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In the Bronx, Tourists Find 'Joker' Stairs Are No Joke
NEW YORK — Director Todd Phillips was looking last year for a particular grimy outdoor staircase in New York City.
'Joker' Stairs Become a Bronx Tourist Draw. Hope You're in Shape.
NEW YORK — Director Todd Phillips was looking last year for a particular grimy outdoor staircase in New York City.
Actress Sues Weinstein and Lawyers, Claiming They Tried to Quiet Her
Actress Rose McGowan on Wednesday sued Harvey Weinstein and lawyers David Boies and Lisa Bloom, accusing them of directing a campaign of covert and illegal measures meant to discredit her and prevent her from going public with her rape accusation against him.
Jokers at Every Turn at Comic Con, but They Were on Their Best Behavior
NEW YORK — At Comic Con, where attendees show off meticulously prepared costumes inspired by their favorite fictional characters, one generally does not dress up as the Joker without knowing which Joker they are.
De Niro and Ex-Aide Trade Lawsuits
NEW YORK — Robert De Niro is in a legal battle with a former employee after his company filed a lawsuit accusing her of running up expenses and binge-watching Netflix during working hours. On Thursday, she fired back with her own accusations that the actor subjected her to “gratuitous unwanted physical contact” and saddled her with domestic tasks that male employees were not asked to do.
A Sound-and-Art Show Fills a Void for Muslims in Brooklyn
NEW YORK — Nsenga Knight, a 38-year-old artist, recalls visiting the Brooklyn Historical Society archives after receiving a research grant, curious to explore what sort of material she could find about Muslims in Brooklyn. She didn’t find much of anything.
Jussie Smollett Fights Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Lawyers for Jussie Smollett asked a Chicago court on Friday to reconsider a decision to appoint a special prosecutor to re-examine the case against the actor, who was accused of staging a hate crime before prosecutors abruptly dropped the charges.The Kyoto Studio Set on Fire Is Revered by Anime Fans
The Japanese animation studio that police say was targeted by an arsonist in Kyoto on Thursday has long been a fixture in the anime world, known for its “slice of life” stories and detailed scenery that entices fans to visit the locations depicted onscreen.John Singleton's Family Ends His Life Support After a Stroke
The family of John Singleton, the director, producer and screenwriter behind the 1991 film “Boyz N the Hood” and several other movies, said that they had directed doctors to pull him off life support Monday after he suffered a stroke earlier this month.John Singleton's Family Ends His Life Support After a Stroke
The family of John Singleton, the director, producer and screenwriter behind the 1991 film “Boyz N the Hood” and several other movies, said that they had directed doctors to pull him off life support Monday after he suffered a stroke earlier this month.John Singleton's Family Ends His Life Support After a Stroke
The family of John Singleton, the director, producer and screenwriter behind the 1991 film “Boyz N the Hood” and several other movies, said that they had directed doctors to pull him off life support Monday after he suffered a stroke earlier this month.If You Need a Break in the 3-Hour 'Avengers' Movie, Plan Ahead
At a multiplex in Jerusalem, midway through the 3-hour epic “Avengers: Endgame,” the hammer-wielding superhero Thor was gracing the screen when the picture suddenly stopped.
Want a Break in the 3-Hour 'Avengers' Movie? You'll Need a Passport or a Time Machine
At a multiplex in Jerusalem, midway through the 3-hour epic “Avengers: Endgame,” the hammer-wielding superhero Thor was gracing the screen when the picture suddenly stopped.Judge Sides With Woman Whose Lawsuit Accuses R. Kelly of Sexual Abuse
A Chicago judge ruled this week in favor of a woman who accused R&B; singer R. Kelly of having sexually abused her when she was a teenager in the 1990s, a decision that could lead to more financial woes for Kelly.'Jeopardy!' Phenom Rides Big Bets Past the $1 Million Mark
For more than two weeks, a professional sports gambler from Las Vegas has been dominating “Jeopardy!” with a calculated strategy, an affinity for risk-taking and a deft buzzer hand.Should That Minor Planet Be Named Gonggong? Astronomers Want the Public's Help
In the far reaches of the solar system, beyond Neptune, there is a minor planet orbiting the sun in a sea of icy debris.Trump Names U.S. Treasurer to Lead the Small Business Administration
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would nominate Jovita Carranza, the United States treasurer, to lead the Small Business Administration, replacing the former pro wrestling executive Linda E. McMahon.Man Suspected in Nipsey Hussle Shooting Is Charged With Murder
A man suspected in the killing of the Grammy-nominated rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle was charged Thursday with murder, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.Woman Kept Dozens of Immigrants in Home, Forcing Some to Work, U.S. Says
An Illinois woman is facing federal charges of forced labor after the FBI raided her home and discovered 33 Guatemalan immigrants, some of whom were made to work and pay thousands of dollars as a debt for helping them stay in the United States, officials said.
Former Missouri Professor Stole Student's Research to Sell New Drug, Lawsuit Alleges
The University of Missouri sued a former pharmacy professor this week, accusing him of stealing a graduate student’s research and secretly using it to sell a new drug that it said could make him millions.
