New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe Bryant, 8 others
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back Biden for president
Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator and the GOP's 2008 nominee John McCain, has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party’s 2008 nominee.
Michael Jordan joins NASCAR as team owner; Bubba Wallace to drive for him
Michael Jordan bought a NASCAR Cup Series charter and Bubba Wallace will be his driver.
‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Succession’ highlight Emmy Awards
“Schitt’s Creek” has capped a huge night at the Emmy Awards — completing a historic sweep of the show's comedy categories.
Falcons fall 40-39 to Cowboys with last-minute field goal
Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-39 in coach Mike McCarthy’s home debut Sunday.
US government bans TikTok and WeChat from app stores, threatens shutdowns
The U.S. Commerce Department said it will ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores on Sunday.
National Cheeseburger Day celebrates tasty American classic
Friday, Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day.
Firefighter dies battling California wildfire sparked by gender reveal
A firefighter died battling a wildfire in California that officials said was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s gender.
Sony's new $500 PlayStation 5 to launch Nov. 12
Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 video game console will cost $500 and launch Nov. 12.
Biden leading President Trump in Minnesota polls
Taking the average of five polls since Sept. 4, Biden leads President Donald Trump by nine points in Minnesota.
Maya Moore now married to wrongfully jailed man she helped free
Basketball star Maya Moore has married Jonathan Irons, the Missouri man she helped work to free from prison after a 22-year-old wrongful conviction.
Sally weakens to tropical depression as it moves inland, Flash Flood Watch for Georgia
Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore near the Florida-Alabama line around 5:45 am. Wednesday with 105 mph winds and rain measured in feet, not inches, swamping homes and trapping people in high water as it pushed inland for what could be a slow and disastrous drenching across the Deep South.
Lawsuit accuses 'Cheer' star of sexually soliciting minors
The lawsuit filed Monday in Texas against Harris and three cheer organizations says the boys’ mother reported Harris to the FBI last month.
Drone footage shows hazardous smoke from US wildfires smothering Vancouver, British Columbia
The drone video, posted to Instagram, shows footage of Vancouver’s tall buildings and dense smoke in the area.
50 Cent surprises Burger King employees with $30K in tips
Rapper 50 Cent surprised Burger King workers in Queens, N.Y. with $30,000 in cash tips.
Apple to unveil new watch, iPad
Apple has a big reveal planned for Tuesday.
Paul Rudd promotes masks in COVID-19 PSA
Paul Rudd is trying to get more young people to take the pandemic seriously.
Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight battle it out on 'Verzuz'
Two legends of R&B and soul were the latest artists to battle it out on "Verzuz" on Instagram.
DA: Officer fatally shoots man armed with knife in Lancaster
Officials are investigating after a man was shot and killed by police Sunday afternoon in Lancaster.