30 years after her controversial 'Sex' book, Madonna says Cardi and Kim K can thank her

Spicy, charred and crunchy. Try the pasta Stanley Tucci said he's never seen before

Assassin's spaghetti will make you question everything you know about pasta. In an episode of "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy," Tucci tried the spicy, charred and crunchy dish for the first time at Urban Bistrot in Bari. Here's the recipe.

'Black Adam' wins star-powered box office weekend

Who says movie stars no longer matter in Hollywood?

Six people who tested positive for monkeypox have died, health departments confirm

Six people who tested positive for monkeypox -- two in New York City, two in Chicago, one in Nevada and one in Maryland -- have died, local health departments have confirmed.

Tim Burton says he probably won't work for Disney again

Tim Burton is sounding off on his previous working relationship with Disney, saying he is unlikely to return to the company as a director in the future.

Anti-Xi protest spreads in China and worldwide as Chinese leader begins third term

Jolie's nerves were running high as she walked into the campus of Goldsmiths, the University of London, last Friday morning. She'd planned to arrive early enough that the campus would be deserted, but her fellow students were already beginning to filter in to…

Western Mexico braces for Sunday landfall of Category 4 Hurricane Roslyn

Hurricane Roslyn, barreling towards Mexico as a major Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall Sunday morning, bringing dangerous storm surge and flooding to parts of the country, forecasters said.

Alex Jones seeks new trial after Sandy Hook verdict of almost $1 billion

Far-right talk show host Alex Jones is seeking a new trial after a Connecticut jury decided this month he should pay $965 million in compensatory damages to eight families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims and one first responder.

Suspicious device found at a Toronto airport has been disarmed and 2 people are in custody, authorities say

Two people were taken into custody after authorities located and later disarmed a possible explosive device at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, police said.

Diwali is having a mainstream moment in the US

More and more major brands are recognizing the festival of lights, running ad campaigns and stocking products related to the holiday in the US. It's a reflection of just how much the South Asian population in the country has grown.

China's top leaders to be revealed as Xi Jinping cements grip on power

China's ruling Communist Party will reveal its top leadership for the next five years today, bringing to a climax months of closed-door preparations that are expected to see leader Xi Jinping extend his iron grip on power with a norm-breaking third term surro…

An astonishing fall from grace

The ministerial position once held by fabled figures like William Gladstone, Benjamin Disraeli, David Lloyd-George, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Margaret Thatcher had already been whittled down in public esteem by the shambolic leadership of Boris Jo…

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney shares his book picks for middle readers

When author Jeff Kinney started writing the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series more than 15 years ago, he set out to create a comic that would resonate with adults and live in the humor section of book stores.

Iran says it will sue US, alleging 'direct involvement' in protests

Iran said Saturday it would take legal action against the United States, accusing it of "direct involvement" in the protests sweeping the country.

Bryson Stott bought tickets for a Phillies superfan who lost his father

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Bryson Stott treated a superfan who lost his father to cancer to free National League Champion Series tickets.

New York subway crime: What is perception, what is real, and how to fix it

The New York subway system is one of the world's largest, oldest and most complicated. But crime and fear have become real issues for the system. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller, a former deputy New York police commissioner, bre…

Two players ejected in scuffle between Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors

The Miami Heat's 112-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors was almost the secondary story from a game that was stopped for several minutes after a scuffle between Miami's Caleb Martin and Toronto's Christian Koloko.

Biden can't do much to bring down gas prices. But a recession can

There is one surefire cure for high gas prices. Unfortunately, it's far worse than the problem itself: A recession.

'M3GAN,' the next generation of creepy doll movies, is not playing around

Police release video in search of the New York City man seen pushing subway commuter on the tracks from platform

New York City police are on the hunt for a man seen pushing a subway commuter from the platform on the train tracks in Brooklyn before running away on Friday afternoon.

Michigan family of 4 who went missing for a week has been found

A family of four that "unexpectedly left their home" in Fremont, Michigan and went missing for nearly a week were located by authorities on Sunday.

Democrats predict an 'extremely busy' lame duck. Here's what's on the agenda

A packed legislative to-do list awaits Congress when it returns to session after the midterms -- and Democrats, who currently control both chambers, will face a ticking clock to enact key priorities if Republicans win back the House or manage to flip the Sena…

Food waste is a huge climate problem. A new candy has a sweet solution in time for Halloween

FAVES from Climate Candy are made from fruits and vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste at farms and grocery stores.

RSV in children: Symptoms, treatment and what parents should know

In September, an 8-month-old baby came into Dr. Juanita Mora's office in Chicago with an infection the doctor hadn't expected to see for another two months: RSV.

Start your week smart: China, Hurricane Roslyn, Boris Johnson, Red Bull, Jan. 6

Here's what you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

Bernie Sanders says he's worried about Democratic voter turnout among young and working people

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday said he's worried about Democratic voter turnout ahead of the upcoming midterms.

The first baby bison has been born in UK 'rewilding' program

This fluffy baby bison isn't just adorable -- it's also an asset in the United Kingdom's plan to fight climate change.

Xi tightens grip on power as China unveils new leaders

Xi Jinping is set to take on a third term as Chinese Communist Party chief, paving the way for lifelong rule. Follow here for live updates

Gold's Gym owner and 5 others feared dead after plane crash off the coast of Costa Rica

Gold's Gym owner Rainer Schaller, his family and two others are feared dead after a plane they were on apparently crashed off Costa Rica's Caribbean coast on Friday, officials said.

'Ellen' star Sophia Grace is expecting her first child

Sophia Grace Brownlee, who became famous as a child for her exuberant music covers and frequent appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" alongside her cousin, is expecting her first child, she announced in a YouTube video on Saturday.

30 years after her controversial 'Sex' book, Madonna says Cardi and Kim K can thank her

Three decades after the release of her "Erotica" album and her lurid coffee table book "Sex," Madonna reflected on the changing standards on how women are allowed to talk about sex in an Instagram story.