HISTORY, May 14: Skylab 1, 1st manned space station, launched in 1973

On May 14, 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by David Ben-Gurion, who became its first prime minister; U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately recognized the new nation. In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest left camp near present-day Hartford, Illinois.

Famous Chinese general inspires porn star’s lawyer for Trump battles

Michael Avenatti has been a ubiquitous presence on cable television and late night talk shows since taking on as a client the woman who may now be the best-known XXX-rated movie star in America In the stranger-than-fiction reality show that is the Trump presidency, Anthony Scaramucci, the fast-talking New York investment banker known as the "Mooch", barely lasted one episode. But Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for Stormy Daniels, has emerged as a star in the ever-evolving drama engulfing the White House.

Cher, 71, speaks candidly about getting older

Trump approves disaster aid for Hawaii's Big Island as aerial photos show huge fissures in the land and lava swallowing homes, as thousands more are told to get ready to flee Kilauea eruption 'BOYCOTT Waffle House': Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr calls for protest against 'racist' chain after series of shocking attacks on black customers are caught on camera 'I don't get involved with pimps': Rudy Giuliani lets rip on Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti after he challenged him to a TV debate A secret scribble on a birth certificate that convinced Hall of Fame pitcher he was a Kennedy lovechild: Adopted Orioles legend finally finds out the answer to the riddle of his birth at age 72 with a DNA test 'He's my soulmate': 'Stalker' who sent man she went on ONE date with 65,000 texts insists she's 'not crazy but in love' Two Navy SEAL team leaders in Africa are being investigated over ... (more)

Adele’s Titanic themed 30th birthday: Singer channels Kate Winslet’s Rose

The University of Florida is forced to apologize after black and minority graduates were SHOVED off stage by an 'inappropriately aggressive' white faculty member as they celebrated REVEALED: CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel tried to withdraw over her role in a secret prison where terror suspects were tortured, but backed down after the White House BEGGED her to remain Judge who sentenced Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner to just six months for sexual assault faces recall over the ruling Are you drinking yourself FAT? The surprising amount of sugar in your favourite beverages revealed - and why you should only have THREE ingredients in your smoothies Fountains of lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spew up to 230 FEET high, destroying dozens of homes and filling the air with toxic fumes John McCain reveals he regrets choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate and wishes he went with ... (more)

Kylie Minogue,49, says she doesn’t think of her love life as a ‘failure’

New video shows the moment a private plane carrying six Las Vegas revelers, including two models, crashed into an Arizona golf course in a terrifying fireball and killed all the passengers on board 'I hope she can find happiness, she needs more of that in her life': Sarah Huckabee Sanders fires back at Michelle Wolf over her controversial White House Correspondents Dinner speech 'It was The Alamo': Four US troops killed in ISIS ambush in Niger were 'abandoned' and 'outgunned' as relatives briefed on probe point finger at commanders who 'set them up to fail' The couple's guide to slimming down without breaking up: Scientist explains exactly how to work together to shed pounds School superintendent is exposed as high school's mystery pooper after defecating on the football field every day in baffling campaign of terror 'I am your mother!' Devastated biological mom of baby stolen at birth ... (more)

Ariel Winter oozes glamour in floral patterned emerald gown at Breaking In premiere in LA

'If this was 148 years ago I'd have been more like Harriet or Nat': Kanye West sparks fury by comparing himself to Underground Railroad hero Harriet Tubman, hours after calling slavery 'a choice' during explosive interview 'I made it all up as I went along': Trump's former doctor claims the president DICTATED the glowing letter, released in 2015, that said he would be the 'healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency' 'Lawyers don't write this way': Mueller's former assistant says grammatical errors prove the leaked 44 questions Special Counsel wants to ask actually came from TRUMP 'The Department of Justice is not going to be extorted,' says Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, as Republicans prepare impeachment move Netflix producer claims Harvey Weinstein raped her at least NINE times in abuse lasting years - and says the disgraced mogul threatened her to stay silent as ... (more)

Keira Maguire and Jarrod Woodgate reveal hopes to attend Tara…

'If this was 148 years ago I'd have been more like Harriet or Nat': Kanye West sparks fury by comparing himself to Underground Railroad hero Harriet Tubman, hours after calling slavery 'a choice' during explosive interview 'I made it all up as I went along': Trump's former doctor claims the president DICTATED the glowing letter, released in 2015, that said he would be the 'healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency' 'Lawyers don't write this way': Mueller's former assistant says grammatical errors prove the leaked 44 questions Special Counsel wants to ask actually came from TRUMP 'The Department of Justice is not going to be extorted,' says Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, as Republicans prepare impeachment move Netflix producer claims Harvey Weinstein raped her at least NINE times in abuse lasting years - and says the disgraced mogul threatened her to stay silent as ... (more)

Pearl Jam aims to tap into youth movement with Montana show

Pearl Jam will look to tap into a national youth movement to register new voters when the pioneering grunge rock band plays a concert in tiny Missoula, Montana, one of just four cities in its U.S. tour this summer. The politically active band has dubbed the sold-out Aug. 13 concert "Rock2Vote" and plans to give a portion of its proceeds to four Montana organizations that support youth and Native American voting, land conservation and women's health.

Green Latino Gala Awards in Miami to Honor Al Gore, Mana

In honor of Earth Day, the Sachamama Organization is announcing their first annual Green Latino Gala Awards that will take place next April 21 at the Magic City Studios in Miami. "It's going to be an unforgettable night to celebrate our heritage and our commitment to protect our beautiful planet earth," Sachamama Executive Director Carlos Zegarra said.

The anti-choice movement is suddenly obsessed with Cardi B

American rapper, singer, songwriter, and media personality Cardi B arrives for the traditionnal Clive Davis party on the eve of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on January 28, 2018, in New York. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD Everyone has an opinion on Cardi B's decision to have a baby, and now so do the anti-choicers.

Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win Pulitzer music prize

Fox News star Sean Hannity admits he was Michael Cohen's secret client and 'may have given him ten bucks' for talking about 'real estate' - but DENIES the lawyer who paid Stormy Daniels for her silence did ANYTHING similar for him White woman, 72, is arrested for attacking a PREGNANT soldier in a restaurant during a row over a parking spot and calling her a 'gay black b***h' U.S. and UK warn Russia is hacking Internet routers and could launch cyber attacks against millions of laptops and phones - and even 'critical infrastructure' like POWER GRIDS California BANS National Guard from following Trump's orders at the Mexican border telling troops not to fly drones or even fix Border Patrol vehicles EXCLUSIVE: 'We went at it like she just didn't exist.'

Police chief: Officers did nothing wrong in Starbucks arrest

The area was under a severe thunderstorm warning. A potent spring storm system that's expected to persist through the weekend raked across the Plains and Midwest Friday, spawning at least one tornado in Arkansas as blizzard conditions blanked much of the Northern... A potent spring storm system that's expected to persist through the weekend raked across the Plains and Midwest Friday, spawning at least one tornado in Arkansas as blizzard conditions blanked much of the Northern Plains.

AP investigation: Doctors keep licenses despite sex abuse

An Associated Press investigation finds that even as Hollywood moguls, elite journalists and politicians ... An Associated Press investigation finds that even as Hollywood moguls, elite journalists and politicians have been pushed out of their jobs or resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the world of medicine... An Associated Press investigation finds that even as Hollywood moguls, elite journalists and politicians have been pushed out of their jobs or resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the world of medicine is more forgiving.