California approves $600 stimulus payments for 5.7 million people: Newsom

The California Legislature has approved $600 payments for about 5.7 million people. Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he will sign the legislation into law.

Boeing recommends airlines ground all 777s with engine that blew apart

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all of 777s with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver this weekend.

Prince Harry, Meghan won't return as working royals, Buckingham Palace confirms

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will not be returning to royal duties, and Harry will give up his honorary military titles.

Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with family amid Texas power crisis

Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family this week as Texas dealt with a winter storm that left millions without power.

Meek Mill criticized for Kobe Bryant reference in new song

Kobe Bryant fans are furious after rapper Meek Mill mentioned the NBA legend's death in an upcoming song.

Serena stopped: Osaka beats Williams in Australian Open SF

Serena Williams' latest so-close-yet-so-far bid for a 24th Grand Slam title ended with a loss to Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open.

Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos

Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.

Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday

The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.

Mardi Gras 2021: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded amid COVID-19 pandemic

Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service

After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.

Spike Lee to be honored for impact on film industry

Spike Lee's career in Hollywood spans more than three decades. Now the American Cinema Editors are recognizing his impact on the industry.

Judge: Britney Spears' dad, trust company must develop investment plan, budget for her benefit

The "Free Britney" campaign led to the recent release of a documentary titled, "Framing Britney Spears," which details the pop star's conservatorship and her court battle with her father over who should control her estate.