Partial U.S. Travel Restrictions Going into Effect Thursday
The Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a “close” family or business tie to the United States.
Australian Police Charge Vatican Cardinal With Sex Offenses
Australian police charged a top Vatican cardinal on Thursday with multiple counts of historical sexual assault offenses, a stunning decision certain to rock the highest levels of the Holy See.
US Demands More Security On International Flights To US
The Homeland Security Department is demanding that airlines around the world step up security measures for international flights bound for the United States or face the possibility of a total electronics ban for planes.
Law Enforcement Warning Parents About Snapchat's New Location Sharing Feature
If you're a parent with a child who uses Snapchat, there's new feature that is prompting warnings from law enforcement officials.
Former Trump Campaign Chairman Registers as Foreign Agent
President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, has registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent for political consulting work he did for a Ukrainian political party, acknowledging that he coached party members on how to interact with U.S. government officials.
3 Chicago Officers Accused of Lying About Teen’s Shooting
Three Chicago police officers have been indicted on charges that they conspired to cover up and lie about what happened when a white police officer shot a black teenager 16 times — an incident that prompted outrage when a video of the killing was finally released.
Retracted CNN Story A Boon For President At War With Media
For a president seemingly at perpetual war with “fake news,” the resignation of three CNN journalists over a retracted story about a Donald Trump Russian connection is a gift from the political gods at a time the struggling effort to repeal Obamacare dominates the headlines.
Syria rejects US chemical attack allegations
A Syrian minister has dismissed a White House statement alleging that President Bashar Assad’s government is preparing a new chemical weapons attack, saying Damascus has not and will not use such arms.
Supreme Court Allows Parts Of Trump's Travel Ban To Go Into Effect, Will Hear Arguments In The Fall
The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration mostly enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.
Trump Signs Law To Make VA More Accountable For Vets’ Care
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Friday that will make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire employees, part of a push to overhaul an agency that is struggling to serve millions of military vets.
Senate Panel Seeks Details On Lynch Role In Clinton Probe
Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking information about alleged political interference by former Attorney General Loretta Lynch into the FBI’s investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
Nebraska Democratic Official Ousted For Scalise Comment
The Nebraska Democratic Party removed a party official from his post Thursday after he was recorded saying he was glad U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise got shot and that he wished the Louisiana Republican had died.
Rising Spotlight: SMILE LASIK with Christenbury Eye Center
There's a brand new eye surgery available in Charlotte that just got approved by the FDA.
How The Senate Health Bill Compares To House, ‘Obamacare’
The Senate Republican health care bill would guarantee immediate assistance for insurance markets that are struggling in many states.
Senate GOP Unveils ‘Obamacare’ Overhaul, But Not All Aboard
Senate Republicans launched their plan for shriveling Barack Obama’s health care law Thursday, edging a step closer to their dream of repeal with a bill that would slice and reshape Medicaid for the poor, relax rules on insurers and end tax increases on higher earners that have helped finance expanded coverage for millions.
In Iowa, Boisterous Trump Turns Back The Clock To Campaign
He railed against the “fake news” media. He urged the Senate to put more “heart” into its health care bill. And he mused about putting solar panels on a Mexican border well.
Ron Howard Takes Helm Of Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ Film
Ron Howard is taking command of the Han Solo “Star Wars” spinoff after the surprise departure of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Senate GOP Health Bill Would Overhaul Obama Law
Senate Republicans would cut Medicaid, end penalties for people not buying insurance and erase a raft of tax increases as part of their long-awaited plan to scuttle President Barack Obama’s health care law, congressional aides and lobbyists say.
House Call: Memory Loss in Women
Have you ever wondered what causes memory loss, or why memory loss becomes more prevalent with age?
Angry Dems Turn Against Leaders After House Election Losses
Democratic Party divisions were on glaring display Wednesday as a special election loss in a wildly expensive Georgia House race left bitter lawmakers turning their anger on their own leaders.
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