Kristen Stewart makes history at France's Cesar awards
"Twilight" megastar Kristen Stewart won best supporting actress for her role in "Clouds of Sils Maria" at the Cesar awards .
Russia 'undermining' global world order: US
In some of its sharpest criticism to date, Washington accused Moscow of "undermining" the global order by supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Charlie Sheen a no-show for 'Two and a Half Men' finale
Hit US television sitcom "Two and a Half Men" has signed off after 12 seasons, with a finale in which the show's volatile former star Charlie Sheen was everywhere, yet nowhere.
YouTube releasing Android app for kid-friendly viewing
YouTube revealed plans for the US release of a mobile application built with children -- and their parents' concerns -- in mind.
NASA delays spacewalk to Saturday to analyze spacesuit
The start of a series of spacewalks to carry out major work at the International Space Station will be delayed by a day to Saturday so NASA can investigate a spacesuits problem.
Oscars shapes up into a two-horse race
Hollywood is holding its breath ahead of the Oscars, with dark comedy "Birdman" and coming-of-age drama "Boyhood" neck-and-neck in the awards season home stretch.
Venezuela arrests Caracas opposition mayor
Masked intelligence service agents arrested the mayor of Caracas, his wife and opposition figures.
Pussy Riot aim at US police in first English song
Pussy Riot, the Russian band jailed after mocking the Kremlin, has released a first English-language song that takes aim not at Vladimir Putin but at US police brutality.
Marc Jacobs wows NY crowd with eccentric elegance
American designer Marc Jacobs provided a dazzling finale to New York Fashion Week with a collection of severe but eccentric elegance.
Kerry calls on Russian FM to stop Ukraine attacks
US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Russian counterpart to urge him to stop separatist attacks on a strategic Ukrainian town and respect a fragile ceasefire.
Nicki Minaj tour manager stabbed to death
The tour manager of rapper Nicki Minaj was stabbed to death and another member of her entourage was seriously injured in a bar fight, the artist and police said.
'I am my own man,' says Jeb Bush
Republican Jeb Bush insisted that he is his "own man," further indication he is distinguishing himself from his presidential father as he mulls a 2016 White House bid.
India's Mohapatra mobbed at NY fashion week after Obama success
New York designer Bibhu Mohapatra is riding high since Michelle Obama arrived on a landmark visit to India wearing his dress -- his Fashion Week show was mobbed.
Obama to make Japanese internment camp national monument
US President Barack Obama will make a former Japanese internment camp in Hawaii a national monument to "ensure its stories are told for generations."
Drake hits number one with surprise album
The rapper Drake cruised to number one on the US charts with his new album, even though he released it only digitally and with no prior publicity.
Denis Ten dedicates his Four Continents championship title to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten commented on his victory at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2015.
The beagle 'Miss P' is top dog at Westminster
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show picked a Beagle as its best in show, scoring a knockout blow for America's Snoopy breed for the second time in seven years.
Obama, Danish leader vow to confront terror together
US President Barack Obama expressed solidarity with Denmark after two shootings that shocked the Nordic nation.
US urges Russia, rebels to 'immediately' halt Ukraine attacks
The United States called on Russia and the separatists it backs to "immediately" halt attacks in eastern Ukraine.
Sean Penn turns action hero in 'The Gunman'
US actor Sean Penn turns action hero in "The Gunman" -- a thriller that had its world premiere in London on Monday.