President Raul Castro, who took over after his brother Fidel’s death 12 years ago and led big changes in Cuba, retires on Thursday. He is expected to pass on the role to his right-hand man Miguel Diaz-Canel, the first person outside his family to take charge since the revolution began.
Karen McDougal settled her “catch and kill” deal with American Media Inc and will be able to discuss her alleged affair with Donald Trump. The former Playboy Playmate claims to have had a 10-month affair with Mr Trump around the time of his son Barron’s birth.
Prosecutors will announce a decision on whether to press criminal charges in Prince’s 2016 death from an accidental fentanyl overdose. Authorities have spent two years determining if anyone can be held responsible for giving Prince the drugs that killed him.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg just assigned her first majority opinion ever in a ruling that strikes down a provision of a statute that allows the expulsion of certain noncitizens. The Supreme Court Justice of 25 years finally earned seniority giving her the ability to assign opinions.
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She celebrated 65 years on the throne in February 2017 with her Sapphire Jubilee.
South African entrepreneur Elon Musk is known for founding Tesla Motors and SpaceX, which launched a landmark commercial spacecraft in 2012.
James Comey, who was appointed FBI director in 2013, drew scrutiny for his investigations during and after the 2016 U.S. presidential race. He was fired by President Donald Trump in 2017.
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
Stormy Daniels is an adult film star whose alleged affair with Donald Trump in 2006 became a major scandal after it was revealed that in October 2016 she had been paid $130,000 not to discuss the relationship.
As the successor to his father, Hafez, Bashar al-Assad has continued with his father's brutal rule of Syria.
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After the passing of the former first lady, her family took to social media to express their grief and celebrate her life.
Spooked by the number 13, black cats and walking under a ladder? You're in pretty famous company.
Talk about good genes! In honor of National Siblings Day, we made a list of stars who share the spotlight with their sibs.
For over four decades, the reputation of Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was lionized, having reached its pinnacle the very same year it took an irrevocable fall from grace with the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal. The new film, 'Paterno,' explores the questions surrounding the iconic coach's demise.
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain took his life 23 years ago today. His influential artistry left a lasting impression on music and pop culture. So what’s changed in the generation since his meteoric rise and sudden departure?
John Curran's 'Chappaquiddick,' which opens in theaters on April 6th, not only recounts the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy's involvement in Mary Jo Kopechne's death in 1969, but is also a character study that carries contemporary themes.
The original cast members of the Emmy Award-winning ‘Roseanne’ are back to tackle blue-collar America, with good humor intact. Check out what they've been doing since the series first ended in 1997.
The new TV drama 'Trust' centers its story on the dramatic kidnapping of John Paul Getty’s 16-year-old grandson, John Paul Getty III, and implies the victim was involved in his own abduction. We take a look at the real stories behind four generations of the Getty Family.
In honor of Stephen Hawking's passing, here are 7 fascinating facts about the superstar scientist.
Hawking became the pre-eminent scientist of our time by making his complex ideas about space and time accessible to the general public.
Over the course of 15 seasons, 'American Idol' spawned some of the music industry’s biggest stars. Ahead of ABC’s March 11th reboot of the Fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the high and low notes the reality show’s champs have struck in their careers.
In honor of Black History, historian Daina Ramey Berry asks curators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to share important stories of trailblazing African-American figures. Today we celebrate prolific writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin whose artifacts remind us of his worldview and his commitment to family.
'The Shape of Water' was the big winner at the 2018 Academy Awards with four Oscars, while the night’s most prestigious acting awards went to performances in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,' 'Darkest Hour' and 'I, Tonya.'
In honor of Black History Month, historian Daina Ramey Berry asks curators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to share important stories of trailblazing African-American figures. Today we celebrate Northern California activist and labor organizer Frances Albrier with a look at powerful images that encompass her life's work.
To commemorate Billy Graham's passing, here's a look at some of the leaders who connected with the preacher, and what came of their interactions.
The American evangelist, who preached to millions and was the spiritual counselor to U.S. presidents, died at his home today at the age of 99.
In our continuing coverage of Black History Month, historian Daina Ramey Berry asks curators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to share the remarkable stories of important African-American figures. Today we celebrate educator and influential leader Booker T. Washington and artifacts of his life's work that represented black independence and empowerment.
August Wilson wrote ten plays, collectively known as 'The Pittsburgh Cycle' or 'Century Cycle,' which explores 100 years of the African-American experience.
At the heart of Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun' is the universal message of the desire for social progress amid the differing opinions on how to achieve it.
In honor of Black History Month, historian Daina Ramey Berry asks curators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to share important stories of trailblazing African-American figures. Today we celebrate educators and civil rights activists Harry T. and Harriette Moore with a look at some of their personal possessions that reveal their humanity amid inhumane times for the black community in America.
In our continuing coverage celebrating Black History Month, discover some of the lesser-known African-American women scientists who have made groundbreaking impacts in their respective fields.
In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Michael Simanga sat down with poet, publisher and black activist Haki R. Madhubuti to discuss his diverse contributions to African-American arts across multi-generations.
For Valentine's Day and Black History Month, we'd like to honor the simple but monumental love story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose landmark Supreme Court case wiped away the last segregation laws in America.
In our continuing coverage of Black History Month, historian Daina Ramey Berry asks curators from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to share the remarkable stories of important African-American figures. Today, on his 200th birthday, we celebrate abolitionist Frederick Douglass who used the power of his image and words to spread his message of freedom and equality to future generations.
