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Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in Joker: Folie à Deux.

'I didn't want it to end.' Why director Todd Phillips came back with another 'Joker'

After the 2019 Joker wrapped, Phillips knew he wanted to do more with Batman's archnemesis. Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

The world's largest stocking — stitched together from handmade blankets — was confirmed by <em>Guinness World Records</em> this week.

1,600-Pound Stocking Knitted With Care In Hopes A World Record Soon Would Be There

Since Veterans Day 2014, more than 1,100 crafters have been making blankets and sending them to a yarn company. The result: a record-setting patchwork stocking, and a donation for military charities.

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, left, walks out of the Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse on Nov. 24, 2015, after the jury deliberated for a fifth full day in his trial in Charleston, W.Va.

Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence

After a year in federal prison and a halfway house, Don Blankenship immediately let loose on Twitter, condemning federal mine safety regulators, members of Congress and federal prosecutors.

San Diego police officers work outside the scene of a shooting at an apartment complex Sunday, after a gunman opened fire on a crowd of people.

Gunman Kills 1, Wounds 6 In Shooting At A Pool Party In San Diego

Witnesses say the gunman, who was white, was holding a beer as he fired into the crowd. All of his victims are people of color.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (left) of California gestures toward outgoing House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio during a news conference on Capitol Hill.

McCarthy Poised To Clinch GOP's Nomination For Speaker, But It's Just Step 1

House Republicans will cast secret ballots Thursday to nominate the next speaker. Kevin McCarthy is favored, but he will face a bigger hurdle when the entire House votes later this month.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Red Sea. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group was recently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate. On Monday, the State Department ordered additional troops to the Middle East.

Pentagon Sending 1,000 More U.S. Troops To Middle East

The announcement comes after Iran said it would surpass limits on its uranium stockpiles as set by a landmark international agreement. The Pentagon insisted it is not seeking a war with Iran.

Hundreds of Lufthansa flights have been cancelled. There are reports that flight attendants' union has and company executives have agreed to preliminary talks this weekend to discuss issues including wages and working conditions.

German Airline Lufthansa Grounds 1,300 Flights As Flight Attendants Strike

Thousands of employees picketed outside of airports in Germany. Lufthansa, that nation's largest carrier, expects 180,000 passengers will be affected by the two-day work stoppage.

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus has become the first department store to declare bankruptcy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Is 1st By A Department Store During Coronavirus Crisis

The luxury chain known for its extravagant Christmas Book catalog had been losing money before the pandemic. The move follows J.Crew's bankruptcy filing on Monday, foreboding potentially more to come.

Remembering NFL legend John Madden

Remembering NFL legend John Madden and his contributions to the game

A look back at the life of iconic actress Cicely Tyson

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