Joyce Mitchell to be freed five years after helping convicted killers escape
DanHenson1/iStock(NEW YORK) — The former prison worker who became the subject of a Showtime miniseries after helping two convicted murderers escape from an upstate New York prison is expected to be released this week. Joyce Mitchell, 55,
Over half a million displaced as fighting in Syria intensifies despite US warnings
omersukrugoksu/iStock(NEW YORK) — As Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad pushes further into the last rebel stronghold, his armed forces, backed by Russia and Iran, are sending hundreds of thousands fleeing — exacerbating an already bleak humanitarian crisis. The
French figure skater Sarah Abitbol accuses coach of rape in new book
Patrick AVENTURIER/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images(PARIS) — The Paris prosecutor opened an investigation on Tuesday into allegations made by figure skating champion Sarah Abitbol alleging that her coach raped her when she was a teenager. The European multi-medalist
Watch the 'Fist Bump Kid' score on the basketball court
cmannphoto/iStock(BOSTON) — Liam Fitzgerald, who went viral as the “Fist Bump Kid” in 2014, when he was seen fist-bumping the Boston Bruins, is bringing his great sportsmanship and energy to middle school. On Tuesday, Fitzgerald, 13, of
Girl with spina bifida who wasn’t expected to walk loves running, kicking goals
Shidlovski/iStock(NEW YORK) — Five-year-old London Fazekas was never expected to walk. But now, she’s running, swimming and even scoring soccer goals in her backyard. London was diagnosed with spina bifida when her mother, Crystal Byers, was 18
Buttigieg, Sanders, on top as Iowa Democratic Party releases more caucus results
ABC News(DES MOINES, Iowa) — The Iowa Democratic Party released more caucus results early Thursday morning, more than two days after polls closed following a problem-plagued night of voting. With 97% of precincts reporting, former South Bend,
Steve Carell goes back in time for new 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' trailer
Illumination Entertainment(LOS ANGELES) — Illumination has unveiled the full-length trailer for Minions: The Rise of Gru on Wednesday, which features Steve Carell returning as a young Gru looking to make his name as a super villian. The movie is set in the 1970s, with
'The Bachelor' recap: Tammy and Mykenna square off, as four ladies are sent home
ABC/Francisco Roman(LOS ANGELES) — The special two-night The Bachelor event concluded on Wednesday with Peter and the remaining ladies heading to Chile, where two will square off for the right to stay in the competition. First, Hannah Ann’s commitment to marriage comes
Janelle Monáe reveals she's recovering from mercury poisoning
Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images for Absolut Elyx(LOS ANGELES) — Janelle Monáe opened up for the first time about a major health scare. In an interview with The Cut, the “Yoga” singer revealed that she is recovering from mercury poisoning. After changing to a pescatarian
Jameela Jamil comes out as queer amid backlash over judging new ballroom show
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Billboard(LOS ANGELES) — Social media erupted in fury on Tuesday after HBO Max announced Jameela Jamil would be joining their new voguing competition Legendary as its main host and lead judge. The biggest complaint was that the show should have tapped a