'At least 20 people dead' after highway bridge collapses in Italy
At least 20 people died and 13 people were injured after a section of a highway bridge in northern Italy partially collapsed Tuesday, according to Angelo Borrelli, head of the Italian Civil Protection Agency.
Stephen Miller's uncle: 'I felt it was incumbent upon me to raise my voice' against administration's immigration policy
David Glosser, uncle to White House senior adviser Stephen Miller, defended an editorial excoriating his nephew and the administration's immigration policy Tuesday, telling CNN, "I felt it was incumbent upon me to raise my voice to let people know that this is a country of immigrants and our family were immigrants -- in fact, we were refugees."
Trump calls Omarosa a 'dog' in latest attack on ex-aide
President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman, the only African-American to have served in a senior role in the White House, as a "dog."
Legal watchdog wants Commerce IG to investigate Wilbur Ross
A government watchdog group is calling for the Commerce Department's inspector general to investigate whether Secretary Wilbur Ross violated criminal conflict of interest laws, in a detailed, more than 100-page report it filed with the IG Monday and was obtained by CNN.
Peter Strzok fired from the FBI
The FBI has fired Peter Strzok, an agent who was removed from the Russia probe last year for sending text messages disparaging President Donald Trump, Strzok's lawyer said Monday.
Bank VP says that employees knew Manafort lied on loan applications
A bank that gave former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort $16 million loans knew that he lied about his financial situation before the loan was approved by the bank's chairman, a bank official testified Monday.
Conservative activists driven from restaurant by antifa group
Conservative activists Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk were accosted at a Philadelphia restaurant on Monday by protesters from a local antifa group.
Official says security protocols worked correctly when airport worker stole a plane
Even though an airport employee stole a plane and flew it for an hour before crashing, a Port of Seattle official said "all security protocols were handled appropriately" at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Alleged Golden State Killer will be charged with another murder, district attorney says
The man authorities believe is the Golden State Killer will face yet another murder charge, authorities said Monday.
Elon Musk says he expects Saudis to fund plan to take Tesla private
Elon Musk, who tweeted last week that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private, says he was referring to conversations he had with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.
Prosecutor overrules sheriff, charges Florida man in 'stand your ground' case
Michael Drejka, who fatally shot Markeis McGlockton after McGlockton shoved him in a Clearwater, Florida, convenience store parking lot, has been charged with manslaughter, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Chris Hardwick's tearful return to 'Talking Dead'
Chris Hardwick returned to hosting "Talking Dead" following allegations from his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.
University says a Florida candidate who claims to be an alum never graduated, and the diploma in her photo is not accurate
A Florida state house candidate's college degree has been called into question -- by the very university from which she claims to have graduated.
Trump-appointed judge upholds special counsel Mueller's authority
A federal district judge who was appointed by President Donald Trump has upheld Robert Mueller's appointment and constitutional authority in the special counsel's case against Russian social media propagandists.
Look out Apple! Amazon may soon be worth $1 trillion too
Apple may soon have some company in the trillion dollar club. Amazon is worth about $940 billion. Shares of Amazon popped 2% Monday to hit a new all-time high. The stock only needs to go up another 7% for the Jeff Bezos-led company to top a trillion dollar market valuation.
Teen on a mission to bring fresh produce to picky eaters and those in need
If you can’t get your kids to eat those peas or carrots, you may want to enlist the help of Chicago’s Very Own Namrita Narula.
Koala bear has its own seat on an airplane
Who you sit near on an airplane is luck of the draw, but how would you feel if you found out you were going to be neighboring a koala bear?
5 things for August 13: Unite the Right, Omarosa, Richard Russell
What is it like to train to be a Border Patrol agent in the age of Trump? Find out as we take you inside Border Patrol Academy. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
'Are we there yet?' A Road Trip With Kids Is Itself a Destination
I'm writing this on a road trip, the longest we've taken with our two daughters. It is nine hours according to the phone's GPS, which means 11 hours in actual time with stops, which equates to 24 hours in perceived time.
Spike Lee Says He Hopes His New Film, 'BlacKkKlansman,' Makes Donald Trump a One-term President
Spike Lee hopes his new movie, "BlacKkKlansman," inspires Americans not to vote President Donald Trump into office for a second term.
The Secret to Democratic Victory: Stop Trump!
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Cory Booker were among the potential 2020 presidential candidates who spoke this week about where the party needs to go at the Netroots Nation conference in New Orleans, adding to the internal debate on the left about strategy. Yet, there should be no mystery about the right answer.
The Wakanda Effect? Black Women Are Dominating Magazine Covers This Month
Beyoncé said it herself, in her own words, while reflecting on her historic Vogue cover and spread.
What authorities found inside the New Mexico compound
Stacks of tires, piles of trash and plastic sheets surrounded the squalid New Mexico compound, shrouding what was happening inside: five adults, including a fugitive wanted in the disappearance of his young son, living with 11 emaciated children.
Teen asked God for help paying for college in note tied to balloons. A minister found it and answered her prayer.
Mykehia Curry is going to be the first member of her family to go to college, but she needed a little help to get there.
The fetus found dead in a plane bathroom had a gestational age of 5 months
The human fetus discovered Tuesday in a plane lavatory at LaGuardia Airport in New York had a gestational age of 5 months, scientists at the city's Office of Chief Medical Examiner have determined.
Edible chicken teddy bears being sold in Louisiana
You can find a variety of things available on Facebook Marketplace. Looking for a TV stand? ??. A dog friendly recliner? ??. What about a prom dress that doesn't scream: A piñata threw up on me? ??.
Boris Johnson's burqa row proves Britain is having its own culture war
Thanks to Boris Johnson, the UK's recently resigned foreign secretary, British politicians and British media are talking about the burqa.
Rand Paul says he delivered Trump letter to Putin
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul announced Wednesday that he delivered a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin from US President Donald Trump.
Trump-backed candidates in Ohio and Kansas locked in tight races
Two candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump are locked in tight races, with votes from Tuesday's elections still left to count.
New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins indicted on insider trading charges
Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday charged New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins, his son and another man with 13 counts of securities fraud, wire fraud and false statements stemming from an alleged insider trading scheme centered on an Australian pharmaceutical company.
Need student loans? FAFSA now has an app
Americans will finally be able to apply for federal financial aid on their phones.
New Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: 43 infected, 36 dead
Two more people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest outbreak in North Kivu province, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
An endangered orca is sick and starving. Biologists are racing to find it
An ailing and emaciated orca named Scarlet could get food and antibiotics soon -- if biologists can find her before it's too late.
A look at California's largest wildfires, by the numbers
2,139 structures damaged or destroyed. And nearly 36,000 residents evacuated.
Rebirth of burned neighborhood offers hope to wildfire-weary Californians
The charred trees that dot the yards and sidewalks on Jenna Place remain as a reminder of last year's catastrophe, but the heaps of ash and twisted metal that once filled lot after lot are gone.
Remains of a boy found at a compound where 11 starving children lived in filth
Nine months after young Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj disappeared from Georgia, his family's worst nightmare may be realized in New Mexico. There, in a wretched compound where 11 starving children were recently found, authorities have discovered the remains of a young boy.
Fourth suspect in XXXTentacion's killing turns himself in
The last man authorities were seeking in the killing of rapper XXXTentacion surrendered at his lawyer's office, Broward County authorities said Tuesday evening.
Record-breaking California fire may take until September to contain
It may take until September to contain the largest fire in California history, which is now nearly the size of Los Angeles.
5 things for August 8: Primaries, immigration, China, Puerto Rico, New Mexico
Poor Hawaii. Just as the 3-month-long volcano eruption slows down, a hurricane comes along. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Abdul El-Sayed hopes to keep progressive wave rolling in Michigan
The odds are against him. History, too. But if Abdul El-Sayed, in his quest to become the country's first Muslim governor, can upset frontrunner Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan's Democratic primary on Tuesday, he will do more than earn his shot at carving out a piece of political history: He will upend the conventional wisdom within the party establishment that says progressive left politics are a loser with Midwestern voters.
Ohio special election and primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington state: What to watch
Tuesday marks the final special election before November, and a reliably Republican seat is once again at risk of switching parties.
Immigrant ordered deported after Justice Department replaces judge
Judge Steven Morley has overseen the immigration case of Reynaldo Castro-Tum for years. But last month when Castro-Tum was officially ordered deported, it wasn't Morley at the bench.
American billionaire Stan Kroenke makes $777m offer for 100% ownership of Arsenal
The takeover battle for English Premier League side Arsenal between American and Russian billionaires could be about to end.
Lombok earthquake death toll rises to 105 amid search for survivors
At least 105 people are dead after an earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok over the weekend, state media reported Tuesday.
California fire explodes in size, is now largest in state history
Catastrophic wildfires continue to ravage California, as one blaze nearly doubled in size over the last three days, making it the largest in the state's history.
China enacts first laws to target sexual abuse of children in schools
China's first laws designed to protect minors from sexual harassment on school campuses, including excessive physical contact and suggestive messages and images, are now in effect in the city of Hangzhou.
Earth at risk of becoming 'hothouse' if tipping point reached, report warns
Scientists are warning that a domino effect will kick in if global temperatures rise more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels, leading to "hothouse" conditions and higher sea levels, making some areas on Earth uninhabitable.
Trump's base-focused midterm approach tested in Ohio and Kansas races Tuesday
President Donald Trump has injected himself into two high-stakes contests taking place on Tuesday, turning both into new tests of Trump's tactics and sway with Republican voters.
The 'Bachelorette's' controversial engagement
There is always buzz after "The Bachelorette" makes her choice, but this season's controversy started well before the finale.
LeBron James to produce docuseries for Showtime called 'Shut Up and Dribble'
LeBron James has Fox News host Laura Ingraham to thank for the title of his new project.
