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Should police use of force be regulated? The answer isn't simple, and that's a problem
Shirley Weber decided something had to be done. The police killing of Stephon Clark in his grandmother's backyard stirred in the California legislator the same anger and "righteous indignation" expressed by protesters after his death in Sacramento in March.
Flake confronted by two female protesters after announcing he'll back Kavanaugh
Sen. Jeff Flake, minutes after he announced he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, was confronted at the US Capitol Friday morning by two women who say they are sexual assault survivors.
Rose McGowan apologizes to Asia Argento
Rose McGowan has apologized to Asia Argento. McGowan issued her mea culpa on Thursday, following a demand from Argento that the actress retract an earlier statement that she knew Argento slept with actor Jimmy Bennett when he was a teen.
Trump signs bill to avoid government shutdown
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a massive spending package that funds a large section of government and averts a shutdown, a White House aide confirmed.
How Hillary Clinton's 'Murphy Brown' cameo came to be
Even before a single word of the script for CBS's "Murphy Brown" revival was written, Diane English and Candice Bergen had an idea for a big-name guest star.
Trump on Kavanaugh delay: Senate has to 'do what they think is right'
President Donald Trump signaled Friday he is open to directing the FBI to investigate allegations leveled against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh if the Senate Judiciary Committee believes it is necessary.
Facebook says attack exposed info of 50 million users
An attack on Facebook discovered earlier this week exposed information on nearly 50 million of the social network's users, the company announced Friday.
Rosenstein agrees to meet with Republican critics
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has agreed to speak with House Republicans about his reported comments discussing wearing a wire to talk to President Donald Trump and recruiting Cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Kavanaugh nomination advances amid Flake's call for FBI probe, Senate vote delay
The Senate could be forced to delay a vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation after Republican Sen. Jeff Flake called for up to a one-week delay so the FBI can investigate sexual assault allegations facing President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
Lil Wayne released 'Tha Carter V'
Weezy finally delivered. Rapper Lil Wayne has released his long awaited "Tha Carter V" -- and Twitter has feelings about the album.
Comcast Takes Sky: Fox and Disney Agree to Sell Stake in European Broadcaster
Comcast is getting all of Sky. 21st Century Fox announced Wednesday that it would sell its 39% stake in Sky to Comcast, which won majority control of the European broadcaster in a dramatic auction over the weekend. Disney, which had backed Fox in the auction, said it had consented to the sale. Comcast outbid Fox and Disney on Saturday in a rare auction for most of Sky that was administered by the UK Takeover Panel.
BlackBerry's comeback continues
BlackBerry's transformation from struggling smartphone company into a burgeoning leader in cybersecurity software and connected cars is on track.
Florida Democrat says he'll 'vote no' on Brett Kavanaugh
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson -- a Democrat in a state that President Donald Trump won in 2016 -- announced Friday morning that he was not going to vote to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.
School Resource Officer creates special bond with student
School Resource Officers make campuses safer for our children and like teachers, they have the chance to touch the lives of the kids around them. Many SROs at Baldwin County schools are new to the job, but are already making connections. One in particular is doing so in a way you might not expect.
Some sexual assault survivors were empowered by Christine Blasey Ford's testimony yet others re-traumatized
The heart-wrenching testimony of Christine Blasey Ford on Thursday prompted a visceral reaction that played out both on television and online. People shared their own stories of sexual assault on social media, while some called in to C-SPAN to do the same. And while it was clear that Ford's story empowered some survivors to share, other victims felt re-traumatized.
Son Of Congressman Womack Arrested On 11 Counts, Including Drugs, Firearms Charges
The son of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R.-Ark., was arrested Wednesday on 11 charges, including several related to drugs and firearms.
Medical breakthrough helps cut recovery time from months to days
It's a condition that causes debilitating or life-threatening complications, such as severe migraines or stroke. But now a new medical breakthrough is making treatment for the condition safe and effective.
After a wrenching day, Judiciary Committee to vote on Kavanaugh at 1:30 p.m. ET
The Senate Judiciary Committee is once again the scene of a national drama Friday as its members prepare to vote on President Donald Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
These Republican governors want Senate to delay vote on Kavanaugh
Several Republican governors are calling for an independent investigation into the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and said the Senate should hold off on a vote.
What makes Cory Booker's groping incident different than the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
As Washington continues to play a game of wait and see on whether Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, will testify in Washington next week, an old-but-new-again incident involving a prominent Democratic senator -- and potential 2020 challenger to Trump -- has reemerged.
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison for sexual assault
Entertainer Bill Cosby, once known as "America's Dad," was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home 14 years ago.
Avenatti promises new Kavanaugh accuser to come forward in next 48 hours
Michael Avenatti said Monday night that he has new information regarding allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Avenatti, the lawyer also representing adult film star Stormy Daniels who is suing President Donald Trump, said on CNN's "Cuomo Prime Time" that he has multiple clients and "at least one" is prepared to come forward publicly within the next 48 hours.
North Carolina authorities widen search for missing 6-year-old with autism
Police hope a missing autistic boy will respond to his mother and father's voices, and they're pumping prerecorded messages from his parents into the woods of a sprawling park in Gastonia, North Carolina, in hopes of drawing out the youngster.
WHO concerned as Congo faces 'perfect storm' for Ebola to spread
Ebola virus disease has sickened 150 people and caused the deaths of at least 69 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern region, the nation's Ministry of Health reported Monday.
The 100-keg quest: Kavanaugh classmate Mark Judge details senior year at Georgetown Prep
A goal of drinking 100 beer kegs by the end of senior year. A party with a stripper. A student falling through ceilings at house parties. These are new details coming to light in Mark Judge's descriptions of his days as a Georgetown Prep student.
German abuse survivors say Church's $5,900 'recognition fee' is not justice
Matthias Katsch says he was 13 years old when a priest at his Jesuit school in Berlin first molested him. His grades suffered and the priest pushed him to have extra tutoring with his teaching colleague, another priest.
There's a suburban tsunami driving 2018
Converging crises are compounding the risk that Republicans could suffer historic 2018 losses in suburban communities that could harden a starkly polarized alignment in American politics.
Trump emphasizes US accomplishments in UN speech
President Donald Trump stepped up to the iconic dais at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday on the heels of a year during which his presidency has shaped and shaken the world.
White House open to having second Kavanaugh accuser testify on Thursday
The White House would be open to having Deborah Ramirez, the second woman to publicly accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Pope admits the Church has lost credibility over sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis told a crowd of young people in the Estonian capital Tallinn on Tuesday that he understood that many of them were "upset" by the sexual abuse scandals rocking the Catholic Church and that the institution had lost credibility as a result.
The 22 most important moments from Brett Kavanaugh's extraordinary Fox News interview
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his wife Ashley sat down for an interview with Fox News' Martha McCallum Monday in an attempt to reclaim momentum for a bid badly hamstrung by two allegations of sexually inappropriate conduct.
Amnesty International condemns Tanzania's 'attack' on family planning
Tanzania's government directive to suspend family planning commercials in the country has generated concerns about birth control policies in the country.
Germany's Catholic Church 'dismayed and ashamed' by child sex abuse
A new report from Germany's Catholic Church admits to "at least" 3,677 cases of child sex abuse by the clergy between 1946 and 2014, according to local publications Die Zeit and Spiegel Online who have seen a leaked copy.
Monaco Yacht Show: A place for millionaires -- and millennials?
Since its debut nearly three decades ago, The Monaco Yacht Show has become one of the most prestigious event in the yachting calendar.
There's a big push in 2018 to get young people to register to vote
In 2018, Beyoncé fans can register to vote at the On The Run II Tour, high schoolers can register from their classrooms and shoppers can register at a participating Levi Strauss location.
Addiction could stem from ancient retrovirus, study suggests
An ancient retrovirus that predates modern humans may explain why people suffer from addiction, scientists have said.
The newest influencer on Instagram is ... Goldman Sachs?
Food photographers and brand ambassadors, move aside: Goldman Sachs is joining Instagram. The investment bank's official account, launching Tuesday, will feature content designed to endear the Goldman brand to a new generation.
US to transfer ships to Ukraine amid Russia tensions
The US Coast Guard plans to transfer two former 110-foot Coast Guard ships to Ukraine during a ceremony on Thursday in Baltimore.
What Kavanaugh's TMI interview can't tell you
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh claimed in an interview Monday night with Fox News' Martha MacCallum that he was a virgin through high school and for many years after. He also said he wants a fair process through which he can defend himself against allegations of sexual assault and other sexually inappropriate behavior that have been made against him.
New prison policy prohibits visitors from wearing tampons
Women visiting friends, family, and loved ones incarcerated in Virginia prisons will no longer be allowed to wear a tampon during that visit once a new Virginia Department of Corrections policy goes into effect next month.
Teacher pens whiteboard goodbye to students over 'no zero' grading policy
Should students get half credit for an assignment they didn’t even turn in? A former St. Lucie County teacher doesn’t think so.
White powder found at senior center was cocaine
A senior center in Madison was evacuated on Monday after a white powder was found in a packet in the parking lot.
Scrabble adds 300 words, including one we've all been waiting for: OK
Scrabble players might find themselves twerking their way to victory soon, as hundreds of new words have been added to the game.
Police officer tattooed picture of her furry colleague as tribute to officers
A Bellevue Police Officer who worked with a K-9 officer for two years tattooed a picture of her furry colleague as a tribute. Officer Holly Mcquaid was assigned her K-9 companion over two years ago when the dog was 13 months.
74-year-old man found alive 5 days after Washington, DC, building fire
A 74-year-old man has been discovered alive five days after his senior living apartment complex in Washington, DC, caught fire -- but nobody knew he was missing.
Protest held after priest burns LGBTQ flag outside church in ‘exorcism’ ceremony
A protest was held after a priest on the city's North Side burned an LGBTQ flag outside his Avondale church last week, against the wishes of Cardinal Blase Cupich.
Michael Kors could buy Versace in $2 billion deal
Michael Kors might be about to snap up Versace. The US handbag maker is close to buying Versace in a deal that values the Italian fashion house at around $2 billion, according to Bloomberg. The deal could be announced as soon as this week.
Police find marijuana, drug-infused candy with cartoon characters
The Hapeville Police Department announced a major bust involving marijuana, cocaine and several pills that looked like the heads of popular cartoon characters.
Bride paralyzed two days after wedding
A visiting couple has their dream wedding on Maui turn into a nightmare. The newlywed bride ends up partially paralyzed during their Hawaii honeymoon.
Papa John's possible new logo drops the apostrophe
Papa John's is considering a sleek, boxy new logo that turns Papa John's into Papa Johns. The company filed a trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office in late August, but a company representative said that there are no immediate plans to start using the new logo.