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'They still make that?': Six jobs You (wrongly) Thought Were Extinct
Your deadline looms. The cursor blinks. "Wonder what's happening on Twitter?" A precious half hour later, you're back to the assignment and really laser-focused now, until ... PING! You chase a pop-up alert right into Instagram quicksand.
Networks Enlist Military Shows with 'SEAL Team,' 'The Brave'
Television trends have become diluted by abundance, but if this fall is any guide, there's still a perceived appetite for elite military teams kicking terrorist butt.
Prince Jackson Touts 'ride or die' Relationship With Sister Paris
Prince Michael Jackson and his sister Paris hung out this weekend and posted on social media about their time together.
Sarah Silverman 'in awe' of Billie Jean King, Colin Kaepernick
In "Battle of the Sexes," Sarah Silverman plays a woman who stands with tennis champ Billie Jean King in the fight for women's rights, and in real life, the actress and comedian applauds other sports figures she thinks are taking similarly worthy stands.
Who is Cardi B?
To borrow a word that Cardi B is now somewhat famous for, she's looking to be a part of the music industry "forever." The rapper is off to a pretty good start.
'Fixer Upper' Coming to An End
Sad news for anyone dreaming of one day having their home fixed up by Chip and Joanna Gaines on "Fixer Upper": that shiplap has sailed. The couple has announced their HGTV series, which followed the couple as they renovated homes in Waco, Texas, will conclude after Season 5. The new season is set to premiere in November.
U.S. Slaps Stiff Tariff On Bombardier's New Jet
The U.S. Commerce Department has backed Boeing in its challenge to Bombardier, recommending an enormous tariff on sales of the Canadian firm's C Series jetliner.
France-Germany Rail Merger Aims to Take On China
Europe is creating a train giant to fend off Chinese competition. French high-speed train manufacturer Alstom is merging with the transportation unit of Germany's Siemens, the companies said in a statement late Tuesday.
Trump May Open Up Exports of American Guns
Gun companies are suffering a sales slump under the Trump administration. But a regulatory change could give them a boost overseas.
Women Driving Could Rev Up Saudi Economy
Saudi women are celebrating. They are finally being allowed to drive. For years they have called for change, and some have been arrested for defying the driving ban. But a royal decree announced late Tuesday has changed all that.
Fumble! Nike's U.S. Sales Drop Again
Nike is a big hit in China. But the sneaker giant's sales in the U.S. continue to tumble.
Sofia Vergara Is the Best-paid Actress On TV. She's Also a Business Maven
Sofia Vergara is best known for her role on the hit TV series "Modern Family." But she has another job on the side: businesswoman.
Trump Vows GOP Will Continue Efforts to Repeal Obamacare
President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday morning that Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are not finished, even after the demise of the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.
'This Is Us' Cast Has Known About That Huge Premiere Reveal for a Long Time
Warning: This post contains spoilers about the season premiere of 'This Is Us.'
Puerto Ricans Still Waiting for Aid a Week After Maria's Devastation
A week after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the US commonwealth's residents are struggling to survive without basic necessities as federal officials say aid is still on the way.
Did China Just Break Its Promise Not to Buy North Korean Coal?
China unexpectedly started buying coal from North Korea again last month, raising questions about its commitment to cracking down on trade with Kim Jong Un's regime.
Kobe Bryant More Popular Than Steph Curry in China
He may have retired over 12 months ago, but NBA great Kobe Bryant still reigns supreme in China. The former LA Lakers star, an 18-time NBA All Star, has been named the most popular basketball star online in the country, putting Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry -- his nearest challenger -- in the shade with twice as many social media followers as the two-time MVP.
Catalan Referendum, Explained: What's Behind the Push to Break From Spain?
Catalonia's separatist government is adamant it will go ahead with a referendum on October 1 to decide if the region should split from Spain, despite the country's highest court banning the vote.
CNN Poll: Most Want Major Changes to the Tax System
As Congress turns its attention away from health care and back toward tax reform and other issues, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds most in favor of major changes to the nation's tax laws, but wary of President Donald Trump's handling of immigration.
Mattis Target of Failed Kabul Airport Rocket Attack, Taliban Says
Defense Secretary James Mattis was the target of a failed rocket attack near a key Afghanistan airport Wednesday, the Taliban said, though the attack occurred after he had left the airport.
Roy Moore Wins Alabama Senate GOP Primary Runoff
Roy Moore, the bombastic evangelical Christian who was twice ousted as Alabama's chief justice, has beaten Sen. Luther Strange in a Republican primary.
Trump's Recent Tweets Supporting Luther Strange Deleted
President Donald Trump's most recent tweets urging Alabamians to vote for Sen. Luther Strange disappeared from his verified Twitter account Tuesday night after the candidate was projected to lose the Republican primary runoff for a Senate seat.
Hip-hop Stars Slam Trump Amid Anthem Firestorm
Hip-hop artists -- from Diddy to Killer Mike -- rallied behind Colin Kaepernick and other athletes this week after President Donald Trump urged owners of the NFL to fire the "sons of bitches" who protest the National Anthem on the field.
Rockets Fired Near Kabul Airport Hours After US Defense Secretary Mattis Arrives
ours after US Defense Secretary James Mattis landed at Hamid Karzai International Airport, multiple rockets hit an open area close to the facility on Wednesday.
5 Things for September 27: Roy Moore, Puerto Rico, Russia Probe, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
Ready for a vacay? Then check out the 10 most popular cities for international travelers. Now, here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
The NFL, Charlottesville, and Trump's Pattern of Racial Division
The overwhelming defiance in the NFL on Sunday to President Donald Trump's attacks on protesting players encapsulates the high stakes for the GOP in his belligerent approach to race relations.
Doris Burke Will Be the First Female Full-time National NBA Game Analyst
Doris Burke is about to make history. The ESPN commentator will become the first ever female full-time television game analyst for the NBA at the national level.
A Picture Emerges of Tennessee Church Shooting Suspect
As detectives investigate a deadly church shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee, a picture is starting to emerge of accused gunman Emanuel Samson.
Sessions Warns of Campuses Sheltering 'fragile egos'
As President Donald Trump ramps up his criticism of NFL National Anthem protests, his attorney general on Tuesday waded into a different culture war with an address to law students about free speech on college campuses.
USC Coach and SDSU Alum Tony Bland Named in NCAA Bribery Scheme
Former San Diego State University basketball player and coach Tony Bland, now an assistant coach at the University of Southern California, is one of the college basketball coaches accused by federal prosecutors Tuesday of taking bribes as part of a wide-ranging NCAA corruption scheme believed to involve Adidas.
Obama: Dropping Malia Off at College Was 'like open-heart surgery'
Former President Barack Obama revealed Monday night how emotional it was to say goodbye to his eldest daughter, Malia, when she went away to college this fall.
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Racked Up Billions in Damages. Who Pays?
Who will pick up the tab in Florida, Georgia and Texas? That's the big question, now that flood waters from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have receded. Left behind is damage that Moody's Analytics expects will exceed $150 billion, on par with the cost of Hurricane Katrina.
Reed College Students Boycott Classes, Demand Outreach to Marginalized Communities
Reed College students were protesting racism on campus Monday, skipping classes as part of a day-long boycott. The students participating in this protest are a part of a group called Reedies Against Racism. They have a list of demands for the administration, including more outreach to marginalized communities and mandatory training on the subject of race sensitivity for faculty and staff.
Jay-Jay Okocha: I'm jealous of PSG's Current Players
When Paris Saint-Germain signed Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha 17 years ago, it made him the most expensive African footballer on the planet. He cost the French club $19 million -- How times have changed.
How to Teach Children About Gender Equality
Ask a group of New Jersey fifth and sixth graders about the differences between girls and boys, and at first it gets a tad uncomfortable. "That would be kind of awkward," said Tyler Schlegel, who is in his last year at Lincoln Elementary School in Caldwell, New Jersey.
After a Killing Driven by Hate, Family Wonders 'How many red flags does it take?'
The family raised so many alerts about their neighbor. Why was nothing done to stop him? They told police about the barrage of racist taunts coming from next door, but the hate persisted. They got a protective order to keep him away, but nothing changed. They complained he wasn't complying -- and then he allegedly ran down their mother with his car.
World's Second Biggest Diamond Sells for $53 Million
The world's second-biggest diamond has finally found a buyer. After failing to sell at a Sotheby's auction last year, the 1,109-carat uncut stone has now fetched $53 million in a private sale to luxury jeweler Graff Diamonds.
What Doctors Want From Health Care Reform as Latest Congressional Effort Falters
As the latest Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act begins its death rattle, a growing number of physicians worry that any solution Washington proposes will not fix the nation's ailing health care system.
North Korea: Playing Football In One of the World's Most Secretive States
Professional footballers often have to play in hostile and intimidating atmospheres, but Australian footballer Erik Paartalu found himself under the flight path of a ballistic missile in North Korea.
Trump Says US 'working hard' On Puerto Rico Disaster Response
President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday that federal assistance is on its way to Puerto Rico, a day after he commented for the first time in days about the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria since it made landfall on the US territory.
Dallas Cowboys Take Knee, Then Stand With Arms Locked for Anthem
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined his team in taking a knee before the National Anthem, then the Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals players stood with arms locked for the anthem ahead of the "Monday Night Football" kickoff.
Equifax CEO Richard Smith Is Out
Equifax CEO Richard Smith is out after the company's embarrassing data breach and botched response.
5 Things for September 26: Puerto Rico, NFL Protests, Health Nill, N. Korea, Francis
Good morning. There's a lot going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Ford: We respect the right of NFL players to protest
Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, has voiced support for NFL players exercising their right to free speech and peaceful protest after President Donald Trump urged fans to consider a boycott.
North Korea Accuses Trump of Declaring War
North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho on Monday accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war on his country by tweeting over the weekend that North Korea "won't be around much longer."
14 Issues Trump Is Sidelining to Focus On the NFL
President Donald Trump devoted much of the online portion of his weekend to attacking NFL player-protesters and boosting calls for a boycott of the league.
JPMorgan Devotes $10 Million to Fight Poverty in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is home to some of America's most powerful people and institutions. And yet nearly one-fifth of the District's population is living in poverty.
'Despacito' singer: Puerto Rico needs your help
Musician Daddy Yankee, who guest stars on the smash international hit "Despacito," is appealing for help for his native Puerto Rico after the island was battered by Hurricane Maria.
Drones Are More Helpful Than Ever in Hurricane-ravaged Texas and Florida
The view from the ground after a devastating hurricane is heartbreaking. The view from the sky is more revealing. Unmanned aircraft — small and large — swooped in during the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey to get a glimpse of the devastation. That's why insurance companies have been using drone technology more than ever before to quickly -- and safely -- assess damage from the storm.
Health Care State of Play: New Bill and Waiting for CBO
Senate GOP leaders and the Trump administration are not going into this week in any better of a position on health care than they were on Friday after Sen. John McCain came out against their party's current proposal -- and perhaps they're facing a worse field of play.