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Presidential chef Hercules Posey, a former slave, played a pivotal role in shaping America's cuisine, but his story was lost to history.

YouTube star Ruby Franke was sentenced to prison for child abuse. She apologized to her family and took accountability.

Protestors briefly blocked traffic at Donald Trump's New York trial. Letitia James cheered as Trump was fined $350m.

Beyoncé released country-adjacent singles, sparking a debate about race and genre in country music. A country station eventually played her song.

Andy Reid's coaching career has affected his family, but his children have found success and happiness in their own right.

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel may step down after South Carolina primary, with Trump allies pressuring her removal. Trump considers Michael Whatley as successor.

South Carolina officially kicks off the Democrats' presidential nominating cycle. President Biden won New Hampshire's unsanctioned contest.

Google honored James Baldwin with a Google Doodle to celebrate his centennial birthday, acknowledging his contributions to literature and civil rights.

Feud's season 2 tells the story of Truman Capote's scandalous fallout with his elite friends. Demi Moore, Naomi Watts star.

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Robert De Niro opens up about becoming a father for the eighth time, while facing legal issues with his personal assistant.

"House Ethics Committee probe of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz widens with ABC News reporting "multiple new witnesses" in investigation."

Philly's Da'Vine Joy Randolph is receiving acclaim for her performance in "The Holdovers," but there's another local actor in the film.

Elon Musk's xAI has secured $500 million in new funding. Musk is also in a race with OpenAI to bring generative AI to market.

Baltimore expert Mike Tierney locked in his Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens picks for Saturday's 2024 NFC divisional round matchup USATSI.

Serena Williams is back in the spotlight after being mentioned in the Young Thug YSL Rico trials. Find out more here!

Beloved "Cooking with Lynja" star Lynn Yamada Davis, known as "the internet's grandma," has died at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Oprah Winfrey denies feud with Taraji P. Henson. Henson said she had to fight for basic necessities on set.

Harvard's first black president resigns after plagiarism scandal, blames racial animus. Conservative weapon against colleges, according to the Associated Press.

Buffalo Bills' playoff fate hangs in the balance as they face Miami Dolphins for AFC East title in Week 18.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is active for Week 17's game against the Kansas City Chiefs after some trash talk.

Anthony Hopkins shares New Year's message with fans on Instagram, celebrating 48 years of sobriety and 86th birthday. Encourages others to seek help.

Trump is eligible to appear on 2024 primary ballots. States are divided on his eligibility to run for office.

Queen Latifah, 53, is a doting mother to her son and has expressed a desire for giving him siblings.

The Seattle Seahawks have made a fourth-quarter push to save their season, now standing at 8-7 and needing two more wins.

Whoopi Goldberg's powerful performance in The Color Purple remains unforgettable nearly 40 years later, grounding Steven Spielberg's sentimental vision.

The 2023 Cincinnati Bengals struggle to make the playoffs. They lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-11, and their future looks bleak.

Harvard's president, Claudine Gay, should resign. The recent growing revelations about past instances of plagiarism make it untenable for her to remain in office.

"Maestro," a new Netflix film, focuses on Leonard Bernstein's career and personal relationships, including his friendship with clarinet player David Oppenheim.

Supreme Court Judge Clarence Thomas threatened to quit before receiving cash and favors from ultra-rich supporters, according to a new report.

Research published in Nature suggests that the hormone GDF15 may drive severe nausea during pregnancy, leading to potential treatments.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Andre Braugher, 61, passed away after a brief illness. He leaves behind a legacy of Emmy-winning performances.

"Jewish holidays are never on time, and Hanukkah is early this year. Get ready for a latkes and oil crisis!"

Congresswoman Stefanik exploited Jewish pain for political gain, trying to blur the lines between offensive speech and harassment.

Virginia man dies in house explosion after police execute search warrant. He aired grievances on social media and filed dismissed lawsuits.

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve as a US Supreme Court officer, died at 93 in Phoenix. She battled dementia.

Country star Kane Brown released a virtual duet with Elvis Presley singing "Blue Christmas," discussing his admiration for Elvis.

Elon Musk tells advertisers who fled X over antisemitic content to "go f*** yourself" in fiery interview. Musk later apologizes.

Michelle Obama joined President Biden and the Clintons to attend Rosalynn Carter's funeral, sparking rumors of her potential presidential run.

Iowa conservative endorses DeSantis for 2024 presidential bid, but he still lags behind Trump in national and statewide polling.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws in $4.3 billion settlement, stepping down as CEO.

Joe Biden, oldest US president, faces challenges with age, poll numbers, and support among younger voters due to Israel policy.

Former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney reacts to House Speaker Mike Johnson's release of thousands of hours of Capitol riot footage.

Tesla supporter Ross Gerber says Elon Musk has "stepped aside" from CEO role, facing backlash for controversial comments on social media.

Singer Cassie has accused P Diddy of years of abuse. Former bandmates have voiced support. Diddy denies the allegations.

Diddy accused of rape, sex trafficking, and abuse by ex-girlfriend Cassie. Lawsuit filed. Combs denies allegations, calls lawsuit "blatant blackmail."

Actor Lukas Gage and hairstylist Chris Appleton went from dating to marriage and now separation. Here's every detail about their relationship.

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and actor Lukas Gage have filed for divorce after 6 months of marriage. Relive their whirlwind romance.

82-year-old transhumanist faces up to 40 years in prison for sexual assault. Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has more trials ahead.

Brooklyn Mayor Eric Adams is cooperating with the FBI after his fundraiser's home was searched, and says he has nothing to hide.