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Jussie Smollett is out of jail, but faces uncertain future

Jussie Smollett is out of jail, but faces uncertain future

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett walked out of a Chicago jail after serving six days and walked into months, if not years, of uncertainty — from what's next for his career as an actor and performer to whether he'll eventually be back behind bars.
Woman charged in 2007 death of 18-year-old roommate

Woman charged in 2007 death of 18-year-old roommate

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of her roommate more than a decade ago, with authorities citing shifting statements from the woman and her parents as they pursued a cold-case investigation.
US grew wealthier, better educated in 2nd half of 2010s

US grew wealthier, better educated in 2nd half of 2010s

The U.S. grew wealthier, better educated, less impoverished and less transient during the second half of the last decade, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Chaka Khan, Beck and more to perform at MusiCares Joni Mitchell honours

Chaka Khan, Beck and more to perform at MusiCares Joni Mitchell honours

TORONTO — A range of Grammy winners are set to perform at the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala held by the Recording Academy and honouring Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
US adult smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

US adult smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs — but apparently not smoking. U.S.
Social norms will take time to establish as more workers head back to offices

Social norms will take time to establish as more workers head back to offices

TORONTO — Shaking hands. Drinking coffee with colleagues. Wining and dining a client.
Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in

Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in

Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn't “earned that right.
More than 30 companies to start making Pfizer's COVID pill

More than 30 companies to start making Pfizer's COVID pill

GENEVA (AP) — Nearly three dozen companies worldwide will soon start making generic versions of Pfizer’s coronavirus pill, the U.N.-backed Medicines Patent Pool that negotiated the deal said Thursday.
Trevor Noah says Grammys can entertain, tackle world issues

Trevor Noah says Grammys can entertain, tackle world issues

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Awards is a festive vibe celebrating music’s best, but host Trevor Noah says the show may touch on some serious topics such as the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Lyft details fuel surcharge to help offset rising gas prices

Lyft details fuel surcharge to help offset rising gas prices

Lyft will add a fuel surcharge of 55 cents to each ride given by drivers to offset surging gasoline prices.
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