Woman killed by police was "ER'' actress Vanessa Marquez

A woman fatally shot by South Pasadena police when she waved a weapon that turned out to be a BB gun at officers was identified Friday as an actress who had a recurring role in the medical drama "ER.''

New Illinois roller coaster to reach 78 mph in 2 seconds
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A Chicago-area theme park says it will open a new roller coaster that will accelerate from 0 to 78 miles per hour in less than two seconds.

Mouth-watering preview of Chicago Gourmet 2018
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Sam Toia and David Whitaker join the set to get us excited for Chicago Gourmet 2018, which takes place from Sept. 26 through Sept. 30 at Millennium Park.

Neil Simon, Broadway's master of comedy, dies at 91

Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as "The Odd Couple," ''Barefoot in the Park" and his "Brighton Beach" trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.

P!nk stops concert to hug grieving teen who just lost mother

An Australian teen got what her family is calling a "hug from heaven" in memory of her mother. P!nk stopped her show in Brisbane after after she saw a sign from a fan in the crowd. The sign read, “My name is Leah – I’m 14 years old. I lost my beautiful Mum last month. I would LOVE a hug … Please!”

Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' host, dead at 76

Robin Leach, a journalist best known for being the host of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Thursday night, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes. He was 76.

Grammy-winning country star Gretchen Wilson arrested

Grammy-winning country music star Gretchen Wilson has been arrested at a Connecticut airport after police say she became "belligerent" toward troopers.

'Big Bang Theory' to end after Season 12

"The Big Bang Theory" is ending after Season 12, Fox News can confirm. 

Rapper Post Malone's jet lands safely after 2 tires blow

A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport on Tuesday but made a safe emergency landing hours later in upstate New York, prompting the rapper to thank fans who prayed for him and diss those who "wished death" on him while he was in the air.

Backstreet Boys concert postponed after fans injured, venue entrance collapses in storm

An Oklahoma casino says 14 people suffered cuts and bruises when a powerful rainstorm toppled entrance trusses and disrupted the start of an outdoor concert by the Backstreet Boys.

Sangria Fest returns for two days in Humboldt Park
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Shanon Lersch, Misael Sarabia and Jose Rodriguez join the set to get us hyped up for Sangria Fest, which runs from Aug. 18th to Aug. 19th in Humboldt Park.

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies in Detroit at 76

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," ''I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died from pancreatic cancer. She was 76.

'Miss Saigon' comes to Millennium Park for Broadway in Chicago
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Emily Bautista, star of the "Miss Saigon" national tour, joins the set to talk about her role in the award-winning production.

Aretha Franklin gravely ill

Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' is gravely ill, confirms the Associated Press following earlier reports of the legendary singer's failing health.