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Mike Pompeo's totally nonsensical answer about his meeting with Donald Trump
Early in Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing as Secretary of State on Thursday, this exchange happened between the current CIA director and New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez regarding a reported meeting in March 2017 between President Donald Trump, Pompeo and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats:
Adam Savage is returning with a 'MythBusters' series for kids
One of the original "MythBusters" is returning to TV. Discovery has announced that Adam Savage will host and executive produce "MythBusters Jr." which it describes as "a new series that will give six of the nation's most talented kids a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills."
'Rampage' cooks up generic monster mash with Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson seemingly stars in a movie about every four months, which in the last fiscal year has included "Jumanji" (good) and "Baywatch" (not so much). Enter "Rampage," another game-inspired action vehicle, which falls somewhere between his recent hit and last summer's sun-soaked flop.
Sandra Bullock is criminally good at scheming in the 'Ocean's 8' trailer
Sandra Bullock's Debbie Ocean is out of prison and is ready to scheme again in the new trailer for "Ocean's 8."
Congress grilled Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for nearly 10 hours. What's next?
Three hours into Mark Zuckerberg's second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, a Republican lawmaker offered "a little bit of advice" to the Facebook CEO: Be careful, or we might just have to regulate you.
Tesla tussles with Feds over autopilot crash investigation
Tesla and the National Transportation Safety Board are clashing over an investigation into the fatal crash of a Tesla that was in Autopilot mode.
Khloé Kardashian welcomes baby girl
Two sources close to the family tell CNN that Kardashian has given birth to a girl. Kardashian's boyfriend and the father of her child is Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player Tristan Thompson.
New study says air hand dryers spread germs
Washing your grubby mitts is one of the best ways to cut your chances of getting sick and spreading harmful germs to others, but a new study may make you think twice before you use air hand dryers in public restrooms.
Senators: NAFTA was written in the age of floppy disks; it's time for an update
When did the United States of America start thinking small on trade? Our nation was discovered, explored and built by bold thinkers and pioneers in search of new frontiers and prosperity. They forged into the unknown and risked life and limb to carve new trade routes and paths to economic greatness. This indomitable desire to expand trade between the new and old worlds led to the first maps of the American frontier and ultimately defined the borders of the United States.
Trump insists that if he wanted to fire Mueller, it would be done
President Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, he would have months ago.
Pompeo courts skeptical lawmakers in bid to be top US diplomat
Mike Pompeo, the Trump administration's nominee to lead the State Department, made his case for confirmation on Thursday, stressing his service in the military and at the CIA to skeptical lawmakers, and emphasizing the unique place the US holds in the world.
#TBT: Bill Gates faced Congress almost exactly 20 years before Zuckerberg
One major tech CEO testifying before Congress isn't cool. You know what's cool? Two major tech CEOs testifying before Congress.
Giving new moms paid leave is essential. But so is helping them return to work
Lauren Reynolds was excited to return to work after having a baby. But she was also terrified to leave her 4-month old daughter. "You spend 12 weeks trying to keep the baby alive and function normally," she said. "I was excited and scared for what it meant for me and my family."
Why Mark Zuckerberg didn't want to talk about your data
Mark Zuckerberg spent more than 10 hours testifying before Congress this week and still didn't answer the most important question about Facebook:
300,000 people say they're ready to protest if Robert Mueller is fired
If President Trump fires special counsel Robert Mueller, the liberal group MoveOn.org plans a quick and expansive response.
China presents huge rewards for Wall Street -- with big risks
China has promised to lift restrictions on foreign lenders in its massive banking system, creating a huge opportunity for America's biggest banks.
Showdowns over school funding continue in 3 states
Teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky continue to press lawmakers for better pay and conditions, while Arizona's educators begin weighing a walkout.
France and UK prepare Syria response as Assad warns West to stay out
President Bashar al-Assad has warned the West against attacking Syria, as President Donald Trump's international allies made preparations to join the US in any military action against the regime.
Mark Zuckerberg made $3 billion while he sat for Congress' questions
The verdict from Wall Street is in -- and investors clearly think Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the winner after ten hours of testimony in Congress Tuesday and Wednesday.
US allies warn of action on suspected Syria chemical attack
US allies have rallied behind President Donald Trump's warning that Syria would pay a "big price" if it is found to have carried out a chemical attack on the rebel-held town of Douma.
Volkswagen CEO could be out in management shakeup
Volkswagen is considering a surprise management shakeup that could include replacing CEO Matthias Mueller.
Trump lashes out as Cohen raid fuses Russia probe and Stormy case
There could be dark and unprecedented times ahead. The FBI raid against Michael Cohen spiked President Donald Trump's rampant indignation over the Robert Mueller probe to previously unseen heights, multiplying the persecution complex he feels about the FBI and his own Justice Department and fueling his sense he's the target of a witch hunt.
Search warrant reveals Mueller's interest in Manafort's actions during Trump campaign
Search warrant documents used by special counsel Robert Mueller's investigators reveal how agents zeroed in on potential criminal activity related to Paul Manafort's time as Donald Trump's campaign chairman.
Pompeo reaches out to Hillary Clinton to prepare for secretary of state role
While preparing for his new role, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo reached out to every living former secretary of state, including Hillary Clinton, a source close to Pompeo who is familiar with his preparation told CNN.
This 20-year-old wants to interview every WWII combat veteran he can before it's too late
Ever since he was little, Rishi Sharma has enjoyed learning about the Second World War. Now he's taken his passion a big step further. The 20-year-old from Agoura, California, is on a mission, and he's got a time crunch. He's trying to interview as many living World War II combat veterans as he can, to document their stories before they are lost forever.
How did China end up posing as the defender of global trade?
The United States was the architect of the rules that govern global trade -- but these days, it's China that's positioning itself as the defender of the system.
Groups claim YouTube illegally collects data from kids
Kids love YouTube. The service is packed with ostensibly kid-friendly content. But child, consumer, and privacy advocacy groups are claiming YouTube illegally collects data about under-age viewers. They want YouTube to change how it handles content for children and pay a fine up to "tens of billions" of dollars for allegedly profiting off young viewers.
Brain effects of 'hottest pepper in the world' put man in hospital
What happened to a contestant in a hot-pepper-eating contest may give spicy food aficionados one more reason to "fear the reaper," according to a recent case report.
Trump cancels South America trip to monitor Syria response
President Donald Trump scrapped a planned trip to South America, set to begin Friday, to monitor the American response to chemical weapons use in Syria, the White House said on Tuesday.
FBI raids Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's office, seizes Stormy Daniels documents, bank records
The FBI raided the office of Michael Cohen, a personal lawyer and confidant of President Donald Trump, Cohen's attorney confirmed to CNN Monday.
5 things for April 10: Michael Cohen, Syria, Cosby trial, spy poisoning, Facebook
If you want to send a wedding gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, hold up. They want you to make donations to charity instead. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris crossed the base. What will it cost them?
On consecutive nights last week, in two cities more than 2,000 miles apart, a pair of the Democratic Party's best bets to oust President Donald Trump in 2020 created headlines that could stalk them for the next two years.
Mattis says US hasn't ruled out military action against Assad
The US has not ruled out launching airstrikes against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime in response to the weekend's suspected chemical gas attack on civilians, Defense Secretary James Mattis said Monday.
Congress returns to Zuckerberg hearing, confirmation fights
When Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess, all eyes will be on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg as he takes the hot seat in two congressional hearings over the latest privacy scandal involving Cambridge Analytica.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he's running for Senate
Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott is running for the US Senate, he told Politico in an interview published Monday, setting up a serious challenge to the state's incumbent Democrat, Bill Nelson.
New York Times top editor on journalism's 'biggest crisis'
The top editor at the New York Times says President Donald Trump's attacks on journalism are "out of control." But he's more concerned about the slow death of local news.
Target settles suit over asking job applicants about criminal records
Target reached a $3.74 million settlement in a class-action suit Thursday that alleged the retail giant's hiring process unfairly discriminated against African Americans and Latinos.
AT&T trial turns its attention to Comcast-NBCUniversal merger
Justice Department Antitrust Chief Makan Delrahim appeared in the courtroom Thursday to watch the proceedings in the government's lawsuit to stop AT&T's bid to purchase Time Warner as attorneys honed in on another merger: Comcast and NBCUniversal.
Nine West Holdings, which owns the Nine West and Anne Klein brands, has filed for bankruptcy.
Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks for a problem that could cause them to roll even after the driver shifts into park. The automaker says in a statement the issue affects 2018 Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions, as well as Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles with 6-speed automatic transmissions.
Nine West files for bankruptcy
- Nine West Holdings, which owns the Nine West and Anne Klein brands, has filed for bankruptcy. Friday's chapter 11 filing shows that the company owes more than $1 billion.
'SNL' returns to take shots at Donald Trump and Fox News
After a few weeks away, "Saturday Night Live" returned to take some shots at Fox News and President Trump. The NBC variety series kicked off with a cold open of Leslie Jones as Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner reporting alerts like just the word "Mexicans" and if former President Obama could be impeached. It then went to a joint press conference with Alec Baldwin's President Trump and leaders from the Baltic states.
'Black Panther' passes 'Titanic' at the box office
"Black Panther" moved past "Titanic" on the all-time list of highest grossing films. But "A Quiet Place" took the top spot at this weekend's box office.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for jabs at Sean Hannity
Jimmy Kimmel offered to put an end to a feud between him and Fox News host Sean Hannity. Kimmel took to Twitter Sunday to apologize to those he may have offended with his brash jabs at the conservative commentator during a week of verbal and social media sparring.
More turmoil at Germany's biggest bank: Deutsche Bank's CEO is out
Deutsche Bank, Germany's biggest lender, is getting rid of its CEO after years of heavy losses. John Cryan, who became CEO of the embattled bank less than three years ago, will leave at the end of this month, the company said in a statement late Sunday.
JPMorgan Chase and other big banks take center stage
Stocks have gyrated wildly in the past month, mainly because of headlines about possible trade wars and not because of any real data about how companies are doing. That's about to change.
Virgin Galactic fires up spaceship for the first time since deadly 2014 crash
Richard Branson's spaceship fired up its rocket engine Thursday, marking the first powered test flight for the company since a fatal crash left it hamstrung in 2014.
On Instagram, no nipples. But you can sometimes find Fentanyl
You may not see women's nipples on Instagram, but you could find Fentanyl. A quick search can turn up plenty of accounts filled with pictures of various pills. They typically list contact details -- email addresses, phone numbers, and usernames for chat apps and encrypted messenger services like Kik and Wickr -- to connect off of Instagram. Put two and two together, and these are likely drug dealers, illicit online pharmacies, or scammers.
Facebook's new rules for Pages are a big deal, but there are major questions
Facebook announced Friday that it is introducing new rules for Facebook Pages — rules that, had they been in place earlier, could have stopped Russian trolls posing as Americans from wreaking havoc on the platform in the lead up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Best Buy says it was hit by same data breach as Sears and Delta
Best Buy said on Friday that some of its customers' credit card information may have been compromised in a data breach that also hit Sears and Delta Air Lines.
What Mark Zuckerberg has to fear in testifying before Congress
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is about to join a short list of chief executives from Silicon Valley who have stepped into the Capitol Hill hot seat -- with mixed success.