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Gas stations display the price of gasoline in Englewood, N.J., on April 30.

Oil Prices Rise After Trump's Iran Speech, But Supply And Demand Also Fuel Increase

President Trump's announcement that he would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is just one reason drivers will pay more for gasoline this summer.

While in the process of a major renovation, the museum in Southern France dedicated to artist Étienne Terrus — whose self-portrait at the museum appears here — discovered that 82 of its paintings are fakes.

French Museum Discovers More Than Half Its Collection Is Forged

The gallery dedicated to the work of artist Étienne Terrus underwent a six-figure renovation only to find that 82 of its paintings are fakes.

Anders Olsson, the acting permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, announces that the Swedish Academy has decided to postpone the award of the 2018 Nobel literature prize.

Amid Sex-Abuse Scandal, Swedish Academy Won't Award Nobel In Literature This Year

It would mark the first time since World War II that the body failed to award the prestigious prize. Last month, the academy's permanent secretary quit over her handling of the allegations.

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers the annual State of the State address in January. Missouri lawmakers have called on him to resign, though he calls the case against him a "witch hunt."

Missouri Lawmakers Will Hold Special Session To Consider Impeaching Governor

More than three-fourths of the members of Missouri's Legislature signed a petition to call for the session. Gov. Eric Greitens faces two felony charges.

It's the wonder of encore career wonders: On Y<em>ou're Driving Me Crazy</em>, Van Morrison sounds sharp as ever working with Joey DeFrancesco's hard-swinging group.

Van Morrison And Joey DeFrancesco Make A Lethal Addition To An Old Canon

It's been 50 years since Morrison released his classic album Astral Weeks. In April he released his 39th studio LP, You're Driving Me Crazy, and it is feisty from start to finish.

City Attorney Mara Elliott at the San Diego Zoo, where she announced ivory trafficking charges against a local gallery. She is surrounded by officers from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

San Diego Gallery Charged With Trafficking Over $1.3 Million Worth Of Ivory Items

During a sting operation, officials successfully bought one item banned from purchase under state law and were offered three more, leading to a search warrant and the large bust.

Jean-Claude Arnault is escorted on Nov. 12 after the first day of his appeal trial in Stockholm. Arnault challenged his conviction for rape, but instead of throwing out the conviction, the appeals court extended his sentence.

Swedish Cultural Figure Appeals Rape Conviction, Is Given Longer Sentence

Jean-Claude Arnault's sex abuse scandal has roiled the Swedish Academy, which selects the Nobel Prize in Literature. His appeal of his Oct. 1 conviction has backfired.

Snowball Ban Overturned In Colorado Town After Request From 9-Year-Old Boy

Dane Best won over the town board of Severance with cold logic, persuading them to overturn the long-established law.

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis testifying in October 2017 on Capitol Hill about immigrant military recruits.

Pentagon Will Train Recruits Holding Green Cards Following Court Order

A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon provided no rationale for recruiting immigrants and then delaying their military service.

A Black Pete interacts with children during the arrival of Sinterklaas in Monnickendam, Netherlands, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

A Dutch Holiday Tradition: Protesting A Christmas Character In Blackface

The figure at the center of the controversy is Zwarte Piet — Black Pete — often portrayed by people who don Afro wigs and paint their faces black.

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