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James Comey Explains Why He Alerted Congress Right Before The Election On Clinton's Emails
FBI director James Comey is testifying before the Senate judiciary committee
Democrats in particular have questioned his handling and timing of the FBI's Clinton probe
Hillary Clinton's Attacks On Donald Trump Help Him. Bigly.
Hillary Clinton's aggressive attack on the legitimacy of Donald Trump's presidency -- she repeatedly noted she won the popular vote by 3 million votes, she lost because of James Comey and the Russian hacking -- on Tuesday drew huge amounts of attention in the political world.
Obamas Return To The South Side
The Obamas are back in Chicago
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are headed to the South Side of Chicago Wednesday for their first public appearance together since Inauguration Day.
Is Your Favorite Show In Danger Of Being Canceled?
The start of May brought with it the first bit of bad news for anxious TV fans awaiting word on the fates of their favorite shows: Fox's baseball drama "Pitch" will not get a second season.
Bananas Tied To Noose Are Found Around American University Campus
A person dressed in black from head to toe walked around the American University campus and tied bananas to three trees. They were hung from strings fashioned in the shape of nooses.
Puerto Rico Files For Biggest US Municipal Bankruptcy
It's the biggest municipal bankruptcy filing ever in the US. Puerto Rico currently owes its creditors a whopping $73 billion, far higher than Detroit's $18 billion bankruptcy in 2013.
Oprah Made $110 Million Because Weight Watchers Is Hot Again
Weight Watchers International shares climbed 14% on Wednesday. And the stock has quadrupled since Winfrey bought a big stake and joined the board of directors in 2015.
Should Apple Buy Disney? Tesla? The Raiders?
It's time to play Wall Street's and Silicon Valley's favorite game -- how to spend Apple's ginormous (iNormous?) mountain of cash.
Jimmy Kimmel Put a Face On Pre-existing Conditions, His Cousin Says
Jimmy Kimmel's cousin, Dr. Denise Hayes, said Tuesday that the late-night comedian's emotional monologue about his son's heart surgery was important for the debate on pre-existing conditions.
Funeral Home Refused to Cremate Gay Man, Lawsuit Alleges
A gay man is suing a funeral home in Mississippi, alleging that it said it refused to cremate his husband because it did not "deal with their kind."
Black Americans Living Longer, But Racial Gap Remains, CDC Says
When it comes to the overall health of black Americans, there's good news and bad news, according to a report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.
Alton Sterling Family Angry at Reports of DOJ Decision
The family of Alton Sterling was angry Tuesday night after media reports surfaced indicating a decision had been made on whether to prosecute two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, police officers in his death.
'Sextortion' Case Fuels Legal Debate Over Phone Passwords
An extortion case involving bikini-clad models, social media celebrities and racy images has sparked an intriguing legal debate over phone security and the Fifth Amendment.
Who was Jordan Edwards? Teen Killed by Police Called a Good Student, Athlete
He might be the last person you'd expect to die in a police shooting. Straight-A student. Talented athlete. Product of a two-parent home. Yet 15-year-old Jordan Edwards is dead -- the latest unarmed black male to be killed during an encounter with the police.
5 Things for Wednesday, May 3: Hillary Clinton, Russia, Police Shootings
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Warren Buffett Should Answer These 6 Key Questions
Are you ready for the so-called Woodstock of Capitalism? Warren Buffett will address tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders at the company's annual meeting in Omaha on Saturday.
Health Problem? Just Stop By the Vending Machine
From diapers to needles to bike helmets, vending machines have been rebuilt to go beyond breath mints and cold soda.
Senate Intel Panel to CIA Headquarters for Briefing On Russia Probe
Members of the Senate intelligence committee are expected to have a briefing Tuesday at the CIA, sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday, as part of the panel's investigation into Russian meddling in the US election last year.
Lindsey Graham Calls on Susan Rice to Testify at Hearing
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday he wants former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice to testify next week before his subcommittee to determine whether the Obama administration "tried to politicize intelligence" -- part of his broader investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 US elections.
Gorsuch Shows An Independent Streak to Begin Life at Supreme Court
Justice Neil Gorsuch appears undaunted by the tsunami of work facing his chambers as he settles into his first few weeks on the bench and attempts to catch up during the last months of the term.
Ex-officer Michael Slager to Plead Guilty After Killing Unarmed Black Man
Michael Slager, the former South Carolina police officer who fatally shot a man in the back, will plead guilty to a federal charge of using excessive force, his attorney said Tuesday.
Video Captures Fistfight Between Passengers On Flight to Los Angeles
One minute passengers were settling into their seats for the 11-hour flight from Tokyo, Japan, to Los Angeles. The next they were scrambling out of the way as a male passenger became irate and began throwing punches at another man seated in the row behind him.
Suspect in Shooting of Paramedic Found Dead, Dallas Mayor Says
The gunman who shot and injured a paramedic treating a civilian in Dallas claimed on his Facebook page to be the New Black Panther Party's longtime national minister of defense.
Aaron Hernandez's 'murder car' Up for Sale On eBay
Aaron Hernandez's silver 2006 Toyota 4Runner, which prosecutors said was the "murder car" used in a drive-by double killing, is now up for sale on eBay as an "infamous" collectible item.
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.
Andrew Jackson Would Think Trump Was 'Too Volatile'
In an interview with SiriusXM's Salena Zito that aired Monday, President Donald Trump repeatedly made reference to Andrew Jackson as a sort of North Star for his own presidency. He also suggested that Jackson had foreseen the Civil War and could have stopped it.
Clinton Headlines Events For Groups Troubled By Trump
Clinton has two events in New York Tuesday
One is a Planned Parenthood dinner
Cops Change Their Story After An Officer Kills a Teen Outside a Party
Police in a Dallas suburb have changed their story on the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a teenager outside a house party over the weekend.
Criminal Charges Recommended in Death of Prisoner Who Had No Water for a Week
Jurors recommended criminal charges be filed against seven employees of the Milwaukee County Jail in the death of 38-year-old inmate Terrill Thomas.
5 Things for Tuesday, May 2: Obamacare, Trump, Sex Assaults
If you're planning a summer trip, take note: The State Department just issued a travel alert for all of Europe. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Trump, Kim's Standoff On The Korean Peninsula Keeps Region On Edge
The US and North Korea began the new month staring off over the Korean Peninsula, with both sides giving few clues as to what their next move might be.
1 Dead, 2 Hurt in University of Texas Stabbing
One person was killed and two were injured in a stabbing Monday afternoon on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, officials said.
People with Pre-existing Conditions Watch Health Care Debate Closely
Valerie Daniel is nervous about the GOP health care bills making their way through Congress.
Zero Waste Isn't Just For Hippies Anymore
It has concrete floors, high ceilings and neon lights. And it's tucked away in Brooklyn's coolest neighborhood, Williamsburg, where alternative lifestylers, work-from-homers and celebrities pay an arm and a leg for apartments just one stop from Manhattan on the L train.
Low-Dose Aspirin Linked To Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says
Among women who took a low-dose aspirin regularly, there was a 20% reduction in certain cancer risk
Low-dose aspirin is not recommended for everyone, however
NFL Draft Nabs Second Biggest Viewership For ESPN and NFL Network
The NFL Draft may be three straight days of names being called from a podium, but it's a ratings boon for ESPN and NFL Network.
What Donald Trump Doesn't Seem To Get Meeting With Kim Jong Un And Rodrigo Duterte
President Donald Trump told Bloomberg Monday that he would be "honored" to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un under the right circumstances, the latest in a series of odd moves that suggest Trump may still not grasp the power and signal-sending of such a gathering.
Ethics Office Says It Wasn't Consulted About Ivanka Trump Job
The New York Times and Politico reported March 20 that the president's older daughter was working out of a West Wing office. A White House official told CNN that she would get a security clearance but would not be considered a government employee.
NNPA Expresses Condolences To The Family Of John B. Smith, Sr.
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) extends heartfelt, deepest sorrow and condolences to the family of John B. Smith, Sr. As publisher of the Atlanta Inquirer, and as a former Chairman of the NNPA, John B. Smith, Sr. was a respected, strong, effective, compassionate and courageous leader of the Black Press in America for decades.
How to Talk to Someone Who Does CrossFit, If You Really Must
Right now you surely know someone who does CrossFit. Whether it be your husband, wife, brother, sister, parent, coworker, friend, or acquaintance, you definitely know someone.
Arsenic-polluted Water Linked to Cancer in India
Millions of people in Bihar, India, are showing symptoms of arsenic poisoning, which can be linked to cancer, due to consumption of contaminated drinking water.
Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Early Pregnancy: Some Linked to Miscarriage
When used in early pregnancy, many classes of common antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
SpaceX Launches Secretive Spy Satellite
SpaceX just launched a mysterious spy satellite toward orbit for a U.S. intelligence agency. Elon Musk's commercial rocket company made a successful liftoff Monday morning from Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Ryan Seacrest is Kelly Ripa's New Co-host on 'Live,' Sources Say
Ryan Seacrest will join "Live" as Kelly Ripa's co-host, jump-starting a new era in the morning television ratings race.
U.S. to South Korea: We'll Pay for Missile Defense System (for now)
After President Trump set off a furor over who should pay for a U.S. missile defense system that's being installed in South Korea, his national security chief said Washington will pick up the check. For the time being, at least.
U.K. Says Facebook and Google Must Tackle Hate Speech
Facebook, Twitter and Google have been accused by lawmakers in the U.K. of allowing racist content and hate speech to spread via their platforms.
Terrorism and Global Tensions Are Hurting These Vacation Hot Spots
It's getting harder and harder to find a worry-free vacation destination.
Congressional Negotiators Reach Deal On Government Funding Through September
Bipartisan congressional negotiators reached a critical agreement late Sunday on a massive spending bill that if approved by the House and Senate would fund the government through the end of September, senior aides from both parties told CNN.