‘Rise of Skywalker’ is almost here, but a dark side looms
“Star Wars" has already become a smart investment for Disney, but there's been a dark side to the latest trilogy: fierce criticism and social media vitriol. Sanders retracts endorsement in US House race after backlash
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has retracted his endorsement for talk radio personality Cenk Uygur in a California congressional race. Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86
The blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86. Post offices to be named for Marilyn Monroe, Ritchie Valens
President Donald Trump has signed resolutions renaming two post offices in southern California in honor of Marilyn Monroe and rock ’n’ roll legend Ritchie Valens. 'Tree of Life' tops AP's best 10 films of the decade
Terrence Malick's “Tree of Life” leads the best films of the decade, according to Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr. 'Mad Men' actress Christina Hendricks files for divorce
“Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks has filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years, actor Geoffrey Arend. Taylor Swift calls out Scooter Braun during Billboard speech
Taylor Swift called out Scooter Braun during her award acceptance speech at the 14th annual Billboard Women in Music event. Rapper Scarface in runoff for Houston City Council seat
Brad Jordan, better known as Scarface from the Houston rap group The Geto Boyz, is in a runoff for a Houston City Council seat Saturday. California library gains hundreds of presidential documents
History scholars are getting a new trove of priceless presidential papers to pore over at Southern California's Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. Impeachment saga is a quick TV moment after hours of talk
After hours of talk that ended in rancor the previous night, the Judiciary Committee's vote on impeachment articles provided television with a short, surgical moment. AP Interview: New Cuban ballet head pledges renovation
The new head of Cuba's legendary National Ballet says she hopes to renew the institution after the death of long-time director Alicia Alonso. Adam Sandler on plunging into the Safdies' 'Uncut Gems'
Moments before the premiere of Adam Sandler's latest film, “Uncut Gems,” one audience member hollered “An Oscar for the Sandman!” By the end of the movie, most in attendance agreed, too. Wilde defends 'Jewell' reporter over sex-for-tips claims
Actress Olivia Wilde is defending Kathy Scruggs, the journalist she portrays in “Richard Jewell. Greta Gerwig on making 'Little Women' 'at the speed of life'
Greta Gerwig says she wanted to make her adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's “Little Women" “at the speed of life. AP's top songs of the decade: Robyn, Kelly Rowland, Drake
Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu has named Robyn's “Dancing On My Own" the No. 1 song of the decade. Weinstein lawyer says 98% of creditors agreeing to settle
A lawyer for The Weinstein Co. says 98% of creditors are joining a tentative settlement that plaintiffs say includes $25 million for over two dozen actresses and former employees who claim Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed them. WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS. Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center
Rapper and singer Anderson . Study shows hostility toward journalists by Trump fans
While Republicans in general have long been more hostile to journalists than Democrats, a new survey shows that's more the case among fans of President Donald Trump. Review: In Malick's 'A Hidden Life,' a hymn of defiance
Terrence Malick's “A Hidden Life” is based on a true story about an Austrian farmer named Franz Jägerstätter who was a conscious objector during World War II.