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Astro, founding member of UB40, in 1987.

Astro, a founding member of the reggae group UB40, has died at age 64

The artist, born Terence Wilson, sang about issues of racism and poverty in the music of the pioneering reggae band.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres speaks during the opening ceremony of the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit, in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday.

The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink

At the opening of a United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, António Guterres says the world is "digging our own grave" by not acting more aggressively to mitigate climate change.

Democratic Sens. Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren chat during a break in the first Democratic primary debate of the 2020 presidential campaign season. Both announce they had breakthrough COVID-19 infections.

Lawmakers use their breakthrough infections to push COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

Democratic Sens. Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan all reported mild symptoms. All three had been vaccinated and boosted, and encouraged others to do the same.

Activists participate in a candlelight vigil calling for an end to the nation's opioid addiction crisis at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., in August 2017.

More than a million Americans have died from overdoses during the opioid epidemic

New research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found roughly 932,000 fatal overdoses from 1999-2020. Preliminary data shows another 100,000 deaths this year.

The Portland Trail Blazers fired Neil Olshey on Friday, after workers reportedly accused him of creating a hostile work environment. He's seen here sitting near Damian Lillard in 2019.

Portland Trail Blazers fire their general manager after reports of a toxic workplace

Last month, the NBA team announced that it had hired a law firm to look into workplace complaints at a Blazers practice facility. Olshey just started his tenth season as the team's general manager.

Gasoline prices on Nov. 17 in Miami Beach, Fla. The White House says oil prices have come down as speculation grew that the United States and other consumers would tap their reserves.

The White House is tapping oil reserves to try to bring down high gas prices

China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are also tapping their emergency stocks. The goal is to try to bring down oil prices, which have been causing consumers pain at the pump.

Ashley Medina at Bliss Salon Spa & Boutique in Lansing, Mich.

Meet the mullet queen of Lansing, Michigan

Ashley Medina is so busy cutting mullets for all kinds of people in her Lansing, Michigan, shop that she may have to give up other styles.

The Memphis Police Department attained surveillance video showing two armed suspects getting out of a white two-door Mercedes Benz and approaching rapper Young Dolph while he was inside Makeda's Cookies.

Memphis police release photos of 2 suspects wanted over Young Dolph's shooting death

The images show two suspects getting out of a Mercedes armed with guns and wearing sweatshirts, then approaching the rapper, police said.

Elton John and his mohawk perform at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif., in 1986.

Tear-Jerker British Ad Re-Creates Elton John's Christmas Past

The British department store chain John Lewis & Partners is famous for its heart-wrenching Christmas ads. This year's edition features a very famous musician and a life-altering gift.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing St. in London on Wednesday. Speculation over a vote of no confidence in his leadership mounts.

Britain's Johnson faces growing calls to quit after throwing parties during lockdown

The prime minister has admitted to throwing "bring your own booze" parties at his official residence in London while ordinary Britons were told to stay away from unnecessary gatherings.

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