US to threaten sanctions against International Criminal Court, close PLO office in Washington
The Trump administration is expected to raise the specter of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it moves to investigate the US or Israel, according to an official familiar with planned remarks by US national security adviser John Bolton.
Exclusive: White House again changes phone policy amid heightened paranoia
After Omarosa Manigault Newman revealed last month that she secretly taped White House chief of staff John Kelly as he fired her in the Situation Room, a change was made to the West Wing's phone policy.
Here's a little secret about the Texas Senate race
It feels like this past weekend is when the GOP political world finally realized something: Beto O'Rourke isn't going away.
Here are 3 more hurricanes that aren't named Florence
All eyes are on Hurricane Florence and its path toward the Carolinas, but several other hurricanes are brewing as well.
Sessions to immigration judges: Immigrants' attorneys like 'water seeping' around law
Attorney General Jeff Sessions told a new group of immigration judges Monday that it is their job to "restore the rule of law" to the immigration system over the contrary efforts of the lawyers who represent immigrants.
Man fatally shot by police officer mourned from Texas to St. Lucia
Botham Shem Jean, 26, was fatally shot by a police officer in his Dallas apartment.
Hurricane Florence upgraded, on track to hit East Coast as major storm this week
Grocery stores are restocking shelves with water and bread, and supply stores are selling a lot of plywood and generators Monday as East Coast communities prepare for Hurricane Florence to strike hard later this week.
John Legend's EGOT win makes history
John Legend made history twice over the weekend. The singer-actor won an Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, along with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for producing the best variety special winner, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert."
Dallas police officer charged in fatal shooting of unarmed neighbor
A Dallas police officer who fatally shot a man in his apartment after mistaking it for her own was arrested Sunday on a manslaughter charge, the Texas Rangers said
Miss America 2019 is Nia Franklin
The new Miss America is Nia Franklin. Representing New York, Franklin was crowned the 92nd Miss America at Sunday's event in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Miss Michigan calls out state's water crisis at Miss America pageant
Instead of highlighting her achievements, one Miss America contestant introduced herself at Sunday's pageant by bringing attention to the water crisis facing her state.Instead of highlighting her achievements, one Miss America contestant introduced herself at Sunday's pageant by bringing attention to the water crisis facing her state.
Serena Williams is fined $17,000 for violations during her US Open loss
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday's women's singles final, the United States Tennis Association said.
Yes, the Texas Senate Race Is for Real
It's September 4. Labor Day was Monday. We are now officially in the final sprint of the 2018 midterm campaigns, and we are still talking about the Texas Senate race.
Ayanna Pressley, a Democratic Rising Star, Is the Latest to Take Down a House Incumbent
Ayanna Pressley became the latest primary challenger to upset a sitting Democratic member of Congress on Tuesday, defeating Massachusetts Rep. Mike Capuano in the Boston-area district once represented by John F. Kennedy.
Woodward's revelations raise disturbing questions about Trump
Bob Woodward's charges that top national security staff find themselves compelled to protect the world from President Donald Trump should, in any normal time, precipitate an almost unprecedented national emergency.
Kavanaugh: 'No one is above the law'
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh declared Wednesday that "no one is above the law in our Constitution," including the executive branch, as the second day of his confirmation hearing began. But he declined to say whether a president should be forced to respond to a subpoena.
Paul Ryan on Trump tweets: 'Justice should be blind'
House Speaker Paul Ryan, responding to a question about President Donald Trump's latest attacks on the Department of Justice, insisted Wednesday that "the process is working its way as it should" after two Republican members of Congress were indicted last month.
Ayanna Pressley's win shows just being liberal isn't enough in today's Democratic Party
On Tuesday night, Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley crushed 10-term Rep. Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary for a seat that has been held by the likes of John F. Kennedy and Tip O'Neill in the past.
Kim Kardashian at White House for clemency review session
Kim Kardashian West arrived at the White House on Wednesday to discuss sentencing reform and clemency issues with White House officials, two White House officials told CNN.
TSA says it won't end screening at smaller airports
The Transportation Security Administration is no longer considering ending security screening at more than 150 small airports, the agency's chief said Wednesday.
Nielsen calls out Putin for election interference
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on Wednesday called out Russian President Vladimir Putin by name for interfering in the 2016 US election, calling it a "direct attack" on US democracy.
Gordon could be hurricane when it hits Gulf Coast Tuesday night
Tropical Storm Gordon, which may ramp up to become a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall late Tuesday, brought tropical-storm force winds to the Alabama and western Florida Panhandle coasts.
The hypocrisy of the Nike outrage
Conservative talk radio host Ben Ferguson has tweeted and retweeted a handful of rebukes of Nike for choosing to use Colin Kaepernick in its latest "Just Do It" campaign. The ad features a headshot of the former NFL quarterback with the words: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."
Mercedes-Benz reveals its first all-electric SUV
Mercedes-Benz revealed its first fully electric SUV in Stockholm Tuesday, another in a small rush of all-electric luxury vehicles expected to hit the market in the next couple of years.
Why Nike is betting its slogan on Colin Kaepernick
Nike is siding with Colin Kaepernick because he sells. By making the quarterback a face of its 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign, the company believes it will earn support from its core customers: Young shoppers in big cities across the globe.
JPMorgan settles with black financial advisers who alleged discrimination
JPMorgan Chase will pay $24 million to settle a potential lawsuit from black financial advisers who say they were mistreated at the bank because of their race.
'ER' actress Vanessa Marquez killed in California police shooting
Vanessa Marquez, an actress best known for her recurring role as a nurse on the NBC drama "ER," was shot and killed by police in South Pasadena, California on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
U2's Bono says he'll be 'back to full voice' after losing it at Berlin gig
The lead singer of legendary Irish rock band U2 said he saw a doctor and will "be back to full voice" a day after he "suffered a complete loss of voice" during a concert in Berlin.
Childish Gambino video features all-star (cartoon) cast, including Beyoncé, Drake and Outkast
Childish Gambino is back with another video that has folks talking, but rather than the political overtones that dominated "This Is America," the latest conversation revolves around a host of cartoon cameos.
'Bobby Brown' puts new spin on BET edition of his story
After a pair of major documentaries and a Lifetime TV movie devoted to the late Whitney Houston, "The Bobby Brown Story" -- based on his autobiography -- feels a bit like a reclamation project, one that puts a more Brown-friendly spin on the couple's history. That doesn't invalidate a BET miniseries that offers lots of music and doses of nostalgia, but it feels more like an old (and at times self-serving) edition, not a new one.
Damien Chazelle defends 'First Man' amid flag controversy
Damien Chazelle has responded to criticism over his choice to omit the iconic planting of the American flag on the moon in his upcoming Neil Armstrong biopic.
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl loses his voice
Was it "Bono Mono?" The Foo Fighters have had to reschedule two shows on the Canadian leg of the "Concrete and Gold" tour after frontman Dave Grohl lost his voice.
'The Purge' comes to TV
Having evolved into a horror franchise that weaves social commentary into its mayhem, "The Purge" makes the perhaps-inevitable leap to TV, following different parties as the seek to survive the annual night where all crime becomes legal for 12 continuous hours. The USA series brings an anthological element to the concept -- think "Tales From the Purge" -- that has its moments, without quite making this "Purge" binge-worthy.
Henry Cavill will lead 'The Witcher' series for Netflix
Henry Cavill is headed back to TV. The Man of Steel has signed on to star in Netflix's 8-episode adaptation of "The Witcher" fantasy book series, about a loner monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, a man who "struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts," according to a description from Netflix.
Eminem's album 'Kamikaze' is on track to break records
Eminem has proven once again that he's a hit maker. The rapper's latest album, "Kamikaze," is quickly rising to the top of the charts after its surprise release last week.
Roseanne Barr says she's moving to Israel when 'The Conners' premieres
Roseanne Barr says she plans to be abroad when "The Conners" premieres without her this fall.
Trump amps up attacks on Woodward after explosive book excerpts
President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening amped up his attacks on veteran journalist Bob Woodward, baselessly suggesting he is a Democratic operative because his new book portrays chaos and dysfunction inside the White House.
Exclusive: Meet Facebook's top troll hunter
Nathaniel Gleicher may well have the toughest job in tech right now. Gleicher, a former prosecutor with the Justice Department, has been given the unenviable task of ridding Facebook of foreign trolls and state-run disinformation campaigns of the sort that wreaked havoc on the 2016 US presidential election -- and threaten to do the same in November.
Money from homeless man's GoFundMe may be gone, attorney says
GoFundMe said it is working with law enforcement to ensure a homeless man receives all of the nearly $400,000 raised on his behalf, though his attorney says he's learned there may be nothing left after earlier disbursements.
Lindsay Lohan tries to make #DoTheLilo happen
Forget about making "fetch" happen, now it's #DoTheLilo. After a video of Lindsay Lohan dancing started getting some buzz, the actress shared it with that hashtag.
13 years after they were stolen, Dorothy's ruby slippers have been found, the FBI says
Glinda, the Good Witch in "The Wizard of Oz," says it best when she describes the appeal of those ruby red slippers to the Wicked Witch of the West:
Kim Kardashian West denies she's 'KiKi' in Drake's 'In My Feelings'
KiKi do you love Drake? Twitter has been going in hard on speculation that Kim Kardashian West is the "KiKi" Drake raps about in his hit song "In My Feelings."
It's Beyoncé's birthday so 'Happy #BeyDay!'
Tuesday is the national holiday known as "Bey Day." September 4 marks the day Beyoncé -- and her fans -- celebrate her birthday.
Aretha Franklin's family slams pastor for 'offensive' eulogy
Aretha Franklin's family has condemned comments made during the singer's eulogy last week as "offensive and distasteful."
The new 'Bachelor' is...
ABC announced Tuesday that Colton Underwood, who was a contestant on last season's "The Bachelorette" and had a high-profile romance this summer on "Bachelor in Paradise," is the new "Bachelor."
Actors and fans defend 'Cosby Show' actor after articles job-shame him for working at Trader Joe's
An honest man doing an honest day's work used to be something to be celebrated in America. But it didn't seem like it -- over the Labor Day weekend, of all times -- after actor Geoffrey Owens was spotted at a Trader Joe's in New Jersey, bagging groceries.
Inside McCain's surprise eulogy invitation to Obama
A parting lesson in American civility from Sen. John McCain lies in the roster of leaders he personally selected to pay tribute at his memorial service Saturday at the National Cathedral.
Trump's bet on Kim Jong Un is looking increasingly shaky
President Donald Trump took a huge risk by holding a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and hailing it as a stunning history-changing success.
Former Texas officer convicted in death of Jordan Edwards
A former police officer in the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the shooting of Jordan Edwards, an unarmed black teen who was a passenger in a car that had left a party.
9-year-old died by suicide after he was bullied, mom says
A 9-year-old boy in Colorado took his life days after starting the fourth grade last week. He had recently come out as gay to his mother, who believes that bullying was a factor in his death, she told HLN's Mike Galanos on Tuesday.
