7 days ago in Entertainment

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.

7 days ago in World

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission

Britain's Princess Catherine made her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer was in remission, traveling to Italy on Wednesday for a two-day tour focused on an early childhood educational approach that was developed here and exported globally.

7 days ago in Sports

Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series

Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

7 days ago in Sports

Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead

Pavel Dorofeyev has made a name for himself with his shot from the right circle, the epitome of a skilled player making the best use of his talents by setting the Vegas record for power-play goals with 20 this season.

7 days ago in Sports

Wembanyama responds to ejection with a dominant Game 5 as Spurs rout Wolves

Victor Wembanyama had at least one teammate who hoped the San Antonio Spurs superstar would return angry. His coach expected a mature approach from Wembanyama after his first career ejection a game earlier.

7 days ago in Sports

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the NBA team and his agents announced Tuesday, and a person familiar with the investigation into his death said an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause.

7 days ago in Entertainment

Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House

Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.

7 days ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Mays in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

7 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Council guts, passes BOS expansion resolution

Ex-alderman and ex-mayor voice concerns.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Christian County man denied pretrial release after not guilty plea for shaking a child

21-year-old Bryan Klee faces between 6 to 30 years in prison if found guilty.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Macoupin County man sentence to 16 years for child sexual abuse materials

38-year-old Jacob Rogers was arrested in April 2022 and sentenced Tuesday after a guilty plea.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.

1 week ago in Sports

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis

The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and match Novak Djokovic's record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Tracy speaks to manufacturers, merchant groups in Springfield

"Don't vote crazy; vote for Tracy!"

1 week ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Transit project continues moving on, Van Meter says

Sangamon County Board Chair, Andy Van Meter stopped by the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to give us some insider on all the projects that are coming to the capital city.

1 week ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘One of America’s most beloved legacy brands’ is looking at locating in Springfield

HoneyBaked Ham is looking at opening more locations in a number of states, including Illinois.

1 week ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Big House Ballgame at Old Joliet Prison kicks off Route 66 festivities

The Joliet Slammers played the Gateway Grizzlies before fans celebrating Illinois and Hollywood history.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, History, IL State News, Local, Music, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial (WITH PHOTOS)

Museums, diners and roadside attractions spruce up as the ‘Mother Road’ turns 100.