A federal judge who ruled last year that the federal government should take full responsibility for some of the flooding that occurred in New Orleans, following Hurricane Katrina and other typhoons granted class-action status in the case.

Sony Pictures has reached a settlement deal with the opponents, who accused the company of making secret contracts with other studios to limit wages and halt hiring of animation staffs.

Terry Stubbfield filed a divorce citing "irreconcilable differences" between her and the ex-NFL star, Dana Stubblefield. She is also seeking to take the full custody of their two children, while only giving her husband a visitation rights.