Norwegian diplomat pushes Venezuela talks against the odds

If there*s a negotiated settlement to Venezuela*s protracted crisis, it*ll likely be reached with the help of a self-effacing, tight-lipped Scandinavian diplomat with a fondness for distance running.

Alan Dershowitz reacts to the death of his former client Claus von Bulow

Socialite Claus von Bulow was convicted and acquitted of trying to murder his wife; Alan Dershowitz won the socialite’s appeal and later wrote the bestselling book ‘Reversal of Fortune’ about the case.

Foodies, faithful flock to Metro Detroit Ramadan festivals

Shortly before midnight, a buzzing crowd stood patiently in a line that bent around the corner of a community center and stretched far back into the night.

The conflicts heating up over faith and politics

Rep. Ilhan Omar and presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand are two prominent Democrats that have taken swings at the Republican party, specifically those of the religious right, in recent months. So are Democrats trying to attract religious voters by saying the GOP is ‘not a faith driven’ party? Here to weigh in is Dr. Serene Jones and Dr. Alex McFarland.

Anthony Bourdain’s friends propose ‘Bourdain Day’ in honor of late chef: ‘Celebrate Tony’s life’

Eric Ripert and José Andrés are proposing an annual “Bourdain Day” in celebration of their dear friend.

Jenna Bush Hager says dad George W. Bush destroyed her Nirvana CD: ‘There was a really bad song on it’

Jenna Bush Hager admitted her father, former President George W. Bush, destroyed one of the first CDs she’s ever purchased after hearing the lyrics of a controversial song.

Sacha Baron Cohen claims ‘Borat’ was the reason Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock divorced

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen claims that the final scene of his 2006 comedy “Borat” is responsible for ending Pamela Anderson’s marriage to Kid Rock.

Mexican president lashes out at Trump in angry letter, says he turned U.S. into anti-immigrant country ‘overnight’

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador pushed back at President Donald Trump’s move to impose a blanket 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods in a letter on Thursday that was alternately angry and philosophical.

Defying critics, outgoing Greek government picks top judges

Greece’s outgoing government has defied opposition critics by appointing new top judges to the country’s supreme court, weeks before a general election.

Ukrainian captain arrested in fatal boat crash that left 7 dead, 21 missing: police

A Ukrainian man captaining the cruise ship that collided with a Hungarian sightseeing boat Wednesday night, killing at least seven people, has been arrested on suspicions of endangering water transport, police said.