Only one out of every 10 heavy drinkers in the United States technically qualifies as an alcoholic. The statistic is based on a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that most adults who drink too much still "(fall) short of the criteria for alcoholism."
Amazon, Facebook, and more are up, Gamestop down China cut its interest rate for the first time in two years, and it is leading to U. S. stocks heading to record numbers Friday.
In a surprise move, China's central bank cut interest rates on Friday in an effort to "re-energize the world's No. 2 economy." The people's republic is among a number of countries trying to "encourage growth in the face of a global slowdown," according to the Associated Press.
Billboard made a huge change, which will begin next week, to its iconic sales chart by incorporating streaming data and tracking sales into the formula to determine rankings on its Top 200.
Peace talks will resume in Havana after the Colombian government and FARC reached an agreement that would liberate hostages taken by the Marxist rebel group. FARC will release the hostages, including an army general, as soon as the Colombian army ends military actions.
Country singers Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman have both come out as being gay this week Country singers Ty Herndon and Billy Gilman have both come out as being gay this week.
Tina Knowles, Beyonce's mother, talked about her latest curated collection with Caché and her fashion input with Destiny's Child and her daughter Solange Knowles' wedding, in an interview Thursday.
It has been almost a year since Khloé Kardashian filed for divorce from estranged husband Lamar Odom last December - the case is now reportedly headed for automatic dismissal due to inactivity.
The 2014 Latin Grammys proved to be a big night for winners Enrique Iglesias and Calle 13. The 2014 Latin Grammys proved to be a big night for winners Enrique Iglesias and Calle 13.
During day 12 of the Jody Arias death penalty retrial, the jury heard more testimony about explicit email and text message exchanges between Arias and her former boyfriend, Travis Alexander, before he was murdered.
LeGarrette Blount will return to the New England Patriots after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week, the team announced on Thursday.
If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at $43 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 p.m. EST.
Federal officials launched an investigation after three commercial pilots reported drones flying near their planes while on final approach to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport this week.
The show got a little political and it still managed to have some fun. The Latin Grammys got off to a political start. The 8 p. m. start time was delayed because of President Barack Obama's speech on immigration.