For the First Time, Miss USA, Miss America and Miss Teen USA Are All Black Women
For the first time, America's top beauty pageants -- Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America -- have crowned black women as their winners at the same time.
New York Times: Tax Documents Show Trump Businesses Lost More Than $1 Billion in a Decade
President Donald Trump's businesses reported losses of $1.17 billion from 1985 to 1994, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing information from tax documents from those years.
Sandra Bland Recorded Her Own Arrest in 2015
Newly published video shows the controversial 2015 traffic stop arrest of Sandra Bland from her vantage point, and her family's attorney questions why the footage didn't emerge before now.
FBI says it's working with Silicon Valley to stop election meddling
The FBI's relationship with Silicon Valley in tackling foreign influence campaigns targeting the United States has "changed dramatically," FBI Director Christopher Wray told senators on Tuesday, citing what he said was an improvement in cooperation between the agency and Big Tech.
Can Trump be forced to accept electoral defeat?
There have been numerous contested elections in US history, including as recently as 2000, when the Supreme Court essentially called it for George W. Bush.
The secret of why Donald Trump won't release his taxes
On Monday night, as expected, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin informed House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, that he would not be handing over President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Four Hartford students pitch technology idea to Facebook
Four young women from Hartford visited the Facebook headquarters to pitch their tech idea to the social media giant.
Gun in woman's purse fires inside Pasco Publix, husband shot in checkout lane
A man was shot inside a Land O' Lakes Publix on Sunday when a gun inside a purse unexpectedly fired.
CocoCay: Cruise line's $250 million private island opens
Thanks to a $250 million transformation, Royal Caribbean's once-sleepy private island retreat in the Bahamas is offering eye-opening travel amenities to its cruise passengers.
Trump finds anti-immigrant ally in extremist Hungarian Prime Minister
Hungary's hardline nationalist prime minister, whose erosion of checks on his power has led some to describe him as a de facto dictator, will meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week, the White House announced on Tuesday.
Missandei and that 'GoT' scene made Nathalie Emmanuel happy
Well, you can forget about black love on "Game of Thrones."
Don't watch the new 'Spider-Man' trailer if you haven't seen 'Avengers: Endgame' yet
If you are one of the dozen people who has yet to see "Avengers: Endgame," first of all: What are you waiting for?
Amy Schumer welcomes son
Say hello to Amy Schumer's own "royal baby." The actress and comedian gave birth to a son on Sunday night, she announced on Instagram.
New Netflix game show 'Flinch' divides viewers
Torture or competitive fun? That appears to be the debate surrounding the new Netflix series, "Flinch."
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are at least Met Gala official
At the very least Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx pose well together.
'Wine Country' serves up light comedy from Amy Poehler
There will be wine, laughs and the airing of old grievances in "Wine Country," a light, breezy directorial debut by Amy Poehler, who also produced, worked on the story and co-stars with fellow "Saturday Night Live" alumni. The rudimentary nature of the plot yields a perhaps inevitably episodic feel, leaving fun individual moments, but a movie that's a few bottles short of a case.
Pompeo abruptly cancels trip to Germany
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly canceled a scheduled trip to Germany, where he was planning to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel "due to pressing issues," the State Department said early Tuesday.
READ: Treasury secretary letter denying House Democrats' request for Trump's tax returns
By CNN (CNN) -- Read the treasury secretary's letter denying House Democrats' request for Trump's tax returns here: cnn.com/2019/05/06/politics/treasury-responds-to-chairman-neal/index.html
British soldier killed by elephant during anti-poaching operation
A British soldier was killed by an elephant during an operation against poachers in Malawi, the UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
Stock losses accelerate as Wall Street gets tariff whiplash
US stock market losses accelerated Tuesday morning, as financial markets grapple with the risk of an all-out trade war.
Arsenic in drinking water damages hearts of young adults, study says
Young adults free of diabetes and cardiovascular disease developed heart damage after only five years of exposure to low-to-moderate levels of arsenic commonly found in groundwater. This was the finding of a new study published Tuesday in Circulation, a journal published by the American Heart Association.
Brad Pitt responds to question about reuniting with Jennifer Aniston
It may be time to let it go. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have been divorced since 2005 and have married (and divorced) other people since then.
Burlington man says good ‘karma’ led to $250,000 lottery win
Jerry Hughes of Burlington said he was on his way to help raise money for a good cause when “karma” placed into his path a $250,000 lottery ticket.
Climate change is helping spread a fungus that attacks bananas
A fungal plant disease from Asia has been spreading across banana-growing areas of Latin America and the Caribbean since the 1960s. New research suggests that climate change is aiding the spread of this highly destructive plant infection.
Apple and Google remove dating apps FTC says expose children to predators
Apple and Google removed three dating apps from their app stores after the US government said the apps could expose children to sexual predators.
Mitch McConnell argues 'case closed,' time to move on from Mueller report
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell argued Tuesday that it's time to move on from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and report, declaring "case closed" as House Democrats continue to investigate and demand the full, unredacted report as well as urge that Mueller himself testify.
Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar released after more than 500 days
Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar under the country's Official Secrets Act for reporting on a massacre of Rohingya civilians have been freed after more than 500 days.
How a North Kansas City 1st grader is taking great strides with a life-threatening diseaseth
Erik Johnson and his classmates have been learning how to make shapes with straws.
Trump tariff threats roil global markets for a second day
The Trump administration is taking stocks on a roller coaster ride. Investors are not pleased.
WHO warns over spread of measles in Europe as 34,000 cases reported in 2 months
Measles outbreaks will continue to spread in Europe without a robust response, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned as it urged countries in the region to vaccinate vulnerable populations.
FBI Director Wray distances himself from Barr's use of 'spying' on Trump campaign
FBI Director Christopher Wray told a Senate panel Tuesday that the bureau is "working to help" Attorney General William Barr as he reviews the origins of the Russia investigation, but distanced himself from Barr's use of the phrase "spying" at a separate hearing last month.
Battle between homeowner and HOA over truck could lead to foreclosure
Andy Lipka loves classic cars. One of his latest obsessions is his 1965 Ford F250 pickup truck.
French man arrives in Caribbean after crossing Atlantic in giant barrel
A French man who has spent more than four months floating across the Atlantic Ocean in a giant orange barrel has arrived at his Caribbean destination.
Biden takes the fight straight to Trump
Joe Biden kicked off his 2020 presidential bid this week with a video. He looked into the camera and talked about the torch-wielding white supremacists of Charlottesville, Virginia, with an opening argument that aimed to leap over his primary opponents, across the generation gap, straight at President Trump. "We are in the battle for the soul of this nation," he said.
Mary Poppins meets James Bond: Will Meghan and Harry hire a Norland nanny for the royal baby?
Balancing the demands of work and a baby is a challenge for any new parent -- let alone one with the hectic schedule of a British royal.
The royal baby is a boy, Meghan and Harry announce
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, gave birth to a boy in the early hours of Monday, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Harry and Meghan's new baby: What we know so far
The countdown is over. Meghan and Harry have welcomed a baby boy.
46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards: The winners list
"General Hospital" was a big winner at Sunday's 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which included a tribute to the late "Young and the Restless" actor Kristoff St. John and a standing ovation for "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek.
Adele embraces self-love while celebrating her birthday
It sounds like Adele is more than ready to leave 30 behind. On Sunday, the singer posted on Instagram in honor of her 31st birthday.
Madonna announces her 'Madame X' tour
Madonna may soon be coming to a city near you. The seven-time Grammy winner announced Monday that she will be going on tour this fall. The tour, named after her upcoming album, "Madame X" is currently scheduled to make its way to three cities with 16 tour dates.
Luke Perry's daughter says he was buried in a mushroom suit
When Luke Perry was laid to rest in Tennessee last month, he was buried in a mushroom suit, according to his daughter, Sophie Perry.
Someone left a coffee cup in a 'Game of Thrones' shot
What's this? Oh, just a coffee cup. A coffee cup on a table in the great hall of Winterfell in the fictional, very coffee-less realm of Westeros.
Missandei and that 'GoT' scene made Nathalie Emmanuel happy
Well, you can forget about black love on "Game of Thrones."
Analysis: Don't use the royal birth to trot out a dangerous myth
It's hard not to get excited. It's like watching the unfolding of a modern-day fairy tale. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, just gave birth to a boy. The royal baby becomes the "first Afro-American baby born into the royal family," a "gorgeous" symbol of racial progress in the US and Britain.
Global stocks drop after Trump risks 'full-on' trade war with China
President Donald Trump sent shivers through global markets on Monday, with stocks plunging after he threatened new tariffs that would escalate the US-China trade war.
Michigan librarian gets $90,000 after fraud case dismissed
A mid-Michigan librarian is getting $90,000 as part of a settlement after allegations of fraud against her were dismissed.
County libraries work to prevent summer learning loss among young students
As summer vacation inches closer and closer, staff at Pima County Libraries are gearing up for the summer season.
Woman opens up her home for senior and severely ill dogs
Not all heroes wear capes. For senior and severely ill dogs in Idaho and neighboring states, their hero is a Nampa woman named Kimberly Coonis.
Phoenix caregiver training lab available for families and job-seekers
Chances are, at some point you will find yourself caring for an aging family member.
Dow falls as trade war jolts investors
Trade war fears have returned to Wall Street, wiping out a chunk of the stock market's recent surge.
