2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit

When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.

2 weeks ago in National

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.

2 weeks ago in Local

Wood Leaves Senate Race for House Seat in Maine Election Shakeup

Jordan Wood withdrew from the Senate race to seek Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat.

2 weeks ago in Local

Police Looking for Stolen Trailer North of Augusta

Police say the 20-foot trailer was last seen on the evening of November 6th parked along Augusta Road.

2 weeks ago in Local

5 Injured in Androscoggin County Crash, Driver Partially Ejected

The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency personnel cleared the scene and investigated the crash.

2 weeks ago in Local

Remains found in Aroostook County identified as missing woman

Human remains that were found in Aroostook County last month have been identified as a mother of two who went missing in July.

2 weeks ago in Local

Knox County judge declares mistrial after jury fails to reach verdict in 2024 killing of toddler

The trial of a Louisiana man accused in the killing of a toddler in Thomaston ended with a mistrial on Wednesday due to a hung jury.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision

Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’

Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.

2 weeks ago in National

US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.

2 weeks ago in National

Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults

If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker

The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev

Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license

Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.

2 weeks ago in National

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote

Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.

2 weeks ago in World

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.