Maria Puente
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: History passing before us, never to be forgotten
Elizabeth II's funeral was a poignant panoply of images, sounds and silences, as the U.K. bid a sublime goodbye to a beloved and long-reigning queen. → Read More
R. Kelly convicted on child pornography charges in second federal trial verdict
R. Kelly was convicted in a second federal sex-crimes trial and now could be facing even more decades in prison. → Read More
Camilla's new title, explained: What's the difference between queen and 'Queen Consort'?
Wondering why King Charles III's wife, Camilla, will be crowned "Queen Consort" after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II? We explain. → Read More
From funeral plans to processions, what happens now that Queen Elizabeth II has died?
With the Queen dying in Scotland, Operation London Bridge gives way to Operation Unicorn. → Read More
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19; now first lady Jill Biden has tested positive after her husband’s second time getting the virus. → Read More
Olivia Wilde was served legal docs from Jason Sudeikis in an unseemly way. Here's why, experts say.
Olivia Wilde may benefit from the backlash about the way she was served legal documents by Jason Sudeikis over child custody, say legal experts. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II says Camilla should be called 'Queen Consort' when Charles becomes king
By backing Queen Camilla, the monarch ensured she had a significant role in shaping the future of the monarchy and a smooth transition once she's gone. → Read More
Injured Queen Elizabeth II won't attend Remembrance Sunday, her scheduled return to public
Queen Elizabeth II has sprained her back, Buckingham Palace says, keeping her from returning to the public after several weeks of health concerns. → Read More
Britney Spears freed from conservatorship after 13 years
Public outcry against Britney Spears' conservatorship reached a fever pitch after the star delivered an emotional testimony at a June court hearing. → Read More
Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator of her estate, judge rules
Britney Spears' legal team returned to court again on Wednesday, for the most pivotal hearing yet in the battle over her conservatorship. → Read More
Johnny Depp scores big win over Amber Heard as judge rejects her bid to throw out his defamation suit
Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard survived her latest bid to get it thrown out of court, with trial set for April 2022. → Read More
'Victory for Britney:' Pop star's father agrees to step down from her conservatorship
Jamie Spears agreed to step down from his daughter's conservatorship after 13 years but says he will "always be her father." → Read More
R. Kelly faces his first trial on sex-trafficking charges: What to expect
R. Kelly's first trial on sex-trafficking charges gets underway in federal court with jury selection Monday in Brooklyn. It's expected to last a month. → Read More
Britney Spears cartwheels on Instagram after winning right to hire lawyer in conservatorship case
Britney Spears will get to select her own lawyer in her fight to end her conservatorship, Judge Brenda Penny ruled at the pop star's July 14 hearing. → Read More
Britney Spears cartwheels on Instagram after winning right to hire lawyer in conservatorship case
Britney Spears will get to select her own lawyer in her fight to end her conservatorship, Judge Brenda Penny ruled at the pop star's July 14 hearing. → Read More
'Our sweet, good boy': First pooch Champ Biden dies, age 13, after months in White House
All good dogs go to heaven, and Champ Biden, who died Saturday at age 13, was a good dog. → Read More
Jeffrey Toobin returns as CNN legal analyst, apologizes for sexual misconduct on Zoom call
Longtime CNN legal correspondent Jeffrey Toobin apologized for his behavior on a Zoom call in his return to CNN duties Thursday after a leave. → Read More
Jeffrey Toobin returns as CNN legal analyst, apologizes for sexual misconduct on Zoom call
Longtime CNN legal correspondent Jeffrey Toobin apologized for his behavior on a Zoom call in his return to CNN duties Thursday after a leave. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II's portrait pulled from Oxford college, new uproar ensues over 'cancel culture'
Much ado in Britain when students at an Oxford college voted to remove a portrait of the queen from a common room as a "symbol" of colonialism. → Read More
'Indescribable sadness': Prince William, Prince Harry blister BBC over inquiry on 1995 Diana interview
Prince William and Prince Harry condemned the BBC after report on its 1995 interview of Princess Diana found it violated broadcaster's ethical norms. → Read More