James Franco to pay $2.2m to settle sexual misconduct case
The actor-director pushed students into explicit sex scenes on camera.
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Bill Cosby freed: 'I have never changed my stance nor my story'
Supporters praise court for "seeing the lies, seeing Mr Cosby had immunity".
Miami rescuers race the clock to find survivors in building collapse
More than 140 people remain missing as the search enters its seventh day.
Britney Spears' father calls for inquiry into singer's control claims
New York Times: Jamie Spears calls for investigation into claims made by Britney Spears.
Freed Bill Cosby flashes victory sign, cleared of sex crime
Stunning reversal of fortune sees 'America's Dad' walk free from jail today.
In Miami building collapse, echoes of 9/11 in the grief and rubble
New York Times: Some say the reports and images from Florida are almost too familiar.
Actor sentenced in cult sex-slave case
Smallville actor Allison Mack was part of the scandal-ridden, cult-like NXIVM group.
Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines likely to produce long-lasting immunity: study
New York Times: The mRNA vaccines may protect against Covid for years, scientists say.
Fox News fined $1.4 million for sex harassment allegations
An investigation began in 2017 after several reports of "rampant abuse" at the company.
'He chose hell': Son allegedly kills dad in exorcism, baptism gone wrong
He tried to exorcise his alcoholic father's demons. Now he's been charged with murder.
'So I raped you': Facebook message leads to warrant 8 years after alleged assault
Shannon Keeler went to police hours after the alleged rape. They did nothing for years.
Miami tragedy: Mystery calls coming 'from under rubble'
Daughter receives at least 20 calls from her parents' landline since the disaster.
Rubble, narrow voids, storms: The dangerous rescue effort in Miami
New York Times: Search-and-rescue teams sort through steel and concrete boulders.
Transgender woman crowned Miss Nevada
Filipino-American model to be the first openly trans woman to compete in Miss USA.
Amish put faith in God's will and herd immunity over vaccine
Many Amish now say they have already had the virus and don't see a need to get vaccinated.
Possible failure point emerges in Miami building collapse
New York Times: Engineers said collapse appeared to have begun somewhere near the bottom.
US listing: Size of Peter Beck's Rocket Lab payday revealed
Company says up to 40 per cent of staff will also benefit.
'Take back America': Trump hits the campaign trail with revenge on his mind
Tens of thousands of supporters waited for hours in the heat to witness Trump's return.
US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq
Airstrikes targeted 'facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups', US military said.
'Cops' creator dies during road race in Mexico
TV show Cops creator has died from a heart attack during a road race in Mexico.
'It's not enough': Families frustrated at condo collapse delays, 9 confirmed dead
Some relatives have been frustrated with the pace of rescue efforts.
Before Miami building collapse, owners were warned of needed repairs
Warnings were given that millions of dollars needed to be spent on the high-rise.
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients
A new Alzheimer's treatment has sparked both excitement and skepticism.
Flinstones house can stay in posh San Francisco suburb
The home's owner fought the law and won.
Hoarding wealth: The family that made $1 billion a week during Covid
A new report has spilt the tea on America's "Silver Spoon Oligarchs".
'No longer between cartels' Disappearances in Mexico rise, as public targeted
'It's no longer between the cartels, they are attacking the public.'
Miami building collapse: Engineer warned of 'major structural damage' in 2018
New York Times: Repairs were going to involve major work and cost millions of dollars.
'Deep fire' slowing rescue effort at collapsed Florida building
A total of 159 people are still unaccounted for, and four have been confirmed dead.
Pentagon UFO report: US unable to explain 144 sightings; no alien link found
A long-awaited intel report on UFOs makes one thing clear: the truth is still out there.
'Please don't leave me': Boy's dramatic rescue from collapsed building
As Nicholas Balboa took photos of the carnage, he heard what sounded like a child's voice.
Meghan shuns her title on daughter's birth certificate
The former "Suits" star is listed simply as Rachel Meghan Markle on the document.
'Miss you': Floyd's daughter, 7, speaks at Chauvin's sentencing
Gianna Floyd's was the first of several victim impact statements given by family members.
Trump's company faces potential criminal charges
Charges could be filed against the Trump Organisation as early as next week.
Lucky cow: Grammy winner saves escaped cow from slaughter
The cow was one of 40 that escaped from an abattoir on Tuesday evening.