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Passengers Get Into Fist Fight Aboard Southwest Flight
Two men got into a fight aboard a flight that landed in Burbank, California
One of the passengers was arrested
Quickly Catch Up On The Comey Firing
The President has fired the FBI director. Here's everything you need to know about this Washington bombshell. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)
Trolls, Eat Cake. How One Women Is Taking Aim At Online Harassers
That's one woman's approach to dealing with trolls.
Microsoft Quickly Fixes 'Crazy Bad' Windows Bug
Late Monday, the company issued a fix for a bug in its anti-virus scanner that could be manipulated to remotely control Windows computers.
Spirit Airlines Cancels Flight, Passenger Brawl Breaks Out
Screams and commotion took over Fort Lauderdale's airport Monday as travelers clashed with Spirit Airlines employees and police.
Snapchat Must Prove Its Users Aren't Disappearing
Shares of Snap surged 44% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange and hit a high of $29.44 -- 73% above their offering price of $17 -- on their second day.
Republicans Feel Heat for Excluding Women From Health Care Group
Senate Republican leaders continue to face criticism for appointing 13 men to a working group on health care and not including a single woman in the negotiations.
Spirit Airlines Cancels Flight, Passenger Brawl Breaks Out
People frustrated by flight cancellations were detained in Florida
Spirit blames its pilots for the disruption
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Slips To 23-Year Low
The VIX volatility index plunged this week to the unusually-low level of 9.8. That hasn't happened for this closely-watched "fear gauge" since December 1993. To put that into context, that was the month that President Bill Clinton signed NAFTA into law.
Facebook's Global Fight Against Fake News
Within minutes of Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French election, a top European official singled out the key loser: fake news.
Trump's Tweets On The Sally Yates Hearing Not Entirely Accurate.
Between 6:41 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. ET Monday night, President Donald Trump sent four tweets focused on the Senate subcommittee hearing on Russia's meddling into the 2016 election that featured testimony from former acting Attorney General Sally Yates and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.
Snapchats No Longer Have To Disappear After 10 Seconds
As part of a slate of new features announced Tuesday, Snapchat users can now select the new "infinity" icon to let friends view a photo snap for as long as they want.
Trump Made One Of His Own Tweets Into A Twitter Header.
Trump briefly topped @realDonaldTrump with a note he sent at 6:41 p.m. ET after former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing and said there was no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Target Testing Next-Day Delivery
This summer, Target said it will let some of its customers order common household products like laundry detergent, paper towels, granola bars and coffee and have them delivered the following day to their doorsteps.
Comey's Claim To Congress About Clinton Aide's Emails Wasn't True
FBI Director James Comey erroneously told Congress last week that former Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin forwarded "hundreds and thousands" of emails to her husband's laptop -- and the bureau is looking for a way to clean up the error, according to officials familiar with the matter.
The Five Fights Republican Senators Will Have On Health Care
Republican senators have already said they will craft their own legislation
Republicans can only afford two defections in their ranks
Aaron Hernandez's Murder Conviction Cleared After Suicide
Aaron Hernandez died as a convicted murderer, but in the eyes of the law, his conviction has been erased.
Coney's Claim to Congress About Clinton Emails Wasn't True
FBI Director James Comey erroneously told Congress last week that former Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin forwarded "hundreds of thousands" of emails to her then-husband's laptop -- and the bureau is looking for a way to clean up the error.
Bill Clinton and James Patterson Are Writing a Novel
How's this for a thriller: Bill Clinton is teaming up with one of the most successful authors in the world to write a novel.
Jordan Edwards' Father Sues Officer in Fatal Shooting
The father of Jordan Edwards, the 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Texas police officer last month, has filed a lawsuit alleging that excessive force from a poorly-trained officer with a "violent temper" led to his son's death.
Passengers in Car When Jordan Edwards Was Shot Recall Ordeal
A passenger who was in the car with Jordan Edwards, a Dallas-area teenager who was allegedly killed by police, said he never heard an officer order them to stop as they drove away.
Phoenix Police Charge Man in 9 Slayings
Phoenix police have arrested a suspect in a series of seemingly random street shootings that gripped the city for more than a year, authorities said Monday.
5 Things for Tuesday, May 9: Russia, Afghanistan, Life Expectancy
New Orleans has been sued -- again -- over its plans to remove Confederate statues. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Boston Doctors, Engaged to Each Other, Slain in Luxury Apartment
Two Boston doctors, engaged to each other, were found dead in their penthouse apartment, according to law enforcement.
New Orleans Sued Over Planned Removal of Confederate Statue
A divisive statue of Confederate military leader Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard won't go down without a legal fight.
5 Facts About Puerto Rico's Utter Economic Misery
The island has $74 billion in debt and another $50 billion in pension obligations on the books, making its case by far the largest municipal bankruptcy ever filed.
At Penn State, Critics Claim, There's No Handle On Hazing
From the outside, Penn State's fraternities are a captivating sight. Regal 19th-century mansions line a street aptly nicknamed "Frat Row," just south of a picturesque campus nestled in a valley.
82 Released Chibok Schoolgirls Arrive in Nigerian Capital
The 82 Chibok schoolgirls released in a swap between terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigerian government have arrived in the capital city of Abuja, the government said Sunday.
Why Wealthy Chinese Are Lining Up To Pay $500k For U.S. Visas
Over the weekend, the Kushners' business was trying to drum up millions of dollars in Chinese investment for a New Jersey skyscraper project. To do so, they're promoting a program that allows people to pay big money to emigrate to the U.S.
The New Age Of Airline Rage: Why Everyone On Board Is On Edge
A doctor dragged down the aisle of a plane. A brawl in the cabin. A fight in the jetway. A sobbing mother. An irate flight attendant. A dead rabbit.
India Has 'Incredible' Potential. So Why Hasn't Warren Buffett Invested?
The Berkshire Hathaway chairman, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, said he'd immediately "hop on a plane" to India if the right investment opportunity came up.
Comcast And Charter Are Working Together On A Wireless Offering
Today, the companies each buy data allotments in bulk from Verizon and resell them as wireless plans under their own brands. In the future, Comcast and Charter say they will work on wireless together, including similar reseller agreements or even developing their own wireless technology to sell directly to their customers.
Sally Yates Is About To Bring Back The Russia Story In A Big Way
Whether this President likes it or not, the Russia story isn't going away anytime soon
Push To Pin Health Care Vote On Vulnerable Republicans Begins
Save My Care is launching a six-figure campaign targeting 24 Republicans who voted "yes" on the GOP bill
Many of the members whom the ad will attack are moderates who labored over their decision
Unusually public debate over Paris climate accord nears conclusion, officials say
Trump aides have aired deep differences over the climate agreement
The latest strategy session is expected Tuesday
Meet The Man Who Might Determine Your Health Care Coverage
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's leadership will be necessary to get a health care bill through Congress
The Kentucky Republican helped ensure a conservative justice was confirmed to the Supreme Court
Trump Travel Ban Challenge In Appeals Court Monday
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the challenge to a Maryland judge's decision to freeze the revised ban
'13 Reasons Why' Gets Second Season
The hit Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" has a new reason to celebrate.
Bermudians Look Forward to 'explosively exciting' America's Cup
The battle for the oldest trophy in international sport is coming to a small subtropical archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.
Emma Watson Wins MTV's First Gender-neutral Acting Award
MTV abolished gender-specific categories for its acting awards this year, giving the honor for best actor in a movie to Emma Watson for "Beauty and the Beast."
Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Waffles and French Toast Recalled
A New Jersey food company is recalling Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast over fears of listeria contamination.
MTV Movie and TV Awards 2017: The Winners
The rebooted MTV Movie and TV Awards, which now honors both big and small projects, debuted on Sunday night.
Perdue Recalls Chicken Sausage Links After Plastic Sightings
Chicken sausage products that might contain bits of plastic are being recalled by Perdue Foods, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday.
Texas Governor Digns Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed a bill that would ban sanctuary cities in his state.
Texas Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Refuse Parents On Religious Grounds
Texas lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill that would allow adoption agencies to turn away potential parents they find objectionable on religious grounds.
5 Things for Monday, May 8: France, Chibok Girls, Health Care
France has a new president. Learn more about him and everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Obamas Donating $2 Million to South Side Summer Jobs Program
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama announced a new financial commitment to the South Side of Chicago Tuesday, the eventual home of Obama's presidential library.
UT Stabbing Suspect May Have Had Mental Health Issues, Police Say
Kendrex J. White, the suspect in a hunting knife attack that left one student dead and three others wounded at the University of Texas at Austin, may have been "suffering from mental health issues," UT Austin Police Chief David Carter said Tuesday.
Why House Republicans Are Convinced They Have to Pass a Health Care Bill
House Republicans' decision to schedule a Thursday vote on a bill that reforms and replaces the Affordable Care Act suggests they are now willing to roll the dice even though the final outcome is far from certain.
5 Things for Friday, May 5: Health Care, Religious Freedom, French Election
It's Friday and it's Cinco de Mayo! Please celebrate safely on both fronts. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.