At Venice Film Festival, Jude Law debuts 'The Order' about FBI manhunt for a domestic terrorist

Jude Law plays an FBI agent investigating the violent crimes of a white supremacist group in "The Order," which premiered Saturday at the Venice Film Festival.
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Error messages and lengthy online queues greet fans scrambling to secure Oasis reunion tickets

Oasis fans seeking tickets to the band's reunion tour endured hourslong waits, and in some cases disappointment, as online platforms strained under demand Saturday from hundreds of thousands of fans.
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death appears in court after plea deal

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors.
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Murder conviction remains reinstated for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' case as court orders new hearing

A 2022 court hearing that freed Adnan Syed from prison violated the legal rights of the victim's family and must be redone, Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Friday, marking the latest development in the ongoing legal saga that gained global attention years ago through the hit podcast "Serial."
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Nonprofits in New Orleans see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation

A classic summertime scene unfolded at a nonprofit's newest site. The girls' team was winning a lively indoor kickball game among young campers. Air conditioning blared. The hit song "Dance Monkey" played throughout the old school building's gym.
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Burning Man festival includes tribute to Nova Oct. 7 massacre victims

"A lot of people are touched by it and very grateful," the group Nova Heaven told JNS.
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'Reagan' showcases resilience and faith; 'Rings of Power' returns full of characters and bloodshed

Dennis Quaid steps into the shoes of Ronald Reagan in a movie about the 40th president's resilience, vision and faith. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" returns for its second season, full of characters and bloodshed alike.
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death to appear in court after plea deal

One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death is set to appear Friday in a federal court in Los Angeles, where he is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.
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After tough Warriors finish, Stephen Curry cherishes winning Olympic gold

For Stephen Curry, winning an Olympic gold medal has certainly taken some of the sting away from such a disappointing end to his season with the Golden State Warriors when they missed the playoffs.
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ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but campaign says it has permission

Swedish supergroup ABBA has asked Donald Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies, but the Republican presidential nominee's campaign says it has permission.
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Serve your Labor Day burgers with a skirt of crispy cheese

Burgers are standard Labor Day fare, and while there's nothing wrong with the classic interpretation, it can be fun to mix things up with contrasting flavors and textures. Rather than serve your burgers on the usual soft bun with a slice of melted cheddar, stuff the beef and cheese into pita halves and fry them to give your burger a perimeter of crispy fried cheese.
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Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis is allowed to delay prison to finish film

A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court.
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A Spanish YouTube chef gets life in prison for murder in Thailand

A court in Thailand on Thursday found Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a member of a famous Spanish acting family, guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced him to life in prison, in a lurid case that involved the victim being dismembered.
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Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record for 3s as Fever beat Sun and snap 11-game skid in series

Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, Caitlin Clark had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 84-80 on Wednesday night to snap an 11-game losing streak in the series.
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CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill 'tens of thousands'

The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill "tens of thousands" of fans before the CIA discovered intelligence that disrupted the planning and led to arrests, the agency's deputy director said.
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RFK Jr. admits his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, has a hard time with him supporting Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, didn't want him to endorse former President Donald Trump.
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Chick-fil-A to launch streaming platform

Chick-fil-A, the home of the "original chicken sandwich," could soon be the creator of original content.
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The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury

They have become the faces of the Phoenix Mercury through a dozen years together, sharing the elation of a WNBA championship in 2014, the pride of winning three Olympic gold medals together and the heartbreak of losses, injuries and off-the-court issues.
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'ER' creator Michael Crichton's estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama 'The Pitt'

The estate of Michael Crichton, who wrote the screenplay for what became the pilot episode of "ER," has sued Warner Bros. Television over a dispute about an upcoming medical drama it says is a rebranded version of an unauthorized reboot.
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Brittney Sykes scores season-high 28 to help Mystics beat Sparks 80-74, snap 5-game skid

Brittney Sykes scored a season-high 28 points and Shakira Austin added 14 points and 11 rebounds - her first double-double of the season - to help the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-74 on Friday night and snap a five-game losing streak.
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'Alien: Romulus' bites off $41.5 million to top box office charts

"Alien: Romulus," the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office. The 20th Century Studios release earned an estimated $41.5 million in its first weekend, where it was playing in 3,885 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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Ionescu, Stewart, Jones lead Liberty over Aces 79-67, becoming first team to clinch playoff berth

Sabrina Ionescu had 23 points, Breanna Stewart scored 18 and Jonquel Jones added a double-double as the New York Liberty cruised to a 79-67 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday to earn their fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs.
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Indiana Jones' iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction

The brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies sold for $630,000 at auction, film and TV memorabilia company Propstore announced Friday.
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Missouri woman charged with trying to steal Graceland from Elvis' family

Federal prosecutors said a Missouri woman was arrested and charged Friday with orchestrating a scheme to swipe Graceland from the descendants of music legend Elvis Presley.
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'My Penguin Friend' is a sweet celebration of God's creation, safe for the whole family

This sweet true story of "My Penguin Friend" smiles at, teaches and encourages its viewers in equal measure.
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Napheesa Collier returns from Olympic break to help Lynx beat Mystics, 79-68

Napheesa Collier had 17 points and 12 rebounds for her 13th double-double of the season, Courtney Williams added 14 points and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 79-68 on Thursday night.
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Police arrest 4 suspects in killing of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Los Angeles police have arrested four suspects in the fatal shooting of former "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor.
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Knicks make Jalen Brunson team captain, their first since the 2018-19 season

The New York Knicks have chosen Jalen Brunson as their captain, the team's first in six years.
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With Norfolk as host, Khanin claims hard-fought U.S. Open

It was a fight to the finish as grandmasters from Russia and China topped the leaderboard at the 124th U.S. Open, which wrapped up play in Norfolk, Virginia, with a scintillating final round and playoff Sunday.
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'David Makes Man' actor Akili McDowell is charged with murder in man's shooting in Houston

Actor Akili McDowell, who starred in the television series "David Makes Man" and had roles in "Billions" and "The Astronaut Wives Club," has been charged with fatally shooting a man in the parking lot of a Houston apartment complex, authorities said.
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Howard coach pitching ownership stake for potential investors

Howard University's men's basketball coach is reportedly pitching a proposal to potential investors in which a 33% stake in the program could be sold for $100 million.
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Man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock testifies, says 'I had nothing to do with it'

Called to testify at his trial, a man vehemently denied Monday that he sent his 17-year-old son into a South Los Angeles restaurant to rob and kill hip-hop star PnB Rock.
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With a $97M second weekend, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a new high mark for R-rated films

After 10 days in theaters, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation.
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U.S. women's 3x3 team wins 5 straight to shake off awful start and reach semifinals at Paris Games

There was some concern when the defending champion U.S. women's 3x3 team dropped its first three games of the Paris Olympics.
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