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Will Smith-Chris Rock slapping incident causes ticket rush for Rock’s tour

Demand for tickets to Chris Rock's comedy shows has skyrocketed since Will Smith slapped him at Sunday night's Oscar ceremony.

March 29, 2022

Walmart to stop selling cigarettes in some stores

Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some U.S. stores, The Wall Street Journal first reported Monday.

March 29, 2022

Montana hiker found dead after suspected bear attack

A hiker in Montana who was reported missing earlier this week was found dead Friday after what authorities call "an encounter" with a grizzly bear.

March 26, 2022

Florida man dies after hitting 11-foot alligator with his car

A Florida man has died after he struck an 11-foot alligator with his car just after midnight Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

March 26, 2022

J.K. Rowling hits back at Vladimir Putin over his ‘cancel culture’ comparison

J.K. Rowling quickly responded to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president compared the world's response to his country's invasion of Ukraine with previous public backlash faced by the "Harry Potter" author.

March 26, 2022

Spotify suspending service in Russia

After suspending their paid subscription service in the country earlier this month -- its ad-supported free service was left available -- Spotify announced Friday that it will "fully suspend our service in Russia."

March 26, 2022

California man allegedly imported thousands of endangered reptiles into the U.S.

A California man has been charged in a federal indictment alleging he illegally imported more than 1,700 reptiles -- including Yucatan box turtles, baby crocodiles, and Mexican beaded lizards -- into the U.S.

March 25, 2022

Vanessa Bryant reaches business agreement with Nike that honors husband Kobe, daughter Gigi

Vanessa Bryant has reached a deal with Nike to create apparel honoring her late husband -- Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant -- and their daughter Gigi, the company announced Thursday.

March 25, 2022

Teen dies after falling from Florida amusement park ride

A 14-year-old boy died Thursday night after falling from an amusement park ride in Orlando, Florida, police said.

March 25, 2022

Four teens charged with murder after woman’s arm severed in deadly carjacking

Four teenagers in New Orleans -- a 17-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl and two 15-year-old girls -- face second-degree murder charges after a Monday afternoon carjacking that killed 73-year-old Linda Frickey, according to police.

March 24, 2022

International hacking group Anonymous says they have hacked Russia’s Central Bank

The hacking group Anonymous claims that they will release 35,000 files containing "secret agreements" after hacking the Central Bank of Russia.

March 24, 2022

Apple launches digital driver’s licenses in Arizona

Arizona residents can now store a digital version of their driver's license on their iPhones, Apple announced Wednesday.

March 24, 2022

California State University drops SAT, ACT exam requirement for college admissions

California State University's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to eliminate SAT and ACT exams from the school's admission criteria, officials announced Wednesday.

March 24, 2022

Police say two Iowa teenagers killed Spanish teacher with a baseball bat

Two Iowa teens used baseball bats to kill their Fairfield High School Spanish teacher, police said in court documents released on Tuesday.

March 24, 2022

Smash-and-grab robbers hit Luxury Jewels in Beverly Hills

At least five sledgehammer-wielding suspects remain at large after Tuesday's violent smash-and-grab robbery of as much as $5 million worth of merchandise at Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills.

March 23, 2022

Tiger attacks worker at Florida wildlife park in the Everglades

A tiger attacked an airboat tour employee at a wildlife park in the Everglades Tuesday afternoon, injuring his arms, Florida police said.

March 23, 2022

Tinder owner Match Group creates Stir, a dating app for single parents

Match Group, a company that owns Tinder and OK Cupid, launched a new dating app Monday aimed at helping single parents find love.

March 23, 2022

Indiana cheerleader who dislodged stuck basketball signs NIL deal

Indiana cheerleader Cassidy Cerny made more headlines than her school's players when she dislodged a basketball that was stuck behind the backboard during the team's NCAA Tournament first round game against St. Mary's.

March 22, 2022

Miami Beach imposes curfew after spring break shootings

Officials in Miami Beach declared a state of emergency and a curfew after two separate shootings during spring break left five people injured.

March 22, 2022

YouTube scuba divers crack 20-year old missing-person cold case

Divers from the popular YouTube channel Adventures With Purpose believe they've cracked a missing-person case that had long gone cold.

March 22, 2022