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AirlineRatings Names 'most excellent' Airlines for 2018
Air New Zealand gets regular kudos for innovating everything from in-flight services to safety videos, its funky films featuring Hobbits and other famous Kiwis.
Paul Ryan's Tax Dream Is Coming True
This is the moment House Speaker Paul Ryan has been waiting on for decades: The Republican Party is amid a massive rewrite of the US tax code that lowers rates and closes loopholes across the board.
US, Australia and South Korea Hold Joint Navy Drills
The US, Australian and South Korean navies are conducting joint exercises off South Korea intended to simulate the interception of shipments of nuclear material meant for North Korea.
Puerto Rico's Leaders Don't Know Who Has Power. We Tried to Find Out
Towns and communities across Puerto Rico are entirely without power, more than six weeks after Hurricane Maria. The island's leadership is touting restoration figures that show nearly 40% of electricity generation has resumed -- but it doesn't say how much of that power is actually reaching homes, schools and hospitals.
Theresa May Urges 'new culture of respect' Amid Westminster Sex Scandal
British Prime Minister Theresa May says lawmakers must embrace a "new culture of respect" in the wake of the Westminster sexual harassment scandal.
Diane Von Furstenberg: 'I've never met a woman who is not strong'
Call it the next chapter in the life of one of the most notable fashion designers on the planet. Diane Von Furstenberg says she is living her "third act" -- one, she says, that uses her voice much more than just fashion to empower women.
Trump Asks Japan to Build Cars In the U.S. It Already Does
President Trump wants Japan Inc to "try" building vehicles in the U.S.
American Woman Wins NYC Marathon for 1st Time in 40 Years
It's been a long time running -- four decades to be exact -- since an American woman broke the finish line tape at the New York City Marathon, but Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan did just that on Sunday.
US Leaders React to Texas Church Shooting
US leaders reacted with horror and sorrow to the mass shooting Sunday at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, with some calling for action on gun control as the death toll mounted.
Sutherland Springs Church Shooting: What We Know
A gunman killed at least 26 people and injured about 20 others at a Texas church Sunday morning in what Gov. Greg Abbott said was the largest mass shooting in state history.
Like Those Before Him, Trump Finds Familiar Path In Wake of Massacres
Waking here Monday to news of another gun massacre at home, President Donald Trump used a pre-scheduled set of remarks to express his condolences. He ordered flags flown at half-staff. And he pledged to stand with the families of the victims.
Texas Church Shooting Leaves 26 Dead, Including 8 Members of One Family
The gunman in Sunday's church mass shooting had in-laws who attended the church -- but those in-laws were not present at the time of the massacre, Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt told reporters.
Paul Ryan's Latest Line In the Sand On Trump? Firing Mueller
House Speaker Paul Ryan spent the past two years drawing lines in the sand regarding President Donald Trump -- and then erasing them when Trump, inevitably, overstepped.
America's Unyielding Plague of Gun Violence
Americans often think of themselves as belonging to an exceptional nation, and in many ways they do. They belong to a tolerant, multicultural society that has led the world toward a more innovative and more inclusive future through new technologies and a unique embrace of diverse cultures.
2 of the 5 Deadliest Mass Shootings In Modern US History Happened In the Last 35 Days
Mass shootings in America are getting deadlier. Of the 30 deadliest shootings in the US dating back to 1949, 18 have occurred in the last 10 years. Two of the five deadliest took place in just the last 35 days.
5 Things for November 6: Texas Church Shooting
Just over a month after the Las Vegas mass shooting, another community is torn apart by gun violence. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Obama Wants You to Know Obamacare Open Enrollment Has Begun
Open enrollment for Obamacare is here ... and former President Obama wants to make sure Americans know about it.
The Evolution of the Diversity Visa Lottery Program, In Charts
President Donald Trump called for the end of the diversity immigration lottery visa after a terror suspect in New York mowed down bikers in lower Manhattan, killing eight people and injuring more than a dozen others.
5 Things for November 3: It's Here, But Taxing Questions Remain
The President's Twitter account went down for a few minutes Thursday night, and Twitter says it was the work of an employee on the last day at the company. Talk about going out with a bang! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Vehicles as Weapons: New York City Crash Is Part of A Deadly Trend
Once again, a driver has plowed into a crowd of innocent pedestrians, turning a car into a lethal weapon.
Dodgers Force World Series Game 7 with 3-1 Win Against Astros
One of the most entertaining World Series of all time is going the distance. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7, winning Game 6 at home 3-1 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers Defiant After Deadliest Terror Attack In the City Since 9/11
After a 29-year-old man drove a truck into a Manhattan crowd on Tuesday, killing eight and wounding almost a dozen in the deadliest terror attack to hit the city since 9/11, New Yorkers made it clear that they refused to be intimidated.
Note Found in Truck Claims Manhattan Attack Done for ISIS, Source Says
Eight people were killed and almost a dozen injured when a 29-year-old man in a rented pickup truck drove down a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center Tuesday in Manhattan, New York City.
Uber: New York Truck Attack Suspect Passed Background Check
Uber says it's in contact with the FBI after it emerged that the suspect in the deadly truck attack in New York City was one of the company's drivers.
Who is New York Attack Suspect Sayfullo Saipov?
The man accused of killing eight people in a truck attack in New York on Halloween is a native of Uzbekistan who moved to the United States in 2010, sources told CNN.
NYPD Officer Who Shot, Apprehended Truck Suspect Identified
The New York police officer who shot and apprehended the suspect in Tuesday's terrorist attack has been identified as Ryan Nash, a law enforcement source tells CNN.
How the New York City Truck Attack Unfolded
At least eight people were killed Tuesday in what New York officials are calling a terror attack. Here's what we know so far about what happened, per the New York Police Department.
Facebook, Twitter, Google Defend Their Role in Election
Silicon Valley is settling in to get grilled by Washington. Executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google testified before Congress Tuesday in the first of three hearings this week into how foreign nationals used social media to meddle in the 2016 presidential election.
Wendy Williams Faints On Live TV
Wendy Williams fainted during a live taping of her talk show on Tuesday morning. "The Wendy Williams Show" host was in the midst of the program's annual "How You Doin' Halloween Costume Contest" when she began to slur her words and sway back and forth, before falling to the floor.
McCain Again Takes On Trump, Says 'it's time to wake up'
Sen. John McCain warned of the dangers that he said nationalist and isolationist ideas pose to democracy in a speech at the US Naval Academy Monday night, his latest veiled swipe at the policies of President Donald Trump, though he didn't mention the President by name.
Former NSC Employee: Putin Is Engaging in 'information warfare'
A former National Security Council employee who served in the White House under President Barack Obama has issued a harsh rebuke of Russia President Vladimir Putin, saying his actions during the 2016 election amount to "21st-century information warfare."
Trump Dismisses Papadopoulos as 'low-level volunteer' But Once Touted Him
President Donald Trump on Tuesday sought to downplay the indictments of former top campaign aides even calling one of his campaign advisers, who pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI, a "low-level volunteer."
'This Is Us' Star Justin Hartley Marries Chrishell Stause
Justin Hartley is officially off the market. Hartley, who plays Kevin Pearson on the hit NBC show, "This Is Us," married his longtime girlfriend, Chrishell Stause on Saturday.
Kevin Spacey Apologizes for Alleged Sex Assault With a Minor
Actor Anthony Rapp has accused Kevin Spacey of making a sexual advance at him when Rapp was 14, Buzzfeed reported Sunday. In an interview with Buzzfeed, Rapp said Spacey picked him up, put him on his bed and "was trying to get with me sexually" in 1986. Spacey was 26 at the time.
Chris Brown Drops New Album with 45 Tracks
Chris Brown dropped his latest album on Tuesday morning, but if you have plans to listen to it in full, you better grab a seat.
5 Things for October 31: Arresting Developments
Happy Halloween! It's sure to be a spooky one for some people in Washington. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Ex-Trump Campaign Adviser Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement
A former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI after he lied about his interactions with foreign officials close to the Russian government.
5 Things for Monday, October 30: Russia, Catalonia, Spacey, Green Beret
It could be a very interesting day in politics, so brew that coffee strong. More on that, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Tesla Factory at Center of Discrimination Lawsuits
Three employees say Tesla's auto manufacturing facility was so hostile to black workers that it was "straight from the Jim Crow era." An assembly line worker says others mocked his pants as "gay tight."
Undocumented Immigrant Teen Obtains Abortion After Legal Battle
The undocumented immigrant teenager who had been trying to terminate her pregnancy in Texas for the past several weeks had an abortion Wednesday, the ACLU said in a statement.
Gambling Site Has Atlanta As the Favorite In The Amazon Sweepstakes
Atlanta is the favorite to land the new Amazon headquarters, according to an Irish gambling site.
NAACP Warns Black Passengers About Traveling With American Airlines
The NAACP is warning African-American travelers to be careful when they fly with American Airlines. In an advisory late Tuesday, the organization said it has noticed "a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines."
Niger Ambush: Timeline of Attack That Killed 4 US Soldiers
As a political firestorm grows over an ambush that left four US soldiers dead in Niger three weeks ago, the Department of Defense has begun to provide a more detailed account of what happened.
JFK File Release: Mob Hits On Castro, a Threat On Oswald
The CIA mulled mafia hits on Cuban President Fidel Castro. Someone called the FBI threatening to kill Lee Harvey Oswald a day before Oswald's murder. And the US examined sabotaging airplane parts heading to Cuba.
5 Things for October 27: JFK Files, Niger, Opioids
Which country has the world's most powerful passport? Spoiler alert: it's not the US. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
The Caffeine 'detox': How and Why to Cut Back On Your Daily Fix
Are you one of those people who can't get your day started without a cup of coffee?
After Harvey Weinstein, Contracts That Keep Employees Quiet Are Under Scrutiny
Harvey Weinstein's conduct shocked the nation. Now, it could encourage some U.S. states to change their laws. Over the past two weeks, dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault. Allegations against the producer span nearly three decades.
Alec Baldwin a Hit for Democrats Seeking Buzz
Live from Des Moines, it's Alec Baldwin! The actor whose biting portrayal of President Donald Trump has helped reenergize "Saturday Night Live" is emerging as a popular choice for candidates and state parties searching for new luster in the midst of a Democratic power vacuum.
Bob Corker's 9 Most Devastating Lines On Donald Trump In His CNN Interview, Ranked
Hours before Donald Trump was set to huddle with Senate Republicans to rally support for his tax cut measure, Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker delivered an absolute bludgeoning of the President. And even that may be an understatement.
8 Money Mistakes New Parents Should Avoid
It's a thought many new and soon-to-be parents have: How can something so tiny require so much stuff? While you might not need all the gear you've stocked up on, there's no getting around the fact that having a baby will bring changes to your budget.