Stephen Colbert escalates dispute with CBS over Talarico interview ban Stephen Colbert escalates dispute with CBS over Talarico interview ban

The "Late Show" host said the CBS claim that a U.S. Senate candidate interview was not banned is "crap."

February 18, 2026, 16:22
Forget the gowns. Menswear takes center stage in this year's Oscar race Forget the gowns. Menswear takes center stage in this year's Oscar race

Contenders for this year's costume design Oscar show that period menswear can be as eye-catching as tight corsets and wide skirts.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
Amber Glenn hopes she can still experience the Olympic moment of her dreams Amber Glenn hopes she can still experience the Olympic moment of her dreams

U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's hoping to achieve something more special to her than an Olympic medal during her free skate.

February 18, 2026, 19:17
Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care

Senate Democrats cited a rise in immigration detention deaths since the start of the Trump administration, questioning oversight, medical care and facility expansion.

February 18, 2026, 23:36
Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping draws online sleuths, psychics, influencers Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping draws online sleuths, psychics, influencers

Online fanatics of true crime have parsed through information about the Nancy Guthrie case, filling in the limited details with rumor, innuendo and conspiracy.

February 18, 2026, 21:34
California sues Trump administration over billions in canceled clean energy funding California sues Trump administration over billions in canceled clean energy funding

It is California's 58th lawsuit against the administration since Trump resumed office last year.

February 18, 2026, 23:11
DMV decides not to suspend Tesla sales in California over deceptive marketing DMV decides not to suspend Tesla sales in California over deceptive marketing

California regulators determined this week that Tesla is no longer using deceptive marketing to advertise its supervised self-driving features.

February 18, 2026, 21:12
Netflix and Warner Bros join Disney and Paramount in calling out ByteDance's latest AI platform Netflix and Warner Bros join Disney and Paramount in calling out ByteDance's latest AI platform

Just last week, ByteDance launched its AI video platform, Seedance 2.0, and ever since, AI-generated videos using copyrighted materials have continued to go viral. Studios like Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros. and Netflix are now calling out the Chinese company with cease and desist letters.

February 18, 2026, 23:02
GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax

Kiley says he will introduce the 'Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.' It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.

February 18, 2026, 23:40
Tom Noonan, 'Manhunter' character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74 Tom Noonan, 'Manhunter' character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74

Tom Noonan, the actor best known for playing villain Francis Dolarhyde in 'Manhunter' and the Ripper in 'Last Action Hero,' has died. He was 74.

February 18, 2026, 22:17