CULTURE

China says its Confucius Institutes promote cultural exchange, but critics say that they promote the political aims of China's rulers.

Several flights were cancelled while over 2,000 people were stranded at ports in Manila after coast guards halted sea travel.

Rumain Brisbon, a 34-year-old unarmed black man, was fatally shot by a white officer on Tuesday in Phoenix, Arizona.

The first trailer for the the upcoming "Terminator Genisys" has arrived.

An animal rights group has unsuccessfully argued that chimpanzees, like humans, deserve basic liberties, including freedom from detainment.

Chris Soules will have a record number of 30 women fighting for his heart when "The Bachelor" 2015 premieres on Jan. 5.

Alison Williams was compared to Mary Martin on Twitter after she played Peter Pan Thursday.

Find out what happened in Season 6, episode 9 of "The Vampire Diaries."

Christopher Walken's performance in NBC's "Peter Pan Live" was one of the most talked about topics on Twitter.

The actor served 45 days of a three-month jail sentence for an assault he committed at age 16, which reportedly left a man blind in one eye.

Over 1,000 people packed NYC's Foley Square to protest the Eric Garner grand jury decision before heading to other parts of lower Manhattan.

Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner dating rumors continue to persist following their intimate Love magazine cover.

How to watch live stream video of the Foley Square protest in New York City.

Prince George is rumored to be getting a baby sister come this spring when Duchess Kate Middleton delivers her second baby.

A satirical news site claimed the president's daughter, 16, is pregnant, while a sexualized photo also sent the Internet into a tailspin.

Citing disagreements with Facebook's Chris Hughes, Frank Foer has resigned from the storied liberal magazine.

Azealia Banks slammed Iggy Azalea with the nickname "Igloo Australia" on Twitter.

Lifetime’s miniseries “The Red Tent,” based on the best-selling novel by Anita Diamant, premieres Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at 9/8c.

The Department of Justice ignored a flurry of airline mergers, and now passengers are paying the price.

The U.S. Navy revoked veteran Bill Cosby's honorary rank as more sexual-assault allegations mounted.

The grand jury that didn't indict Officer Pantaleo heard testimony from 22 civilians and 28 cops, doctors and emergency responders.

In a new sneak peek of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 6, episode 10, Jeremy is suddenly on the right path again. Is he truly over Bonnie?

"Frozen Fever," a new short film that will reunite the cast of "Frozen" for a birthday adventure, will debut before each showing of Disney's upcoming live-action film "Cinderella."

The "Sons of Anarchy" series finale promo video teases Jax's fate. Will the SAMCRO leader make it out alive?

Move over, Rick Grimes! "The Walking Dead" companion series has cast its male lead.

The "diaosi," or "loser," demographic is China's answer to the West's millennials.

Florida's Department of Management Services approved a holiday display from the Satanic Temple to appear for a week in its Capitol building.

Starz gave "Outlander" fans some new footage from Season 1, episode 6 to hold them over until the show's mid-season premiere. Watch the extended scene!

The nominations for the 2015 Grammy Awards will be announced on Dec. 5 in addition to a Christmas concert special.