Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer Who Lived 'Surrounded by Music', Dies At 86
The musician worked across genres, collaborating with American stars like Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
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Trinidadian Kids Taken Away To ISIS Reunite With Mom, Thanks To Help From A Rock Star
After four years in Syria, two brothers returned home to Trinidad this week, following an extraordinary intervention by their mother, a renowned human rights lawyer and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
Roger Stone Indictment Raises More Big Questions About Russia, Trump 2016 Campaign
A lawyer for the president highlighted Friday that the new charges aren't about collusion. But the indictment nonetheless raises questions about the knowledge, actions and intentions of the campaign.
Naomi Osaka Of Japan Secures Her Second Grand Slam Title With Australian Open Victory
The 21-year-old player stumbled in the second set, but recovered in the third. "I felt like I didn't want to have any regrets," she said of the match.
Fatal End To An Alleged Game Of Russian Roulette For St. Louis Police Officer
Katlyn Alix, 24, died early Thursday morning from a gunshot to the chest, according to a police statement. She was off-duty. Another officer, Nathaniel Hendren, faces felony charges.
7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History
President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.
As LA Teachers Reach A Deal, Denver Authorizes A Strike And Oakland Schedules A Vote
In this week's roundup: The LA teacher strike is over. But in Denver and Oakland, strikes may be in the horizon.
Amid Chaos Venezuelans Struggle To Find The Truth, Online
As Venezuela grapples with a major political crisis, people there are struggling with misinformation online. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has been used to spread both rumors and news reports.
Fear Of Deportation Or Green Card Denial Deters Some Parents From Getting Kids Care
A Texas girl needs autism treatment, but her immigrant mother is afraid of turning to Medicaid. As more U.S. children go without health coverage, border watchers partly blame politics of intimidation.
In A Hot Labor Market, Some Employees Are 'Ghosting' Bad Bosses
More employers say they're being "ghosted," the Federal Reserve noted recently. That's when a worker just stops coming to work and is impossible to contact. The strong economy may help explain it.