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Music legend reveals brain disorder, cancels 17-concert tour

Billy Joel will be undergoing physical therapy for normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has affected his hearing, vision, and balance. On Friday he announced the cancellation of 17 shows in North Amer...

May 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM

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Want better mail delivery? USPS urges these mailbox changes

Postal customers should check their mailboxes to ensure they are in good shape for receiving mail, the USPS says. Regular maintenance can prompt more efficient mail delivery, enhanced neighborhood cur...

May 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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IRS gives select people until June 16 to file 2024 tax returns

Tax filing deadline looms for one group of U.S. taxpayers -- those who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens now working or living abroad.

May 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM

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Trump: ‘Radical-left lunatics’ opened borders while Biden was cognitively impaired

President Donald Trump on Truth Social questioned who was really running the country while Joe Biden was president. Biden's surprise cancer announcement shows the public was kept in the dark by people...

May 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM

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Hollywood glamour star faces $300K lawsuit over unauthorized photo use

A photographer and a paparazzi agency have sued Jennifer Lopez claiming she improperly used photos to promote herself without their permission.

May 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM

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Top news exec quits as network negotiates with Trump

Wendy McMahon, President and CEO of CBS News and CBS Stations, announced she will resign as the network's parent company, Paramount Global, considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump.

May 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM

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Trump targets top celebrities for federal investigation in middle-of-the-night blast

President Donald Trump, in a middle-of-the-night rage on Truth Social, threatens "a major investigation" against Bruce Springsteen and other celebrities for endorsements of Kamala Harris for president...

May 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM

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Trump blasts legendary musician as ‘dried out prune of a rocker’

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen's comments stirred President Donald Trump's ire. Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to blast him as a "pushy, obnoxious jerk."

May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM

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Tony winning composer of Broadway classics dies

Charles Strouse, who composed theater classics such as "Annie" and "Bye, Bye, Birdie," has died at age 96.

May 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM

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Rock legend slams ‘treasonous’ Trump at concert to launch tour

Bruce Springsteen opened a European leg of performances by the E Street Band by slamming "treasonous" President Donald Trump and calling for people to speak out against authoritarianism.

May 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM

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Disney star wins court order against rapper ex-boyfriend

Halle Bailey, who starred as Ariel in Disney's live remake of "The Little Mermaid," was granted a restraining order by a Los Angeles judge after she accused her ex-boyfriend of acts of violence.

May 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM

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Annual red carpet event adds new rule: No nudity

One of the world's most prestigious film festivals has issued new policy guidelines on red carpet attire that make it clear no nudity is allowed. What's unclear is how far that goes.

May 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM

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Trump tells drug companies U.S. will no longer subsidize the world

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday he claims will cut the cost of prescription drugs in the United States between 59% and 80%, or “I guess even 90%.”

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May 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM

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$8 for gallon of gas! Expert warns of soaring prices in one state

A new study from the USC Marshall School of Business predicts gasoline prices could eclipse $8 per gallon by the end of 2026 in California.

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May 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM

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Iconic actress from two hit soap operas dies at 85

Veteran actress Denise Alexander who starred in two major daytime dramas, "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives," in a decades-long career has died at 85.

May 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM

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Rap star’s stalker convicted again for home invasion

A man who previously was convicted after he broke into Eminem's home in suburban Detroit was found guilty of home invasion and aggravated stalking after he was again spotted on the rap star's property...

May 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM

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Trump’s ‘read my lips’ income tax advice: Don’t do it, but do it

In a post to Truth Social on Friday, President Donald Trump seemingly flip-flops on whether he wants taxes increased on America's wealthiest, as he reportedly urged Congress to do this week.

May 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM

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Trump turns up the pressure on House GOP for “Big Beautiful” tax cuts bill

President Donald Trump turns to social media, posting Wednesday on his Truth Social platform to turn up pressure on Republicans in the House who are waffling on his "Big, Beautiful Bill."

May 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM

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IRS issues new warning for taxpayers to avoid losing money, personal data

The IRS cautions taxpayers that even if they filed their tax returns, tax scammers are still at work with tactics that could cause victims to lose money and personal data.

May 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM

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Legendary musician blasts ‘vile’ claims of rape

A lawyer for Smokey Robinson on Wednesday blasted a lawsuit against the legendary singer as a "vile" and "false" attempt to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon.

May 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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‘Activist judges’ must be checked, Trump rants on social media

President Donald Trump rails against judges who are checking his administration's efforts to deport "murderers and other criminals who have come into our country illegally."

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May 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM

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Food product sold at Walmart, Meijer, more retailers in 23 states recalled

Baked beans sold at Walmart, Meijer and several other retailers in 23 states have been recalled due to an undisclosed allergen that could cause serious illness.

May 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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Iconic star from classic TV comedy series dies

Ruth Buzzi, whose portrayal of the frumpy Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" became an enduring role, has died at age 88.

May 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM

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Trump makes legally questionable IRS threat against major university; ‘It’s what they deserve!’

President Donald Trump on Friday on Truth Social threatened Harvard University's tax exempt status, implying the IRS would strip it away at his direction: "It's what they deserve!"

May 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM

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Pro wrestling icon’s new look sparks blowback on social media (Video)

Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan appeared on "Fox & Friends" to promote a new wrestling league, but remarks about his appearance dominated social media.