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The best of ancient Egypt
Like the legendary curse of the mummy, ancient Egypt refuses to stay buried in the past. Every so often it comes back to life -- in the 1920s with the discovery of King Tut's tomb; in the 1970s with the global tour of those golden masks; and most recently with a flurry of astonishing discoveries using 21st-century archaeological techniques.
It's round two on Capitol Hill: Comey vs. House Republicans
It's round two for James Comey and congressional Republicans. The former FBI director is back on Capitol Hill on Monday facing off behind closed doors once again with Republicans on the House Judiciary and Oversight committees.
Why 'justice' prevailed in 2018, according to Merriam-Webster
Robert Mueller's investigation of US President Donald Trump; Brett Kavanaugh's tense hearings in Congress; the fight for social, racial and gender equality: the past year has seen an absorbing and tumultuous news cycle.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may be due to an overactive immune system, study finds
Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness, could be triggered by an overactive immune system, a study has found.
Dow falls as stormy December on Wall Street continues
The US stock market sank deeper into the red following sluggish economic reports on Monday and bad news from a couple of blue chip giants.
Gay Singaporean man can adopt son born via surrogacy, court rules
A gay Singaporean doctor has won the right to adopt a child he fathered in the United States through a surrogate, in a landmark ruling for the socially conservative country.
2020 hopefuls make moves ahead of the holiday season
Iowa's calling! This Thursday, would-be 2020 presidential candidates are sneaking in a final round of rubbing elbows with Iowa Democrats ahead of the holidays.
Report: Russian troll farm included pro-Jill Stein messaging on social media
A report prepared for the Senate Intelligence Committee said Russian social media efforts to meddle in the 2016 presidential election included messaging in support of the Green Party 2016 presidential nominee Jill Stein.
With 2020 looming, South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg says he won't seek third term
Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will not run for a third term in 2019, he announced Monday, clearing the way for a potential 2020 presidential bid.
Hawaii's best beach hikes
Let's face it: No matter how long you go for, a trip to Hawaii is always going to feel too short.
Ex-Flynn business associates charged with trying to influence US politicians in Turkish lobbying case
Two former business associates of former national security adviser Michael Flynn were charged with trying to influence American politicians to seek the extradition of a Turkish cleric, according to an indictment filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Theresa May sets date for vote on Brexit deal, rejects second referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May told the House of Commons on Monday that Parliament's delayed vote on her Brexit deal will be held the week beginning January 14, 2019.
Congressional delegation to visit CBP station after Guatemalan girl's death
A congressional delegation will visit the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) station in New Mexico on Tuesday where a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl was taken before she died in a hospital, a congressional aide says.
Kanye West accuses Drake of threatening him and his family
So much for that apology Kanye West offered Drake a few months ago.
Slain North Carolina teen 'might be alive' if authorities hadn't overlooked evidence from 2016 case, prosecutor says
The kidnapping and killing of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar may have been prevented if authorities had properly handled DNA evidence from a separate case last year, a North Carolina prosecutor said.
Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina pleads guilty to engaging in conspiracy against US
Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for conspiracy to act as an illegal foreign agent in the United States.
Just in time: The 10 best luxury watches of 2018
In the world of watch-making, 2018 will be remembered as a year of disruption and celebration.
Jeff Flake warns 'threats to our democracy from within and without are real'
In his farewell speech to Congress, departing GOP Senator Jeff Flake issued a warning that "the threats to our democracy from within and without are real" and that the country is experiencing a "moment of political dysfunction and upheaval."
Gun deaths in US reach highest level in nearly 40 years, CDC data reveal
Gun deaths in America have reached a record high. Nearly 40,000 people in the United States died by guns last year, marking the highest number of gun deaths in decades, according to a new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER database.
Julian Castro moves closer to 2020 presidential run with exploratory committee
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro on Wednesday launched a presidential exploratory committee, a significant step toward mounting a presidential bid in 2020.
Tanzanian girls' rights activist wins the UN Human Rights Prize
At just 31 years old, Rebeca Gyumi has a list of accomplishments anyone twice her age would be proud of. She has successfully challenged her country's legal system, winning a landmark ruling in 2016 to raise the age of child marriage for girls in Tanzania from 14 to 18; started a foundation to advocate for girls' education; won the UNICEF Global Goal Award and was named 2016 Woman of the Year by New Africa Magazine. Now, she's on her way to New York to collect the 2018 Human Rights Prize awarded by the United Nations.
Kenya Moore shares first photo of daughter
The world got a glimpse of Brooklyn Doris Daly on Wednesday. Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member Kenya Moore Daly shared an exclusive photo from People magazine of her newborn daughter.
McDonald's has a plan to reduce antibiotics in beef
McDonald's says it will reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef around the world. Like many others, the restaurant chain uses antibiotics to treat sick animals in its supply chain. According to the World Health Organization, the overuse and misuse of certain antibiotics make them less effective at treating human diseases.
Rolls-Royce is stockpiling parts as Brexit chaos threatens 'national crisis'
Businesses are sending a clear message to UK politicians: Stop messing around. Companies and industry groups in Britain issued strident warnings against further political turmoil Wednesday after a challenge to Prime Minister Theresa May's leadership threatened to tip the country into crisis over how and when Brexit will happen.
Dow rises 400 points on new US-China trade hopes
Stocks jumped Wednesday following the latest twist in the US-China trade saga.
Nearly half of US CFOs fear a 2019 recession
America's finance chiefs fear the economic expansion is nearly over. Almost half (48.6%) of US chief financial officers believe the United States will be in recession by the end of next year, according to the Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook survey released on Wednesday.
Anti-terror police join manhunt for Strasbourg gunman
A gunman who opened fire near a Christmas market in Strasbourg shouted the Arabic phrase "Allahu Akbar," meaning "God is greater," at the time of the attack, French prosecutors said, as anti-terror police joined an international manhunt.
Groggy Darren Criss, more react to SAG nominations
Some celebrities are waking up to good news this morning.
Ellen DeGeneres considering ending her talk show
Ellen DeGeneres is considering ending her run on daytime talk.
Michael Cohen sentenced to three years in prison
President Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison after saying he took "full responsibility" for his actions while at the same time blaming the President.
US condemns 10 countries for severe religious freedom violations
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday announced the US has deemed 10 countries guilty of severe religious freedom violations.
Netflix making series about Tejano singer Selena
The story of late Tejano singer Selena is coming to Netflix.
Ex-Baylor frat president indicted on 4 counts of sex assault won't go to prison
Even though Jacob Walter Anderson was indicted on four counts of sexual assault, the ex-fraternity president won't spend a single day in prison.
Ocasio-Cortez understands the promise of a 'Green New Deal'
Right-wing media outlets seem to be waging a coordinated campaign to portray US Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a dimwit radical. Their efforts will backfire. She is in fact championing the smartest, most practical idea in US politics to address two urgent problems: climate change and poverty.
Oreo-maker Mondelez has a plan to become the biggest name in snacks
Mondelez is determined to be the biggest name in snacks. The company rolled out an aggressive new growth strategy this fall that includes a bold plan to revamp old brands and launch trendy new businesses. The move comes after years of cost-cutting efforts that took a toll on its snack sales.
The reality TV president just got beat at his own game
The best way to understand Donald Trump's approach to the presidency is to think of him as what he was before politics: The star and producer of a reality TV show. Trump is forever programming the show -- aka his White House and the country -- in ways he thinks will entertain, provoke and amaze the audience.
Five young people creating a better world
It's easy to ignore the homeless encampment near your neighborhood, the pollution clogging the local beach or the faraway children who don't have resources to play a sport they love.
Scott Walker downplays effects of legislation that would curb power of his successor
Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday attempted to downplay the impact a series of controversial bills would have on his Democratic successor, telling reporters that the measures are not "a fundamental shift in powers" for incoming Gov. Tony Evers.
Firefighters in Texas rescued more than 100 snakes from a burning house
For many people, the thought of picking up a python or a boa constrictor is terrifying. But for some firefighters in Texas, no victim is too scary, or too scaly, to rescue.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai grilled by Congress on privacy, bias and China plans
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday where he faced questions from lawmakers on a number of issues, including data privacy, misinformation, a search product being developed for China, and allegations from Republicans that the search engine giant is biased against conservative users.
1 dead, several injured as gunshots fired in French city of Strasbourg
At least one person has been killed and 10 others injured after gunshots were fired in the center of the northeastern French city of Strasbourg on
EPA announces new definition of waters protected under Clean Water Act
The EPA announced plans to change the definition of which waters in the United States are protected under the Clean Water Act on Tuesday -- a change President Donald Trump has been working toward since the beginning of his administration.
Senegalese-American singer/songwriter Moha Releases New Single "Lady"'
Evolving from roots spread across three continents, Senegalese-American artist Moha, draws inspiration from his time spent in Senegal, the US, and France to construct a sonic identity that defies genre constraints and cultural barriers. Within the past year, Moha has revealed pieces of his upcoming original artist project FIT, a full-length EP formulated in Moha's multi-instrumentation background combining organic instruments, production, and the singer's distinctive vocal chops. To date, project cuts including the critically acclaimed "A-Side" and "Cold Feet" have awarded Moha over 175K streams on Spotify alone.
Sandy Hook Promise releases new 'Point of View' PSA
Just four days away from marking one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history, an organization born from that tragedy released its latest public service announcement.
How Michael Cohen could help the feds get the Trump Organization
In most respects, Michael Cohen was a frustrating witness for New York investigators.
Verizon says its media business is essentially worthless
Verizon just admitted that its media business, Oath, is essentially worthless.
Kathie Lee Gifford is leaving 'Today'
Television icon Kathie Lee Gifford will bid farewell to NBC's "Today" show next April.
Trump better hope he wins in 2020
Let's be clear. Friday's filings by federal prosecutors backed President Donald Trump into a corner. And his Monday morning rage-tweeting indicates he may be beginning to grasp his limited options moving forward.
Nissan to sell limited edition sports car for $1.1 million
The Nissan GT-R sports car is already expensive, with a starting price of about $100,000. But, for those who want something truly special, Nissan has announced it will make production versions of the Nissan GT-R50, a radically different looking GT-R with a body created by Italy's Italdesign, for a starting price of €990,000, or about $1.1 million.
Weeks after the California fires, a woman and her loyal dogs are reunited at their home's remains
Dogs' loyalty to their masters and homes are the stuff of legend. And here's more heartwarming proof.