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Airport Lawyer Service Helps Fliers Worried About The Travel Ban
Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, and reinstating a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. But the second time around, many major U.S. airports have lawyers on the ready to support travelers who are worried they'll be impacted by the Trump administration's policy changes.
Gun Sales Are Stuck In A Trump Slump
Federal background checks, which do not precisely track gun sales but serve as the best available proxy, have fallen significantly each of the three months since Election Day.
Republicans' Obamacare Replacement Bill: The Winners And Losers
The House finally revealed its plan to repeal and replace major portions of the Affordable Care Act on Monday. While the bill will likely change a lot before it lands on President Trump's desk, it's already possible to see whom the winners and losers in the individual market and Medicaid could be.
Trump And Jobs: A Running Fact Check
ExxonMobil announced plans Monday to create 45,000 jobs along the Gulf Coast by 2022. In a White House video, Trump said it was happening "to a large extent because of our policies and the policies of this new administration."
Starbucks Unveils Whiskey Barrel-Aged Coffee. Yum!
Starbucks announced Monday that its Roastery store in Seattle has begun selling two new specialty drinks made from beans aged in whiskey barrels. Starbucks will be selling bags of those coffee beans as well.
Chinese Firm Fined $1.2 Billion For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran
ZTE will enter a guilty plea in federal court, U.S. investigators said Tuesday. Executives at the firm had conspired to build telecommunications networks in Iran using equipment manufactured in the U.S., they said.
Tom Brady Launches Meal Kit Service
For $78 a week, subscribers will get three dinners for two people. The meals are pre-portioned and come with simple step-by-step instructions so no need to have expert skills in the kitchen.
New York Times CEO Takes 43% Pay Cut
Mark Thompson, the Times' chief executive, took a staggering 43% pay cut, earning $4.9 million in 2016 compared to $8.7 million the year before, according to SEC filings.
Chrissy Teigen Reveals Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
Model, television host and social media maven Chrissy Teigen has developed a reputation as a person who is willing to talk about just about anything in Twitter posts to her more than 4.5 million followers. But she has been silent about one topic until now: Her own struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, which affects as many as one in seven women in the United States, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Attorneys: Travel Ban fight is 'a marathon' With No End in Sight
In the days after President Donald Trump's first travel ban was introduced on January 27, clients streamed into Neha Vyas' Seattle law office. Some just wanted to hear a reassuring voice. She was a lawyer, counselor and therapist all in one.
Wildfires Burn Across the Midwest, Colorado and Florida
Fires broke out around the country Monday night, sending fire departments to fight the blazes across Midwestern states and in the swamplands of Florida. Authorities in some of the states credited high temperatures and low humidity with creating hazardous fire-prone conditions, with strong wind gusts fueling the flames. In others, officials had yet to determine the causes.
New Orleans Can Remove Confederate Monuments, Appeals Court Rules
New Orleans can remove three Confederate monuments that are displayed in prominent locations, a US federal court ruled on Monday.
5-year-old Will Be Youngest Contestant in National Spelling Bee History
The contestants at the Scripps National Spelling Bee just keep getting younger.
5 Things for Tuesday, March 7, 2017: Health Care, Immigration, North Korea
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door
'I'm Married Now': Adele Confirms Marriage To Longtime Partner At Concert
Famous for award-winning songs on heartbreak, the singer told concertgoers in Brisbane that she was "married now" before launching into a soulful rendition of 2011 breakthrough hit "Somebody Like You."
Trump's Travel Ban And Refugees: What Happened And What's Next
Take Two of President Donald Trump's travel ban could once again bring refugee resettlement in the United States grinding to a halt.
Steve Bannon In 2013: Joseph McCarthy Was Right In Crusade Against Communist Infiltration
The Wisconsin senator's inquisitions of those he suspected of communist ties -- which eventually led to his censure by the United States Senate -- was a key moment in the Red Scare and led to the coining of the term "McCarthyism."
ESPN Layoffs To Hit On-Camera Personalities
ESPN will lay off some of the personalities who appear on TV, radio and online.
Jay Z Launches Arrive To Invest In Startups
The rapper-entrepreneur is an investor in Uber, among other startups, but now he's formalizing his investor efforts: Roc Nation, Carter's entertainment firm, is launching a new business arm called Arrive.
Snapchat's Success May Lead To Uber And Airbnb IPOs
Shares of Snap, the parent of the popular app Snapchat, are up more than 50% from their offering price after surging Thursday and rising again Friday, even though they fell 7% Monday morning.
Texas 'wrongful birth' Bill Would Allow Doctors to Lie, Critics Say
The Texas Senate may soon decide on a bill that prevents parents from suing their doctor if their baby is born with a disability -- a move abortion-rights supporters say will result in doctors lying to patients about the health of fetuses.
'I'm married now': Adele Confirms Marriage to Longtime Partner at Concert
British pop star Adele has ended months of speculation by confirming that she is married.
'Logan': Another R-rated Superhero Hit for Fox
Explosions, bullets, evil scientists, and even a R-rating cannot stop Wolverine.
GM is Selling Its European Business in $2.3 Billion Deal
General Motors has reached a deal to sell its money-losing European operations to the French maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars.
Rep. Richmond Apologizes for Conway Remarks
Rep. Cedric Richmond apologized to White House adviser Kellyanne Conway on Sunday night for making crude remarks at a Washington dinner last week about a photo showing Conway on her knees on an Oval Office sofa.
Ivana Trump's Ex-husband Opening a Pizza Place Near Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump has a modern American family tree: a wife, five children from three marriages, two daughters-in-law and a son-in-law, eight grandchildren and two ex-wives.
Alabama Lawmakers Will Meet to Discuss Impeachment of Gov. Bentley
Alabama lawmakers are meeting Tuesday to explore options for impeaching the state's governor, according to a scheduling posted on the state legislature's website
Republicans Will Finally Let Public See Their Obamacare Plan
It's the moment they've been waiting for. After years of attacking Democrats for Obamacare's shortcomings and running dress rehearsals to repeal it, Republicans this week may finally lay down a specific and actionable plan to scrap the Affordable Care Act and face the praise as well as the consequences.
Trump's Playbook: Go On Offense with A New Conspiracy Theory
The weekend's frenzy over President Donald Trump's so-far unsubstantiated claim that his predecessor tried to wiretap him is the latest example of a world view in which elections are rigged, the news he doesn't like is fake, there is mass voter fraud and the intelligence community is out to topple the White House with leaks.
Flint Mayor: City Needs 2 Years Before It Can Treat Its Own Water
Flint has been mired in a devastating water crisis for nearly three years, and it may be another two before it's resolved.
Sikh Man's Shooting in Washington Investigated as Hate Crime
Police are searching for a gunman who allegedly walked onto a residential driveway in Washington state and shot a Sikh man in the arm, authorities said.
Oklahoma Legislator's Questionnaire Asks Muslims: 'Do you beat your wife?'
Three Muslim students who wanted to talk with an Oklahoma state legislator about Islam were told to fill out a questionnaire first, said a state leader of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
FBI Asked Justice Department to Refute Trump's Wiretapping Claim
The FBI asked the Justice Department on Saturday to refute President Donald Trump's assertion that President Barack Obama ordered the wiretapping of Trump's phones last year, two sources with knowledge of the situation told CNN.
Russia Mystery Threatens to Consume Washington
The mystery over Donald Trump and Russia is taking a corrosive hold on his presidency, sowing accusations and hysteria that threaten to overwhelm his White House and drain his personal credibility.
Atlanta Mayor: Trump's Talk is Energizing Crimes Against Minorities
President Donald Trump's divisive language has contributed to the recent instances of crimes target
5 Things for Monday, March 6: Wiretap, Marines, North Korea
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
JC Penney Set to Close 140 Stores
JCPenney plans to shutter as many as 140 stores in the coming months, the latest traditional retailer to announce closings.
South Africa is Fighting Obesity With a Sugar Tax
The South African government is planning to implement a sugar tax to help curb the country's growing obesity epidemic.
NBCUniversal Invests $500 Million in Snapchat IPO
At least one traditional media company bet big on Snapchat's IPO.
Some Birth Defects 20 Times More Likely for Moms with Zika, CDC Says
The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to a new report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
GOP Senator: Medicaid Expansion 'better be' Preserved
A Republican senator from West Virginia is insisting that Medicaid expansion be preserved in the GOP's Obamacare replacement proposal.
Pence Used Personal Email for State Affairs While Governor
Vice President Mike Pence used a personal email to conduct state business while he was governor of Indiana that was hacked in a phishing scam.
5 Things for Your New Day
Sessions wasn't the only one talking to Russia. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Spate of Mosque Fires Stretches Across the Country
In just the first two months of the year, at least four mosques have gone up in flames as attacks against religious minorities have surged.
Climate Change Threatens to Wash Away Couple's History
Seventy years ago, on the day Wenceslaus and Denicia Billiot got married, their wedding party danced along a road that ran from one end of Isle de Jean Charles to the other.
Two Transgender Women Were Killed in New Orleans in 48 Hours
New Orleans' transgender community is on edge after two transgender women were murdered within 48 hours of each other.
Kansas Shooting Survivor Recalls Deadly Night: 'I still feel this is not reality'
Having a couple of drinks after work at Austins Bar & Grill in Olathe, Kansas, was something Alok Madasani did often with his friend Srinivas Kuchibhotla.
5 Things for Thursday, March 2: Sessions, Syria, Russia
Trump's Russia problem is not going away. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Jon Stewart's Message for the Media: Stop Whining About Trump
Jon Stewart has a message for one of his favorite old targets, the media: Stop whining.
Jeff Sessions Pledges Crackdown on Violent Crime
In his first major public speech since taking office, Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged Tuesday that a Justice Department crackdown on violent crime will reverse what he views as a dangerous new trend.