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‘Come Away’ review: Going down a rabbit hole and never, never coming back

November 11, 2020 at 3:26 p.m.

"Come Away" aims at a magical mashup of the legends of "Peter Pan" and "Alice in Wonderland" and so misses, it leaves one perplexed. With an expression of dismay and...

Drummer Dave Grohl looks out to the audience during The Bird and the Bee's performance at The Last Weekend Rally presented by Swing Left at the Palace Theatre, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Los Angeles.

Dave Grohl finally meets his No. 1 rock hero: 10-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell

November 10, 2020 at 3:16 p.m.

Three Everlong months after 10-year-old music prodigy Nandi Bushell challenged Dave Grohl to an epic drum battle, the Foo Fighters frontman has finally met his rock hero. On Monday afternoon,...

New York wants visitors to test for COVID-19 before and after arrival

November 10, 2020 at 9:12 a.m.

New York state, tightening restrictions in the face of rising infections nationwide, is now requiring most U.S. visitors to pass two COVID-19 tests with a three-day quarantine in between. The new requirement,...

Clare Crawley and Dale Moss in a scene from "The Bachelorette."

On reality TV shows like ‘Big Brother’ and ‘The Bachelor,’ race becomes impossible to ignore

November 10, 2020 at 8:24 a.m.

At first glance, ABC's "The Bachelor" and CBS' "Big Brother" are completely different. One is a fairy tale-flavored franchise where participants seek true love and happily-ever-afters. The other pits strangers...

Alex Trebek, the inquisitive, charismatic host of "Jeopardy!," was remembered fondly across all corners of the globe Sunday after he died following a battle against pancreatic cancer.

Alex Trebek gives fans a Christmas present: His final ‘Jeopardy!’ episode to air Dec. 25

November 9, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.

Alex Trebek's final episode as the host of "Jeopardy!" will air Christmas Day. The 80-year-old, who died Sunday, continued filming the syndicated game show while battling pancreatic cancer and appears...

3. Charlotte: LaMelo Ball, PG, 6-6, 181, U.S. | The Hornets are rumored to be in the market for a center, and Wiseman would be perfect. But if he's off the board, would they look elsewhere for the big man they need? They've got point guards in Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham, but neither of those players should keep you from taking Ball, maybe the most talented player in the draft. He's perfect for the NBA pick-and-roll and can stretch defenses with his range. His defense is bad, but with effort and reps, there's room for growth.

NBA mock draft: Questions surround Warriors and LaMelo Ball

November 9, 2020 at 10:44 a.m.

While the NBA and its players union try to finalize a plan this week to start the 2020-21 season, one thing we've known for certain is the 2020 NBA draft...

The secretary of state "canvasses" — accounts for the ballots cast, reconciles errors and confirms valid votes — and certifies the results on the fourth Monday after the election and issues the certificate of election. Recounts are triggered automatically if a canvass finds a race is within a 0.1% (one-tenth of 1%) margin of victory. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Wondering about recounts? They rarely overturn initial results. Here’s how different states re-tally the vote.

November 6, 2020 at 12:20 p.m.

Research conducted by the Associated Press found there have been at least 31 statewide recounts since 2000, only three of which changed the outcome of an election. Among those 31...

Carla Shrive, right, who drives for various gig companies, joins other drivers Oct. 29, 2019, in Sacramento, California, to support a ballot initiative that allows Uber, Lyft and other gig economy companies to continue to classify their workers as independent contractors. The measure passed in November 2020.

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash won fight to keep gig workers independent in California. What happens next?

November 5, 2020 at 2:45 p.m.

Facing mounting legal pressure for classifying their vast workforces as contractors rather than employees, gig economy companies put forth what they argued was a better solution — one that would...

CHEESY BISCUITS AND GRAVY CASSEROLE | This biscuits and gravy casserole is inspired by one of the dishes Southerners always keep on their breakfast table. The combo of sausage, flaky buttermilk biscuits and cheddar cheese all smothered in gravy can do no wrong. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/best-recipes/cheesy-biscuits-gravy-casserole">For the Cheesy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe, click here.</a>

Classic fluffy pancakes are best when you just do less

November 5, 2020 at 9:42 a.m.

A common complaint about making pancakes is that you have to cook them one at a time, and by the time the last one is cooked the first ones are...

Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.

Fox News leads Trump-Biden election night coverage with record audience

November 5, 2020 at 8:23 a.m.

Fox News was the top choice among viewers for coverage of the 2020 election as President Donald Trump and his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, were in a tight...

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