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Kristy McNichol Opens Up About Why She Left Show Business

Nov 11, 2014 11:14 PM EST

Once one of America's leading sitcom and dramatic TV actresses, now somewhat forgotten, Kristy McNichol emerged again Tuesday talking about her decision to leave show business.

Britney Spears' Dad Had Charlie Ebersol Sign Confidentiality Agreement Before Date

Dan Weisman |

Nov 11, 2014 11:04 PM EST

Good-bye David Lucado, cheating ex-boyfriend Britney Spears. Hello, new "it's not serious, but ..." boyfriend Charlie Ebersol, a reality TV producer and TV scion who signed a confidentiality agreement before meeting the iconic pop star.

U.S. Marine combat veteran Jack Frey of Millersville, Pennsylvania pays his respects at the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veteran's Day in Washington November 11, 2014.

U.S. Celebrates Veterans Day With Concerts, Ceremonies, Memorials

Dan Weisman |

Nov 11, 2014 05:49 PM EST

At precisely 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, a bugler played "Taps" to commemorate the final hour of World War I as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden laid a wreath at Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

2014 All-Star Baseball Series Between U.S., Japan Begins Tuesday

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 09:33 PM EST

For the first time in eight years, MLB is sending a team of top stars to Japan to play Japan's top players in what is called the 2014 All-Star Series.

A U.S. Flag is displayed in front of the Capitol during a Flag Ceremony in Washington, November 2, 2010.

Lame Duck Congress Limps Toward 2014 Finish Line

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 07:59 PM EST

After being in session less than one-third of the year, the least productive Congress in history wraps things up during a lame duck sessions that begin this week.

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) poses for photographs with China's President Xi Jinping (C) and Xi's wife Peng Liyuan during the APEC Welcome Banquet at Beijing National Aquatics Center, or the Water Cube, in Beijing, November 10, 2014.

Obama Announces Easing of U.S., China Visa Restrictions

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 06:45 PM EST

Attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, or APEC, on an eight-day Asia visit, President Obama said the U.S. and China were easing bilateral visa regulations.

Aaron Rodgers Ties NFL Record With 6 TD Passes In First Half

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 07:44 AM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers took apart the Chicago Bears defense Sunday night, throwing six touchdown passes in the first half on way to a 55-14 Green Bay Packers route of their longtime NFL rival.

NYPD Increases Social Media Surveillance To Find Lone Wolf Terrorists

Dan Weisman |

Nov 08, 2014 06:31 PM EST

The New York Police Department is increasing its monitoring of social media sites and the Internet in an attempt to ferret out potential lone-wolf terrorists who self-radicalize their views through online media.

Actor and comedian Andy Dick arrives at the premiere of ''Takers'' in Los Angeles, California, August 4, 2010.

Comedian Andy Dick Arrested for Snatching Necklace Off Man's Neck

Dan Weisman |

Nov 08, 2014 06:23 PM EST

Actor-comedian Andy was arrested on suspicion of stealing a man's $1,000 chain necklace, then riding off on a bicycle with it. He was released on $25,000 bail around 5 a.m. after being arrested Friday night, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Kenneth Bae, left, and Matthew Miller were released by the North Koreans, U.S. officials said Saturday.

North Korea Surprisingly Releases Americans Kenneth Bae, Matthew Miller

Dan Weisman |

Nov 08, 2014 05:17 PM EST

The last two Americans imprisoned in North Korea, Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller, were released without notice Saturday and sent home, U.S. officials said.

Chinese government wants to reduce the number of burials to save land space for farming and development.

Grave Robbing: Corpses For Cremation Purchases By Local Chinese Officials Become State-Run Media Issue

Dan Weisman |

Nov 08, 2014 12:31 PM EST

Corrupt officials in China were caught buying corpses in order to fulfill local government cremation quotas, highlighting a growing problem in how China deals with death.

Dark web marketplaces were shut down Friday by authorities in 17 countries.

Worldwide Law Enforcement Authorities Take Down Dark Web Cyber Marketplaces

Dan Weisman |

Nov 07, 2014 05:04 PM EST

Police in 17 nations around the globe Friday shut down 17, or more, so-called dark web marketplaces specializing in sales of illegal goods.

Original cast of much-ballyhooed and now cancelled

Why Was Much-Hyped $50 million 'Utopia' Reality TV Show Dumped By Fox?

Dan Weisman |

Nov 07, 2014 05:01 PM EST

Reportedly financed for $50 million, making it the costliest reality TV project ever, the show was intended to cross all media platforms, air three times weekly on Fox, continue for a year and change the shape of reality TV.

U.S. Supreme Court To Consider Key Subsidies of Affordable Health Care Act.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Obamacare Challenge

Dan Weisman |

Nov 07, 2014 03:16 PM EST

The U.S. Supreme court on Wednesday agreed to consider a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act, now now popularly as Obamacare.

Nicolas Cage waves as he arrives at a replica of a street in Monte Carlo ahead of a launch ceremony of Mont Blanc's new Princesse Grace de Monaco jewelry collection inside the Mont Blanc concept store in Beijing June 1, 2012.

Chinese Film 'Outcast' Debut Gets Pushed Back to Early 2015

Dan Weisman |

Nov 07, 2014 07:29 AM EST

"Outcast," a joint Chinese-French-Canadian action flick starring Nicolas Cage has had its release date recast to an early 2015 go in China. The film, directed by former stuntman and cinematographer Nick Powell, originally was set for release this month in China.