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Jeff Flake's 9 Toughest Hits On Trump

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2018, and then promptly took the Senate floor and began a lengthy screed against the state of Republican politics in the Trump era.

5 Things for October 25: GOP Senators, Ransomware and National Parks

Already thinking about your big 2018 vacation? Seville, Spain, is No. 1 on a new Top 10 list of the best cities to visit next year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Clean-up Begins in Puerto Rico, Where Landfills Are Already Filled to Capacity

None of it was supposed to be garbage. Yet, for weeks, heaps of discarded possessions grew to towering heights across Puerto Rico.

Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Army Medic

President Donald Trump, for the second time in his presidency, awarded the Medal of Honor during a ceremony Monday at the White House.

Trump Promises Tax Reform Won't Impact 401(k) Plans

President Trump vowed Monday that the tax break for 401(k) plans will be kept in place under the administration's tax reform proposal, despite reports to the contrary.

Hollywood Speaks Out On James Toback Allegations

There are some harsh words being bandied about in Hollywood since numerous women accused screenwriter and director James Toback of sexual harassment.

US Officials Apologize After Indonesian Military Chief Not Allowed On Flight

US officials have apologized to the chief of Indonesia's military after he was denied permission to board a US-bound flight Saturday despite having an invitation from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Judge Overturns Record Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Trial

Judges in two separate cases have ruled in favor of pharma giant Johnson & Johnson, overturning large financial judgments awarded to plaintiffs who believe the company's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower powder products caused their ovarian cancer. One award was to a California woman for $417 million, and another was to an Alabama woman for $72 million.

Why Trump's Visit to Capitol Hill Could Get Tense

President Trump faces huge personnel and policy decisions while visiting the Hill this week to push tax reform. His upcoming trip to Asia could be ... complicated. And will he push for a new Fed Chair to replace Janet Yellen?

Why Terrorist Threats Will Survive ISIS Defeats

Last week, the American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced that it had taken Raqqa, the Syrian city, which had served as ISIS' capital. The taking of the city is the latest in a series of substantial military blows to ISIS' fortunes. However, Americans should not expect the fall of Raqqa to have a substantial effect on the jihadist threat at home.

EPA Pulls Scientists Out of Climate Change Conference Talk

The Environmental Protection Agency has canceled speaking appearances by three of its scientists set to speak at a Rhode Island conference Monday.

Why Trump's Korean War Talk Should Be Taken Seriously

Washington elites have long regarded war with North Korea as all but unthinkable. Yet, obscured by the wild twists and daily cacophony of the Trump presidency, the conventional wisdom is changing.

'Everything was fine until you went off the air,' Letterman Told as He Receives Twain Prize

David Letterman, the longest-serving host in US late-night television, was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday.

Tillerson: Time for Iranian-backed Militias to Leave Iraq

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, anticipating an end to the fight against ISIS, said Sunday it was time for Iranian-backed militias to exit the war-torn nation of Iraq.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's Sentencing Hearing to Begin Monday

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl spent five years held captive by the Taliban. And depending on the outcome of his sentencing hearing this week, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Japan's Abe Hails Landslide Victory in Snap Election

A decision by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to call a snap election appears to have paid off. Abe's ruling coalition has won a clear majority with more than two-thirds of Parliament's 465 seats, with the Liberal Democratic Party holding a majority even without its coalition partner, the Komeito party, he told reporters Monday.

US Officials Apologize After Indonesian Military Chief Denied Entry to US

United States officials have apologized to the chief of Indonesia's military after he was denied entry to the country Saturday, despite having an invitation from the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Report: Women Accuse Hollywood Director James Toback of Sexual Harassment

Numerous women have accused Hollywood screenwriter and director James Toback of sexual harassment, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday. The Times says it interviewed multiple women about their alleged encounters with Toback over several decades; the Times says most of the women spoke on the record.

Amid Environmental Concerns, Crews Haul Away Remnants of Puerto Rican Homes in Heaps of Trash

None of it was supposed to be garbage. Yet, for weeks, heaps of discarded possessions grew to towering heights across Puerto Rico.

Japan Election Landslide; Chaos in Catalonia; European Populism

1. Japan election landslide: Investors are cheering a clear election victory by the ruling coalition of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Haunted Places Around the World

"I think we all like to be a little bit scared, don't we?" says author and historian Robert Grenville, whose book "Haunted Places," explores some of the world's most spine-chilling spots.

MLS: Philadelphia Union Hires Chief Tattoo Officer to Ink Players

Josh Yaro had never visited a tattoo parlor before. Nervous, the footballer needed reassurance, but the memory of his mum who had recently died emboldened him. She was his motivation.

Why Type A People Often Struggle with Weight Loss Programs

Type A personalities are known for being punctual, all-in, organized, competitive and rule-following.

Candela: The Italian Town Paying People to Move There

The mayor of the Italian town of Candela has come up with a practical solution to boost its dwindling population: paying people to become residents.

Court Delays Abortion for Undocumented Teen in Detention

A federal appeals court Friday ruled that an undocumented teenage immigrant held in detention in Texas may obtain an abortion, but it delayed the process, giving the Trump administration 11 days to find a sponsor to take custody of the girl beforehand.

Cutting U.S. Corporate Taxes Could Mean a Windfall for Foreign Investors

Republicans are selling a corporate tax cut as a way to help the middle class and make American businesses more competitive. But a new analysis published in Tax Notes asserts that lowering the corporate rate could also be a windfall for foreign investors.

Jambalaya Suspected Cause of Louisiana Salmonella Outbreak

Scores of people are sick after an outbreak of salmonella poisoning in Louisiana that may have caused the death of one person, according to officials.

First On CNN: Security Costs Skyrocket at 'lightning rod' EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency is beefing up security measures surrounding Administrator Scott Pruitt to an unprecedented level, CNN has learned, as members of Congress are asking if the costs are a "potential waste or abuse of taxpayer dollars."

Trump Goes to Senate to Talk Taxes, Health Care

President Donald Trump travels to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with Senate Republicans at their weekly policy lunch as he pushes forward on tax cuts.

Syria's Largest Oil Field Captured by US-backed Forces

US-backed Kurdish and Arab forces say they have captured Syria's largest oil field from ISIS, the latest in a series of recent setbacks for the jihadists in the east of the country.

Lewis Hamilton Wins United States GP, Edges Closer to 4th World Title

It wasn't the killer blow in the 2017 Formula One drivers' championship, but Lewis Hamilton all but ended what faint hopes Sebastian Vettel had of reigniting his own title challenge at Sunday's United States Grand Prix.

Two Italian Regions Vote Overwhelming for Greater Autonomy

While the rest of the world has its eyes on the outcome of Catalonia's tussle for independence from Spain, two of Italy's most prosperous regions voted overwhelmingly in favor of greater autonomy from Rome in non-binding referendums on Sunday.

Nissan Halts Production of Cars Sold in Japan

Nissan has suspended production of cars for its home market over problems with its vehicle inspections.

Melania Trump to Address Bullying in Surprise Trip to Michigan

First lady Melania Trump is making good on a promise she made earlier this year to combat childhood bulling, taking a surprise trip Monday to a middle school in a Detroit suburb.

5 Things for October 23: Tax Reform, Japan, JFK Documents

In need of a new city? Then check out the town in Italy that pays people to move there. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Puerto Rico's Cash Crisis: 35% of Banks Still Closed

More than a third of the banks in Puerto Rico are still closed a month after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island.

Singer Selena Quintanilla Honored With Google Doodle

Fans of slain Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla know October 17 is a special day. That was the date in 1989 when her first studio album "Selena" debuted.

Quest: Trump Is Too Obsessed With Wall Street

Quest's Profitable Moment Another week with more records for the stock market. The latest milestone? 23,000 on the Dow. It seems almost nothing will tame this market -- not even more interest rate hikes.

BMX Racing Is Rad and Totally Back From the '80s

The 1980s are alive and well in the heartland of America. BMX. Three letters that evoke -- for anyone Generation X and older -- a cultural Trapper Keeper of desirable possessions including Nike Air, Atari, Walkmans, Vans, MTV and of course that conduit of childhood freedom and rebellion, the Bicycle Motorcross.

The Fall of the Sagging Pants Era Is Upon Us

For years, we've watched them waddle in front of us like tipsy penguins, hitching their flopping pants up as they shuffled along. Some saggers dropped their pants down just below their waist, giving us just a glimpse of their butt cheeks. Others went full-on sag, tying their pants mid-thigh, a sartorial maneuver that made them "look like they were pooping themselves while they walked," one critic observed.

Inside President Trump's Health Care Deal Flip-flop

He was for it before he was against it. President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly crushed hopes of a bipartisan health care with the stroke of a tweet that recategorized a deal he had praised less than 24 hours earlier as a "very good solution" into something he "can never support."

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