There is a wave of Republicans leaving Congress, updated again
House Republicans are announcing they're leaving office at a significantly faster rate than any other recent Congresses, suggesting Democrats could pick up seats in the 2018 midterm elections. On Monday, Virginia Republican Tom Garrett announced he would be next.
Rudy Giuliani is missing this critical point on the Mueller probe
Of late, a particularly misleading canard has emerged among those seeking to discredit the special counsel investigation being led by Robert Mueller: That the former FBI boss has moved well beyond his original mandate to probe Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possibility of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russians.
Israel responds to Gaza fire with dozens of airstrikes
Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on targets in Gaza in response to what it called the biggest barrage of rocket and mortar fire from the strip since the 2014 war there.
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova win in French Open returns, Rafael Nadal tested
Serena Williams made a successful return to grand slam tennis Tuesday, beating Kristyna Pliskova 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 at the French Open.
Why American oil can keep booming despite crazy swings
Head-spinning price swings have returned with a vengeance to the oil market. A few words from Saudi Arabia about OPEC and Russia pumping more sent crude crashing 8% in the span of just a few days. The dramatic sell-off wiped out a chunk of the recent spike above $70 a barrel that was driven by concerns about President Trump's sanctions on Iran.
Dow tumbles 430 points on Italy fears and US-China trade tensions
Volatility gripped Wall Street on Tuesday. The Dow fell as much as 430 points -- 1.6% -- on fears about a political crisis in Italy and renewed trade tensions between the United States and China. The index turned negative for the year.
1,500 immigrant kids not lost -- just can't be reached, HHS official says
A top official at the US Department of Health and Human Services on Monday called reports that the agency has lost nearly 1,500 immigrant children false and misleading.
Bayer to sell off $9 billion in assets as part of Monsanto takeover
The Department of Justice has approved a multi-billion dollar merger between Bayer and Monsanto that will create one of the world's largest agrichemical companies.
Romney would not point to Trump as a role model for his grandchildren
Utah US Senate candidate Mitt Romney said he would not point to his party's leader, President Donald Trump, as a role model for his grandchildren, citing his "personal style."
Belgium shooting: Two police officers, passerby killed in Liege
Belgian authorities are investigating the killing of two policewomen and a passerby in the eastern city of Liege on Tuesday as a terror attack, the country's prosecutor said.
Hawaii lava threatens to trap residents as volcanic haze reaches Guam
Danger from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has now reached Guam, the US territory 4,000 miles away.
'Right-to-try' bill passes Congress
With a House of Representatives vote Tuesday, Congress passed legislation that could give terminally ill patients a way to independently seek drugs that are still experimental and not fully approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Police find body of missing Guardsman in flood-ravaged Maryland river
Authorities working in flood-ravaged Maryland found the body of a missing Army National Guardsman in the Patapsco River, just east of the heavily damaged town of Ellicott City on Tuesday, the Howard County Police Department said.
Wanda Sykes quits 'Roseanne' before ABC cancels show
ABC has canceled "Roseanne," according to a statement from the network's president Channing Dungey.
Archaeologists uncover remains of man crushed as he fled Pompeii
A man managed to escape the first eruptive fury of Vesuvius in A.D. 79, only to be crushed beneath a block of stone hurled by an explosive volcanic cloud, new excavations at the site suggest.
ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after star's racist Twitter rant
ABC canceled its hit sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday after the show's biggest star, Roseanne Barr, went on a racist Twitter rant.
5 Things for May 29: North Korea Summit, Extreme Weather, Starbucks
Welcome to the unofficial start of the week, and the unofficial start of summer! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer Paula A. Price to Join Macy’s, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer
According to businesswire.com, Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) recently announced that Paula A. Price will be appointed the national department store’s Chief Financial Officer, effective July 9, 2018.
Steve Francis Visits Young Elementary
Former NBA Player Steve Francis stopped by Young Elementary to provide a ray of hope to a group of at-risk youth for their Boys’ Career Day.
5 Tips for Healthy Summer Hydration
Summer provides countless opportunities to get outside for hiking, biking and running around with friends and family. However, having fun in the sun also requires proper hydration.
