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Brett Kavanaugh just took a MAJOR step toward the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh took a major step forward on the Senate floor Friday morning, as 51 senators voted to end debate in the chamber and move toward a vote on final confirmation on Saturday.
Consumer Reports: Honda CR-Vs plagued by engine trouble
The Honda CR-V, one of the most popular vehicles in America, is plagued by a potentially dangerous engine problem that could cause the small SUVs to lose power or even stall, according to Consumer Reports magazine.
Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke found guilty of second-degree murder in Laquan McDonald killing
Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
Tennessee Senate race: Phil Bredesen goes all in on pledge to break with Democrats
Democratic Senate hopeful Phil Bredesen is going all out to highlight his pledge to break with his own party as he seeks to win in conservative Tennessee.
Kavanaugh nomination: Collins, Flake yes, Murkowski no, for Saturday's final vote
Republican Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote for Brett Kavanaugh, essentially ensuring that the controversial Supreme Court nominee has enough support to be confirmed when a final vote takes place Saturday.
French police probe Interpol president Meng Hongwei's disappearance
The Chinese president of Interpol, the international police agency, has vanished. Meng Hongwei was not on French soil when he was last seen, according a senior French law enforcement official, who declined to say whether he was in China.
Texas Water Resort Closed, Tested for 'Brain-eating Amoeba' After Man's Death
After a 29-year-old man died from an infection with what's commonly known as brain-eating amoeba, health officials are investigating the Texas surf resort he visited.
Obama Backs Gillum and Ocasio-Cortez in New Endorsement Wave
Former President Barack Obama backed a slate of leading progressive Democrats in a second round of national endorsements released on Monday, a little more than five weeks ahead of the midterm elections.
Suspected ricin detected in mail sent to Trump, Pentagon
An envelope addressed to President Donald Trump contained a substance suspected to be ricin and appeared to be connected to similar envelopes sent to the Pentagon, a law enforcement source told CNN.
Indonesia earthquake: Torrents of 'liquid soil' washed away buildings
Rivers of soil swept away entire neighborhoods in Indonesia following a powerful earthquake last week that also generated a tsunami in a disaster that has killed at least 1,407 people.
5 things to know for October 3: Trump, Kavanaugh, Indonesia, prison break
Don't be surprised if you get a text message today from President Trump. The first nationwide test of the "presidential alert" system happens midday. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Trump won't be sending 'presidential alert' from his phone, FEMA says
The "presidential alert" headed to Americans' cell phones won't actually be written by President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Tuesday.
'Presidential Alert': Trump text slides to October 3
You'll soon be getting a message on your phone from the President of the United States -- whether you are a supporter or not.
Cardi B turns herself in to police, charged with endangerment and assault
Superstar rapper Cardi B turned herself in to New York Police on Monday morning.
Kanye West explains his 13th Amendment comments
Kanye West wants to clarify his controversial comments about the 13th Amendment.
Most dangerous celeb online is...
If you guessed that a Kardashian-Jenner family member would be the most dangerous celebrity to Google, you are wrong.
Burglars hit homes of Rihanna, other celebrities based on social media, police say
For weeks, sophisticated burglars broke into the homes of Hollywood's biggest names and escaped with valuable items, leaving puzzled neighbors wondering who's next.
Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford's testimony, tells people to 'think of your son'
President Donald Trump for the first time directly mocked Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by casting doubt on her testimony during a campaign rally.
Champions League: Holders Real Madrid stunned by CSKA Moscow
Real Madrid fell victim to the first major shock of this season's Champions League as the three-time defending champion lost 1-0 at CSKA Moscow.
Diego Forlan: Luis Suarez 'spoke to right professionals' to change
Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez formed a formidable forward line for Uruguay for many years. But success didn't come without controversy.
The creation myth of the billionaire businessman Donald Trump just imploded
At the heart of President Donald Trump's success story is this idea: He took a small amount of money -- in the form of a loan from his father, Fred -- and turned it into billions of dollars.
2 additional prosecutors leave Mueller's office
Kyle Freeny and Brandon Van Grack, two prosecutors who worked on Paul Manafort's criminal cases, are ending their tenure working for special counsel Robert Mueller.
FBI interviews in Kavanaugh investigation go beyond initial White House mandate
The FBI is expanding its inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh beyond the initial four interviews that the White House directed to be conducted.
Amazon announces $15 minimum wage for all US employees
Amazon is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all US employees.
Rosa threatens 9 million people with flooding, even in the desert Southwest
Millions of people unaccustomed to heavy rain will get walloped by Tropical Depression Rosa on Tuesday.
Kavanaugh will not teach at Harvard next year
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will not be teaching at Harvard Law School in January 2019, the school informed students Monday.
Don't let Trump anywhere near emergency alerts
In theory, there is nothing objectionable about the White House's plan to send a message from President Trump to virtually every cell phone in the country. The message is a test of a warning system -- created under President Barack Obama in 2016 -- designed to alert the public about national emergencies.
'SNL' won't have to strain for material in season premiere
If "Saturday Night Live" is looking for a measure of redemption with its season premiere, at least the NBC show -- which begins its 44th season on Saturday -- won't be hard-pressed to find topical material.
Elon Musk agrees to pay $20 million and quit as Tesla chairman in deal with SEC
Elon Musk agreed Saturday to step down as chairman of Tesla and pay a $20 million fine in a deal to settle charges brought this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Russian GP: Hamilton wins after teammate Bottas ordered to move over
Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two in the Russian Grand Prix to extend his title lead to 50 points after teammate and pole sitter Valtteri Bottas was ordered to let him pass halfway through Sunday's race in Sochi.
Hurricane Rosa off Mexico could bring rip currents, flooding in US
Hurricane Rosa was spinning toward the Baja Peninsula on Sunday as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
Willie Nelson sings new song, 'Vote 'Em Out,' at Beto O'Rourke rally
Country music legend Willie Nelson debuted a new election-themed ditty at a Texas rally for Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke on Saturday night, urging those in attendance to "Vote 'Em Out."
Ryder Cup: Europe trounces powerful USA in Paris
They arrived with a swagger. They left humbled, sent packing by Europe's band of brothers. This powerful USA team, featuring a resurgent Tiger Woods, were supposed to retain the Ryder Cup. They were supposed to end the 25-year wait to win in Europe.
Murdoch family made big money off the Disney-Fox deal
The Murdoch family won big for steering the sale of most of 21st Century Fox to Disney.
Warren vows 'hard look' at 2020 presidential run after midterms
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren pledged on Saturday to "take a hard look" at a presidential run in 2020 after the midterm elections are over.
Katie Couric: The news needs more diversity at the top
In her most pointed comments to date about allegations of harassment at CBS, Katie Couric said the reports about the network's toxic, male-centric culture ring true.
US yogurt billionaire's solution to immigration: 'Humanity first'
Hamdi Ulukaya, who built yogurt empire Chobani after immigrating to the US in the mid-90s, is challenging Americans to rethink the way they view immigration.
Another political family feud emerges, this time in the Nevada governor's race
Blood is not thicker than politics. That's the message from seven members of Nevada Republican gubernatorial nominee Adam Laxalt's family, who blasted his candidacy at a fundraiser for his Democratic opponent, Steve Sisolak.
FBI spoke with Deborah Ramirez, second Kavanaugh accuser
The FBI spoke with Deborah Ramirez on Sunday in its investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, a source familiar with the matter has told CNN.
James Comey approves of FBI investigation into Kavanaugh, calls deadline 'idiotic' in New York Times op-ed
Former FBI Director James Comey expressed his approval of the reopening of the bureau's background check into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, writing in a New York Times op-ed that the assigned deadline is "idiotic."
Indonesia earthquake and tsunami death toll surpasses 830
The death toll on the island of Sulawesi stands at 832 people, but officials expect that number to climb as rescuers on Monday continue to sift through the destruction left by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.
Kellyanne Conway: 'I feel very empathetic' toward sexual assault victims ... 'I'm a victim'
Kellyanne Conway revealed Sunday that she is a victim of a past sexual assault during a discussion about the allegations facing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
'SNL' has Matt Damon play an angry Brett Kavanaugh
"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its season premiere Saturday with a sketch about this week's hearing of US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The twist? Kavanaugh was played by Matt Damon.
Gwyneth Paltrow subtly confirms she's married
With a subtle photo, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed she's married. A day after the actress and Goop founder reportedly tied the knot with television producer Brad Falchuk in a star-studded ceremony in the Hamptons, the couple posted a photo of themselves holding hands and wearing matching gold wedding bands.
LeBron James HBO documentary 'Student Athlete' indicts NCAA
LeBron James bypassed college and headed directly to the NBA, where he has earned millions. That makes him an intriguing vehicle to produce "Student Athlete," a stinging rebuke of collegiate athletics and the organizing NCAA, amid his rapid expansion off the court as a producer and performer.
Senate Judiciary Committee refers false Kavanaugh allegation to FBI, DOJ for criminal investigation
The Senate Judiciary Committee has referred an individual who made "materially false statements" alleging misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the FBI and Justice Department for a criminal investigation.
Kim is playing Trump -- and it could come at great cost
Every week, I offer a glimpse of the kind of intelligence assessments that are likely to come across the desk of the President of the United States. Modeled on the President's Daily Briefing, or PDB, which the director of national intelligence prepares for the President almost daily, my Presidential Weekly Briefing focuses on the topics and issues President Trump needs to know to make informed decisions.
Kanye West goes on a Trump rant from 'SNL' stage as show ends
The credits began to roll on "Saturday Night Live," but musical guest Kanye West still had plenty to say. After performing several songs on the show Saturday, the rapper went on a rant about President Trump as "SNL" went off the air.
13-year-old boy attacked by shark near San Diego in 'serious condition'
A 13-year-old boy who was attacked by a shark early Saturday is in serious condition, downgraded from the critical condition he was in originally, according to a spokesperson from Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.
FBI interviews Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez as part of its narrow scope
The FBI investigation into allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is narrowly focused, top officials said in interviews on Sunday, with sources telling CNN that the White House is controlling the scope of the probe.