It might be hard to believe, but Tom Waits — the iconic American troubadour with the gravelly voice — will be 70 years old on Saturday. For fans of Waits, what better way to celebrate the milestone than by reading this 2008 interview published by NPR while listening to his...
Victim Speaks out for First Time About 'Slender Man' Attack
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin girl who was lured into the woods by two friends and stabbed 19 times in an effort to please a fictional horror character called Slender Man said she's come to terms with aspects of the attack but still sleeps with broken scissors "just in case." In...
Suit Says Feds Using Immigration Marriage Interviews as Trap
BALTIMORE — Alyse and Elmer Sanchez were thrilled when they survived their "green card" interview, a crucial step in obtaining lawful status in the United States. She texted her family from the immigration office as relief washed over her: The officer had agreed that their marriage is legitimate. Moments later,...
Newsom Won't Block Building in High-Fire Areas
SACRAMENTO — A desire to live near nature is embedded in California's ethos, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday as he explained why he doesn't want to block home building near forested areas at high risk for wildfires. "There's something that is truly Californian about the wilderness and the wild and...
Woman Details Alleged 2003 Abuse by R. Kelly in TV Interview
CHICAGO — One of the four women whom R. Kelly is charged with sexually abusing — and the only one who wasn't underage when the alleged abuse occurred — publicly leveled her accusations against the R&B singer in a televised interview that aired Thursday. Lanita Carter said during the interview on...
Livid R. Kelly Cries, Calls Sex Abuse Accusers Liars
CHICAGO — R&B star R. Kelly cried, angrily stood up and ranted about being "assassinated" during his first interview since being charged with sexual abuse, calling his accusers liars and saying people are after him for his money. Kelly, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, told Gayle...
Melania Trump Says She Might Be 'the Most Bullied Person'
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump says she could be "the most bullied person" in the world, judging by "what people are saying about me." She made the remark during a television interview in which she promoted her Be Best initiatives, which take on online bullying. Critics have pointed out...
Who Was Questioned by FBI in Kavanaugh Probe?
WASHINGTON — The FBI has wrapped up its background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but much of what it did remains a mystery, including its decisions about whom to interview. Investigation details have not been publicly disclosed. Republicans say the probe was thorough and reinforces their support of...
Giuliani on Hazards of Trump Interview: 'Truth Isn't Truth'
WASHINGTON — "Truth isn't truth," says President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, explaining why he's wary about pushing the president into an interview that he says could be a perjury trap. Giuliani's statement is reminiscent of a comment from another Trump aide last year about "alternative facts." Giuliani used...
Trump Is In Full Retreat After Bombshell Brit Interview
ELLESBOROUGH, England — In a fresh bout of diplomatic whiplash, President Donald Trump denied Friday he had criticized Prime Minister Theresa May and declared the U.S.-U.K. relationship "the highest level of special" — not long after lobbing thunderous broadsides against her. Trump's pomp-filled visit to the United Kingdom has been...