‘Kill Bill’ star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 from COVID-19

Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.

Kevin Hart announces his retirement date

Kevin Hart shared a shocking revelation when he plans to retire during an interview with Bryan Cranston

Family of Zumbi hires lawyers to investigate Bay Area rapper's death

The family of Steve "Zumbi" Gaines is hiring lawyers to investigate the cause of the Bay Area rapper's death under mysterious circumstances at a Berkeley hospital.

Student debt: Loans of those with severe disabilities to be forgiven

More than 300,000 Americans with disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes will see their student loan debts forgiven, the Biden administration said Thursday.

Biden says chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable

President Joe Biden has faced bipartisan criticism for the chaos that ensued as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, but he said it was unavoidable.

Biden, first lady will get COVID-19 booster shots once eligible

President Joe Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots once they are available.

Jimmy Carter, trounced in 1980, gets fresh look from history

Jimmy Carter is sometimes called a better former president than he was president. 40 years removed from the White House, the most famous resident of Plains, Georgia, is riding a new wave of attention as biographers, filmmakers, climate activists and Carter’s fellow Democrats push to recast his presidential legacy, even as Republicans sometimes try to remind voters of the volatile economy and international affairs that doomed Carter to one term.

Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations

President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.

R. Kelly sex trafficking trial: What to know and expect

What do you need to know about the R. Kelly sex trafficking trial? As the New York federal trial unfolds over the next month or so, expect to hear from multiple accusers who say the R&B superstar physically, sexually and psychologically dominated them.

Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs

President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.

George W. Bush expresses 'deep sadness' over Afghanistan situation

Former President George W. Bush, who ordered the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, expressed “deep sadness” over the unfolding situation.

Kemp vows more funding for Georgia hospitals to fight COVID-19

Gov. Brian Kemp once again urged all Georgians to talk to the doctors, pharmacists, health care providers, and even their pastors to make the decision to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to spike.

Experts: False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws

The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly false — election security experts say there are real concerns that need to be addressed.

Senate panel interviews former US attorney in Trump probe

The Senate Judiciary Committee met privately Wednesday with a former U.S. attorney in Georgia who resigned in January as then-President Donald Trump waged a pressure campaign on state and federal officials to overturn his presidential defeat — part of a larger probe into Trump’s actions after the November election.