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What not to do if you're valet parking a Porsche
If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney. Tasked with parking a Porsche Carrera for a hotel guest, he managed to wedge it under the SUV parked in front, and ram a second parked car against a row of metal bollards.
5 things for May 31: Russia investigation, journalist's faked death, Kim Kardashian West
If you have Amazon Prime, be prepared for that price hike people have been talking about -- it's happening soon with renewals. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Trump breaks silence on Roseanne Barr scandal
President Trump's first public reaction to the cancellation of "Roseanne" is a shot at Disney CEO Bob Iger. "Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that 'ABC does not tolerate comments like those' made by Roseanne Barr," Trump tweeted Wednesday morning. "Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC. Maybe I just didn't get the call?"
'Murdered' Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko appears on Ukrainian TV
A Russian journalist and Kremlin critic, reported to have been shot dead in Ukraine, has appeared alive at a news conference and declared that his murder was faked by Ukrainian security services to foil an assassination plot against him.
JJ Watt receives honorary doctorate degree from Baylor College of Medicine
JJ Watt is a man of many talents on and off the football field -- now he can add doctorate degree to his list of achievements.
Roseanne Barr blames Ambien: 'I'm not a racist, just an idiot'
Roseanne Barr is blaming Ambien for her racist tweets and telling her fans, "I'm not a racist, just an idiot who made a bad joke."
Evacuation order canceled as North Carolina dam deemed safe
Residents and businesses near a dam in North Carolina appeared to have dodged potential disaster Wednesday after an emergency at the location was called off.
9 women alleging assaults by Uber drivers want the right to unite in court
Nine women who allege they've been sexually assaulted by Uber drivers are pushing back against the ridesharing company for trying to force their proposed class action lawsuit into arbitration.
Young adults say they'll actually vote in this midterm election
A majority of adults who will be old enough to vote in 2018 say they are planning to, according to a poll released Wednesday conducted by AP-NORC and MTV. When asked to rate their likelihood on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being "certain to vote"), 56% rated their likelihood at a 6 or above. Thirty-two percent said they were absolutely "certain to vote."
Teacher schools Trump on grammar
A teacher in Georgia responded the only way she knew how after receiving a letter from President Donald Trump filled with grammar mistakes: covering the paper with ink and yellow highlighted corrections.
Supreme Court clears the way for controversial Arkansas abortion law
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for a controversial Arkansas law that blocks medication-induced abortions to go into effect.
'Sesame Street' sues makers of raunchy puppet comedy 'The Happytime Murders'
The company behind "Sesame Street" is suing the makers of Melissa McCarthy's upcoming raunchy comedy, "The Happytime Murders," for referencing the popular kids show in its marketing campaign.
Kim, Kanye and the Donda House controversy
Kim Kardashian West is defending her husband after drama unfolded this weekend over a charity he founded.
Eminem responds to Nicki Minaj dating rumor
Is there a new rap supercouple? Tongues started wagging that Nicki Minaj was dating fellow rap star Emimen after the song "Big Bank," which features a guest appearance with Minaj, dropped Friday.
'Bachelorette' contestant looks familiar for a reason
Yes, fans have seen his face before. One of the men vying for Becca Kufrin's heart on the 14th season of "The Bachelorette" has already been in a high-profile relationship.
There is a wave of Republicans leaving Congress, updated again
House Republicans are announcing they're leaving office at a significantly faster rate than any other recent Congresses, suggesting Democrats could pick up seats in the 2018 midterm elections. On Monday, Virginia Republican Tom Garrett announced he would be next.
Rudy Giuliani is missing this critical point on the Mueller probe
Of late, a particularly misleading canard has emerged among those seeking to discredit the special counsel investigation being led by Robert Mueller: That the former FBI boss has moved well beyond his original mandate to probe Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possibility of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.
Israel responds to Gaza fire with dozens of airstrikes
Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on targets in Gaza in response to what it called the biggest barrage of rocket and mortar fire from the strip since the 2014 war there.
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova win in French Open returns, Rafael Nadal tested
Serena Williams made a successful return to grand slam tennis Tuesday, beating Kristyna Pliskova 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 at the French Open.
Why American oil can keep booming despite crazy swings
Head-spinning price swings have returned with a vengeance to the oil market. A few words from Saudi Arabia about OPEC and Russia pumping more sent crude crashing 8% in the span of just a few days. The dramatic sell-off wiped out a chunk of the recent spike above $70 a barrel that was driven by concerns about President Trump's sanctions on Iran.
Dow tumbles 430 points on Italy fears and US-China trade tensions
Volatility gripped Wall Street on Tuesday. The Dow fell as much as 430 points -- 1.6% -- on fears about a political crisis in Italy and renewed trade tensions between the United States and China. The index turned negative for the year.
1,500 immigrant kids not lost -- just can't be reached, HHS official says
A top official at the US Department of Health and Human Services on Monday called reports that the agency has lost nearly 1,500 immigrant children false and misleading.
Bayer to sell off $9 billion in assets as part of Monsanto takeover
The Department of Justice has approved a multi-billion dollar merger between Bayer and Monsanto that will create one of the world's largest agrichemical companies.
Romney would not point to Trump as a role model for his grandchildren
Utah US Senate candidate Mitt Romney said he would not point to his party's leader, President Donald Trump, as a role model for his grandchildren, citing his "personal style."
Belgium shooting: Two police officers, passerby killed in Liege
Belgian authorities are investigating the killing of two policewomen and a passerby in the eastern city of Liege on Tuesday as a terror attack, the country's prosecutor said.
Hawaii lava threatens to trap residents as volcanic haze reaches Guam
Danger from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has now reached Guam, the US territory 4,000 miles away.
'Right-to-try' bill passes Congress
With a House of Representatives vote Tuesday, Congress passed legislation that could give terminally ill patients a way to independently seek drugs that are still experimental and not fully approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Police find body of missing Guardsman in flood-ravaged Maryland river
Authorities working in flood-ravaged Maryland found the body of a missing Army National Guardsman in the Patapsco River, just east of the heavily damaged town of Ellicott City on Tuesday, the Howard County Police Department said.
Wanda Sykes quits 'Roseanne' before ABC cancels show
ABC has canceled "Roseanne," according to a statement from the network's president Channing Dungey.
Archaeologists uncover remains of man crushed as he fled Pompeii
A man managed to escape the first eruptive fury of Vesuvius in A.D. 79, only to be crushed beneath a block of stone hurled by an explosive volcanic cloud, new excavations at the site suggest.
ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after star's racist Twitter rant
ABC canceled its hit sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday after the show's biggest star, Roseanne Barr, went on a racist Twitter rant.
5 Things for May 29: North Korea Summit, Extreme Weather, Starbucks
Welcome to the unofficial start of the week, and the unofficial start of summer! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Lupe Valdez Victorious Over Andrew White in Texas Primary Runoff
Hispanic female ex-sheriff Lupe Valdez has won the Democratic The Associated Press declared Valdez the winner over Democratic runoff to opponent Andrew White. While Lupe Valdez's victory on Tuesday breaks barriers, the 70-year-old former Dallas County sheriff faces long odds of ousting Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in November.
Women accuse Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behavior, harassment
A young production assistant thought she had landed the job of her dreams when, in the summer of 2015, she started work on "Going In Style," a bank heist comedy starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin.
Harvey Weinstein is charged with rape and sex abuse in cases involving 2 women
Harvey Weinstein was arraigned Friday on charges of first- and third-degree rape and committing a criminal sexual act in the first degree, seven months after women began to come forward with stories alleging sexual misconduct by the famed Hollywood producer.
Progressive Women Score Big Wins in Southern Primaries
(Progressive women dominated a slate of Democratic primaries Tuesday, winning races in Kentucky and Texas and giving Georgia the first black woman to ever be nominated for governor by a major political party.
Where will Prince Harry and Meghan spend their honeymoon?
So now they're married, where will Prince Harry and his new bride Meghan be going on their honeymoon?
Kentucky's 2018 primary was one for the history books
For the first time in Louisville history, a woman will be on the ballot in November for mayor. Angela Leet is the first female nominee for mayor in Louisville's history.
A judge sides with parents and rules their 30-year-old son must move out
A 30-year-old man didn't get the message that it was time to move out of his parents' home, even after they left him five notices and an offer of cash to help find new digs.
Dare to bare: 15 of the world's best nude beaches
Although still taboo in many places, casting aside your clothes at the shore has become a customary practice around the world in recent times.
Meet Big Jake and Thumbelina: The tallest and smallest horse in the world
Horses come in all shapes, colors and sizes. From the Falabella miniature horse, to the tall British Shire. And just like horses that hold records for being the fastest, there's also a record set for the tallest and the shortest horse.
Jessica Walter tearfully talks Jeffrey Tambor harassing her
Jessica Walter has forgiven Jeffrey Tambor for what she says was verbal harassment by her "Arrested Development" costar. In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Walter talked about what happened with Tambor.
TV station, detective turn the tables on fake IRS caller
Have you ever had someone call you and say they’re from the IRS and you owe them money? Then comes a threat that says if you don’t wire the cash, you’ll be arrested.
5 things for May 24: Justice Dept., Ireland abortion vote, ebola, NFL anthem protests
Uber posted a rare profit in the first quarter of the year, but it might be the last one for a while. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Trump wants to cut taxes. Again. He just cut taxes.
President Donald Trump is in campaign mode and he seemed to make a new pledge Tuesday night, saying he would offer some kind of new tax cuts before November.
'The Voice' crowns winner
t's already been a week for competition reality show finales, and on Tuesday, "The Voice" made some history.
How to get to North Korea's nuclear site
A small coterie of foreign reporters has set off on a marathon journey to a remote location in North Korea to witness Pyongyang's purported destruction of the Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Man defending Hawaii home from volcano is hit by flaming lava bomb
"You might want to step back," said Darryl Clinton as yet another explosion boomed nearby. He seemed to know exactly what that sound meant. A fissure that violently cracked open the earth's surface was spewing more lava and, possibly, more lava bombs -- flying chunks of molten rock.
Stop asking Savannah Guthrie if she's pregnant
Savannah Guthrie is not here for the pregnancy inquiries. Not "Today."
UK mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry in Pakistan
A woman found guilty of taking her 17-year-old daughter to Pakistan for a forced marriage was sentenced Wednesday to four-and-a-half years in prison by a British court following a landmark conviction.