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"We will no longer judge our candidates on their outward physical appearance," Gretchen Carlson, chairwoman of Miss America's board, announced. "That's huge."

FIFA says its website is the "only official and legitimate" way to get the tickets. But the World Cup final is a hot ticket on ticket reseller Viagogo's site, costing up to nearly $14,100.

Mexico is putting tariffs on imports of U.S. steel and farm products — including pork and cheese — as it hits back at the U.S. for the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum products.

President Trump had blocked critics from his @realDonaldTrump account. But a ruling in May said that his account is "a public forum" and that his followers enjoy First Amendment guarantees.

Prosecutors say the former Trump campaign manager and an unnamed associate repeatedly tried to contact two potential witnesses. A judge could order Manafort to jail as he awaits trial.

In a statement, the president says all the players won't promise to stand for the national anthem, hand on heart.

Catherine Healy has spent more than 30 years as an activist and was instrumental in drafting legislation that legalized prostitution in New Zealand. Now she's becoming a dame.

Ron Weber, 84, called 1,936 games from their inception in 1974 to 1997. But he retired before they made their first (and for a long time, only) final. Now, he and the team have a second chance.

After decades at the helm of the company that changed the way the world consumes coffee, Schultz will hold the title of chairman emeritus. Pundits say he may be interested in a move to politics.

Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology.

The company says it shared the data only to help Apple, Samsung and other device-makers "recreate Facebook-like experiences." It denies a New York Times report that "deep access" was granted.

Germany's Bayer announced in 2016 that it would be buying Monsanto for more than $60 billion. Now it confirms it will be dropping the Monsanto name, which has been made infamous by protesters.

President Trump followed a weekend filled with broad assertions of executive authority by stating on Twitter that he could absolve himself of wrongdoing.

The volcano spewed billowing clouds of ash into the sky — and more dangerously, sent a deadly mix of lava, pumice and gas speeding toward villages on Sunday. Authorities fear the death toll may rise.

People observed a minute of silence for the eight who were killed a year ago during the deadly vehicle and knife attack. Britain's threat level is expected to remain severe for two years.

On Monday morning, the Supreme Court might release opinions in a number of significant cases, from gerrymandering challenges to religious rights disputes. We've got a roundup of the possibilities.

His moves had gained the approval of the crowd, but a final backflip caused his gun to fall. As he tried to pick it up, it fired and injured one patron, who is now in good condition.

In a joint statement from the six non-U.S. finance ministers, the group expressed "unanimous concern and disappointment" with the latest trade actions from the Trump administration.

The two men were reportedly experienced climbers. El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park is considered one of the world's most challenging climbs.

The British actor fought off attackers attempting to steal a delivery driver's bike in London. A witness to the incident calls Cumberbatch courageous, brave and a superhero.

Mattis said China's military buildup in the South China Sea is an attempt to intimidate and coerce its neighbors. The contested waterway is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.

After 41 months of litigation and negotiations, the Catholic church agreed to the second-largest payout to sexual abuse victims in U.S. history.

Heath Phillips is one of those getting an upgrade once thought impossible. He had accepted a lesser discharge to avoid court-martial with "no clue" it would cut him off from jobs and veterans' aid.

Together, he and Nolan Bushnell made games with makeshift materials that eschewed the bulky computers of the era. Their company created Pong — and their tumultuous partnership changed gaming forever.

The head of site's news product announced Friday that the feature was "less and less useful." And it caused the company major headaches.

Vogue Arabia meant to celebrate "the trailblazing women of Saudi Arabia" before a ban on female drivers is lifted. Instead, critics said the photo overlooked women who fought for the right to drive.

Michael Rotondo drew international attention when he lost a legal battle his parents waged to pry him out of their house in Camillus, N.Y. On Friday, he drove away with a farewell honk of the horn.

The measure, which had been set to take effect July 1, had quickly drawn a legal challenge from Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Iowa.

The European Union will take its case to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. tariffs are "pure protectionism," Europe's top trade commissioner said as the measures took effect on Friday.

The economy gained a stronger-than-expected 223,000 jobs and the unemployment rate edged down to an 18-year low. President Trump hinted at a strong report more than an hour before its release.