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George W. Bush: Scalise's wife says he is 'fighting hard and getting better'
Jennifer Scalise, the wife of Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, told former President George W. Bush on Thursday night that her husband is "fighting hard and getting better," Bush said in an Instagram post Friday afternoon.
Officer Who Shot Philando Castile Found Not guilty
Jeronimo Yanez, the Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop last year, was found not guilty of second-degree manslaughter Friday.
Oregon Is the 1st State to Offer a New Gender Option On State IDs: X
Most DMVs are the last place you want to stand in line. But come July 3, people may be queuing up in Oregon to get a new driver's license that more accurately reflects their gender identity.
Trump Unveils New Restrictions On Travel, Business With Cuba
President Donald Trump slammed former President Barack Obama's dealings with the communist regime in Cuba on Friday in Miami, charting his own course of more confrontational relations with the Castro-led government.
Who is Otto Warmbier?
After 17 months of detention in North Korea, the conditions of which are still unclear, Otto Warmbier returned to his home state of Ohio Tuesday night.
8 Questions the Jury Has Had In the Bill Cosby Trial
During more than 41 hours of deliberations so far, jurors in Bill Cosby's indecent assault trial have asked eight questions.
Judge Finds Michelle Carter Guilty of Manslaughter In Texting Suicide Case
In a case that hinged largely on a teenage couple's intimate text messages, Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Friday in the 2014 death of her boyfriend, who poisoned himself by inhaling carbon monoxide in his pickup truck, a Massachusetts judge ruled.
Justin Bieber Might Want to Learn 'Despacito' Lyrics
Justin Bieber is on one of the hottest songs of the year, but he doesn't know the words.
Dave Chappelle Will Take the Stage With Chris Rock, Trevor Noah at Radio City Music Hall
Dave Chappelle is taking the stage with a little help from some of his fellow comedians and a few musicians who have appeared on his famous Comedy Central show.
Michigan Officials Charged in Flint Legionnaires' Outbreak
Several Michigan state officials, including those who reported to Gov. Rick Snyder, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a Legionnaires' outbreak that killed 12 people during the Flint water crisis, the Michigan attorney general's office announced Wednesday.
Steve Scalise Is the 9th Sitting Member of Congress To Be Shot
Louisiana's Steve Scalise is the 9th member of Congress to be shot while in office and one of two dozen to be targeted by attackers since 1789, according to a 2011 Congressional Research Service report.
Trump Calls for 'unity' After GOP Baseball Shooting
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for unity in the wake of the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice that injured five people, including a top House Republican.
Rep. Davis: 'This could be the first political rhetorical terrorist attack'
The shooting at a GOP congressional baseball practice Wednesday could have been motivated by heightened partisanship, a Republican congressman who survived the attack told CNN.
Birthday Advice From Apprentice Trump for White House Trump
President Donald Trump celebrates his 71st birthday on Wednesday, marking his first birthday as President. With age comes wisdom, but Trump has been sharing his wisdom with the public for decades.
Hill Russia Investigators Plow Forward, Mueller Meetings On Horizon
Shortly after Robert Mueller was named special counsel in the federal Russia investigation, lawmakers speculated that the congressional probes may be sidelined by the forceful new presence.
Jeff Sessions' Explanation for Firing Comey Just Doesn't Make Sense
Attorney General Jeff Sessions tried to have his cake and eat it too when it came to his explanations during congressional testimony Tuesday for the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Judges Keep a Very Close Eye On Trump
President Donald Trump has for months belittled federal judges on social media and tried to undermine their legitimacy in the public eye. In a recent string of rulings against the administration's travel ban, judges have offered an implicit rejoinder by asserting their independence and authority to limit the executive branch.
The Congressional Baseball Game Is a Long-running, Bipartisan Tradition
For most people, their first thought upon hearing of the shootings at a baseball practice for Congressional Republicans went something like this: Why are members of Congress on a baseball diamond at 7 a.m. on a weekday?
Who is Steve Scalise?
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip Wednesday morning during a baseball practice in Virginia.
Woman Calls 911 Over McNuggets, Was Not Lovin' It
We've all been there at one point or another. Stressed, stomach grumbling, starting to get a little hangry. Sometimes the need for some nugs becomes a dire emergency.
Coast Guard Ship Found After 100 Years In US Pacific Coast
The Coast Guard Cutter McCulloch collided with a passenger ship and sank when dense fog rolled onto the Southern California coast on June 13, 1917.
Jurors Deliberations Over for 2nd Day In Bill Cosby Trial, But No Verdict Yet
Jurors failed to reach a verdict Tuesday and will begin a third day of deliberations Wednesday in Bill Cosby's trial for aggravated indecent assault -- a case closely watched by the public as well as the dozens of women who have accused Cosby of similar misconduct.
Video Shows Kala Brown's Rescue From Shipping Container
As deputies try to cut the chain that goes around her neck, Kala Brown tells them what happened to her boyfriend more than two months ago, before a real estate agent she did some work for took her prisoner and kept her locked up in a shipping container.
Baltimore Police Doing 12-hour Shifts After Deadly Surge of Violence
The man was bleeding from his forehead when officers found the shooting victim as he lay dying on a waterfront road early Tuesday.
Jury Asks to See Footage of Philando Castile's Death -- Again
Jurors in the manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer finished their second day of deliberations Tuesday with no verdict after reviewing footage of Philando Castile's final moments.
Man Freed After Lookalike Becomes Suspect In Robbery
What if you landed in prison for 17 years for a crime someone who looked just like you was suspected of committing?
Armed Prisoners Who Killed 2 Officers Are Still On the Run In Georgia
A bus carrying prisoners was making its way through central Georgia when two inmates stormed the driver's compartment. They overpowered and disarmed two corrections officers, fatally shot them, and vanished.
Six Dead After Blaze Tears Through West London Residential Tower
At least six people are dead and dozens injured after a massive fire rapidly tore through a 24-story apartment building in west London in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.
5 Things for Wednesday, June 14: London Building Fire, Jeff Sessions, Georgia Inmates
There's tough news coming out of London this morning, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Jurors Deliberate for a 2nd Day In Bill Cosby's Indecent Assault Trial
Jurors began their second day of deliberations Tuesday in Bill Cosby's trial for aggravated indecent assault -- a case closely watched by the public as well as the dozens of women who have accused Cosby of similar misconduct.
Philando Castile Death: Fate of Police Officer Now In Jury's Hands
Philando Castile was calm and polite when an officer pulled him over for a broken taillight, a prosecutor said Monday, yet he still died in a barrage of gunfire.
Bill Cosby's Fate Is Now In the Hands of the Jury
Deliberations began in Bill Cosby's trial on charges of aggravated indecent assault on Monday night after prosecutors and defense attorneys made their final pleas to the jury.
Warriors Dethrone Cavaliers for Second Title In Three Years
Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors to win his first NBA championship. Mission accomplished.
5 Things for Tuesday, June 13: Sessions Hearing, Russia Protests, Afghanistan
King James and the Cavs have been dethroned. The Golden State Warriors won Game 5 of the NBA Finals to earn their second title in three years. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
'Equality' Marchers Push for Progress On LGBT Rights
Don't think because they won marriage equality in 2015 they would rest easy. The LGBT community came out en masse in Washington for the Equality March, pressing the new White House to continue progress made by the previous administration.
'Hearts and minds changed'
You see them everywhere you go in this bruised city. Murals, hand-painted signs, stickers in windows, ribbons on lapels, decals on police cars. #OrlandoStrong. You Matter. #OrlandoUnited. Love Wins.
'Angels' Join Vigil for 49 Pulse Victims
Hundreds of people gathered at Pulse in Orlando overnight for a vigil to pay tribute to the 49 people killed at the nightclub a year ago.
Puerto Rico Holding Referendum On US Statehood -- Let's Brush Up On It!
Puerto Rico on Sunday overwhelmingly voted for statehood. But Congress, the only body that can approve new states, will ultimately decide whether the status of the US commonwealth changes.
5 Faces of the Orlando Pulse Attack, A Year Later
Christine Leinonen's grief lies just beneath the surface, her tears never far away, her heartache so acute that it's palpable in her presence.
Bill Cosby's Defense Rests Without Hearing From Famed Comedian
Bill Cosby's defense rested on Monday after calling just one witness, as the famed comedian declined to testify in his own defense.
NASA Will Try Again to Create Colorful Clouds In the Night Sky
After five failed attempts, NASA plans to mount a much-anticipated rocket launch Monday night between 9:04 and 9:19 p.m. EDT. The rocket is expected to create a multi-colored light show visible to people along the East Coast from New York to North Carolina.
5 Things for Monday, June 12: Sessions, Qatar, Puerto Rico, Uber
A year ago today, a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing 49. The shockwave it generated still reverberates. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Senators Try to Quiet Harris, But She Doesn't Back Down
Senate intelligence committee Chairman Richard Burr shut down a line of questioning from California Sen. Kamala Harris at Wednesday's high-profile hearing, admonishing her and other Democrats to stop cutting off witnesses. The move rankled some on Twitter who argued the North Carolina Republican was singling out Harris, one of three women on the intelligence panel, during Wednesday's contentious hearing.
Couple Indicted in Texas Denny's Chokehold Death
A Texas deputy and her husband could face life in prison after a night out for two Texas families turned into a deadly fight.
5 Things for Friday, June 9: James Comey, UK Elections, Hezbollah
TGIF! Think your week was rough? Couldn't have been as bad as Theresa May's. That's among the 5 things you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
On the Front Lines of Russia's 'staggering' HIV Epidemic
Anna Alimova works on the front lines of Russia's growing HIV epidemic. On a Friday night, the mother of two with a shock of bright pink hair stands outside a 24-hour pharmacy in a leafy Moscow neighborhood. She cheerfully offers plastic bags full of clean syringes to Russians dashing into and out of the store.
The Ripple Effects On Girls When Moms Struggle with Body Image
When Kristin Hensley, a mom of two, complained to her friend Jen Smedley, also a mom of two, about having to put on a bathing suit with summer approaching, Smedley's wheels started turning.
Texas 'wrongful birth' Bill Fails to Pass
A Texas bill that would have prevented parents from suing their doctor if their baby was born with a disability did not pass into law.
Jerry Seinfeld's Cringe-worthy Kesha Encounter
Note to fans: don't go in for a hug with Jerry Seinfeld. Singer Kesha may have found that out the hard way on Monday night when the pair ran into each other on the red carpet.
China Won't Release Activists Detained in Probe of Ivanka Trump Supplier
The Chinese government is refusing to release three activists who were detained while investigating working conditions at a company that made shoes for the Ivanka Trump brand and other prominent retailers.