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The Pope probably should resign
As long-simmering tensions in the Catholic Church again boil to the surface over allegations of child sex crimes, a prominent -- and controversial -- archbishop is calling for the Pope's resignation. Is the church confronting a coup, or is it finally facing a reckoning?
Aston Martin is getting ready for an IPO in London
James Bond's favorite carmaker is planning to go public. Aston Martin said Wednesday that it's aiming to list shares on the London Stock Exchange later this year, marking another milestone in the revival of the British brand.
Bernie-backed progressive Andrew Gillum will face a Trump-styled Republican in Florida's governor's race
Florida's high-stakes gubernatorial race will be fought between a progressive Democrat vying to become the state's first black chief executive and a Republican congressman closely allied with President Donald Trump.
Mike Pence's plan to outlast Trump
Now familiar as a smiling, nodding presence at the President's side, Mike Pence was little known outside of his home state of Indiana when Donald Trump selected him as his running mate in 2016. A bit more than two years later, as he crisscrosses America to campaign for Republicans in the midterm elections, Pence is setting himself up to replace his boss if Trump leaves office early or does not seek re-election.
Tech vs. Trump; Musk tweets; Aston Martin IPO
1. Tech vs. President Trump: Shares in Google dropped nearly 1% on Tuesday after President Donald Trump accused the search company of bias.
ICE raids Texas business and detains more than 100 people
Federal immigration agents detained more than 100 people suspected of using fraudulent identification documents to get jobs at a trailer manufacturer in North Texas, authorities said.
Sen. Kamala Harris and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Congress to Improve Maternal Care Access for Black Women
The U.S. is one of 13 countries in the world where maternal mortality rates are worse than they were two decades ago. And that alarming statistic hits one group of women the hardest.
The stories behind 5 of Aretha Franklin's biggest songs
With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. The late singer drew from a range of inspirations -- her life, her loves, her faith -- to bring passion to every verse. When she sang it, you believed it. Behind every great song is a story. Here are five of hers.
Air pollution is making us dumber, study shows
Air pollution could be more damaging to our health than previously thought, according to a new study, which found that prolonged exposure to dirty air has a significant impact on our cognitive abilities, especially in older men.
Graham says Trump-Sessions relationship is 'beyond repair'
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that President Donald Trump's relationship with Jeff Sessions is "beyond repair" and suggested that the attorney general be replaced.
Odell Beckham, Jr. becomes the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL
The New York Giants called it a "lucrative contract extension" and "generational money." After signing on the dotted line, Odell Beckham, Jr. described it as "such an amazing feeling."
Man arrested in Paris over attack on woman that was captured on video
A man was being held by French police Tuesday over an attack last month on a woman in the center of Paris that was captured on video.
Primary elections in Arizona and Florida: What to watch
Florida and Arizona hold primaries on Tuesday, teeing up the House and Senate races that will be critical to the balance of power in Washington come November.
Google will now help you get a bank loan in India
Google is upping its game in the race for India's fast growing digital payments market. The company has partnered with four Indian banks to allow users to get loans via Google Pay, it announced on Tuesday.
North Carolina gerrymandering decision creates uncertainty ahead of midterms
A panel of three federal judges in North Carolina ruled Monday the state's congressional map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander that favors Republicans, and said it may require districts to be redrawn before the November elections.
Fans gather to view Aretha Franklin's body in Detroit
LaTonya McIntyre made sure she was first in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit to say goodbye to Aretha Franklin.
Lustful dolphin causes bathing ban on French beach
Watching "Jaws" as a kid might have left you with a lifetime fear of swimming with sharks, but who knew swimming with dolphins could be dangerous?
New Pence book deems VP a 'shadow president'
The first major book focusing on Vice President Mike Pence during his time in the executive branch is set to be released Tuesday.
Scientists discover hidden deep-sea coral reef off South Carolina Coast
If you think Charleston, South Carolina, has plenty of history within its pre-Colonial grounds, just look at what's been hiding 160 miles off the city's coast for thousands of years: a giant deep-sea coral reef system. The chief scientist who helped make the discovery called it unbelievable.
Debunking Donald Trump's latest conspiracy theory on Google
The playbook, by now, is familiar. Faced with a negative story -- or stories -- President Donald Trump uses his Twitter feed to float a conspiracy theory of some sort designed to distract and deflect.
The Vatican knew of a cover-up involving abusive priests, Pennsylvania AG says
In the latest scathing allegation against the Catholic church, Pennsylvania's attorney general said the Vatican knew about a cover-up involving sex abuse allegations against priests.
Serena Williams' catsuit set to be consigned to the closet
Serena Williams' superhero-like catsuit is set to be consigned to the back of her closet, but "everything is fine" over the French Open's new outfit rules, according to the US tennis star.
Jam-packed Colombian island preserves quiet way of life
From a distance, it's hard at first to determine what Santa Cruz del Islote actually is. Rising from the sea, the island -- one of the most densely populated in the world -- appears to be floating.
'Game of Thrones' trailer drops some hints
There's a reunion coming at Winterfell. "Game of Thrones" fans have just gotten a glimpse at what's to come in Season 8.
Elon Musk's next move: 5 big challenges facing Tesla
Elon Musk is keeping Tesla a public company. Making it a successful public company will take more work.
Kelli Ward said McCain announcement about ending treatment was timed to hurt her campaign
As the nation mourns the passing of Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republicans are holding a Senate primary Tuesday in which one of the candidates suggested the announcement that McCain was stopping medical treatment was timed to hurt her campaign.
Most disapprove of Trump's handling of trade negotiations, are worried about impact on US
President Donald Trump on Monday hailed an agreement between the US and Mexico to change parts of NAFTA, but a new poll has found most Americans disapprove of how he has handled trade negotiations with other countries.
Pope Francis silent on Archbishop's call for him to resign
Pope Francis says he "will not say a single word" on a former archbishop's call for him to resign over his handling of sexual abuse allegations against a prominent cardinal in 2013.
READ: Sen. John McCain's farewell statement
An aide for Sen. John McCain shared a farewell statement from the late Arizona Republican Monday. McCain died at his Sedona home Saturday after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 81.
'It IS bad there': Emails reveal Trump officials pushing for immigrant protection terminations
There was a simple explanation in October 2017 when a Department of Homeland Security official was asked why a memo justifying ending immigrant protections for Central Americans made conditions in those countries sound so bad.
'Sharp Objects' twisty finish can't redeem flawed run
The following contains spoilers about the "Sharp Objects" season finale on Aug. 26. In hindsight, "Sharp Objects" became the equivalent of "True Detective 2" -- the considerably less captivating follow-up to a high-profile HBO limited series, testing the appeal of star power and ability of creative talent to produce an encore worthy of the original.
How the Jacksonville Landing shooting unfolded minute by minute on social networks
The Jacksonville, Florida, gaming tournament where two men were killed and nine others were shot Sunday started like any other high-stakes sporting event, with competitors expressing a combination of confidence, excitement and nerves as play got underway.
White House drafted a statement on John McCain but never released it
White House aides drafted a fulsome statement for President Donald Trump on the death of Sen. John McCain, but it was never sent out, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
Some dude bolted toward Jay-Z and Beyoncé at their Atlanta show
Someone just had to spoil the party. The Beyoncé/Jay-Z spectacle that is "On the Run II" was wrapping up its Saturday night stop in Atlanta when a man ran up on stage and bolted after the couple.
McCain's last message read aloud as Washington returns to work without him
Republican Sen. John McCain had one more message for his fellow Americans. In a letter read by longtime aide Rick Davis on Monday, McCain encouraged Americans to unite around the ideals that connect them rather than focus on divisions. He also pointedly asked Americans to tear down walls rather than build them.
Where high-level executives go to recharge
Whether they admit it or not, everyone needs to de-stress and recharge occasionally. For CEOs and other high-level executives, that can mean spending a few days at a retreat that caters to their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Trump's failures on McCain show his true self
Though the White House had drafted a statement on the death of John McCain, it was not released. Instead, President Donald Trump tweeted "sympathies and respect" to the family, saying nothing of the contributions of the widely esteemed senator.
White House flag at full-staff after short McCain tribute
Just after midnight on Sunday night, the flag flying above the White House was hoisted back to full staff. Since Saturday evening, it had been positioned at half-staff to mark the death of Sen. John McCain, the former Vietnam prisoner of war and onetime Republican nominee for President. His death had sparked an outpouring of tributes from across the political spectrum, except at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where President Donald Trump has yet to utter a word about McCain since his passing.
Schumer wants Senate building named for McCain
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce a resolution to rename the Senate's Russell office building after the late Sen. John McCain.
John McCain, senator and former presidential candidate, dies at 81
Whenever America was in a fight during his long lifetime, John McCain was in the thick of it. McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-defeated presidential candidate and an abrasive American hero with a twinkle in his eye.
Impeachment Talk Still a No-go for Democrats Hitting GOP's 'Culture of Corruption'
A string of damaging legal developments rattled Republicans on Tuesday and further heightened the stakes of the 2018 midterm elections less than three months away.
WSJ: National Enquirer publisher David Pecker granted immunity
David Pecker, the head of the company that publishes the National Enquirer, was granted immunity in the federal investigation into President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen in exchange for providing information on hush money deals, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Duncan Hunter and his wife plead not guilty to charges they misused campaign funds
Republican Congressman Duncan D. Hunter and his wife, Margaret, pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to federal charges they stole a quarter million dollars in campaign funds to furnish their lavish lifestyle.
How McDonalds solved its Happy Meal problem
The Happy Meal has come a long way. In response to customer backlash, lawsuits and efforts to ban toys from the kids meal, McDonald's has promised better ingredients, fewer calories and more responsible marketing.
The White House could tweet about cases besides Mollie Tibbetts
The man arrested in the death of Mollie Tibbetts is an undocumented immigrant, but this is a single story -- not a statistic -- although President Donald Trump and other Republican politicians would like to make it seem otherwise.
Gator attacks woman at Fla. lake
A woman was attacked by an alligator on Wednesday while she was swimming in a lake in Citrus County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Starbucks will start paying employees to give back
Starbucks is paying employees to give back. The company announced on Thursday that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to spend half of their workweek at a local nonprofit.
Ludacris paid for this woman's groceries -- and now she wants to pay it forward
Therra Gwyn Jaramillo said she was on the verge of an emotional breakdown Monday when a stranger came to her rescue in an unlikely place, and right when she needed it -- in the checkout line of a Whole Foods store.
Mollie Tibbetts autopsy finds that she died by multiple sharp force injuries
A preliminary autopsy on Mollie Tibbetts' body determined that her death was a homicide resulting from multiple sharp force injuries, the Iowa State Medical Examiner said.
CHER Unveils New Song "SOS" from Dancing Queen
Cher’s Dancing Queen, a new album of all Abba hits, will be available on September 28 via Warner Bros. Records. Fans who pre-order the album will immediately receive Cher’s rendition of “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight).” New song “SOS” available everywhere today.