Chicago ‘Hamilton’ star announces death of 3-year-old daughter

The wife of “Hamilton” star Miguel Cervantes took to Twitter Sunday to announce the heartbreaking death of their 3-year-old daughter who suffered from a severe form of childhood epilepsy, according to reports.

Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese board

Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden announced on Sunday that he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm at the end of the month as part of a pledge not to work on behalf of any foreign-owned companies should his father win the presidency.

Jane Fonda arrested in Washington, DC at climate change rally

Jane Fonda was arrested on Friday after declaring she took time off her Netflix series to spend months engaging in political activism.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

In a move that caused surprise in the long-turbulent Horn of Africa region, he said Ethiopia would accept a peace agreement with Eritrea, ending one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.

Simone Biles wins 5th all-around title at gymnastics worlds

There was only one way for Simone Biles to finish off yet another dominant world championship performance. She dropped the mic.

Man accused of providing counterfeit drugs to Mac Miller pleads not guilty

One of three men facing charges for providing counterfeit drugs laced with fentanyl to Mac Miller before his death plead not guilty during his arraignment in a Los Angeles federal court Thursday. 

Bernie Sanders' daughter-in-law dies of cancer at 46

Raine Riggs died Saturday, the day Sanders returned to Vermont after suffering a heart attack. Her obituary said she was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer.

NFL player Demario Davis won't be fined for wearing 'Man of God' headband

A  linebacker with the New Orleans Saints says he has won an appeal of a fine the NFL levied on him for more than $7,000 for wearing a headband that reads:  Man of God.

Prince George's County delegate charged with federal wire fraud

A Maryland state lawmaker who abruptly resigned last week is facing a federal wire fraud charge for allegedly using money she raised for her reelection campaign for her personal use, federal officials said Monday.

Report: Tyler Perry becomes first black person to own a major film studio

Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as his fellow entertainment industry luminaries descended on Atlanta and strode a red carpet to his sprawling complex for an opening gala.

'Be kind to everyone': Ellen DeGeneres defends sitting next to George W. Bush at NFL game

The 61-year-old talk show host and comedian opened up about the situation after facing a flurry of tweets for sitting next to the Republican president and his wife, Laura Bush, at the game.

Jimmy Carter builds Habitat for Humanity home in Tennessee despite black eye, stitches from fall

The 95-year-old former president needed 14 stitches above his brow after falling early Sunday. But he didn’t let the injury keep him from helping the nonprofit Christian housing organization.

Florida veteran who was buried with honors had kin after all

More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson. It was reported that the Naples, Florida resident had no immediate family, but it turns out, he had two sons.

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek opens up about pancreatic cancer: 'I'm not afraid of dying' 

In a very open conversation about his public battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek says he's not afraid of dying and that he's lived a full life.