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Israeli judoka Tal Flicker: 'Sport should overcome all the politics'
As Tal Flicker prepares to fight for gold on home soil at this week's European Judo Championships, the memories of the last time he stood upon the podium come flooding back.
Why the electoral battlefield is expanding
The surveys, which point to strong Democratic opportunities to capture Republican-held Senate seats in Arizona and Texas, might prove to be desert mirages by Election Day. But even the prospect of close Senate races in those ordinarily Republican-leaning states, shows how old political alignments are cracking as the parties build new coalitions of support.
Supreme Court hears from all corners of the country ahead of travel ban case
Art museums, a Gold Star father, lawmakers, states and one of Donald Trump's personal lawyers are pleading with the Supreme Court ahead of Wednesday's oral arguments on the fate of the President's travel ban.
Todd Clever: Former US rugby captain turns to WWE
Two years ago, while he was still captain of the USA national team, rugby star Todd Clever was approached by World Wrestling Entertainment to see if he would like to try his hand in the ring.
What to watch: Arizona special election
Arizonans vote Tuesday to fill the seat left vacant by former Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned in December amid sexual harassment accusations from members of his staff.
All the statues in London's Parliament Square were men -- until now
The 11 statues of male historic figures dotted around Britain's Parliament Square had a new addition Tuesday -- Millicent Fawcett. The suffragist, who campaigned for women's right to vote at the turn of the 20th century, will be the first female to be honored with a statue at the site opposite the Houses of Parliament in central London.
Amazon now delivers to the trunk of your car
Amazon turned the trunk of my car into a mailbox. The tech giant has launched a new service in 37 US cities that delivers packages to the trunks of cars for free. The catch? You need to be a Prime member.
India's top tech company is worth $100 billion
India's biggest tech company has broken the $100 billion barrier. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw its market capitalization cross the milestone for the first time on Monday, the first Indian company to do so in at least a decade and only the second ever.
Wells Fargo's 20-month nightmare
Geier, Matt Egan and Danielle Wiener-Bronner (CNN Money) -- Wells Fargo may face an angry crowd at its shareholder meeting Tuesday in Iowa. Investors are pushing proposals to rein in Wells Fargo, and activists are organizing protests slamming the bank for countless consumer abuses.
Can wine help save Greece's Santorini from too much tourism?
Santorini's sweeping caldera, sunset cruises, picturesque blue-domed churches and whitewashed vacation cottages carved into a 300-meter cliff have made it an unstoppable success story among the islands of Greece.
Women could add $4.5 trillion to Asian economies
Hiring more women could supercharge Asia's economies. A report published Tuesday by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that economies in the Asia-Pacific region could boost their collective GDP by $4.5 trillion by 2025 if they improve gender equality.
Noodle diplomacy: What do leaders eat after making history?
Pyongyang's cold noodles are the most famous on the Korean peninsula. They're so good, that the North is dispatching its top chef to the border, along with a noodle-making machine, to recreate it for dinner after Friday's historic inter-Korea summit.
Democrats test strength in deep-red Arizona special election
Democrats are hoping to continue their recent momentum in special elections Tuesday when voters outside of Phoenix head to the polls to fill a vacancy created when Republican Rep. Trent Franks resigned in December amid sexual harassment allegations.
Gupta to Jeff Sessions: Medical marijuana could save many addicted to opioids
I feel obligated to share the results of my five-year-long investigation into the medical benefits of the cannabis plant. Before I started this worldwide, in-depth investigation, I was not particularly impressed by the results of medical marijuana research, but a few years later, as I started to dedicate time with patients and scientists in various countries, I came to a different conclusion.
Modigliani's controversial 'Nu couché' painting breaks auction record
A masterpiece that was once censored on the grounds of obscenity has now set a new auction record. Sotheby's has announced that "Nu couché (sur le côté gauche)" (1917) by the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, which depicts a naked French woman in repose, will lead its Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale on May 14 with an pre-sale estimate in excess of $150 million -- the highest estimate placed on an artwork at auction.
5 things for April 24: Toronto, George H.W. Bush, White House, Nashville, Armenia
- A somber moment of silence became a moment of unity as the Toronto Maple Leafs paused last night before their NHL playoff game to honor those lost in yesterday's van attack. We have more on that, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
FDA investigating unauthorized herpes vaccine research, report says
William Halford had spent two decades researching and developing a vaccine that he believed could bring relief to the millions of people afflicted with herpes.
Their fraternity is expelled. They're removed from classes. And another disturbing Syracuse frat video surfaces
Syracuse University has removed 18 students from regular classes and started disciplinary proceedings against them for a controversial Theta Tau fraternity event where a racist and anti-Semitic video was shot.
Armenian Prime Minister resigns after protests
The Prime Minister of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, has stepped down following days of mass demonstrations in the streets of the capital Yerevan over what was seen as an unconstitutional power grab by the former president.
Walmart's CEO earns 1,188 times as much as the company's median worker
Walmart's CEO makes a lot more than the company's median worker. 1,188 times more, to be exact.
Did Michael Flynn Jr. just reveal something very, very important about the Russia investigation?
On Monday morning, Michael Flynn Jr., the son of President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, tweeted something very, well ... interesting.
Source: Toronto collision believed to be deliberate
The driver of a white van collided with multiple pedestrians on a busy street north of downtown Toronto on Monday, leaving numerous people injured along a trail of destruction stretching up to a mile, officials said.
Why do people keep saying Trump might not run for re-election?
One of the first things Donald Trump did as President was to file official paperwork that he'd qualify as a candidate in 2020. He's hired a campaign manager. He's already got a re-election ad.
What we know about the Tennessee Waffle House shooting
We still don't know why a nearly-naked gunman unloaded his assault-style rifle at a Waffle House, killing four people Sunday morning. But more details are emerging as the suspect is now in custody. Here's what we know, and what remains a mystery:
Father Dies After Being Randomly Stabbed in Neck While Dining With 5-Year-Old Daughter in Lap Near Ventura Promenade
A man who was stabbed in the neck unprovoked while eating at a restaurant near the Ventura shoreline has died from his injuries, police said Friday. He has been identified as Anthony Mele, 35, through a GoFundMe page set up to raise funds for his memorial.
30 vehicles experience flat tires on Interstate 95 northbound in Palm Beach County
The Florida Highway Patrol said 30 vehicles experienced flat tires Monday morning on Interstate 95 northbound in Palm Beach County after steel rods fell off a semi.
How Princess Charlotte, 2, just made royal history
Move over, #RoyalBaby. Princess Charlotte, not even 3, has just made history.
Kate and William can afford 3 kids. Many Brits cannot
For the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, having three kids won't break the bank. For many other Millennial Brits, a family of that size just isn't an option.
GM avoids bankruptcy for South Korean unit with union deal
General Motors has reached an 11th hour deal with its South Korean union to stop it from filing for bankruptcy for GM Korea.
Verne Troyer, 'Mini-Me' in Austin Powers films, dies at 49
Verne Troyer, who played Mini-Me in two of the Austin Powers comedy films, has died at the age of 49, according to statements posted to his social media accounts Saturday.
Netflix CEO paid $24 million last year -- and salaries are going up this year
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' pay keeps climbing. Hastings, Netflix's co-founder, took home a total of $24.4 million last year, according to a company filing Monday. His pay rose 5% in 2017 from the year before.
Rod Rosenstein gets his day at the Supreme Court
Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general, will take a break from supervising the Russia investigation on Monday to make his debut before the Supreme Court and argue a technical sentencing guidelines case.
Mike Pompeo, Trump's pick to be secretary of state, faces key committee vote
President Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of state faces a key committee vote Monday evening, where Mike Pompeo is not expected to have enough support for a favorable recommendation, a distinction not seen before in recorded US history for a nominee to be the nation's top diplomat.
Kellyanne Conway's sexism charge is laughable
It is difficult to take Kellyanne Conway -- the woman whose job it is to defend and advocate for a man who has boasted about sexually assaulting women -- seriously when she tries to use the sexism card to get herself out of an awkward on-air situation.
Ivana Trump doesn't think Donald should run for re-election
Ivana Trump says she doesn't think it's necessary for her ex-husband, Donald Trump, to run for re-election in 2020, according to an interview with Page Six.
Goldman Prize: Two South African activists win for halting secret Russian nuclear deal
It was the ultimate David versus Goliath battle. Two female South African environment activists working for small NGOs taking on the South African government and winning a legal challenge that stopped a $76 billion dollar nuclear deal with Russia.
Guadeloupe: These tiny islands are the French Caribbean's greatest secret
Seen from above, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe look like the emerald wings of a butterfly.
Russia ramps up pressure on Trump to honor Iran nuclear deal
Russia joined a chorus of voices Monday urging US President Donald Trump to stand by the Iran nuclear deal, as Tehran sent a stern warning that it was an "all or nothing" situation.
Toys 'R' Us liquidation kills Hasbro sales
It may be time to draw a tear on the detachable eyes of Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head. Hasbro reported a 16% drop in sales for the first quarter. The toymaker's earnings missed forecasts mostly because Toys "R" Us is closing.
Daughter turns car into billboard to help dad find a kidney in Las Vegas
A valley woman desperate to find a kidney for her father has turned her car into a mobile billboard hoping to find a match.
Police say man saved many lives by stopping gunman in Waffle House shooting
Police say a 29-year-old man saved many lives when he confronted the gunman during the deadly mass shooting at Waffle House early Sunday morning.
Sears CEO offers to buy Kenmore brand
Sears' CEO and majority owner Eddie Lampert is offering to buy the Kenmore brand and some other assets from the troubled retailer. Lampert's offer letter to the company he controls says he's making the bid because the company hasn't been able to find another buyer for the assets in the two years they've been on the market.
How major companies handle and botch public relations crises
Over the past several days, two major American companies found themselves facing public relations disasters. A fatal engine failure aboard a Southwest flight left the airline scrambling to ensure passengers that its planes are safe. And Starbucks was in the spotlight after two black men were arrested while waiting for a friend.
At Barbara Bush's funeral, George H.W. Bush honored her work on literacy with his socks
After Barbara Bush's funeral, everyone was talking about the photo. No, not that photo -- of the four ex-presidents, three former first ladies and current first lady Melania Trump -- that made the rounds on social media over the weekend.
5 things for April 23: Nashville shooting, North Korea, Kate Middleton
Earth Day is over, but there are some super simple things you can do every day to show our planet some love. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door
April Ryan Is 'Angry' About Death Threats, But She's Not Backing Down
White House correspondent April Ryan says she's received death threats from the public since asking press secretary Sarah Sanders at the White House press briefing on Tuesday if President Donald Trump has ever "thought about stepping down."
Tributes pour in for 'force of a woman' Barbara Bush
From her family to those in the political world, many had words of praise and respect for former first lady Barbara Bush, who died at the age of 92.
Jurors hear Bill Cosby's side from 2005 deposition
Jurors in Bill Cosby's indecent assault trial on Tuesday heard the defendant's own account of what happened between him and accuser Andrea Constand, in the form of his 13 year-old testimony.
Beautiful Madeira, the island of eternal springtime
Year-round spring climate. Mountains soaring from an ocean of deepest blue. An abundance of exotic fruit and superlative seafood. Unusual wines.
Steven Spielberg is doing a superhero movie, so get ready
Steven Spielberg, an iconic maker of movie worlds, is about to join the DC Universe.