Bethenny Frankel Bethenny Frankel posts mushy Instagram thanks. Reports say she's leaving 'Real Housewives'USA TODAY - Carly MallenbaumRegardless of whether or not she's a cast member on "Real Housewives," Bethenny Frankel promises her fans this: "New York City is still my playground." Frankel made the reference to the old-school opening
America's Got Talent 'America's Got Talent': Which 7 acts made it to the semifinals? Who was eliminated?USA TODAY - Cydney HendersonThe second round of semifinalists were revealed during Wednesday's results episode, which doubled as Howie Mandel's 10-year anniversary as a judge on the show. His gift? A massive Sunset Boulevard billboard
Opinion Enslaved Africans landed in Virginia in 1619. USA TODAY is committed to telling the story, past and presentUSA TODAY - Manny Garcia, USA TODAYHenderson, a Senior Multimedia Producer at USA TODAY, visually documented Wanda Tucker’s personal journey, following her from Arizona to Virginia and to Angola. He said that one evening, he took a boat
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Islanders agree to terms with C Brassard on 1-year dealUSA TODAY SportsEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders agreed to terms with Derick Brassard on a one-year contract Wednesday. Brassard, who will turn 32 on Sept. 22, had 14 goals and nine assists in 70 games
Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals release former first-round wide receiver Kevin WhiteUSA TODAY Sports - Bob McManamanOne day after losing one of their rookie wide receivers to a fracture in his hand, the Cardinals released one of the few receivers with any experience they had, cutting Kevin White on Wednesday. White,
Kyle Busch NASCAR's William Byron on trying to fight Kyle Busch with his car: 'That was so dumb'USA TODAY Sports - Michelle R. MartinelliKyle Busch and William Byron had been trading jabs throughout the beginning of NASCAR's race at Watkins Glen International earlier this month. Not literally punches, but they made contact multiple times.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDetroit Lions AP source: Lions agree to extension with HarrisonUSA TODAY SportsDETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that defensive tackle Damon Harrison and the Detroit Lions have agreed to an $11 million, one-year extension, giving him years
Opinion California releases man from prison, begins rewind of overly harsh long-term sentencesUSA TODAY - Hillary BloutState is one of nation's largest contributors to mass incarceration with more long-term sentences than any other. Solution? Give prosecutors power to take back punishments. In 2003, he was given 50 years
Taxes 'We don't need it.' Donald Trump, in shift, says he's not considering tax cutsUSA TODAY - Michael Collins and John FritzeWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is not considering tax cuts to help stimulate the economy, just one day after saying his administration was looking at a temporary reduction in payroll
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Kwon Alexander ready to show 49ers he's healthy againUSA TODAY SportsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kwon Alexander is ready to show why he was the prime target for the San Francisco 49ers when free agency started last March. Alexander has worked his way back from a knee surgery
Alabama Alabama postpones 50th anniversary tour as Randy Owen battles migraines, vertigoUSA TODAY - Matthew LeimkuehlerCelebrated country band Alabama postponed the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour due to singer and guitarist Randy Owen's continued battle with cluster migraines and vertigo, a statement from the said
Sports Opinion: As Loyola's Sister Jean turns 100, she continues to be example of life well livedUSA TODAY Sports - Nancy ArmourGood genes help, too. But when Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was asked – several times, in several ways – for the secret to her longevity as she celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, Loyola-Chicago's
Spotify Eminem's publisher sues Spotify over royalties, challenges Music Modernization ActUSA TODAY - Nate RauThe co-owner of the publishing rights for songs by hip-hop artist Eminem sued Spotify in Nashville on Wednesday in a major copyright lawsuit that challenges the underpinnings of the landmark Music Modernization
Jury Duty Prosecutor: Cannibalism victim was butchered 'like you wouldn't kill a livestock animal'USA TODAY - Kala KachmarEditor's note: This story contains graphic descriptions and images that readers may find disturbing. When police in Jeffersonville, Indiana, found Tammy Jo Blanton's dismembered body in her bathtub, it
Yale Yale failed to stop professor who sexually assaulted students over decades, report saysUSA TODAY - Chris QuintanaA Yale professor sexually assaulted five students over decades, according to a report commissioned by the university, which had investigated the professor’s behavior in 1994 but failed to stop him. D.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Duchess Meghan shares smiley Instagram story at her charity amid 'eco-hypocrite' backlashUSA TODAY - Carly MallenbaumDuchess Meghan hasn't explicitly responded to so-called "eco-hypocrite" media backlash, but she showed that she's having a "Lovely Day" away from all that noise. In an Instagram story shared Wednesday,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Top seed Wang reaches Bronx Open quarterfinalsUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Top-seeded Wang Qiang advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bronx Open with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Fiona Ferro on Wednesday. The Chinese player, who will be the No. 18 seed in next week's
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoArizona Diamondbacks Melville goes 7 strong, Rockies roll over D-backs 7-2USA TODAY SportsPHOENIX (AP) — Tim Melville had to pause for a moment to clear his throat of some whipped cream. He'd gotten the traditional condiment treatment in the showers from his Colorado Rockies teammates, in of
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Cubs' Morrow out for year following another setbackUSA TODAY SportsCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow is out for the year following another setback in his recovery from right elbow surgery, according to team president Theo Epstein. Morrow, who hasn't pitched
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCleveland Browns NFL 20019: Browns not clowns, maybe title contendersUSA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND (AP) — Those rabid, barking Browns fans have suffered in sadness longer than any group in the NFL, bar none. They've never watched their team play in the Super Bowl, haven't experienced the since
Van Halen Playlist: Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Al Pitrelli shares his favorite classicsUSA TODAYAl Pitrelli, the musical director and lead guitarist of prog-rock pioneers Trans-Siberian Orchestra, is a vital part of the group's annual holiday spectaculars, with this year's "Christmas Eve and Other
FedEx Cup Justin Thomas starts with big lead as scoring system shakes up FedEx CupUSA TODAY Sports - Steve DiMeglioATLANTA - Many a professional golfer will tell you they do not go gently into the night when sleeping on the lead. The riches in sight, the hardware at hand and the pressure is more than enough to ruin
Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie is every mom when dropping son Maddox off at South Korean collegeUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonThe Oscar-winning actress was beaming with pride while dropping eldest son Maddox, 18, off at Yonsei University International Campus in Incheon, South Korea. In social media videos shared Wednesday, Jolie
Business US has half a million fewer jobs than believed after big government revisionUSA TODAY Money - Paul DavidsonThe labor market seemed to defy gravity last year, generating more than 200,000 jobs a month despite a historically low unemployment rate that made it harder for employers to find workers. Turns out job
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTennessee Tennessee State suspends quarterback facing rape chargesUSA TODAY SportsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State has suspended quarterback Demry Croft indefinitely following his indictment on rape and sexual battery charges. The 22-year-old Croft was released from jail Monday
Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell opens up about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, says she's 'sickened' by crimesUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonNaomi Campbell is breaking her silence on her association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The supermodel shared a YouTube video Tuesday in response to a Daily Mail article that questioned ties
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAdam Gase Jets' Bell eager for contact, wants teammates to hit himUSA TODAY SportsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Le'Veon Bell wants his teammates to hit him. Nothing too hard or violent, but just enough for him to feel it. The New York Jets running back isn't playing during the preseason,
Sports Tennessee State quarterback Demry Croft suspended from team after being charged with rapeUSA TODAY Sports - Mike OrganTennessee State quarterback Demry Croft, who was arrested Monday and charged with six felony counts of rape and two counts of sexual battery, has been suspended from the team, according to the school's
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Kiermaier drives in 4, Rays beat Mariners 7-6USA TODAY SportsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier drove in four runs, including a solo homer during a two-run ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners on
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSeattle Seahawks Seahawks' rookie draft class hit hard by injuries in campUSA TODAY SportsRENTON, Wash. (AP) — When Cody Barton took a moment to think about it, the Seattle Seahawks rookie linebacker realized he has been going nonstop for about a year. After his college career ended, it was
