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Scotland may automatically pardon men previously convicted of consensual homosexual sex: Report

A bill set before the Scottish parliament Tuesday would automatically grant pardons to all individuals previously convicted of homosexual acts under the U.K. nation's laws prior to 1981.

November 7, 2017

Donald Trump Jr. Election Day tweet: The ‘future’ at stake with election ‘tomorrow’

President Trump's eldest son on Tuesday mistakenly urged Twitter followers from Virginia to cast their ballots "tomorrow" because "the future of the Commonwealth is at stake."

November 7, 2017

Ed Westwick, ‘Gossip Girl’ actor, accused of rape, denies charge: ‘I do not know this woman’

Ed Westwick ("Gossip Girl") has become the latest Hollywood actor to be accused of sexual assault. He denied the charge of rape in a terse Instagram posting.

November 7, 2017

Taylor Swift rebuked by ACLU for cease-and-desist letter sent to left-wing blog

Taylor Swift has been chastised by a chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union for sending a left-wing website a cease-and-desist letter for suggesting the pop star's lyrics were "dog whistles" to encourage white supremacists, USA Today reported Monday.

November 7, 2017

Danny Masterson, ‘70s Show’ star, rape investigation has ‘inexplicably stalled’: Report

An investigation into rape allegations against actor Danny Masterson, best known for his role on Fox's "That '70s Show," has "inexplicably stalled," the Huffington Post reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter who say there's mounting evidence worthy of taking the case to court.

November 3, 2017

Bomb threat cancels Florida Jewish museum’s celebration of Balfour Declaration anniversary: Report

A South Florida Jewish center's planned celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration has been canceled after a 21-year-old college student was arrested for a bomb threat, the Miami Herald reported.

November 3, 2017

Kevin Spacey is the target of Scotland Yard investigation into sex-assault claim: Report

Investigators in the U.K. are looking into allegations that Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted a 23-year-old actor in 2008.

November 3, 2017

Yasiel Puig’s home burglarized during World Series Game 7: Report

Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig's Encino, California, home was burglarized Wednesday night.

November 2, 2017

David Walliams, British author, blasted for his Kim Jong-un Halloween costume: Report

David Walliams, a British comedian and children's book author, is under fire for dressing up for Halloween as North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

November 1, 2017

Kevin Spacey acting course removed from website due to sexual misconduct allegations: Report

Kevin Spacey, the embattled "House of Cards" leading man, has suffered another setback in light of recent allegations of sexual misconduct.

November 1, 2017

Feminist protesters crash Paris event honoring Roman Polanski: Report

Activists with the feminist group Femen stormed into France's official film institute Monday night to protest a ceremony honoring director Roman Polanski.

October 31, 2017

Laura Ingraham dominates cable-news competitors in ratings with debut featuring John Kelly interview

Laura Ingraham's new venture into hosting her own hour of prime-time cable-TV news got off to an auspicious start Monday night.

October 31, 2017

‘House of Cards’ spinoffs still in the works despite Kevin Spacey scandal: Report

While a recent allegation of sexual impropriety against Kevin Spacey has helped bring about the end of Netflix's "House of Cards," the political drama will sire some spinoff programs, Variety reported Monday.

October 31, 2017

Takahiro Shiraishi, Tokyo-area man, arrested after dismembered bodies found in home: Report

A 27-year-old man is in police custody after dismembered human remains were found in his apartment in the city of Zama, about 30 miles southwest of Tokyo, the English-language Japan Times reported.

October 31, 2017

Nepal enacts legislation punishing proselytizing with prison sentence

Earlier this month Nepal enacted legislation to punish religious proselytizing, a move seen by Christian activists as targeted at the Christian minority within the predominantly Hindu country.

October 27, 2017

Latest ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup lowest-rated of season: Report

The Oct. 26 "Thursday Night Football" contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins proved the lowest-rated of the season thus far.

October 27, 2017

Washington, Lee memorials to be removed from church sanctuary in effort to be ‘welcoming’ to all

An historic Episcopal parish in Alexandria, Va., where both George Washington and Robert E. Lee worshiped has announced it will relocate the memorial plaques honoring both men, citing their ties to slavery and a desire to provide a welcoming worship environment for all visitors.

October 27, 2017

University of Maryland holding contest to write new lyrics for controversial state song: Report

The strains of "Maryland, My Maryland" could once again ring out in College Park thanks to an initiative to rewrite the lyrics to Old Line State's song.

October 26, 2017

Twitter soars on earnings data

Twitter's better-than-expected earnings report Thursday morning has sent the stock soaring.

October 26, 2017

Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things 2’ to be accompanied by an aftershow: Report

If you're a huge fan of "Stranger Things," Netflix has a bonus feature right up your alley.

October 26, 2017