Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
LeBron James jaws with Atlanta fans, leads Lakers past Hawks 107-99
During the fourth quarter, LeBron James got into a brief verbal confrontation with a female Atlanta Hawks fan who pulled down her mask to make a point.
During the fourth quarter, LeBron James got into a brief verbal confrontation with a female Atlanta Hawks fan who pulled down her mask to make a point.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dead at 44 after battle with stage 4 cancer
Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for playing "Screech" on the coming-of-age sitcom "Saved By the Bell," has died.
Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for playing "Screech" on the coming-of-age sitcom "Saved By the Bell," has died.
Military stages coup in Myanmar, detains Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar’s military staged a coup Monday and detained senior politicians including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar’s military staged a coup Monday and detained senior politicians including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Video shows police pepper spraying handcuffed child who was yelling for her dad
Police said the suicidal 9-year-old girl "disobeyed" commands to put her feet in the car. An officer was then "required" to spray an "irritant" in the handcuffed girl's face, the department said Saturday.
Police said the suicidal 9-year-old girl "disobeyed" commands to put her feet in the car. An officer was then "required" to spray an "irritant" in the handcuffed girl's face, the department said Saturday.
Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
Hobby Lobby to end popular 40 percent off coupon
Hobby Lobby is getting rid of its 40% off coupon and extreme couponers are not too happy about it.
Hobby Lobby is getting rid of its 40% off coupon and extreme couponers are not too happy about it.
Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 overall
Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot.
Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot.
Cicely Tyson, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday at age 96.
Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday at age 96.
Remembering Challenger: 35 years since tragic explosion
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.
Hundreds of people in Florida and millions watching on live television witnessed the space shuttle Challenger break apart in a mid-air explosion on January 28, 1986, killing 7 people on board.
'I am truly ashamed': Former Seahawk Chad Wheeler makes statement after arrest for brutal attack on girlfriend
A day after news spread that Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was arrested for a brutal attack on his girlfriend, the Seahawks confirmed that Wheeler is no longer on the roster.
A day after news spread that Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was arrested for a brutal attack on his girlfriend, the Seahawks confirmed that Wheeler is no longer on the roster.
Investment firms back down after Reddit thread sends GameStop shares soaring
Wall Street professionals were counting on GameStop’s stock price to plunge - but an army of smaller investors rallied on Reddit to beat the pros and support the struggling retail chain.
Wall Street professionals were counting on GameStop’s stock price to plunge - but an army of smaller investors rallied on Reddit to beat the pros and support the struggling retail chain.
Butterfinger teases possible peanut butter release: 'Maybe sometime in the future'
It is unclear whether Butterfinger plans to actually release its own peanut butter
It is unclear whether Butterfinger plans to actually release its own peanut butter
Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
Spacewalking astronauts venture out to improve European lab
A pair of astronauts went spacewalking Wednesday to install a high-speed data link outside the International Space Station’s European lab.
A pair of astronauts went spacewalking Wednesday to install a high-speed data link outside the International Space Station’s European lab.
Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing 'significant damage'
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
One Year Later: Honoring the 9 victims of the Calabasas helicopter crash
January 26, 2020, was a day that broke hearts beyond the world of sports. A year after a helicopter crash took the lives of nine California residents, including Kobe and Gianna Bryant, their legacies continue to live on.
January 26, 2020, was a day that broke hearts beyond the world of sports. A year after a helicopter crash took the lives of nine California residents, including Kobe and Gianna Bryant, their legacies continue to live on.
Old (Brady), young (Mahomes): Different Super Bowl 55 awaits
The 43-year-old Brady will expand on his record by playing in his 10th Super Bowl, hoping to expand on another record by winning a seventh title. And 25-year-old Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs will be trying for back-to-back titles.
The 43-year-old Brady will expand on his record by playing in his 10th Super Bowl, hoping to expand on another record by winning a seventh title. And 25-year-old Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs will be trying for back-to-back titles.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.