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Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73

Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73

LONDON (AP) — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media Saturday. She was 73.
How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric

How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric

A young man with a buzz cut leans on a pristine countertop in a stark white kitchen and looks directly into the camera as he delivers what he presents as the secret to dating success for straight men.
South African retrospective exhibition honors the colorful work of artist Esther Mahlangu

South African retrospective exhibition honors the colorful work of artist Esther Mahlangu

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A boldly patterned BMW stands at the entrance of the Wits Arts Museum in the vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood of Braamfontein.
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.
'Morrison Hotel' made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA

'Morrison Hotel' made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA

The former Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors and their 1970 album of the same name, was significantly damaged by a fire that erupted in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

NEW YORK (AP) — The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year's Times Square New Year's Eve ball were installed on Friday morning, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Fire engulfs section of popular Manhattan holiday market

Fire engulfs section of popular Manhattan holiday market

NEW YORK (AP) — An outdoor holiday market in New York City’s Bryant Park briefly caught fire Friday morning, sending flames and plumes of smoke above the popular midtown Manhattan tourist draw as firefighters rushed to put out the blaze.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve

NEW YORK (AP) — The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year's Times Square New Year's Eve ball were installed on Friday morning, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
After cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures to rise across southern Quebec for new year

After cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures to rise across southern Quebec for new year

MONTREAL — After a cold, snowy Christmas, southern Quebec is expected to get hit by freezing rain over the weekend before temperatures rise further to usher in the new year.
Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

529 college savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Why are some people hesitant to use them? One common concern is oversaving.
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