Ayana Archie
Stories
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Garth Brooks is accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit
The unnamed woman claims Brooks sexually assaulted her several times while she worked for him as a makeup artist. Brooks says the woman is exploiting him for money.
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Doctor charged in Matthew Perry case pleads guilty to conspiracy to dispense ketamine
In the months leading up to Perry's death, Mark Chavez said in a plea deal he conspired to distribute liquid ketamine and ketamine lozenges to Perry through transactions with another doctor.
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Why the price of eggs is on the rise again
The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Those prices could continue to climb during the holidays, as demand for baked goods increases.
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Hoda Kotb announces she is leaving NBC's 'Today' show
Kotb has been at NBC for 26 years, including on the Dateline and Today programs. She said she decided to leave her role after she recently turned 60.
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Big Lots is closing stores and filing for bankruptcy
The U.S. discount retail chain said its customers will still be able to earn and redeem rewards, as well as use gift cards and store credit cards.
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4 people were killed on a train in the Chicago area on Labor Day, police say
The suspect initially escaped from the scene, but was later found through Chicago Transit Authority surveillance video. Police now have the person in custody and seized a firearm in their possession.
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9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar's Head products
The Boar's head recall was first issued in July and linked to a ready-to-eat liverwurst product. The recall has since expanded to includes products such as sliced ham varieties, sausages and loaves.
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A Massachusetts town closes its parks to stop a mosquito-borne disease from spreading
The town is closing its parks from dusk to dawn as it tries to contain the disease. It has also been detected in nearby counties in Massachusetts.
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Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says
Hundreds of products failed to reach adequate recommendations for macronutrients like protein and calories, but exceeded the recommended sugar content.
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3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds
The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.