Ian McKellen reveals major stars who turned down Gandalf role in 'Lord of the Rings'
Ian McKellen is beloved as Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" franchise, but he almost missed out on the role.
2023-09-08 06:53
Biden's defenders brush off concerns over his age and approval rating as polls show warning signs
Joe Biden's defenders downplayed worries over his age and poor poll numbers on Thursday as the president faced a fresh wave of concern related to his ability to serve a second term.
2023-09-08 06:48
'The Nun II' conjures enough spooky scares to become a habit
When it comes to horror, there's really no substitute for atmosphere, and the murky doorways and long dark hallways that come with old European buildings in the 1950s. Enter "The Nun II," a slick if familiar addition to the very fertile "Conjuring" universe that, by deftly expanding on the 2018 hit, appears destined to become another cinematic habit.
2023-09-08 06:27
US indicts nine alleged members of Russian cybercrime gang that targeted hospitals
The US Justice Department on Thursday announced indictments against nine men for working for a notorious cybercriminal network with alleged ties to Russian intelligence and which held US hospitals for ransom and reaped over $100 million in payments.
2023-09-08 06:26
Here's why Biden can't do much to prevent an auto strike
President Joe Biden may hope the United Auto Workers union will not strike the nation's three unionized automakers. But right now about all he can do is hope.
2023-09-08 04:29
The majority of Party City stores will stay open as it exits bankruptcy
Party City exited bankruptcy on Wednesday after a US judge signed off on the retailer's reorganization plans. While some of Party City's about 800 US stores will close due to the bankruptcy agreement, the majority will stay open.
2023-09-08 04:26
Film festival season carries on in Toronto, despite a star-power outage
When SAG-AFTRA announced a strike this summer, Cameron Bailey, the longtime chief executive of the Toronto International Film Festival, dusted off his COVID-19 playbook
2023-09-08 04:22
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to endorse Trump at Friday rally, sources say
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to endorse former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in her home state Friday, two sources familiar with the plans tell CNN, fueling speculation about the role the Republican governor may play in his third bid for the White House.
2023-09-08 04:16
New details emerge in the manhunt for a murder suspect who slipped away from police custody and fled from a DC hospital
Authorities have released new details about how a fugitive managed to escape police custody and dart out of a hospital in Washington, DC -- with a handcuff on one wrist.
2023-09-08 03:53
Mexico City Marathon organizers investigating claims of cheating
The organizers of the Mexico City Marathon are investigating reports of "unsportsmanlike conduct" at August's race following reports of cheating at the event.
2023-09-08 02:58
Fall music releases: Pop powerhouses, country classics, hip-hop heavyweights and beyond
Music fans, it is time to bid adieu to the sunny, slow summer months
2023-09-08 02:24
Chandler Jones wellness check: Everything to know about Raiders star
The Las Vegas Raiders appear to have done a wellness check on defensive end Chandler Jones. Here's everything to know.
2023-09-08 02:18