Facebook Orders U.S. Remake of Cult Teen Hit 'Skam'
Watch out, Netflix: Facebook might soon be home to the internet's buzziest scripted show.
Gretchen Carlson Speaks: 'The floodgates have opened'
When Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, it sent shock waves through the industry and spurred other women at the network to share their own stories of assault and sexual misconduct.
Bipartisan Senators Reach Small Deal On Health Care
Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray have reached a deal "in principle" to restore Affordable Care Act cost-sharing reduction payments for two years in exchange for more state flexibility in Obamacare.
Trump Focuses On Taxes In Red Meat Speech Before Conservatives
President Donald Trump delivered a red meat political speech touching immigration, the economy and cultural issues to The Heritage Foundation in Washington on Tuesday evening.
Trump Warns McCain: 'Be careful because at some point I fight back'
President Donald Trump, hours after Sen. John McCain delivered a speech that repudiated the President, warned the Arizona Republican to "be careful" because at some point he will "fight back."
Pruitt: Scientists Receiving Federal Grants Will Be Cut From EPA Advising Roles
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says scientists who sit on EPA advisory boards and committees who have also received federal grants for studies could be cut from their roles as soon as next week, citing a lack of objectivity in their research.
Poll Shows Tied Alabama Senate Race
Democrat Doug Jones -- once thought to be a longshot in the Deep South -- has tied Republican nominee and former judge Roy Moore in Alabama's US Senate race, a new poll shows.
Trump: Ask Kelly Whether Obama Called After His Son Was Killed In Action
President Donald Trump, in defense of his claim that President Barack Obama didn't call the loved ones of fallen soldiers, floated the idea Tuesday that reporters ask his chief of staff, retired Gen. John Kelly, whether Obama called him after his son died in Afghanistan.
Justice Department Special Counsel Team Interviews Sean Spicer
Special counsel investigators interviewed former White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Monday as part of the Russia investigation, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
CNN Poll: Most Americans Oppose Trump's Tax Reform Plan
A slim majority of Americans (52%) oppose President Donald Trump's recent tax reform proposals, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, while only one-third (34%) say they support the Trump plan.
Sessions Set for Senate Grilling
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will once again be in the hot seat in front of his former colleagues Wednesday, when he testifies before the Senate judiciary committee.
Cruz, Sanders to Debate Tax Reform in CNN Town Hall
As the Senate gets ready to make a major move on tax reform, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont will participate in a CNN town hall debate Wednesday night to discuss efforts to overhaul the tax code.
DNC Resolution Calls for Bernie Sanders, Angus King to Join Democratic Party
Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders never actually joined the Democratic Party -- and some party officials are still bothered by it. Bob Mulholland, a Democratic National Committeeman from California, introduced a resolution that the party will consider at its Las Vegas meeting later this week calling on Sanders and Maine Independent Sen. Angus King -- both of whom caucus with the Democrats -- to actually join the party.
GOP Calls Grow to End Russia Investigations In Congress This Year
A growing number of key Republicans are sending this message to the leaders of the congressional committees investigating potential Trump campaign collusion with the Russians: Wrap it up soon.
2 US Sailors Died of Apparent Drug Overdoses In Same Week at Submarine Base Kings Bay
Two US sailors based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia have died of apparent drug overdoses in the last week, according to a US Navy public affairs officer.
US Has Drones and Hundreds of Troops in Niger. Here's Why
The killing of four American soldiers in Niger has drawn attention to the role of US troops in western Africa, where several terror networks roam freely.
Trump Has Repeatedly Politicized Military Service and Sacrifice
President Donald Trump, though often acting as a champion of the military, has at times politicized the sacrifice of those who paid a terrible price in the nation's wars in a way that few of his predecessors would have countenanced.
5 Things for October 18: ISIS, Politics, Russia, Travel Ban, NFL
There's a way you can save lives just by going on vacation. You'll need to bring an extra suitcase, though. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Oscar Pereiro: Spanish Cyclist's Bittersweet Tour de France Victory
As Oscar Pereiro crossed the line for the last time in the 2006 Tour de France, there was no celebration, no adulation from the crowd.
GM Will Test Self-driving Cars in New York City
Self-driving cars will soon take on perhaps their biggest challenge yet: driving in New York City.
Brown Signs Law OK'ing Third Option for Gender On California Driver's Licenses
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will allow state residents who do not identify as male or female to have a third option on driver's licenses and birth certificates.
Wi-Fi Network Flaw Could Let Hackers Spy On You
The Wi-Fi network you're using may be susceptible to hacking. A new security flaw, discovered by researcher Mathy Vanhoef of the University of Leuven in Belgium, appears to be affecting Wi-Fi connections.
Drone Hits Passenger Plane in Canada
A drone crashed into a commercial airplane in Canada, the first time such an incident has occurred in the country, the government said Sunday.
Female Code Breakers: The Hidden Figures of the Greatest Generation
Do you like crossword puzzles and are you engaged to be married? Those were the questions asked of many college-age American women by their professors, college presidents, or military officers to assess their suitability to do secret work breaking German and Japanese codes during the Second World War.
James Corden Apologizes for Harvey Weinstein Jokes
Late-night host James Corden apologized for jokes he made about Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced producer who is the target of a growing number of sexual harassment and abuse accusations.
#MeToo: Social Media Flooded with Personal Stories of Assault
Two simple words became a rallying cry on Twitter to stand against sexual harassment and assault. "Me too."
Mayim Bialik Responds to 'victim blaming' Backlash
Mayim Bialik believes her words about the Harvey Weinstein scandal have been taken out of context. Several women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct -- including allegations of harassment and rape.
The Kobe Steel Scandal: What We Know So Far
It's the latest big scandal to rock corporate Japan. Kobe Steel, a century-old industrial giant, has admitted to falsifying data on products sold to top customers like Boeing and Toyota.
Congress Week Ahead: Republican Plans for Tax Reform Faces Key Senate Vote
The Republican push for a broad tax overhaul faces a critical test this week as senators must approve a budget bill that would clear the way for tax reform to pass the Senate with just GOP support.
Washington Is Turning Against the US Senate
Some conservatives in the House of Representatives believe they've found a way to shield themselves from loss in 2018: run against the US Senate even if it means running against their own GOP colleagues.
Mauro Icardi Scores Late as Inter Triumph in Thrilling Milan Derby
It was a Milan derby which will live long in the memory, a match of high drama which had it all: a hat-trick, an own goal and a stoppage-time penalty.
What the Jury Isn't Hearing in the Menendez Bribery Trial
A frequent refrain from the federal judge overseeing Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, as he presses the lawyers to show him why he should admit or withhold certain evidence from the jury.
Catalonia Leader Fails to Clarify Independence Declaration
The President of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, failed to clarify Monday whether his administration had officially declared independence from Spain and instead repeated his call for talks to resolve the ongoing constitutional crisis in the country.
Ireland On Lockdown as Former Hurricane Ophelia Makes Landfall
Former Hurricane Ophelia hit Ireland's west coast as a post-tropical storm on Monday, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain, and the threat of storm surge and flooding.
Trump Allies Worry That Losing the House Means Impeachment
Top White House aides, lawmakers, donors and political consultants are privately asking whether President Donald Trump realizes that losing the House next year could put his presidency in peril.
After Week of California Fires, Progress Made in Fighting Flames
A week after several wildfires ignited in Northern California, firefighters are making progress toward containing the massive blazes that have killed at least 40 people and burned about 5,700 structures.
Misery in Puerto Rico: No Power, No Job, 'enormous' Lines
Leslie Cofresi started to cry when he saw his staff the day after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
First On CNN: Super PAC Forms to Help de León Challenge Feinstein
As California Democrat Kevin de León mounts a difficult and expensive quest to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a super PAC has formed to raise money on his behalf.
Passports for Purchase: Open Citizenship Doors Around the World
Turns out money doesn't just buy a glamorous vacation in the Caribbean or a killer suite in Quebec -- it can buy residency too.
Maria Sharapova Climbs Rankings After 'special' Tianjin Victory
Maria Sharapova soared into the top 60 of the women's tennis tour rankings after she won her first title in two years.
Kirkuk: A Crisis Waiting to Happen, With Consequences for Region
Two armies funded and trained by the United States are now facing off in northern Iraq, a confrontation that could have lasting consequences for the future of the country and the broader Middle East.
Flirting With Another Disaster: Puerto Ricans Tap Into Potentially Unsafe Water
A tall chain link fence, shrouded in vines, surrounds an aging water well tucked away in this small town just west of San Juan. A metal sign carries a warning in Spanish to anyone who approaches: "Danger. Do Not Enter."
Third Woman Accuses Weinstein of Sexual Assault in London
A third woman in London has made sexual assault allegations against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. London Metropolitan Police said they received a report Sunday from a woman alleging an assault took place in 1992 in west London. CNN has been able to verify that the report refers to Weinstein.
Israel Targets Syrian Anti-aircraft Battery After Its Planes Take Fire
Israel's military says its warplanes struck a Syrian anti-aircraft battery near Damascus on Monday after the battery fired on its planes.
5 Things for October 16: Family Freed, Somalia Bombings, California Wildfires
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Boy Scouts' Decision to Welcome Girls Isn't Completely Welcome
The Boy Scouts will soon include girls, and not everyone's happy about it. The 107-year-old organization announced Wednesday that younger girls will be allowed to join Cub Scouts and that older girls will be eligible to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
Terry Crews Explains Why Sexual Assault Survivors Don't Come Forward
Actor Terry Crews said he understands why women are reluctant to raise sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood power brokers like Harvey Weinstein. Why does he get it? "Because this kind of thing happened to ME," Crews said Tuesday.
Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Scandal Grows As More Women Come Forward
Harvey Weinstein is heading to rehab. His wife of 10 years, Georgina Chapman, is heading to divorce court. And his former company is heading into an uncertain future.
Now That Boy Scouts Will Admit Girls, The Competition Is On
Leia Pameticky has been waiting for this moment for much of her young life. When news broke that Boy Scouts of America will allow girls to join, the fourth grader from Kansas said she couldn't wait to go on the same adventures her father talked about from his Boy Scout days.
DHS Explores Ways to Transform Immigration System Without Congress
Even as the Trump administration is asking Congress to approve a tough overhaul of the nation's immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security is also quietly exploring ways it could transform the US immigration system on its own.
