Senate Tax Bill to Face Bumpy Road
The House is set to vote on a tax overhaul bill and it's expected to pass.
GOP Senators From NC Come Out Against Trump EPA Nominee
North Carolinaβs two Republican senators say they oppose President Donald Trumpβs pick to oversee chemical safety at the Environmental Protection Agency, putting his nomination at serious risk.
Christ Painting By Leonardo da Vinci Sells For Record $450M
A painting of Christ by the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record $450 million (380 million euros) at auction on Wednesday, obliterating previous records for artworks sold at auction or privately.
3 UCLA Basketball Players Suspended After Theft In China
Three UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting at three high-end stores in China publicly apologized Wednesday before coach Steve Alford announced they were being suspended indefinitely.
US Denies Ford, Mazda Bids To Delay Takata Recall Decision
The U.S. government has denied requests from Ford and Mazda for more time to test Takata air bag inflators as the companies try to avoid massive recalls.
Police Find California Gunmanβs Wife Dead In Their Home
The wife of a gunman who went on a shooting rampage in a Northern California town was found dead inside their home, authorities announced Wednesday, raising the death toll from the attack to five.
UCLA Basketball Players Released from China
Three UCLA basketball players are set to answer questions this morning after returning to the United States.
Gunman Picking Random Targets Kills 4 In Northern California
A gunman choosing targets at random opened fire in a rural Northern California town Tuesday, killing four people at several sites and wounding others at an elementary school before police shot him dead, authorities said.
Consumer Safety Group Unveils Its βWorst Toysβ List
Fidget spinners, a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-controlled Spider-Man drone are among the toys topping a consumer safety groupβs annual list of worst toys for the holidays.
Roy Moore Losing GOP Endorsements After New Accusations
Roy Mooreβs support from fellow Republicans is hemorrhaging after a second woman accused the Alabaman of groping her when she was a teenager in the late 1970s, the latest setback to his effort to win an open Senate seat that suddenly seems up for grabs.
Trump Jr. Messaged With WikiLeaks During, After Campaign
President Donald Trumpβs oldest son on Monday released a series of direct messages he received from the Twitter account behind the WikiLeaks website, including his responses to the communications.
New Sex Assault Allegation Hits Moore; Withdrawal Calls Grow
A second woman abruptly emerged Monday to accuse Roy Moore of sexually assaulting her as a teenager in the late 1970s, this time in a locked car, further roiling the Alabama Republicanβs candidacy for an open Senate seat. Moore strongly denied it, even as his own partyβs leaders intensified their efforts to push him out of the race.
Hate Crimes Rose For 2nd Year In A Row In 2016, FBI Reports
Hate crimes rose for the second straight year in 2016, with increases in attacks motivated by bias against blacks, Jews, Muslims and LGBT people, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
Trump Adds Philippines to Asian Tour
President Trump is in the Philippines this morning on the final stop of his Asian tour.
Trump: 'I'm With Our Agencies' On Russian Election Meddling
President Donald Trump on Sunday said he believes U.S. intelligence agencies, which have concluded that Russia meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. But Trump also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is sincere when he says Russia didnβt interfere.
Trump Calls Putin Sincere, Ex- U.S. Intelligence Heads 'Hacks'
Days before returning home from a whirlwind trip to Asia, President Donald Trump was back on the defensive over Russian election meddling, saying he considers President Vladimir Putinβs denials sincere, dismissing former U.S. intelligence officials as βpolitical hacksβ and accusing Democrats of trying to sabotage relations between the two countries.
Trump to Have Possible Meeting with Putin
President Trump is feeling confident about his time with Chinese President Xi Jingping. The next stop on his Asia tour is Vietnam, where a high-profile meeting could be on the agenda.
Report: 5 Women Accuse Louis C.K. Of Sexual Misconduct
Comedian Louis C.K. has been accused of sexual misconduct toward several women, including masturbating in front of them to their horror and embarrassment, according to a report in The New York Times.
Pastor: Texas Church That Was Attacked Will Be Demolished
The Texas church where more than two dozen people were killed by a gunman during Sunday services will be demolished, the pastor said.
Pence, Abbott Attend Vigil For Victims Of Church Shooting
Vice President Mike Pence joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at a memorial service for the victims of Sundayβs massacre at a small-town Texas church.
