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Neo-Nazi podcasters sent to prison on terror charges for targeting Prince Harry and his young son

A neo-Nazi podcaster who called for the deaths of Prince Harry and his young son has been sentenced to prison with his co-host for encouraging terrorism
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This photo combination provided by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 shows Christopher Gibbons, left and Tyrone Patten-Walsh. A neo-Nazi podcaster who called for the deaths of Prince Harry and his young son has been sentenced to prison with his co-host for encouraging terrorism. A London judge on Thursday called Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh “dedicated and unapologetic white supremacists.” Gibbons had said the Duke of Sussex should be killed for treason and called for his son, Archie, to be "put down.” (Metropolitan Police via AP)
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Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100

Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim, has died
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FILE - Actress Glynis Johns is shown, Sept. 11, 1982. Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim, has died, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2023. She was 100.(AP Photo/Carlos Rene Perez)
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Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who introduced the world to Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100

Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who introduced the world to Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100
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Publishers Weekly Best Selling Books for the week ending December 30th
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January 04

Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'

Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.”
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FILE - In this April 12, 2018 file photo, Britney Spears arrives at the 29th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.” At the same time, Spears noted in an Instagram post Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, she's still writing music — just for other people. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
January 04

NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women's March Madness, 39 other championships

The NCAA and ESPN have agreed to a $920 million, eight-year deal that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament
January 04
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley coaches from the sideline against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Greenville, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker)
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This image released by Netflix shows Joon Lee as TK, Sam Song Li as Bruce Sun, Michelle Yeoh as Mama Sun, Justin Chien as Charles Sun in an episode of "The Brothers Sun." (Netflix via AP)
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Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard reflect on the gray areas of 'Memory'

When Jessica Chastain first read the script for “Memory,” she was struck by the unanswered questions left swirling around her head about issues pertaining to love, sex and consent
January 04
This image released by Ketchup Entertainment shows Jessica Chastain in a scene from "Memory." (Ketchup Entertainment via AP)
January 03

Unsealed court records offer new detail on old sex abuse allegations against Jeffrey Epstein

Amid great hype, previously secret court documents are being unsealed related to Jeffrey Epstein, the jet-setting financier who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges
January 03
FILE - This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. Social media is abuzz with news that a judge is about to release a list of "clients," or "associates" or maybe "co-conspirators," of Jeffrey Epstein, the jet-setting financier who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. While some previously sealed court records are indeed being made public, the great majority of the people whose names appear in those documents are not accused of any wrongdoing. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)
January 03

Movie Review: Anthony Hopkins shines in 'Freud's Last Session'

“Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud, adds to a string of sterling late-chapter performances by the 86-year-old actor
January 03
This image provided by Sony Pictures Classics shows Matthew Goode as C.S. Lewis and Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud in a scene from "Freud's Last Session." (Sabrina Lantos/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)
January 03

Trial postponed for man charged in 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie due to forthcoming memoir

The New Jersey man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie is allowed to seek material related to Rushdie’s upcoming memoir about the 2022 attack before standing trial
January 03
FILE - Hadi Matar, the man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie, arrives for an arraignment at the Chautauqua County Courthouse, Aug. 13, 2022, in Mayville, NY. Matar is allowed to seek material related to Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the attack before standing trial, a judge ruled Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Jury selection in Matar's attempted murder and assault trial was originally scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 8. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
January 03

Movie Review: Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard anchor ‘Memory,’ a thorny drama with a tender heart

Pain and trauma permeate Michel Franco’s new drama “Memory,” about two lost souls who find surprising comfort in one another
January 03
This image released by Ketchup Entertainment shows Jessica Chastain in a scene from "Memory." (Ketchup Entertainment via AP)
January 03

Bernie Williams to make New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 with Gustavo Dudamel

Former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams will make his New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 when future music director Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra’s spring gala at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall
January 03
FILE - Former baseball player Bernie Williams waves after performing the national anthem before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins in Oakland, Calif., May 16, 2022. Former New York Yankees center fielder Williams will make his New York Philharmonic debut on April 24 when future music director Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra's spring gala at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
January 03

Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equity

Coco Jones went from being a Disney child star to reshaping her image and finding her musical voice en route to five Grammy nominations, including best new artist
January 03
Coco Jones poses for a portrait on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
January 02

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client thefts

Disgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he stole more than $15 million from his clients
January 02
FILE - Attorney Tom Girardi smiles outside the Los Angeles courthouse on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. A federal judge filed a brief order Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, stating that the disgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he stole more than $15 million from his clients. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
January 02

Trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie may be delayed until author's memoir is published

Salman Rushdie’s plans to publish a book about a 2022 attempt on his life may delay the trial of his alleged attacker, which is scheduled to begin next week
January 02
FILE - Hadi Matar, the man charged with repeatedly stabbing Salman Rushdie as the renowned author was being introduced for a lecture, listens during an arraignment in the Chautauqua County Courthouse, Aug. 18, 2022, in Mayville, NY. Rushdie's plans to publish a book about the 2022 attempt on his life may delay the trial of Matar, his alleged attacker, scheduled to begin next week, attorneys said Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
January 02

First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies

The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain
January 02
This still image from video provided by Disney shows the character Mickey Mouse in the 1928 animated short "Steamboat Willie." On Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain after the expiration of the 95-year copyright, and is already the focus of two horror films. (Disney via AP)
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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible
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'Black Panther' actress Carrie Bernans pinned under food truck in NYC crash

The woman who was pinned under a food truck when a driver fleeing police plowed into pedestrians in midtown Manhattan has been identified as an actor who has appeared in films such as “Black Panther” and “The Color Purple.”
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DeSantis and Haley will appear at next week's CNN debate at the same time as Trump's Fox town hall

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are set to appear at next week’s Republican presidential debate on CNN
January 02
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign stop, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Coralville, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay's husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce after 4 years of marriage

The bloom is off the final rose for “Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay and husband Bryan Abasolo, who found love on the reality dating franchise
January 02
FILE - Television personalities Rachel Lindsay, left, and her husband Bryan Abasolo participate in the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the television series "The Bachelorette" at BUILD Studio, Sept. 30, 2019, in New York. Court records in Los Angeles Superior Court show that Lindsay's husband Abasolo filed to end their marriage on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
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Publishers Weekly Best Selling Books for the week ending December 23rd
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Actor Enzo Vogrincic poses for a portrait to promote the film "Society of the Snow" on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Apple TV app - Top Movies Week ending 12/31/2023
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ESPN apologizes for showing video of woman flashing breast during Sugar Bowl broadcast

ESPN has apologized for a video clip of a woman baring her breast that was shown during the broadcast of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
January 02
Washington playes Texas during the first half of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
January 01

Les McCann, innovative jazz musician best known for 'Compared to What,' dies at 88

Les McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and hundreds of other hip-hop performers, has died
January 01
FILE - Jazz and soul pianist and singer Les McCann performs on stage during the opening of the 40th Montreux Jazz Festival at the Auditorium Stravinski, June 30, 2006, in Montreux, Switzerland. McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the “soul jazz” genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and other hip-hop performers, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. He was 88. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP, File)
January 01

135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year’s Day
January 01
The Union Station Homeless Services float rolls down the parade route at the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Mexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who voiced Mama Coco in 'Coco,' dies at 90

The Mexican actor who gave voice to the character of “Mama Coco” in the popular Pixar film “Coco” has died
January 01
Ana Ofelia Murgui­a receives her ACPT Award, Sept. 28, 2022, in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Marsha Warfield, bailiff Roz Russell on 'Night Court,' returns to the show that has a 'big heart'

Fans of the hit reboot of “Night Court” got a happy surprise when an old face popped up in the season one finale
January 01
This image released by NBC shows John Larroquette as Dan Fielding, left, and Marsha Warfield as Roz in a scene from the "Night Court" episode entitled "The Roz Affair." (Nicole Weingart/NBC via AP)
December 31

'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales hit post-pandemic high

Overall, 2023 sales reached $9 billion for the best year since the pandemic.
December 31
Timothee Chalamet arrives at the premiere of "Wonka" on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
December 31

Shecky Greene, legendary standup comic, improv master and lord of Las Vegas, dies at 97

The legendary standup comic was lord of the Las Vegas strip for decades.
December 31
In this Nov. 19, 2005, file photo, Shecky Greene is shown at an event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne on Jan. 14th

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announces she will abdicate the throne on Jan. 14th
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 7-13

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 7-13 include actor Imelda Staunton from “The Crown," writer-producer Shonda Rhimes and singer Mary J
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Imelda Staunton poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere for 'The Crown' season 6 finale, in London, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
December 31

John Pilger, Australia-born journalist and filmmaker known for covering Cambodia, dies at 84

An Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia has died
December 31
FILE - Journalist John Pilger, one of the supporters of the Wikileaks website founder Julian Assange, talks to media outside the City of Westminster Magistrates Court in central London, following Assange bail hearing, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. John Pilger, the Australia-born journalist and documentary maker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, has died. He was 84. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)
December 30

Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

She accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault.
December 30
FILE - Paula Abdul arrives at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Abdul has accused former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show, according to a new lawsuit filed Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
December 30

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

Oscar-nominated British actor was also known for his role in "Michael Clayton."
December 30
FILE - Tom Wilkinson arrives at the "Denial" premiere on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Toronto. Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. He was 75. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)
December 30

Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties

The Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties
December 30
FILE - The Vienna Boys' Choir perform together with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra during the traditional New Year's concert at the golden hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 1, 2016. The Austrian government said Saturday Dec. 30, 2023 that it is giving the country's centuries-old Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)
December 29

Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny

Bollywood, India’s Hindi language movie industry, made an impressive comeback in 2023 after a pandemic-driven slowdown, audience fatigue, and the streaming platforms taking away a big chunk of viewership
December 29
FILE - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan acknowledges the crowd after his team Kolkata Knight Riders' won the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata, India, on April 6, 2023. India’s Hindi language movie industry, Bollywood, made an impressive financial recovery in 2023 after a pandemic-driven slowdown, audience fatigue with big studio productions and Bollywood megastars, and streaming platforms taking away a big chunk of viewership. (AP Photo/Bikas Das, File)
December 29

Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list

Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, have been recognized in the U.K.’s New Year Honors list
December 29
FILE - Dame Shirley Bassey poses for photographers upon arrival at the Olivier Awards in London, Sunday, April 3, 2016. Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and England goalkeeper Mary Earps were recognized Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 in the U.K.’s New Year Honors list, which celebrates the achievements and services of more than 1,000 people across the country. Other well-known names on the list include “The Great British Bake Off” judge Paul Hollywood, “Game of Thrones” actor Emilia Clarke, and Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
December 29

Air in Times Square filled with colored paper as organizers test New Year's Eve confetti

Visitors to Times Square got a small preview of New York City’s famed New Year’s Eve party as the event’s organizers heaved handfuls of colored paper skyward in a promotional event to test their confetti
December 29
Confetti is released during a confetti test ahead of New Year's Eve in Times Square, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
December 29

Kathy Griffin files for divorce ahead of her fourth wedding anniversary

Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from longtime partner Randy Bick just shy of the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary
December 29
FILE - Kathy Griffin poses at the Writers Guild Awards on Feb. 11, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Court records in Los Angeles show Griffin filed for divorce from longtime partner Randy Bick on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences. The pair were married on New Year's Day in 2020 after dating for nearly a decade. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
December 29

What to stream this week: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Dan Levy's directorial debut, the return of NBC's rebooted “Night Court” for its second season and new game shows on Fox
December 29
Daniel Levy, writer/director of "Good Grief," as well as a cast member, poses at the premiere of the Netflix film at the Egyptian Theatre, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
December 29

Column: The Newby Awards sends out an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

In a year when “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the Oscars, Taylor Swift took that theme to a whole new level before 2023 was done
December 29
FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before playing against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers spoke to local reporters Thursday, Nov. 30, and said he's not yet close to being able to play after tearing his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11. But he also left open the door for him to be back under center before his initial goal of Dec. 24, saying he plans to ramp up his practice activities next week. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
December 28

Washington taking lessons from 'Boys in the Boat' into the CFP semifinal

The Washington Huskies are applying lessons from Olympic rowing in 1936 to their quest for a college football national title at the dawn of 2024
December 28
FILE - Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to pass against Oregon during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. The final four-team College Football Playoff promises to be one of the closest in the 10-year history of the event(AP Photo/David Becker, File)
December 28

Cher asks court to give her conservatorship over her adult son

Cher has asked a court to make her a temporary conservator overseeing her son’s money
December 28
FILE - Cher poses at the premiere of the documentary film "Sidney," Sept. 21, 2022, in Los Angeles. Cher has filed a petition to become a temporary conservator overseeing her son's money, saying his struggles with mental health and substance abuse have left him unable to manage his assets and potentially put his life in danger. The Oscar and Grammy winning singer and actor on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, filed the petition in Los Angeles Superior Court that would give her temporary control of the finances of Elijah Blue Allman, her 47-year-old son with musician Gregg Allman. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
December 28

How to watch Texas vs. Washington in Sugar Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream

Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game
December 28
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
December 28

How to watch Michigan vs. Alabama in Rose Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream

Two of college football's most storied programs will meet on New Year's Day in a playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl
December 28
Alabama running back Jam Miller (26) runs in to score a touchdown during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
December 28

Pierce Brosnan is in hot water, accused of trespassing in a Yellowstone thermal area

Pierce Brosnan has been in hot water plenty of times as an actor playing the secret agent James Bond
December 28
FILE - Pierce Brosnan, a cast member in "The Out-Laws," poses at a special screening of the film, Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Regal LA Live theaters in Los Angeles. Brosnan has been in hot water plenty of times as an actor playing the secret agent James Bond, though not in Yellowstone National Park. Now, for allegedly stepping out of bounds in a thermal area during a recent visit, Brosnan faces two citations and a court date in the world's oldest national park. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)