of a stinging budget defeat, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday to get more federal dollars for his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, relying on a broad interpretation of his powers that was certain to trigger stiff legal challenges.