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Michigan Pageant Winner Ousted after Tweets about Muslims

Jul 21, 2019

The Miss World America organization has stripped its Michigan pageant winner of her title, which she says was because of tweets she made about Muslims and blacks.

Pacquiao Has Plenty to Say While He Prepares for Thurman

By Greg Beacham | Jul 21, 2019

Manny Pacquiao has had a whole lot more to say about boxing ever since he became a politician.

ESPN Reasserts Political Talk Policy after Attack on Trump

By David Bauder | Jul 21, 2019

ESPN is reminding employees of the network's policy to avoid talking about politics after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments,

Corvette Goes Mid-Engine for First Time to Raise Performance

By Tom Krisher | Jul 20, 2019

When you first lay eyes on the new 2020 Corvette, a modern version of the classic American sports car isn't the first thing that pops into your head. Instead, you think Lamborghini, Lotus, McLaren.

These Purchases Give American Shoppers the Greatest Rush of Happiness

Jul 20, 2019

Have you ever bought something just to feel that sudden rush of post-purchase happiness? According to new research, 66 percent of Americans have bought an item solely to feel the rush of buying something.

Automaker BMW Names Production Chief Zipse as New CEO

By David McHugh | Jul 19, 2019

BMW has named its top production manager, Oliver Zipse, as CEO to lead the luxury automaker through a shift to new ways of doing business such as electric vehicles and offering cars on a per-use basis.

Pop Culturing: In Season 4, 'Queer Eye' Sticks to its Tried and Tired Formula

By Jason St. Amand | Jul 19, 2019

In "Queer Eye" Season 4, which hits Netflix Friday, the Fab Five get a bit personal but the makeover reality show still offers up the same kind comfort TV.

Taste of the Tour: Piping-Hot Bean Stew in Summer? Bien Sûr!

By John Leicester | Jul 19, 2019

Even in the July heat of a French summer, when many are glued to the Tour de France on TV, on vacation, or both, a piping-hot sweat-inducing cassoulet still hits the spot.

Research Reveals the Vegetables Americans Hate Most

Jul 19, 2019

According to a new poll, America's favorite vegetable has been crowned — and it may not be what you expect.

Pacquiao has Plenty to Say While He Prepares for Thurman

By Greg Beacham | Jul 19, 2019

Manny Pacquiao has had a whole lot more to say about boxing ever since he became a politician.

Is Calling Mayor Pete 'Mary Pete' Homophobic?

By Robert Nesti | Jul 19, 2019

The New Republic pulled queer writer Dale Peck's piece criticizing Pete Buttigieg for being homophobic. But was it? (You can read it here.)

Sally Field, 'Sesame Street' to Receive Kennedy Center Award

By Ashraf Khalil | Jul 18, 2019

Actress Sally Field and the long-running children's TV show "Sesame Street" are in the latest class of Kennedy Center Honors recipients.

Used Luxury or Fully-Loaded New Car? Edmunds Weighs Both

By Ronald Montoya | Jul 18, 2019

Mercedes luxury at a Honda price point ? it's a tempting proposition. But is it the smarter choice? Edmunds looks at the pros and cons of buying a new non-luxury car versus a used luxury vehicle.

5 Innovate Takes on the Martini

By Louise Dixon | Jul 18, 2019

The martini's heyday began almost a century ago, but today's bartenders have some innovative takes on the classic cocktail.

Myths and Risks in App that Gives You Peek into Older Self

By Rachel Lerman | Jul 18, 2019

Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.

No 'Manpower': Berkeley Bans Gender-Specific Words in Code

Jul 18, 2019

Berkeley, California, has adopted an ordinance to replace some terms with gender-neutral words in the city code.

Study Finds That Americans Only Get 10 Perfect Nights of Sleep Per Month

Jul 18, 2019

The average American only gets 10 nights of perfect sleep in a month, according to new research.

Celtics' Stevens on Board with Lookalike Candidate Buttigieg

Jul 18, 2019

If this basketball thing doesn't work out for Brad Stevens, he already has a backup plan in mind.

Fans Descend on San Diego for the 50th Comic-Con

By Lindsey Bahr | Jul 18, 2019

Dust off your Captain Marvel cosplay, San Diego Comic-Con is here.

These Are the Keepsakes That Americans Treasure Most

Jul 17, 2019

A poll of 2,000 Americans explored the sentimentality around keepsakes and found that 25 percent have held onto a keepsake from a previous relationship, while 43 percent harbor a keepsake from a current partner.

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