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The Latest: Suspect's brother-in-law stunned by arrest
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 3:21pm
The Latest on a decades-old serial killing and rape case in California (all times local):
CNN's Gupta urges Sessions to back medical marijuana
David Bauder, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 3:17pm
CNN's medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta has taken the unusual step of publicly urging Attorney General Jeff Sessions to reconsider his opposition to medical marijuana, particularly as a way to fight the opioid epidemic.

Lynching memorial and museum in Alabama draw crowds, tears
Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 2:51pm
Tears and expressions of grief met the opening of the nation's first memorial to the victims of lynching Thursday in Alabama.

Trump says rapper Kanye West has 'good taste' for liking him
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 2:43pm
President Donald Trump praised Kanye West on Thursday for having "good taste" for supporting the president.

Starring inmates, 'O.G' puts incarceration under a new lens
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 2:39pm
More than 120 incarcerated men and dozens of prison guards play roles large and small in Madeleine Sackler's "O.G.," a drama believed to be the first fiction film ever made entirely within the walls of a maximum security prison.
Queen Latifah to perform for first time at 2018 Essence Fest
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 2:15pm
A performance by rapper-singer-actress Queen Latifah has been added to this year's Essence Festival in New Orleans.
Queen Latifah to perform for first time at 2018 Essence Fest
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 1:18pm
A performance by rapper-singer-actress Queen Latifah has been added to this year's Essence Festival in New Orleans.

Michael Che, Colin Jost of "SNL" to host Emmy Awards
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 11:21am
NBC says that Michael Che and Colin Jost of "Saturday Night Live" will co-host this year's Emmy Awards.

Brussels university honors director Loach despite critics
Raf Casert, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 11:15am
The Brussels ULB university honored British director Ken Loach with a special doctorate on Thursday despite veiled criticism from Prime Minister Charles Michel and outspoken rebukes from Jewish organizations about anti-Semitism allegations.

Trump praises CNN's Cooper for Comey town hall
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 10:59am
President Donald Trump has found something to like about CNN, and it's Anderson Cooper.

3 student gun control activists to be honored by PEN
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 9:57am
Two survivors of the Parkland school massacre in Florida and the twin sibling of a gun victim from Washington, D.C., will be honored at next month's PEN America gala.

Netflix documentary explores RFK's legacy 50 years later
Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 9:53am
He was once called the most likely American in the 20th century to become president. But Robert F. Kennedy's bid to follow in his older brother's footsteps as commander in chief was cut short the same way John F. Kennedy's White House term was: by a man with a gun.

Avicii's family releases 2nd statement about late DJ
Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 9:29am
Avicii's family has released a second statement about their late son this week, saying the famed DJ "could not go on any longer" and that "he wanted to find peace."

Big Broadway need now? A pillow - play trio test patience
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 8:53am
There are plenty of cocktail and wine options available at Broadway theaters during intermission. But these days, it might be wiser to order a strong cup of coffee instead.

Member of Japan pop group Tokio apologizes for kissing girl
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 7:29am
A member of the popular Japanese male pop group Tokio apologized Thursday for forcibly kissing a teenage girl at his home.

Palace: Prince William to be best man at Harry's wedding
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 6:29am
It's a family affair: Britain's royal officials say Prince Harry has asked elder brother Prince William to be best man at his wedding next month.

Uma Thurman, Patty Griffin among readers at poetry tribute
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted Apr 26th - 12:27am
As Uma Thurman rose from her chair during a poetry tribute at Lincoln Center, she turned and bowed to the reader who preceded her, visual artist Lorna Simpson.

John Cena says he still loves ex-fiancee Nikki Bella
Ryan Pearson, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 10:17pm
John Cena says he still loves Nikki Bella after their sudden split earlier this month.

Trump and Kanye West trade Twitter love
Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 7:32pm
Trump-West 2020?
