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“The Princess Diarist” (Blue Rider Press), by Carrie Fisher

“I’ve spent so many years not telling the story of Harrison and me having an affair on the first ‘Star Wars’ movie that it’s difficult to know exactly how to tell it now,” Carrie Fisher announces on page 49 of her brisk but vague new memoir, “The Princess Diarist.”

“Excellent, here we go,” any solid fan of the real “Star Wars” movies (certainly not the prequels) will think, settling in for the literary equivalent of an ice-cream sundae of the more offbeat flavors. Читать дальше...

Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the United States Supreme Court. He is the court’s leading opponent of the death penalty.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was sentenced Monday to a 10-year prison term by a judge who said he was "astonished" that a veteran legislator would steal government and charity funds to pay his son's debts and buy a vacation home.

SALT LAKE CITY — A judge on Monday ordered a suspended University of Southern California football player to stand trial on rape charges after a 19-year-old woman said marijuana and alcohol left her nearly unable to move during the attack following a summertime party in Utah.

Zoey Deutch and her Why Him? movie mom Megan Mullally are redefining how to pose on the red carpet! The on-screen mother-daughter duo stepped out for The Cinema Society’s screening of their new movie on Sunday (December 11) at the iPic Theater in New York City. While posing for photos together, Zoey grabbed onto Megan‘s [...]

The regulations that oversee the prescription drug industry and protect consumers from dangerous products are surprisingly fragile and young.

Italy's Prime Minister-designate Paolo Gentiloni submitted a list of ministers to form the country's new government to President Sergio Mattarella, Secretary General of the Presidential Office Hugo Zampetti said on Monday.

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British Olympic Association chairman Sir Hugh Robertson says he would back governing bodies boycotting sports events in protest at Russian doping.

Julia Landauer became the highest placing female driver in K&N Pro Series history this year, finishing fourth in the West.

CHICAGO (AP) — A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers is driven largely by rising drug use among women in rural areas, a new study found.

CHICAGO (AP) — A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers is driven largely by rising drug use among women in rural areas, a new study found. Newborns whose mothers use these drugs during pregnancy are at risk for seizures, excessive crying, problems with breathing, sleeping and feeding and other withdrawal symptoms. The new study shows there's an urgent need for more programs to make it easier for women in rural areas to obtain prevention services and treatment for addiction... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The top Senate Republican said Monday that Congress will investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election on behalf of Donald Trump, an intelligence conclusion that the incoming commander in chief has called…

NEW YORK (AP) — The top Senate Republican said Monday that Congress will investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election on behalf of Donald Trump, an intelligence conclusion that the incoming commander in chief has called…

Exchange-traded funds tracking the defense industry tumbled on Monday, suffering their biggest one-day decline in months after a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump prompted turbulence in one of the industry’s biggest players.

Exchange-traded funds tracking the defense industry tumbled on Monday, suffering their biggest one-day decline in months after a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump prompted turbulence in one of the industry’s biggest players.

Exchange-traded funds tracking the defense industry tumbled on Monday, suffering their biggest one-day decline in months after a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump prompted turbulence in one of the industry’s biggest players.

Exchange-traded funds tracking the defense industry tumbled on Monday, suffering their biggest one-day decline in months after a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump prompted turbulence in one of the industry’s biggest players.

"The Princess Diarist" (Blue Rider Press), by Carrie Fisher

"The Princess Diarist" (Blue Rider Press), by Carrie Fisher

"The Princess Diarist" (Blue Rider Press), by Carrie Fisher

"The Princess Diarist" (Blue Rider Press), by Carrie Fisher

Smith has thought a lot about the Death Star, as anyone who’s see “Clerks” knows True “Star Wars” fans know that “The Empire Strikes Back” is the best “Star Wars” movie ever made. Relax, #DumpStarWars: 'Rogue One' Star Riz Ahmed Denies 'Petty' Anti-Trump Messages (Exclusive Video) Adding heft to Smith’s take: “Rogue One” is all about a plot to steal the blueprints for the Death Star from the original movie, and Smith has thought more about the Death Star than pretty much anyone who hasn’t made a “Star Wars” movie ... Читать дальше...

One survivor of the tragic Chapecoense plane crash is being given no clues as to what happened the tragic day most of his teammates died.

The early season promise for the Eagles hasn’t translated to a meaningful December, so guys who are hurt this time of year become roster spots to use on guys for the future. And the Eagles have several spots to fill. Via Andy Schwartz of CSNPhilly.com, long snapper/magician Jon Dorenbos is out for the rest of…