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Sam Shepard: A Writer, Actor Who Wore Many Hats
Although he brought a laconic cowboy style to his screen roles, Sam Shepard wore a number of different hats: Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Oscar-nominated actor, screenwriter and director.
US Tests Defense System After North Korea Missile Launch
The United States said it conducted a successful missile defense test in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday amid growing tensions with North Korea.
Republicans Try to Move Forward
After a chaotic week for President Donald Trump and his party, Republicans are facing a fundamental question: What's next?
Pence Slams Russia as Sanctions Row Escalates
US Vice President Mike Pence launched into a wide-ranging tirade against Russia on Monday, signaling no let-up in an increasingly bitter row between Moscow and Washington over sanctions.
The Future of Health Care Is Anyone's Guess
The future of the Affordable Care Act is more uncertain than ever. Over the weekend, Republicans were still reeling from their monumental loss after their plans to overhaul Obamacare were dashed in dramatic fashion.
Kelly Sworn In as Trump's Second Chief of Staff
John Kelly was sworn in as President Donald Trump's new chief of staff Monday, tasked with bringing order to an often chaotic White House and jump-starting the President's stalled legislative agenda.
Trump On North Korea: 'We handle everything'
President Donald Trump told reporters at his second full Cabinet meeting as president that his administration will be able to take care of North Korea but offered no specifics about what he plans to do.
White House Mum On Trump's Call for Police to Be 'rough' On Suspects
White House officials declined to comment on Monday when asked if they had a response to multiple police departments criticizing President Donald Trump's law-and-order speech on Friday.
Carbon Monoxide Sickens Georgia Children in Video-game Truck
Fire crews responding to a call about an unconscious child at a birthday party soon found themselves dealing with a much bigger emergency: Nine people, most of them children, sick or unconscious with signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.
2 Separate Hot-car Deaths of Infants Investigated in Phoenix
Phoenix authorities are investigating the hot-car deaths of two children in as many days. Phoenix police said they were called to a home around 3 p.m. Saturday with a report of an injured child.
This Ohio Factory Owner Says She Has Jobs But Few Sober Applicants
An Ohio factory owner said Saturday that though she has blue-collar jobs available at her company, she struggles to fill positions because so many candidates fail drug tests.
Look Left, Look Right -- But Not at Your Cell Phone in Honolulu Crosswalks
When you cross the street in Honolulu, look both ways -- but NOT at the life-changing text your best friend just sent. The city just approved a law making it illegal for pedestrians to "cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device." The law covers video games, pagers and laptops, and the ubiquitous smartphones.
Thousands Evacuate North Carolina's Outer Banks After Power Outage
Kalla Bruhl and her boyfriend's family had their Outer Banks vacation in North Carolina short-circuited.
Alabama Jailbreak: 1 Inmate at Large After 12 Escape
One inmate remains at large after a jailbreak Sunday night in northern Alabama, according to the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
5 Things for Monday, July 31: Russia, Venezuela, Australia
The day the sun disappears (for a short time) is fast approaching. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Republicans Just Dodged Political Disaster On Health Care
Senate Republicans won a relatively minor but important legislative victory on health care on Tuesday afternoon. But the lengths they had to go to secure it -- John McCain flying back from Arizona fewer than two weeks removed from surgery that led to a brain cancer diagnosis -- suggest the problems, political and policy-wise, that await congressional GOPers and the Trump White House.
5 Things for Friday, July 28: Health Care Bill, White House Infighting, Venezuela
Meet John Urschel. He's ditching the NFL for MIT. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Boy Scouts Official Apologizes for 'Political Rhetoric' of Trump Speech
An official with the Boy Scouts of America apologized to the Scouting community on Thursday for the political content of President Donald Trump's speech at the National Scout Jamboree.
Minneapolis Police Update Body Camera Rules After Fatal Shooting
Minneapolis police officers will soon be required to activate their body cameras in an expanded set of situations, a change that comes in response to the fatal -- and unfilmed -- police shooting of Justine Ruszczyk on July 15.
Texas Migrant Deaths: Chronicle of An Ill-fated Journey
With a promise, Dario Lopez said farewell to his parents in the dusty Guatemalan village of Santa Irene.
US Warns Travelers About Tainted Alcohol in Mexico
The United States is warning travelers to Mexico about tainted or counterfeit alcohol following the death of a Wisconsin woman. The State Department updated Mexico's safety and security guidance on its website, urging vacationers to avoid excessive alcohol.
Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel Retires From NFL at Age 26
John Urschel, a Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman known for his passion for mathematics, has retired from the NFL at age 26.
Chris Froome Bids to End 22-year Wait in 'vicious' Vuelta a Espana
Just days have passed since he sealed a fourth Tour de France victory, but Chris Froome has no intention of putting his feet up.
Al Gore Battles On in 'An Inconvenient Sequel'
The assist surely wasn't intentional, but Donald Trump has provided Al Gore with a heck of an ending for "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power," adding a sense of urgency to this dutiful follow-up to the documentary that officially wedded Gore, Hollywood and environmental activism, "An Inconvenient Truth."
Charlie Gard Will Be Moved to Hospice for Final Hours: Judge
Charlie Gard, the terminally ill baby at the center of a bitter legal battle that has garnered global attention, is to have his life support treatment withdrawn.
Rock Icon Rod Stewart: 'I have to do something' for Kids Who Trekked to D.C.
Three weeks ago, a group of children with disabilities and their parents chartered a bus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and headed to Washington to protest proposed cuts in Medicaid, the government health insurance they all rely on.
Caitlyn Jenner, Laverne Cox Condemn Trump's Transgender Military Ban
Two of the biggest voices in the transgender community are speaking out against President Trump's plan to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Kendrick Lamar Leads With the Most MTV VMA Nominations
MTV announced the nominations for the 2017 Video Music Awards on Tuesday via Instagram, and rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with the most nominations for his video "Humble."
Justin Bieber Hits Paparazzo With Rruck, Police Say
Singer Justin Bieber struck a paparazzo with his truck while trying to drive away from an event in Beverly Hills Wednesday night, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
Tragedy at Ohio State Fair As One Person Is Killed After Ride Malfunction
A chaotic scene unfolded at the Ohio State Fair after a ride malfunctioned during opening day -- killing one person and injuring several others.
Oklahoma Sheriff, 5 Others Indicted in Prisoner's Death
An Oklahoma sheriff and five other people have been indicted in the death of a prisoner who was held in a restraint chair more than 48 hours without adequate food, water or medical care, authorities said.
5 Things for Thursday, July 27: Transgender Ban, 'skinny repeal,' Ohio Fair Death
Check out this solar panel farm shaped like a giant panda, then find out what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Chipotle Says Sick Employee Responsible for Latest Outbreak
A sick Chipotle employee caused a norovirus outbreak at a Virginia restaurant earlier this month. The incident helped drag down the company's stock price.
Amazon Will Make Thousands of Job Offers Next Week
Amazon plans to make thousands of job offers next week. The company said it would hire for 50,000 open positions, including tens of thousands of full-time posts, at 10 of its fulfillment centers across the U.S. during an August 2 job fair.
Rolling Stone Takes On Trump with Trudeau Cover
"Is Canada's prime minister the free world's best hope?" That's the question Rolling Stone magazine is asking with its new cover story featuring Justin Trudeau.
Nike CEO Takes a Pay Cut After Rough Year
CEO Mark Parker is taking a 71% cut this year. He will make $13.9 million, mostly from stock and option awards, according to regulatory filings posted late Tuesday. Parker made $47.6 million in 2016 and was one of the best-paid CEOs in America.
Trump to Reinstate US Military Ban On Transgender People
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals from serving "in any capacity" in the US armed forces.
Trump Rips Sessions, Even As AG Attends White House Meeting
The one-sided feud between President Donald Trump and his attorney general continued on Wednesday, even as Jeff Sessions attempted to plow ahead with his Justice Department duties.
Trump's Approval Is Underwater in 11 States He Won in November
More Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance than approve of it across 31 states nationwide -- including 11 states that voted for him in November.
Health Care Debate: Senate Votes On Full Obamacare Repeal
The Senate's marathon debate to dismantle Obamacare enters Day Two on Wednesday, as Republican senators continue painstaking deliberations to reach an ultimate agreement on health care reform.
US: North Korea Could Launch Reliable Nuclear-capable Missile by 2018
The US believes that North Korea will be able to launch a reliable nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by early 2018, a US official familiar with the latest intelligence assessment confirmed to CNN Wednesday.
One Migrant Who Died In Overheated Truck Was Former DACA Recipient
One of the undocumented migrants found dead in an overheated tractor-trailer in San Antonio early Sunday morning had been a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, officials said.
How to Catch a 'Peacock': Inside the US Take Down of a Global Criminal
For years, US authorities were desperate to get their hands on a man they called the "Peacock," a Syrian-born weapons dealer said to be behind some of the world's most notorious acts of violence.
Cobras in Potato Chip Cans Lead to Man's Arrest On Smuggling Charges
The discovery of three deadly king cobras in potato chip cans led to the arrest of a Southern California man on suspicion of illegally importing the snakes and other reptiles, according to a news release from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
American Muslims Growing More Liberal, Survey Shows
American Muslims are growing more religiously and socially liberal, with the number who say society should accept homosexuality nearly doubling during the past decade, according to a major new survey.
Police Recommend Charges for Teens Who Taunted Drowning Man
A Florida police department is recommending charges for a group of teenagers who taunted a drowning man as they recorded his death.
5 Things for Wednesday, July 26: Russia Sanctions, Health Care, NFL and Brain Disease
President Donald Trump said Apple's going to build three new plants right here in the US. Apple says, well, hold on a minute. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
San Antonio Driver Says He Didn't Know Immigrants Were in Truck
Crowded inside of the boiling tractor-trailer, they took turns taking breaths from a hole in the semi. Some fainted. Others banged on the wall to get the driver's attention but he kept going, one man who survived the journey told federal authorities.
Florida Teen Wins $26,000 a Year for Life off $1 scratch-off
A one dollar investment is all it took for an 18-year-old Florida woman to win a set salary for life.
Baton Rouge Police Chief Retiring After Tension with Mayor
The top cop in the Baton Rouge Police Department submitted his letter of retirement to the city's mayor on Monday, marking the second time a high-profile cop has stepped down in Louisiana's capital city since the summer 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling.