Jussie Smollett’s trial began Nov. 29, 2021, on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack in 2019. Here’s everything that has happened.
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2 dead, including 4-year-old, after Michigan home fire and explosion, officials say
A 4-year-old child and a 55-year-old woman have died after a house fire and explosion in Flint, Michigan, on Monday night, authorities said.
Ninth victim of Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival dies in hospital: What we know
Astroworld updates: Ninth attendee dies after being hospitalized, Travis Scott’s reps and lawyers release statement.
What is driving US inflation to a 40-year high? The reasons and solutions are complicated
Inflation in the U.S. is the highest its been in decades and it could be a while before shoppers see any relief from monetary policy changes.
Astroworld’s operation plan shows little guidance on crowd surging: What we know
Astroworld investigation updates: New documents show that Travis Scott’s festival operation plan lacked crowd surge guidance
Podcast reveals ‘Rust’ armorer’s feelings about previous job: ‘I was really nervous’
Hannah Gutierrez was the armorer on “Rust” set during Thursday’s fatal incident. She previously talked about an earlier job on a resurfaced podcast.
Hollywood stars applaud union as strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios
An 11th-hour deal was reached Saturday, averting a strike of film and TV crews that would have frozen productions in Hollywood and across the USA.
R Kelly trial: Woman testifies she was coerced into abortion, pressed for sex before audition
A second accuser took the stand in R. Kelly’s sex-crimes trial in New York, telling jury he pressed her for sex before audition and gave her herpes.
Bill Cosby released from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by PA Supreme Court
Pennsylvania’s highest court has overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction. Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence.
Indy 500: Jimmie Allen performs national anthem, Milo Ventimiglia serves as honorary starter
Jimmie Allen kicked off festivities at the Indy 500, bringing soulful, country twang of the national anthem at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.