politics Jason Van Dyke guilty of 2nd degree murder and aggravated battery in shooting death of black teen Laquan McDonald Xeni Jardin
rube goldberg Pee-wee's Big Adventure isn't the only movie with a Rube Goldberg breakfast machine Rusty Blazenhoff
fake news Kate Hudson’s stripper pole, money-hungry Duchess Meghan, and Bruce Springsteen’s fear of fans, in this week’s dubious tabloids Peter Sheridan
Mary Poppins Returns This winter's "Mary Poppins Returns" starring Emily Blunt just released official trailer Carla Sinclair
music David Axelrod, incredibly influential soul/jazz/rock composer and producer, RIP David Pescovitz
police New crowdfunding campaign to help local independent journalists hold police accountable Trevor Timm