Last Surviving ‘Wizard of Oz,’ Munchkin Jerry Maren Dies
Jerry Maren, the last surviving munchkin from the classic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” and the one who famously welcomed Dorothy to Munchkin Land, has died at age 98.
President Trump Commutes Term Of Kardashian-Championed Drug Offender
President Donald Trump commuted the sentence Wednesday of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West in a recent visit to the White House.
Immigration Agents Arrest 114 At Ohio Landscaping Company
More than 100 workers at an Ohio gardening and landscaping company were arrested Tuesday when about 200 federal officers descended on the business and carried out one of the largest workplace immigration raids in recent years.
Missing Baby, Emma Grace Kennedy Found Safe, Father Arrested
Danville Police say 7-month old Emma Grace Kennedy has been found safe and her father, Carl Ray Kennedy, has been arrested.
Handbag Designer Kate Spade Found Dead In Apparent Suicide
Kate Spade, a fashion designer known for her sleek handbags, was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment Tuesday in an apparent suicide, police said. She was 55.
Miss America Eliminates Swimsuits And Won’t Judge On Looks
The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition, saying it will no longer judge contestants on their appearance.
Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz Stepping Down
Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman later this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago.
White House To Play National Anthem In Eagles Absence
President Donald Trump says he'll be honoring America at the White House on Tuesday after he canceled a scheduled event with Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Former 49ers Wide Receiver Dwight Clark Dead At 61
Dwight Clark will forever be remembered for one iconic moment, his leap in the back of the end zone to make a fingertip grab of a game-winning touchdown that launched the San Francisco 49ers dynasty and is one of the most indelible images in NFL history.
Search Underway For Missing 7-Month-Old Girl, Abductor
The Danville Police Department is searching for a missing child- Emma Grace Kennedy.
Trump Says June 12 Summit With Kim Back On
President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12.
Sears To Close Another 72 Stores As Sales Plunge
Sears will close another 72 stores as sales shrink and losses grow, an announcement that has become a familiar refrain as the company retrenches.
Comic Samantha Bee Apologizes To Ivanka Trump For Slur
Comedian Samantha Bee apologized to Ivanka Trump and viewers on Thursday for using an obscenity to describe the president’s daughter, an incident that quickly thrust her into the middle of the nation’s political divide.
Papa John's Giving Away Free Donut Holes On June 1st
Pizza lovers can now enjoy the best of breakfast at any time of day with new Donut Holes from Papa John’s International, Inc.
Sears To Close Another 72 Stores As Sales Plunge
Sears is closing another 72 stores after reporting a first-quarter losses and plunging sales.
Harvey Weinstein Indicted In New York Rape Case
Harvey Weinstein was indicted Wednesday on rape and criminal sex act charges, furthering the first criminal case to arise from a slate of sexual misconduct allegations against the former movie mogul.
Barr Blames Ambien For Tweet; Drug Maker Replies
The maker of Ambien said Wednesday that “racism is not a known side effect” after Roseanne Barr cited the insomnia drug in explaining the tweet that led ABC to cancel her show.
Charlotte Native Flies One Of World's Most Advanced Warplanes In U.S. Navy
A 2014 South Mecklenburg High School graduate and Charlotte, North Carolina, native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron, which flies one of the world’s most advanced warplanes.
Explosion Damages UPS Freight Hub In Kentucky
An explosion damaged a UPS freight hub Wednesday morning in Kentucky’s second-largest city, sending multiple people to the hospital in what fire officials described as an accidental blast.
Starbucks Closes Thousands Of Stores For Anti-Bias Training
Turning away customers looking for an afternoon jolt of caffeine, thousands of Starbucks shops across the U.S. closed early on Tuesday to hold training for employees on recognizing hidden prejudices.
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