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Craft Beer Bet Returns 2,800% To Early Investors
Scottish craft brewer BrewDog announced Monday that investors who supported its initial crowd-funding effort back in 2010 have secured a return of nearly 2,800%.
Dylann Roof Pleads Guilty to State Charges in Church Massacre
Dylann Roof, who shot to death nine people in a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina, pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to state charges in the killings.
Prosecutor Refers Allegations Against Alabama Governor to AG
With efforts to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley under way Monday, a local prosecutor referred the possibility of criminal charges -- recommended by the state Ethics Commission -- to Alabama's acting attorney general in the investigation.
Rate Rigging Scandal Returns To Haunt Bank Of England
Bankers at Barclays claimed they were pressured by the central bank to rig the benchmark interest rate during the global financial crisis, according to a recording of a conversation in 2008 published by the BBC on Monday.
Murder Suspect Jumps to HIs Death Inside Courthouse
A triple-murder suspect jumped to his death from the fourth floor of an Ohio courthouse on Monday, in what police called an apparent suicide.
Spotify Executive Killed In Stockholm Attack
Chris Bevington was based in the company's Stockholm office and was the director of global partnerships and business development, according to his LinkedIn page. He was a UK citizen.
Labor Department Goes After Big Tech For Discrimination
In the final months of the Obama administration, the Department of Labor filed lawsuits against Google, Oracle and Palantir for hiring discrimination and pay disparities.
NFL Investigating Players In Casino Arm-Wrestling Competition
The NFL is investigating players who participated in an arm-wrestling competition at a Las Vegas casino.
Tesla Just Became The Most Valuable Carmaker In America
Tesla has inched ahead of General Motors to become the most valuable car company in America.
Doctors Still Divided On When Women Should Start Mammograms
Despite what the American Cancer Society and other health organizations advise, many doctors still recommend routine mammograms to screen for breast cancer in younger and older women, a new paper suggests. Experts are divided on whether more screenings are beneficial.
Natural-born Killers: The Fruits and Veggies That Could Poison You
Underneath its spiky exterior, the fruit is smooth, juicy and beautifully sweet. The spikes of the lychee fruit -- also known as litchi -- may be a deterrent for some animals, but for humans willing to break it away, it's an exotic and tasty treat. And often, just one is not enough.
Why are Fewer Americans Trying to Lose Weight?
Diet is "a four-letter word for failure," if you ask Teena Henson. In the past, the 57-year-old Gilmer, Texas, resident would try fad diets that did nothing but leave her feeling frustrated, she said.
'Harry Potter' Play Sets Awards Record
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" had a magical night at the Olivier Awards on Sunday.
'Fate of the Furious' Cast Missing Paul Walker
The death of Paul Walker is still being felt by his "Fast and Furious" franchise costars.
The Masters: Nicklaus, Nadal, Figo, Phelps Weigh In With Garcia Tributes
He finally did it. He finally shed the tag "best player not to have won a major." He finally won one of golf's big four at the 74th attempt.
Officers Injured in Incidents at Two US Prisons
Three correctional officers were assaulted Sunday during a disturbance at a central Tennessee prison, with two hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. Meanwhile, in Nebraska three officers are recovering after being assaulted by inmates at a facility in Lincoln, state officials said.
Former MLB Player Otis Nixon Reported Missing
Police in an Atlanta suburb are appealing for help finding former Major League Baseball player Otis Nixon, who went missing Saturday.
NASA Puts the Earth Up for Adoption
Wondering how to show that special planet some affection this Earth Day?Adopt it.
5 Things to Know for Monday, April 10: Egypt, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela
A pair of bombings signals an absolutely horrifying start to our week. It's Monday and here are the 5 things you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Adidas Unveils New 3D Printed Shoe
Adidas just debuted its newest shoe -- which has a 3D-printed sole.
Top Republicans Who Opposed Syria Attack Under Obama Are Now Praising Trump's Strike
Many of the congressional Republicans who are praising President Donald Trump's decision to strike a Syrian airfield were opposed to President Obama's request to approve a similar action against Syria in 2013.
Physician-assisted Suicide An Issue for Nominee Gorsuch
Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has frustrated legislators on both sides of the aisle with his refusal to talk specifics on several major issues he could rule on if he's confirmed. But one matter on which his past writings offer a detailed picture of his views is medical aid in dying, sometimes referred to as physician-assisted suicide.
Trump Launches Military Strike Against Syria
The United States launched a military strike Thursday on a Syrian government airbase in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians earlier in the week.
Ohio Quadruplets All Accepted to Harvard, Yale and Duke
Four boys, and many, many acceptance letters. As parents across the country work on college applications, this family had four to conquer in one year.
What Happened Last Time Congress Tried To Pass A War Authorization
President Barack Obama went to Congress several years ago to pass an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) for US military campaign against ISIS, but the effort failed to gain traction amid weariness from lawmakers to vote on the war and disagreements over the details of the authorization.
After Syria Strike, Populist Supporters Abandon Trump At Home And Abroad
While much of the world is applauding President Donald Trump's decision to strike a Syrian airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack against civilians, right-wing populist supporters at home and abroad are criticizing the move and distancing themselves from him.
Trump's Mexican Border Wall: See the proposals
It might be a "smart wall" filed with fiber optic cables designed to detect anyone trying to climb over or tunnel underneath it. Or it could resemble a medieval castle, with a notched top and turrets. It could be made of solar panels, or even be a work of art.
Trump's Syria Air Strike A Warning For Wall Street Too
President Trump didn't just fire off a loud warning shot to the Assad regime in Syria. The military strike on Syria should also serve as a reminder to Wall Street about how suddenly conflict of global proportions can occur in the unpredictable Trump era.
H-1B Visa Applications Hit Cap In 4 Days
On Friday morning, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has already reached its congressionally mandated threshold of 85,000 visas for the new fiscal year.
Government Drops Request To Unmask Anti-Trump Twitter Account
The Trump administration is backing down on its effort to unmask an anti-Trump Twitter account, according to a new legal filing.
Is Fruit Juice Healthy?
Fruit juice is not as nutritious as fresh fruit, but it can be a healthy part of your diet, if it's consumed in small portions.
See Don Rickles' Last Project
Don Rickles didn't just embrace being a senior citizen, he incorporated it into his work.
Stockholm Truck Attack Leaves Two Dead and Many Injured
At least two people were killed when a truck was driven into pedestrians on the busiest street in the center of Stockholm, the Swedish Security Service said.
Russia Condemns Syria Missile Strike Ordered by Trump
Russia and Syria have condemned the first US military strike against the Syrian regime, launched after a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians earlier in the week.
Republicans to Leave Town Without Health Care Deal
No deal on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare is expected before lawmakers head home for a two-week break, putting a cap for now on the on-again, off-again talks that have divided the Republican party.
5 Things for Friday, April 7: Syria Strikes, Supreme Court, Russia Investigation
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart continue their meetings today in Florida. As you plan your day, here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Republicans to Leave Town Without Health Care Deal
No deal on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare is expected before lawmakers head home for a two-week break, putting a cap for now on the on-again, off-again talks that have divided the Republican party.
US F-16 Crashes Near Joint Base Andrews
A US F-16 crashed several miles outside Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday, two Air Force officials told CNN.
How Rand Paul Suddenly Became Donald Trump's Best Buddy
Rand Paul once called Donald Trump a "delusional narcissist" and an "orange-faced windbag." Which makes the fact that the Kentucky senator has emerged as the chief defender of the President's unproven claims of being wire-tapped by the Obama Administration all the more amazing.
ISIS Message Calls Trump 'Foolish Idiot'
ISIS spokesman Abu Hasan al-Muhajir narrates the roughly 37-minute message, which was released Tuesday.
Bannon Removed From National Security Council Role
The decision, which one source with knowledge said was made by Trump himself, comes after the President in January authorized the reorganization of the National Security Council to include Bannon as a permanent member of the panel.
Qatar Slashes Budget For 2022 World Cup By At Least 40%
Hassan Al Thawadi, the Qatari official charged with delivering the tournament, told CNNMoney the original budget had been reduced by between 40% and 50%.
Facebook Launches Tools To Combat Revenge Porn
And on Wednesday, the company said it would apply photo-matching to ensure intimate, nonconsensual images that are reported once aren't able to be uploaded again through Facebook's properties, including Messenger and Instagram.
How North Korea Makes its money: Coal, forced labor and hacking
President Trump says he's prepared to tackle North Korea's growing nuclear threat with or without China.
Why Bill O'Reilly And Fox News Might Be Able To Weather Advertiser Storm
Nobody likes taking the financial haircut that prolonged and committed advertiser boycotts can inflict. But while some personalities have lost shows or changed networks amid such pressure, O'Reilly resides on an elevated tier with the likes of Rush Limbaugh, who, like the Fox host, has endured multiple controversies over the years and ultimately prevailed not too much worse for the wear.
Pepsi And Kendall Jenner Join The Rogues' Gallery Of Tone-Deaf Ads
The commercial, in which Jenner ditches a photo shoot to join a street protest and then gives a Pepsi to a police officer, might have been an attempt to capitalize on a message of youth and universal harmony. That's what Coca-Cola did with its iconic "Hilltop" ad in 1971, as "Mad Men" fans know.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Gets A Raise In New Labor Deal
The women's team announced Wednesday that it had struck a new labor deal with U.S. Soccer, the sport's governing body. For months, the women have said that their pay and treatment is unequal to the men's team.
NBA Will Consider Return To North Carolina After 'Bathroom Bill' Repeal
The league pulled the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte after the law was enacted. New Orleans hosted it instead. At the time, the NBA said it hoped to take the game back to Charlotte in 2019 "provided there is an appropriate resolution to this matter."
Trump Defends Bill O'Reilly: 'I Don't Think Bill Did Anything Wrong'
In an interview with The New York Times, Trump defended O'Reilly against new revelations that he, Fox News and parent company 21st Century Fox had paid a total of $13 million in settlements to five women who accused him of sexual harassment or verbal abuse.
NFL Partners With Amazon To Stream Games This Season
The one-year deal includes 10 games and will cost Amazon $50 million.