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5 Things for December 27: Snow, Anthrax Threats, Infrastructure Bill
Rich people are doing so well these days that their spending on luxury goods isn't even keeping up. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Why Wells Fargo Could Be One of Tax Reform's Big Winners
Some of Wall Street's largest banks stand to win big from the tax bill now hurtling its way towards the president's desk — but among them, Wells Fargo will make out the best. That's according to an analysis released by the equity research team at Goldman Sachs, which ran the numbers from the compromise measure that was revealed by Congress.
Netflix's 'Bright' Casts Will Smith in Dim Thriller
"Bright" is a bloated, expensive mess, a Netflix movie with blockbuster aspirations and faerie-sized brains. Loud, derivative and thoroughly unexciting, the streaming service has thrown money at this Will Smith vehicle, and merely bought itself a whole lot of embarrassment.
Little Girl Gives Savings to Fund for Fallen Firefighters
As her father Johnny battled the monstrous Thomas Fire with his US Forest Service strike team, 5-year-old Faye Segraves became sad.
What's in the GOP's Final Tax Plan
On the heels of the House passing the Republican tax overhaul bill Tuesday afternoon on a party-line vote, the Senate followed suit early Wednesday morning, passing it with Republican votes only.
Top Court: Uber Should Be Regulated Like a Taxi Company
Europe's top court has ruled that Uber should be regulated as a transportation company -- and not a tech firm.
Cardinal Bernard Law, Symbol of Church Sex Abuse Scandal, Dead at 86
Cardinal Bernard Law, the former Boston archbishop who resigned in disgrace during the church sex abuse scandal, has died, the Vatican has confirmed.
Six Mind-body Tips for Less Holiday Stress
There's no denying the joys of the holidays, but with all the shopping, parties and family visits, it's easy to get overwhelmed by emotional and physical stressors. Trust me, I know the feeling!
Around the World, Kids' Christmas Gifts Include KFC, Books and 'pooping logs'
Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow, are now relishing -- or eagerly awaiting -- holiday celebrations around the world.
Trump's First Year In Video Review
Whether you think it was a total dumpster fire or the beginning of a great new America, it's hard to remember what exactly we all survived in this first year of President Donald Trump.
Tax Passage Will Be Moment of Vindication for Ryan
When House Speaker Paul Ryan slams down the gavel to send a huge Republican tax bill to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, he will fulfill a lifetime's ambition of steering a generational economic reform into law.
Senate Approves GOP Tax Plan, House to Revote Wednesday
In a vote in the early Wednesday morning hours, the Senate approved the final version of the first overhaul of the US tax code in more than 30 years, handing President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans their most significant legislative victory of 2017.
Poll: Trump and GOP Never Intended to Strike a Bipartisan Tax Deal
As Republicans rush their tax bill to the House and Senate floors for a final round of votes, a new poll shows that Americans do not believe that the GOP, in crafting the controversial legislation, reached out in good faith to Democrats.
Amtrak Train Crash Leaves 'a thousand unanswered questions'
As investigators combed through the wreckage of the Amtrak train, officials vowed to restore confidence in rail safety.
George Clooney Is Working On a Watergate Series for Netflix
The actor is developing an eight-part Netflix series on the scandal that took down President Richard Nixon, his representative told CNNMoney Friday. The news was reported earlier by Variety and Deadline.
Hollywood Execs Name Anita Hill to Lead Anti-harassment Effort
As sexual harassment scandals continue to roil the media and entertainment industries, Hollywood executives are banding together to address the underlying issues.
'SNL' Has a Special Christmas Message From Baldwin's Trump
It's the most wonderful time of the year and "Saturday Night Live" had a special Christmas message from President Donald Trump on Saturday night.
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Has Monster Box Office Opening
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was a box office force this weekend. "The Last Jedi," the eighth installment in the "Star Wars" saga, premiered this weekend to the second-biggest opening ever in North America. It brought in an estimated $220 million, according to Disney.
Homeowners: Here's What's In the Tax Bill for You
Republicans on Friday unveiled the final version of their tax bill, and it has new restrictions for some homeowners.
Sweet and Salty! Hershey Buys SkinnyPop Maker
It's a marriage of sweet and salty. Candy king Hershey is buying Amplify Snack Brands, the maker of SkinnyPop popcorn, for $1.6 billion.
Amazon's Corporate Bulldozer Is Fueled by Wall Street
Amazon is a wrecking ball. It has bankrupted bookstores, crippled clothing stores, shaken the grocery industry and turned strip malls into ghost towns.
Amtrak Train Was Speeding Significantly Before Crash
Careening around a curve at almost three times the speed limit, an Amtrak train derailed and hurled passenger cars off an overpass and onto rush hour traffic below -- killing three people and injuring more than 100 others.
Olive Garden Is Still a Hit With Pasta Lovers
Olive Garden has done it again. Darden Restaurants, the owner of the popular Italian restaurant chain, reported sales and earnings Tuesday that topped forecasts. It also raised its outlook for the full fiscal year thanks to strong results from Olive Garden.
Will Atlanta's Airport Outage Hurt Its Amazon HQ2 Bid?
The massive power outage that crippled Atlanta's main airport on Sunday came at a particularly bad time. The city is believed to be a leading contender to host Amazon's second headquarters.
Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates Women's World Cup Skiing with Third Win
Her main target this season is the Winter Olympics, but Mikaela Shiffrin is proving a dominant force on the World Cup circuit with a third win since November.
Argentina Passes Controversial Economic Reform
A major pension reform became law in Argentina early Tuesday morning after violent protests rocked the nation's capital, Buenos Aires, on Monday.
9 Spectacular Holiday Light Displays
It's that time of year when spots around the world are aglow in vibrant holiday light displays that dazzle and awe with millions of colored, twinkling bulbs.
Imraan Christian: Driving Social Change Through Photography
Cameras can be powerful tools used to drive change. In Cape Town, South Africa, a fighting spirit and a positive outlook gave one visual artist the gravitas to represent his country through a different lens.
Yemen Rebels Fire Ballistic Missile On Saudi Capital, State TV Reports
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen has said it intercepted a ballistic missile south of Riyadh on Tuesday, according to Saudi state television station Al Ekhbariya. The missile did not cause any damage.
Sarah Palin's Oldest Son Charged With Beating Up His Father
Sarah Palin's oldest son beat up his father this weekend, according to court records. The incident happened at the Palin home in Wasilla, Alaska, where Track Palin bloodied his father, Todd, in a dispute over a truck, according to court records.
GOP Tax Bill Vote in House, Senate On Tuesday
When it comes to the GOP tax plan, Republicans have the votes. Period. They have them in the House, which is expected to vote in the early afternoon Tuesday. They have them in the Senate, which votes later this evening. This bill is going to pass both chambers and be on President Donald Trump's desk by Wednesday, no small feat given the extremely fast timeline GOP leaders gave themselves when they unveiled their tax plans last month.
7 Reasons Why Republicans May Have Made a Bad Bet On the Tax Bill
Today is the biggest day of the year for congressional Republicans. It's the day that their massive tax cut plan is expected to pass the GOP-controlled House and Senate, sending the bill to the other end of Pennsylvania Ave. where President Donald Trump plans to sign it tomorrow.
Temporary ESPN Chief Starts Work In Wake of John Skipper Resignation
ESPN president John Skipper was hiding a substance abuse problem for many years. On Monday, he stopped hiding. Skipper's resignation, which took effect immediately, stunned the sports and media worlds. ESPN hosts and staffers wished him well and privately wondered who will take over the TV sports empire.
Amtrak Train Car Dangling Over Interstate After Derailment
An Amtrak train car derailed and is dangling on to Interstate 5 in Pierce County, Washington, according to the Washington state Department of Transportation's Twitter account.
Campbell's Is Buying Snyder's
Campbell Soup is hungry for pretzels, chips and popcorn. Soup sales have lagged, so Campbell announced on Monday that it's buying Snyder's-Lance for $50 a share in an all-cash deal valued at $4.9 billion. Snyder's-Lance makes snacks such as Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, Cape Cod and Kettle potato chips and Pop Secret popcorn.
Thousands Trying to Get Out of Atlanta After Lights Went Out at Hartsfield Airport
There were people still sleeping on the floor the day after a power outage shut down operations at the Atlanta airport, but long ticket and security lines were moving -- albeit slowly -- as normalcy began returning to the world's busiest airport Monday.
Indian Ruling Party Narrowly Wins Key State Election
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained power in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat -- but only by a whisker.
Coalition Government with Far-right Party Takes Power in Austria
Austria's new coalition government, which includes the far-right Freedom Party, was sworn in on Monday as demonstrators protested outside. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, a member of the Green Party, presided over the ceremony on Monday at Vienna's Hofburg Palace.
ESPN President Resigns, Citing Substance Addiction
ESPN president John Skipper resigned on Monday, citing a substance addiction. "I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction," Skipper said in a statement. "I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem."
Mario Batali Includes Recipe with Apology for 'past behavior'
How about some cinnamon rolls with that apology? In an online newsletter Friday afternoon, celebrity chef Mario Batali -- facing allegations that he touched women inappropriately -- acknowledged "many mistakes" and apologized for disappointing "my friends, my family, my fans and my team."
19 Men and 1 Woman Among Highest-paid Execs Age 40 and Under
Pay inequality between men and women isn't just a problem for your parents' generation.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Restores Power After Crippling Outage
Nearly 11 hours after a power outage paralyzed the world's busiest airport, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International got its electricity back late Sunday night.
5 Things for December 18: Atlanta Airport Outage, Tax Overhaul, Russia Investigation
Say hello to Amy Wright, the newest CNN Hero of the Year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
The Senate Is Now Very Much in Play in 2018
Doug Jones' stunning victory in Alabama on Tuesday night sent a very clear signal heading into the 2018 election: No Republican Senate seat is safe. What that means is this: Democrats now have a reason to believe that they could do something that was considered unthinkable as recently as the start of this week: Retake control of the Senate next November.
Net Neutrality Repeal: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Internet Providers React
The vote to roll back net neutrality rules on Thursday was slammed by tech giants like Amazon, Facebook and Netflix. But the move was applauded by internet service providers.
Walmart Is Letting Workers Get Paid Whenever They Want
Walmart is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make payday come early for its employees.
Why Paul Ryan's Smartest Move Would Be to Quit in 2018
The news that Speaker Paul Ryan is engaged in "soul searching" about his political future and could leave Congress after the 2018 election shocked a political Washington sprinting toward a tax cut vote and Christmas recess.
Omarosa Denies There Was a Dramatic Confrontation at the White House
Omarosa Manigault Newman, the White House aide whose resignation was announced on Wednesday, denied reports that she left the White House after a dramatic confrontation with White House chief of staff John Kelly.
Tavis Smiley's Show Suspended by PBS Amid Misconduct Allegations
PBS has suspended distribution of "Tavis Smiley" amid "troubling allegations" against the news show's namesake host.
'Changes must be made': Shocking Australian Child Abuse Inquiry Ends
Children are still being sexually assaulted in Australian institutions. That was the stark warning of an exhaustive five-year investigation by an Australia Royal Commission into institutional child sex abuse that concluded Thursday.