South Carolina Train Crash Leaves At Least Two Dead, 70 Hurt
A crash between an Amtrak passenger train and a CSX freight train in South Carolina on Sunday killed two people and injured about 70 others, authorities said.
New Twists In Probe Of Natalie Woodβs Mysterious 1981 Death
The mystery of the death of acclaimed actress Natalie Wood has endured for nearly four decades as the investigation has ebbed and flowed like the tides off a California island where her body was found floating on Thanksgiving weekend 1981.
Army Veteran's Service Dog Found Shot And Killed In Kentucky
Authorities are investigating after a disabled veteran's service dog was found dead in Boone County, Kentucky.Β
House Republicans Release Partisan Memo On Russia Probe
House Republicans on Friday released a partisan and bitterly disputed memo that they say shows surveillance abuses in the early stages of the FBIβs investigation into the Trump campaign and Russia.
Victims' Father Tries To Attack Larry Nassar In Courtroom
A father of three victims of Larry Nassar rushed toward and tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor during a sentencing hearing Friday, after the judge declined his request for βfive minutesβ alone with Nassar in a locked room. He was quickly tackled by bailiffs.
Molly Schuyler Downs Record 501 Wings To Win Wing Bowl
Competitive eater Molly Schuyler gnawed her way through a record 501 chicken wings in 30 minutes to win her third Wing Bowl in Philadelphia.
U.S. Added Strong 200k Jobs In January; Pay Up Most In Eight Years
U.S. employers added a robust 200,000 jobs in January, and wages rose at the fastest pace in more than eight years, evidence of a consistently healthy job market. The unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent, the lowest level since 2000, the Labor Department said in its monthly jobs report Friday.
Q&A: How a Secret GOP Memo Became a Bitter Point of Conflict
In the two weeks since the #Releasethememo hashtag first sprouted on Twitter, a secret congressional report on the Russia investigation has gone from an obscure, classified document to a bitter point of conflict between not only Democrats and Republicans but also the White House and the FBI.
Lowe's To Hand Out Bonuses, Sweeten Benefits Amid Tax Cuts
Home improvement chain Lowe's Cos. says it's handing out bonuses of up to $1,000 for its more than 260,000 hourly employees, as it becomes the latest major employer to invest in its workers after Congress approved a tax cut that will help businesses.
Trump Will Clear Way For Publication Of Classified Memo
President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a controversial Republican-authored memo, White House officials said, despite objections from the FBI.
Teen Critical After LA School Shooting, 12-Year-Old Female Student Arrested
Two students were shot and wounded, one critically, inside a Los Angeles middle school classroom Thursday morning and police took a 12-year-old female student into custody, authorities said.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims In His State Of The Union Address
The AP is fact-checking remarks from President Donald Trumpβs State of the Union speech. Hereβs a look at some of the claims weβve examined (quotations from the speech as delivered or as released by the White House before delivery):
White House and FBI Clash Over GOP Memo
The White House and the FBI are at odds over a controversial memo that alleges abuse of surveillance powers.
8 NC Lawmakers Are Okay Following Wednesday Morning's Train Crash
Eight lawmakers from North Carolina were on a train that collided with a garbage truck in Virginia early Wednesday morning.
Experts Talk About Cruising: Trends, Issues And Tips
What are the latest cruise trends? Should consumers worry about Caribbean cruises after last yearβs hurricanes? Do cruises still battle the perception that cruising is for the βoverfed, the newlywed and the nearly deadβ?
Apple To Respond To US Probes Into Slowdown Of Old iPhones
Apple is cooperating with U.S. government inquiries into its secret slowdown of older iPhones, further complicating its efforts to move past an issue that irked customers whose devices bogged down.
Can 3 Business Titans Cure The US Health Care System?
Can a legendary investor, the king of on-line retail and a Wall Street financier find a cure for what ails Americaβs health care system?
GOP Rep. Gowdy, Former Chair Of Bengahzi Panel, To Retire
South Carolina GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy added his name Wednesday to the growing list of committee chairmen announcing they will not seek re-election, saying this is the right time for him to leave politics and return to the justice system.
CDC Director Resigns Over Financial Conflicts
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has resigned because of financial conflicts of interest, government officials announced Wednesday.
Train Carrying GOP Members To Retreat Crashes In West Virginia
The White House is confirming one fatality and one serious injury after a chartered train carrying Republican lawmakers to a retreat in West Virginia hit a garbage truck.
