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Q&A: David Byrne on his festival hit 'American Utopia'

Q&A: David Byrne on his festival hit 'American Utopia'

NEW YORK — In a film festival season that’s been turned largely virtual, Spike Lee’s “American Utopia,” a documentary of David Byrne’s concert musical and the opening-night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, has nevertheless supplied th
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 6 workers injured

Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 6 workers injured

ATLANTA — A section of concrete on a parking deck under construction in Atlanta partially collapsed on Friday, injuring six workers. Atlanta Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Glen Riley said firefighters cut out one worker trapped under debris with saws.
Prosecutor looking into the origins of Russia probe resigns

Prosecutor looking into the origins of Russia probe resigns

WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor who was helping lead the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe has resigned from the Justice Department, a spokesman said Friday. Nora Dannehy was a top prosecutor on a team led by U.S.
Judges: Florida felons can't vote until they pay fines, fees

Judges: Florida felons can't vote until they pay fines, fees

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implications for the November elections.
Uninvited Pigeon invades author Mo Willems' TV special

Uninvited Pigeon invades author Mo Willems' TV special

LOS ANGELES — Mo Willems is very serious about the importance of being silly. That’s apparent to the children and adults tickled by “There Is a Bird on Your Head!” or “We Are in a Book!” or any of the author and illustrator's other much-loved works.
US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months

US budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months

WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 months of this budget year, the Treasury Department said Friday.
2 ex-child welfare workers face charges in slain boy case

2 ex-child welfare workers face charges in slain boy case

WOODSTOCK, Ill.
Michael Cohen launches podcast; Rosie O'Donnell is 1st guest

Michael Cohen launches podcast; Rosie O'Donnell is 1st guest

For nearly a decade, Michael Cohen was at odds with Rosie O’Donnell in part because his boss — President Donald Trump — was engaged in a long feud with the comedian and talk-show host.
NY Fashion Week 2020: Pared down, and virtually all virtual

NY Fashion Week 2020: Pared down, and virtually all virtual

NEW YORK — No celebs packing the front rows. No paparazzi chasing models down the streets. No stiletto-heeled crowds. No crowds at all, actually.
India, China agree to disengage thousands of border troops

India, China agree to disengage thousands of border troops

NEW DELHI — The Indian and Chinese foreign ministers agreed that their troops should disengage from a tense border standoff, maintain proper distance and ease tensions in the Ladakh region where the two countries in June had their deadliest clash in
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