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Virginia's Confederate History Also Bubbling Up In Governor Race
The Robert E. Lee monument in Charlottesville, Virginia -- the removal of which helped spark the protests that turned violent last weekend -- is just one example of the hundreds of statues, monuments, highways and holidays designed to honor the Commonwealth's Confederate roots.
Why the Trump Administration Is Cutting Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding
Most teenagers feel uncomfortable talking about sex, but not 16-year-old Bryanna Ely. As a youth leader for the Buffalo, New York-based teen pregnancy prevention program HOPE Buffalo, Ely talks to not only other teens but also adults. She explains how they can help teens when it comes to their emotional, physical and sexual health, abstinence and birth control.
Why Whiskey Tastes Better With a Little Water
If anyone has suggested adding a little water to your whiskey, you may want to give it a try. Rather than watering it down, the addition may act as a flavor enhancement, and we now know the science behind it, thanks to a new study.
Floyd Mayweather Has Big Plans for His Retirement
Floyd Mayweather is looking to score some hits in the retail gym market. After he boxes UFC fighter Conor McGregor, Mayweather plans to launch a line of boxing and fitness gyms.
More Rhan 300 Bodies Recovered From Sierra Leone Mudslide
Rescuers have recovered over 300 bodies following Monday's deadly mudslide on the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, the country's tourism minister said Wednesday.
Trump vs. Amazon: So Much for the Businessman President
Donald Trump fashions himself as a CEO president. But he's feuding with one of America's most famous, most respected and wealthiest business leaders -- Amazon's Jeff Bezos -- mainly because the company is so successful.
Donald Trump's Presidency Is Headed to A Very Dark Place
Donald Trump's insistence Tuesday that "both sides" were responsible for the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, has turned what was a fumbling presidency into what now appears to be one on the verge of total collapse.
Trump's Target Audience in Spreading Blame: His Base
President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday the driving force behind his initial response to the violent clashes that broke out Saturday in Charlottesville: his political base.
Tennis Great Serena Williams On Pregnancy, Power and Race
Serena Williams may be about to become a mother for the first time, but the tennis great has admitted to having an "outrageous plan" to defend her Australian Open title next January.
Trump's Lack of Moral Compass Leaves America On Its Own
America -- why are you surprised? The Donald Trump who on Saturday and again on Tuesday drew an equivalency between the "very fine people" (his words) among those protesting with neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, and those that opposed this event as an affront to America's foundations is the same Donald Trump millions of people supported and the electoral college put in the White House.
'Bathroom bill' Fails to Make It Out of Texas Special Session
A controversial bill that would require people to use school restrooms and facilities that match the sex on their birth certificates has died in the Texas Legislature.
Here Are the Confederate Memorials That Will Be Removed After Charlottesville
More than 150 years after the Civil War ended, the Confederacy is memorialized with statues, monuments and historical markers across the United States.
'All manner of stupid came out': Late Night Responds to Trump's Press Conference
President Trump's news conference left many shocked while leaving late night hosts, such as ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, ready to respond -- even if they had other things planned.
Baltimore Removes Confederate Statues
Baltimore removed at least two Confederate statues early Wednesday after a white nationalist rally to protect monuments turned deadly over the weekend in Virginia.
Calling BS On BMI: How Can We Tell How Fat We Are?
When Kate Townsend took her kids for their back-to-school health checkups last month, she got a surprise. The Western Springs, Illinois, mother of three wanted to make sure their vaccinations were up-to-date. The pediatrician did talk about shots, but also mentioned her daughter's body mass index.
Teen Drug Overdose Death Rate Climbed 19% In One Year
The rate of teen drug overdose deaths in the United States climbed 19% from 2014 to 2015, from 3.1 deaths per 100,000 teens to 3.7 per 100,000, according to data released this week. The new numbers involve teens ages 15 to 19 and were released by the National Center for Health Statistics.
32 Killed in Bloody Night for Duterte's War On Drugs
Thirty-two suspected drug dealers were killed in shootouts across one province in the Philippines on Tuesday, police said, in a bloody 24 hours for the country's war on drugs.
Twenty Five Memorable Premier League Moments
As the English Premier League prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we look at some of the most dazzling moments in a competition which entertains millions around the world.
How the Premier League Became a Global Playground
It's been dubbed the "best league in the world," but when the English Premier League kicked off 25 years ago a foreign name on the teamsheet was rare.
Usain Bolt In Numbers -- Why the Jamaican Is the Greatest
A glorious sporting career has come to an end. Usain Bolt, an eight-time Olympic champion, the fastest man in history, retired after the IAAF World Championships in London.
Sports Greats Wish Usain Bolt a Fond Farewell
Usain Bolt is a man universally loved, admired for his historic achievements and his joie de vivre. At the IAAF World Championships in London on Saturday, the 30-year-old Jamaican ran his final races. Eight Olympic gold medals, 11 World Championships golds, the fastest man in history has left a lasting legacy.
After Trump's Charlottesville Remarks, Fox News Focuses On the Left and the Media
Only Fox News can bring down President Trump, a recent New York Times op-ed argued. "If Fox turns, it's inevitable," it said.
Media Show Range of Emotions After Trump Presser
Reporters waited in the lobby of Trump Tower on Tuesday for vague remarks from President Trump about infrastructure. White House aides tamped down expectations ahead of time: they said the president was not expected to take questions.
US, China Military Chiefs Reach Deal to Reduce Risk of Miscalculation
Top US and Chinese military commanders signed a deal in Beijing Tuesday to improve communications between the two forces amid ongoing disputes in the South and East China Seas.
The 14 Most Shocking Comments From Trump's Charlottesville News Conference
A day after President Donald Trump gave in to political pressure and denounced, by name, the white supremacists and neo-Nazis who rallied in Charlottesville this past weekend, he reversed course and again claimed "both sides" were to blame for the violence in the Virginia city.
The Race Moment Trump Seemed to Relish
t took President Donald Trump two days to condemn by name neo-Nazis, the Klu Klux Klan and white supremacist groups involved in this weekend's bloody clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
After Years of Not Waiting for the Facts, Trump Blames Charlottesville Vagueness On Just That
President Donald Trump, a man who has quickly and bluntly called out terrorist attacks for years and slammed his opponents for being too sheepish in the face of terror, said Tuesday that he gave a vague statement about violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday because he wanted to wait for the facts.
Trump Says Both Sides to Blame Amid Charlottesville Backlash
President Donald Trump, in a staggering, impromptu news conference in New York on Tuesday, blamed the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend on both sides of the conflict -- equating the white supremacists on one side with the "alt-left" on the other side -- after his top White House aides spent days trying to clean up after Trump's initial vague response to the violence.
Why Trump's Spontaneous Moments On Race Tell Us More Than the Scripted Ones
President Donald Trump's examination on race is not over, not by a long shot. Trump finally bent to intense pressure and called out white supremacist groups on Monday, as the fallout from rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to a woman's death rocked his administration.
Obama's Tweet In Response to Charlottesville Attack Is One of the Biggest Tweets Ever
Former President Barack Obama's tweet reacting to the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, is one of the biggest ever on the social network.
'Bachelor in Paradise' Plays Coy with Controversy
First, the obvious: The tantalizing whiff of controversy drew media to a season premiere of "Bachelor in Paradise" that many outlets (including this one) would have otherwise ignored. Nobody expected a "60 Minutes"-type expose, but once ABC and Warner Bros. opted to forge ahead with the show, they had a certain duty not to whitewash what nearly derailed it, and to clarify what happened -- or didn't.
'Deadpool 2' Stunt Person Dead After On-set Accident
A female stunt person has died while performing a motorcycle stunt on the set of "Deadpool 2," according to a statement from the Vancouver police.
Tearful Jimmy Fallon Gets Serious About Racism
Jimmy Fallon wasn't playing it for laughs with his monologue Monday night. Instead Fallon, at times appearing to fight back tears, spoke from the heart about Saturday's deadly events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
3 Ways Bots Can Boost Your Money
There is no shortage of finance apps that purport to fast-track your money life. But do they save you money? Are they worth the trouble?
Prince Honored With His Own Pantone Purple Shade
The Purple One now has a new shade to call his own. The estate of Prince and the Pantone Color Institute on Monday unveiled a new purple color in honor of the late superstar singer who died last year at the age of 57.
Noose Found at Michigan School Playground
Authorities are investigating after a noose was found hanging at a Michigan school playground.
True Crime TV: The Devil's In the Details
With true crime TV, the devil is in the details -- specifically, the ones that we didn't remember, or even with high-profile cases, perhaps never knew.
Amazon Takes On the Corner Store with Instant Pickup
Sometimes you need a cold soda, chips, tampons and an Amazon Echo ASAP.
White Nationalist Richard Spencer May Get His Say at University of Florida
His planned speech at Texas A&M University has been axed, but another university could still host white nationalist leader Richard Spencer.
A Donald Trump-endorsed Candidate Just Might Lose in Alabama Today
By just after 8 a.m. ET Tuesday, President Trump had already tweeted his support for Sen. Luther Strange's candidacy in Alabama twice. "Big day in Alabama. Vote for Luther Strange, he will be great!," said Trump in one tweet. Strange, appointed by then Gov. Robert Bentley (R) to replace now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, faces a serious fight today in the form of Roy Moore, a controversial ex-chief justice of the state's highest court, and Rep. Mo Brooks.
Uber Suspended in Philippines After Showdown with Regulators
Uber has gone offline in the Philippines after the startup once again clashed with regulators.
Donald Trump Retweeted An Alt-right Conspiracy Theorist. Here's Why.
On Monday night, just hours after he had, finally, condemned in harsh terms the neo-Nazis and white supremacists involved in violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump took to Twitter. And he retweeted this from a man named Jack Posobiec:
Advocates: Taylor Swift's Trial Sends a Powerful Message to Young Fans
Taylor Swift has shared her side of the story in court against a former DJ who she alleges groped her. And while the case continues, experts hope the impact of seeing a celebrity as prominent as Swift speak up about her own alleged sexual assault will send a message of courage to her fans.
Mood Raw Outside Court Ehere James Alex Fields Jr. Has Initial Hearing
Tensions remained high here Monday after a judge appointed an attorney for James Alex Fields Jr., the man suspected of killing a woman during a white supremacist rally.
CNN to Host Paul Ryan Town Hall in Wisconsin
CNN will host an exclusive town hall August 21 featuring House Speaker Paul Ryan in Racine, Wisconsin, CNN announced on Monday.
Goldman Sachs CEO Quotes Lincoln in Response to Charlottesville
The CEO of Goldman Sachs is calling for unity after a white nationalist rally turned deadly in Virginia. In a tweet, Lloyd Blankfein quoted President Abraham Lincoln: "'A house divided against itself cannot stand.' Isolate those who try to separate us. No equivalence w/ those who bring us together."
Alt-right? Don't Be Afraid to Call Them Fascists
A year before the end of the Second World War, George Orwell wrote an essay inspired by an American poll, which asked for a serviceable definition of "fascism."
White Nationalists Use Tiki Torches to Light Up Charlottesville March
White nationalists descended Friday night on the University of Virginia campus with burning tiki torches -- lending a distinctly but likely unintentional Polynesian aura to a white nationalist group's march.
SpaceX to Launch Supercomputer to International Space Station
A SpaceX rocket is ready to deliver one of the most high-tech payloads ever to the International Space Station.
Saudi Arabia Moves to Indict Some 'radical' Twitter Users
Saudi Arabia has said it will indict a group of "radical" Twitter users charged with "harming the public order," according to a statement on its state news agency website on Sunday.