Austin bomber's roommate still being questioned, lawmaker says
One of the roommates of the man who carried out a series of deadly explosions in Austin, Texas, is still being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation, a Texas congressman said.
Jury to hear closing arguments in Pulse shooter's wife trial
Attorneys will offer jurors their closing arguments Wednesday in the federal terrorism trial of Noor Salman, the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter.
Surrounded by hawks, Mattis digs in amid Trump admin chaos
- Defense Secretary James Mattis is doing his best to downplay notions that he is concerned about working with President Donald Trump's hawkish new national security adviser John Bolton despite signs of a shifting power dynamic at the highest levels of the administration and strong indications that the two men could clash over key issues like North Korea and Iran.
Why Kim Jong Un made a secret trip to China
A surprise visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to China may indicate Pyongyang's need for support from its closest ally ahead of upcoming summits with South Korea and the US.
Venezuela health system in worse condition than expected, according to survey
A survey of 104 health facilities in Venezuela, commissioned by the opposition-controlled National Assembly, paints a grim picture of a collapsed system hurting for even the most essential goods and services.
Orange County votes to join feds to oppose California's 'sanctuary' law
Not all of California opposes President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Los Alamitos, a small city in Orange County, voted last week to oppose California's "sanctuary" law. And now the county government is joining the backlash against the state policy, which prohibits local law enforcement from some cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Facebook is making its privacy settings easier to find
Facebook is rolling out a series of changes to give people better control of their privacy settings and data. The company's redesigned security settings let people control what personal information the social network and third-party apps keeps. Facebook used to display security tools and settings across 20 different tabs.
Uber doesn't plan to renew self-driving permit in California
Uber doesn't plan to renew its self-driving vehicle permit in California. The news comes less than two weeks after a self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg as she walked her bicycle across a street in Tempe, Arizona. After the tragedy, the company halted testing of its self-driving cars on roads in North America.
A clown is running for Congress in South Carolina
A former professional clown wants to join the circus in Washington. Steve Lough, who has worked for Ringling Bros. circus, is running for the Democratic nomination in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.
NFL and Nike sign 8-year contract for uniforms
The NFL and Nike just made their relationship official -- again. The two brands announced on Tuesday that they would be extending their partnership for another eight years. The new deal will take place when the current one expires in 2020 and will run through 2028.
Some Aetna customers will see lower drug prices
About 3 million Aetna customers could get a break at the pharmacy next year.
Nvidia pauses its self-driving car tests in wake of Uber crash
Nvidia is temporarily pausing its self-driving car tests on public roads. Nvidia is best known for providing technology for other companies in sectors ranging from bitcoin mining to self-driving cars, but it also has its own fleet of self-driving cars, used for research and development purposes.
Steven Spielberg nixes Carl's Jr.'s 'SpielBurgers' dreams
Carl's Jr. won't be serving "SpielBurgers" any time soon. Since Sunday, the restaurant chain has been touting a rebranded version of its charbroiled sliders called "Spielburgers," in honor of director Steven Spielberg and his new film, "Ready Player One."
Former Disney star joins White House press team
The White House press office is getting a bit more Sunshine these days -- former Disney Channel star Caroline Sunshine, that is. She's joining the team as a press assistant.
Google loses Android battle and could owe Oracle billions of dollars
Google just lost a major copyright case that could cost it billions of dollars and change how tech companies approach software development.
Presidential misspellings create spike in dictionary searches
President Donald Trump is known for his Twitter feed, often posting seemingly off-the-cuff messages or providing commentary on the news of the day.
Arrest made over suspicious packages sent to military facilities
An arrest has been made in Washington state in connection to the multiple suspicious packages that were sent to military and government facilities in the Washington, DC, area, according to a law enforcement official.
Is the White House Counsel's Office looking into Kushner? The answer isn't clear
After White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Tuesday the White House is "not probing whether Jared Kushner violated the law," questions remain about what exactly the White House Counsel's Office is looking into, with respect to President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser.
Documents reveal Ivanka Trump followed ethics advice in promoting her book
Government ethics lawyers advised Ivanka Trump to make sure and keep her White House role separate as she planned to promote her new book, according to internal government emails.
FBI director doubles staff to respond to House subpoena over agency's work
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday he is doubling the number of FBI personnel tasked with reviewing a large set of documents demanded by Republican House members related to a wide range of controversial decisions made by the FBI.
Journalism and activism: This 'Reliable Sources' segment sparked a debate
s journalism a form of activism? When I brought up this subject on CNN the other day, I was not expecting such an outpouring of reaction. It turns out I touched a nerve about the role of responsible journalism in a world full of opinion and noise.
Michael Phelps calls on US Olympic Committee to do more to help athletes struggling with depression
The most decorated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps rewrote sports history. But his journey to 28 Olympic medals did not come without challenge. Even in the midst of Olympic perfection, the athlete grappled with mental health issues.
Walmart will stop selling Cosmopolitan magazine in checkout lines
It just got a bit harder to find the latest issue of Cosmopolitan at Walmart. The retail company said Tuesday that it's removing the women's magazine from checkout lines. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation said Walmart made the decision following conversations with the anti-pornography organization.
Tempers continue to flare in Sacramento days after shooting of black father
Tempers and emotions flared in Sacramento on Tuesday as the brother of an unarmed black man killed by police interrupted a City Council meeting and protesters again blocked the entrance to an NBA arena nearby.
Vet deported because of felony says he did his time in prison, belongs back in US
A former US Army soldier whose felony conviction led to the revocation of his green card, his imprisonment, and, just days ago, his deportation to Mexico, said he will fight what he calls the unjust treatment of immigrant veterans.
Playboy: We're quitting Facebook over data scandal
Playboy says it's leaving Facebook over the social network's handling of user data. The move was announced late Tuesday by Playboy's chief creative officer, Cooper Hefner, who is the son of the magazine's late founder, Hugh Hefner.
Free gift? China extends influence in Africa with $32M grant for regional HQ
China raised eyebrows this month by announcing it will give the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) a $31.6 million grant to build a new headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
All 22 female senators slam chamber's 'inaction' on sexual harassment
All 22 Democratic and Republican female senators have written a letter to Senate leadership expressing their "deep disappointment" in the Senate's "inaction" in moving sexual harassment legislation forward. They are calling for a vote on the legislation that would overhaul how sexual harassment claims are handled on Capitol Hill.
Two states where Democrats are looking for a wave to crash in November
With Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Ryan Costello confirming his retirement over the weekend, there are now six Pennsylvania Republican House members who have resigned, retired or who are running for another office.
The UK's biggest left-wing party is mired in an antisemitism crisis
On Friday, Jewish families around the world will gather to celebrate Passover and recount the exodus from Egypt. But for many British Jews, an altogether more contemporaneous subject is also likely to be on the agenda at the festive meal.
Why putting a citizenship question on the census is a big deal
It sounds like a small change, in a survey many people forget about minutes after they take it. But the Trump administration's plan to put a citizenship question back on the US census is a big deal.
Three Australian cricketers handed lengthy bans
Australian cricket has handed three of its leading cricketers lengthy bans in an attempt to restore "integrity" and rebuild the reputation of the sport in Australia.
Trump says Xi told him Kim meeting went 'very well'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said on Twitter he received a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding this week's covert visit by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to Beijing.
It's not just Facebook: China's biggest tech stock is getting crushed
Facebook isn't the only big internet business whose stock is taking a beating. Tencent -- the company often referred to as China's Facebook -- has lost more than $70 billion in market value over the past week.
Airline ticket secrets: How to get the most value
Searching for the cheapest airfare may be the most popular way of deciding on a flight, but secret extras baked right into the ticket may bring extra value to your booking, no matter how much you paid.
NBA stars join fight against stigma surrounding mental illness
Heading from Washington to Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game, Dikembe Mutombo watched news reports about the Parkland shooting.
'I want to go the Olympics so bad,' says US surfer Lakey Peterson
Surfer Lakey Peterson has a natural instinct for competitiveness -- something which she is hoping to display at the Olympics in 2020.
Commonwealth Games 2018: Hamish Bond switches strokes for spokes
For eight years Hamish Bond was unvanquished, winning double Olympic gold and seven world titles with rowing partner Eric Murray.
An unheard-of problem: The President can't find a lawyer
Several top US law firms have left President Donald Trump with few places to turn for legal help in the Russia probe.
Census citizenship question could prompt blank response
As community leaders grapple with how to handle a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, some are contemplating the idea of non-citizens leaving it blank while filling out the rest of the form to make sure that minority groups are still counted.
France honors hero officer who swapped places with hostage
Mourners clutching umbrellas lined the streets of Paris on Wednesday to honor the police officer who died after swapping places with a hostage during a terror attack in southern France last Friday.
5 things for March 28: North Korea & China, Sacramento, water park death, new organ
Meet the "clown" running for Congress in South Carolina. No, really. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Larry Nassar's former boss accused of sexually assaulting female students
Larry Nassar's former boss at Michigan State University used his power to sexually assault, harass, and solicit nude photos from female students, according to a criminal complaint.
No charges to be filed against officers in Alton Sterling death, Louisiana attorney general says
No charges will be filed against two Baton Rouge police officers in the 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling, after an investigation determined that the shooting was justified, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said Tuesday.
NFL cheerleader files complaint over 'discriminatory' measures governing conduct
A former NFL cheerleader who was fired in part for an Instagram post that was deemed inappropriate is alleging gender discrimination by the New Orleans Saints and the NFL.
Heineken pulls 'Sometimes lighter is better' ad after racism claims
Heineken said Monday it has pulled an ad with the tagline "Sometimes lighter is better" after critics slammed it as racist.
An immigration bill you've never heard of will solve US's labor shortage
Richard Burke is the president and CEO of Envoy, a global immigration and workforce mobility platform that helps employers through the process of hiring foreign talent. The opinions expressed in this article belong to him.
Facebook sued for allegedly allowing housing discrimination
Facebook has a new legal headache. A group of fair housing organizations filed a lawsuit against Facebook on Tuesday alleging that its advertising platform allows landlords and brokers to discriminate based on gender and family status.
Supercar SUVs are hot, but don't expect an SUV from Ferrari
Now that Bentley, Maserati and Lamborghini are making SUVs, it seems like anything in is possible. Except Ferrari making an SUV. Ferrari has said it plans to stretch its legendary brand beyond the traditional two-door sports cars. At this point, the question is, just how far?
11 reasons (besides the NCAA Final Four) to visit San Antonio
Deep in the heart of Texas is a place where hoops trump football as the leading local sport -- the city of San Antonio -- home to the NBA Spurs and this year's Final Four of NCAA college basketball.
