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Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs

2:48 PM on Thursday, May 28

Texas officials say the state has banned prison inmates from receiving hardback and used books to curb contraband

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2:45 PM on Thursday, May 28

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An advertisement from 1935 and a midnight-blue perfume bottle for Jacques Guerlain's Shalimar fragrance pictured on are display as part of the Comite Colbert "Hidden Treasures" exhibit at The Shed on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Beatrice Dupuy)

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

1:49 PM on Thursday, May 28

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods

Joshua Henry attends the 79th annual Tony Awards Meet the Nominees press event at the Sofitel New York on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Joshua Henry recalls Met Gala jitters as 'Ragtime' acclaim builds toward Tony Awards

12:33 PM on Thursday, May 28

Joshua Henry, star of "Ragtime," reflects on his Tony nomination and his Met Gala performance of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

Fans cheer on the Montreal Canadiens during first period NHL playoff hockey game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes in Montreal on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why

12:08 PM on Thursday, May 28

Viewership is up significantly in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and women are the primary driver

Tom Morello, left, and Bruce Springsteen perform during the "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour at Madison Square Garden on Monday, May 11, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival

11:46 AM on Thursday, May 28

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections

(AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

8:50 AM on Thursday, May 28

Music recorded in 432 hertz is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services

Comedian Conan O'Brien delivers a commencement address during Harvard University commencement exercises on the school's campus, Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

8:00 AM on Thursday, May 28

Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O’Brien at their commencement

FILE - Dr. Salvador Plasencia leaves federal court in Los Angeles on July 23, 2025, after pleading guilty to giving ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading up to the actor's 2023 overdose death. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry

11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 27

The prosecution of five people in the drug death of actor Matthew Perry ended Wednesday with the sentencing of the personal assistant of the “Friends” star

Kenneth Iwamasa, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, leaves federal court after his sentencing in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

6:48 PM on Wednesday, May 27

The prosecution of five people involved in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has come to a close

Anay Mahesh, 13, of Orlando, Fla., reacts after answering incorrectly during the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

This cover image released by Atlantic Records shows "Ei8ht" by Shinedown. (Atlantic Records via AP)

Music Review: Shinedown's 'EI8HT' is one of the hard rock band's best albums yet

3:16 PM on Wednesday, May 27

Shinedown showcases creative versatility on “EI8HT,” their eighth studio album out Friday

Owner Kelley Hartnett poses at her Double Dog Bookshop in Wentzville, Missouri, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (Photo by Bekah Ford/Double Dog Bookshop via AP)

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out

1:10 PM on Wednesday, May 27

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing

Hernan Lopez, the former CEO of Fox International Channels, leaves a federal courthouse in the Brooklyn borough of New York on May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case

12:59 PM on Wednesday, May 27

A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments

Kenneth Iwamasa, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, looks away as his attorney, Alan Eisner, talks to reporters after Iwamasa's sentencing in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

1:53 AM on Wednesday, May 27

Matthew Perry's personal assistant has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the drug death of the “Friends” star

Anthony Maras, left, director/co-writer of the film "Pressure," poses with cast members Brendan Fraser, center, and Andrew Scott on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

12:10 AM on Monday, May 25

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg

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