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Key steps that Administrator Scott Pruitt has taken at EPA

Scott Pruitt's tenure as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency has been marked by stories scrutinizing his first-class travel on the taxpayer dime, his lease agreement in Washington and his use of a full-time security detail.

The high cost of taking away prisoners' Medicaid coverage

For Lori Stone, getting out of prison has always been a little nerve-racking.

Haley's response to WH blame over sanctions: 'I don't get confused'

A consensus emerged Tuesday at the White House and Mar-a-Lago about how to clean up the administration's suddenly muddled plans to crack down on Russia: Blame Nikki Haley.

A comedian broke his penis and wrote a book about it

What may be every man's worst medical nightmare happened to 32-year-old Ross Asdourian.

Barbara Bush redefined the role of first lady

Barbara Bush redefined the role of first lady, not with her signature issue (which was literacy), but with the warmth and humility that distinguished her time in the White House. The wife of George H.W. Bush understood that first ladies can wield enormous power, often with a single image, and she used her visibility and influence to encourage other Americans to empathize beyond their own experiences.

Cohen provides list of names for judge to consider in document review

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has suggested four former prosecutors to serve as an independent agent to vet documents seized in the FBI raid of his home, office and hotel room.

Linda lost her son in Parkland. Kelsey lost her favorite teacher. But he still brought them together

When a gunman opened fire in her Parkland, Florida, high school in February, Kelsey Friend huddled in a classroom while her favorite teacher was shot feet away. Scott Beigel saved her life, she said -- he unlocked the door of the room to let her hide inside. He didn't make it in himself.

Southwest passenger died after broken plane window nearly sucked her out

For 20 minutes, the Southwest Airlines jet was a normal flight from New York City to Dallas with 149 people aboard.

'The enforcer' -- how Barbara Bush became the matriarch of the Republican Party

On Tuesday night, word came that Barbara Bush, the 92-year-old doyenne of the first family of Republican politics, had passed away.

Barbara Bush, Republican matriarch and former first lady, dies at 92

Barbara Bush, the matriarch of a Republican political dynasty and a first lady who elevated the cause of literacy, died Tuesday, according to a statement from her husband's office. She was 92.

The ACLU says there's a large disparity in police stops in area where Starbucks arrest happened

The area of Philadelphia where two men were arrested while waiting at a Starbucks last week has what the American Civil Liberties Union calls "the highest racial disparities in pedestrian stops in the entire city."

Trump's CIA pick faces growing Hill scrutiny over destruction of interrogation tapes

President Donald Trump's choice to run the CIA has privately faced a barrage of questions from senators over her role in the Bush-era destruction of CIA interrogation tapes, but she still hasn't alleviated a number of concerns about the matter ahead of her confirmation hearings.

Group erects anti-racist billboards in Portland

A string of billboards designed to raise awareness about black people who have died in police shootings are turning heads in Portland.

Comey's Trumpy streak is showing during book blitz

In former FBI director James Comey's telling, he and President Donald Trump are perfect foils. He recalls their White House meetings in tense, cinematic terms -- the upright G-man, bound to "a higher loyalty," facing off with a glorified mafia boss in ruthless pursuit of fealty and favors.

Parents of Sandy Hook victims file lawsuit against Alex Jones

Alex Jones, the right-wing conspiracy theorist who has repeatedly suggested the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, was sued on Tuesday by three parents whose children were killed in the 2012 massacre. It's the first legal action taken against Jones for the false claims he has made about Sandy Hook.

Body of missing California boy found 6 miles from where the rest of his family died

The body of a 12-year-old boy was found in a California river, 6 miles away from where the rest of his family was found dead. Siddhant Thottapilly was the last to be found after the family of four went missing earlier this month. Sandeep Thottapilly, 41, and Saachi Thottapilly, 9, were found dead inside a vehicle encased in sediment in the Eel River, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office said. Separately, an adult female body recovered on Friday from another area of the river was identified as Soumya Thottapilly, 38.

Stars join Parkland students for benefit concert

Drama students past and present shared the stage Monday night for a benefit concert featuring stars and survivors of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Grandmother accused of killing her husband may also have killed a woman to steal her identity

A nationwide manhunt is underway for a grandmother known as "Losing Streak Lois" to authorities, who believe she killed her husband last month in Minnesota, then killed a woman in Florida, likely in a bid to steal her identity.

Video shows Cambridge police tackle and punch black Harvard student during arrest

Cambridge police have launched an internal investigation after a video showed officers tackling and punching a naked black Harvard student who police said was resisting arrest.

This Oklahoma school district wants to send every student to the Capitol

The teachers' walkout is officially over -- so one school district is sending its students to the state capital. For two weeks, Blanchard Public Schools were shut down as teachers swarmed the Capitol in Oklahoma City to demand more school funding and higher raises. They didn't get what they wanted. But they got a huge wake-up call on how the Legislature actually works -- a lesson Superintendent Jim Beckham wants students to witness, too.

EPA chief Scott Pruitt's long list of controversies

This story originally published on April 6, 2018, and has been updated with more developments.

SCOTUS nixes part of law requiring deportation of immigrants convicted of some crimes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday invalidated a provision of federal law that requires the mandatory deportation of immigrants who have been convicted of some "crimes of violence," holding that the law is unconstitutionally vague.

Happy Tax Day! Donald Trump still has never released his tax returns!

The White House made an announcement about President Donald Trump's taxes on Tuesday! "The President filed an extension for his 2017 tax return, as do many Americans with complex returns," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. "He will file his tax return by the extension deadline of October 15, 2018."

The average Goldman Sachs worker made $110,000 in three months

Wall Street is alive and well. Goldman Sachs reported a $2.8 billion profit for the first quarter Tuesday, topping forecasts. And workers at the investment bank were rewarded handsomely. Compensation expenses — a number often referred to as the bonus pool, even though it includes salaries and other benefits — rose 25% from a year ago to $4.1 billion. The company has 37,300 employees worldwide.

Toys 'R' Us rejects bid from Bratz CEO

Toys "R" Us has rejected a bid from the billionaire toymaker behind Bratz dolls and Little Tikes. Isaac Larian placed a $675 million bid for 200 of the remaining 735 Toys "R" Us locations in the United States, and almost all of more than 80 locations in Canada. Toys "R" Us is still considering other offers, but it's not clear whether those would keep US stores open.

John Stamos welcomes son

Uncle Jesse is now a first-time dad. John Stamos shared a photo late Sunday of his newborn son laying on his chest.

Johnny Galecki returns as David in 'Roseanne' reboot

David is back to climbing in through windows on "Roseanne." Johnny Galecki will make a guest appearance on Tuesday's episode of the rebooted comedy, returning to his role as David Healy, the husband of Darlene Connor's character played by Sara Gilbert.

After #Beychella, Beyoncé is donating $100,000 to historically black colleges

To celebrate becoming the first Black woman to headline Coachella's 19-year run, Beyonce is donating $100,000 to four historically black colleges and universities.

'Chaos all around' as Southwest jet makes emergency landing in Philadelphia

Passengers aboard a Dallas-bound Southwest Airlines flight Tuesday heard an explosion before seeing oxygen masks drop from the ceiling and a woman sucked toward a broken window in the plane, a witness said.

Kia's big $60,000 sedan aims to fix its big image problem

Americans buy plenty of Kia cars and SUVs. But the Korean automaker still gets no respect. For instance, I suggested to a colleague who was in the market for a new car that he should consider buying a Kia.

The IRS' online filing system is having problems ... on tax day

It's tax day — and the IRS is experiencing technical difficulties. The service that taxpayers use to file online is partly down, according to Acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter.

Judge rules Bill Cosby's Quaaludes admission is fair game, again

The judge in Bill Cosby's indecent assault trial ruled Tuesday a jury can consider as evidence the comedian's 2005 admission that he procured Quaaludes for women he wanted to bed.

China lifts restrictions on foreign carmakers

China is making good on the promise to open its huge car market to foreign automakers. The country will remove its longstanding restriction on foreign ownership for manufacturers of electric cars, ships and aircraft this year, the government announced Tuesday.

Tesla is temporarily stopping production of the Model 3

Elon Musk has been working hard to convince Tesla investors that production of the company's first mass market car, the Model 3, is going just fine.

Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran lead Billboard Music Award nominations

There's only one word to describe the week Kendrick Lamar is having so far: damn. Hot off the heels of a Pulitzer Prize win, Lamar scored 15 nominations for the Billboard Music Awards on Tuesday morning, tying with Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars for the most nods of the year.

Stormy Daniels releases sketch of man who allegedly threatened her over Trump affair

Stormy Daniels released a composite sketch on Tuesday of the man she alleges threatened her in 2011 and is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone who can identify the perpetrator.

Starbucks CEO meets with two black men arrested at Philadelphia store

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson has met with the two black men arrested last week at a Philadelphia Starbucks. Johnson apologized for the way they were treated, according to a company spokesperson who declined to disclose details of the meeting.

Kendrick Lamar Is a Pulitzer Prize Winner

Kendrick Lamar now has a Pulitzer Prize to go with all his Grammy Awards. Lamar's "DAMN" was announced as the recipient of the prestigious award on Monday, a history-making first for a rap artist, as the music award is typically given to classical or jazz works.

'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' director Milos Forman dies at 86

Director Milos Forman, known for his work on Oscar-winning films "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," has died, his agent said. He was 86 years old, according to Dennis Aspland, Forman's representative.

'Who is Meek Mill and why do we want to free him?' Someone, somewhere, is in dire need of this article

#FreeMeekMill has been a big deal for quite a while, but this week, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft added his voice to the chorus of famous names advocating for the rapper's release from prison.

Beyoncé makes history with Coachella performance

Beyoncé performed for throngs of screaming fans Saturday night at Coachella after a year's wait.

Carrie Underwood makes powerful return to the stage after injuring her face

Carrie Underwood gave her first public performance since an accident in November left her with a broken wrist and a facial injury.

R. Lee Ermey, actor in 'Full Metal Jacket,' dies at 74

R. Lee Ermey, the actor known for his Golden Globe-nominated role as an intimidating drill sergeant in "Full Metal Jacket," died Sunday at the age of 74, according to his manager.

Trump now faces Comey's moral assault

James Comey, anointing himself as America's moral conscience, called on the nation to recognize that Donald Trump's actions add up to an immoral, malignant presidency that insults core democratic values.

Britain's biggest carmaker cuts 1,000 jobs

The UK's biggest auto manufacturer -- Jaguar Land Rover -- is cutting 1,000 jobs in its home market as Brexit and slumping sales hit the quintessentially British brand.

5 things for April 16: James Comey, Michael Cohen, Barbara Bush

Apple put out a memo warning employees about leaking. Of course it got leaked. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Flint Residents Rally in Michigan's Capital Against End of Bottled Water Program

Dozens of Flint, Michigan, residents angry about the state's decision to end a free bottled water program took their outrage to the state Capitol. The protest comes amid assertions by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder that the levels of lead in Flint's water are below the federal limit and the quality is "well within the standards.

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