White House claims 'clerical error' led to drastic change in Iran statement
A one-letter mistake on an official White House statement led to consternation and questions about official US policy toward Iran on Monday, and a quiet correction did little to quell the matter.
Royal wedding 2018: What we know so far
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in November last year, sparking months of speculation about the details of their upcoming wedding.
Cop convicted of illegal gun dealing sold weapon used in murder
As a Washington, DC, police officer, Richard Wince knew firsthand about the dangers of black market gun sales and the inherent risk of weapons ending up in the wrong hands.
Key witness allowed to testify in trial of Reuters journalists
A Myanmar police officer who said two Reuters reporters accused of breaching the country's official secrets act were framed by authorities will continue to testify in their trial.
What makes ice cream so addictive?
Ahhh ... just thinking about why ice cream is so "addictive" brings with it cravings for the sweet frozen treat. Even as a nutritionist concerned with healthy eating, ice cream is one food I can't give up.
Riding the world's most luxurious train with the visionary designer who built it
While Japan's bullet trains may be famed for their speed, there is a train in Japan that has garnered a more exclusive reputation. Demand is often so high for a trip on this luxury sleeper train -- and space so limited -- that prospective passengers often have to enter a lottery for tickets.
Why US-China trade talks will struggle to reach 'grand bargain'
President Donald Trump's top advisers arrive in Beijing this week for talks on how to avoid a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Trump's legal team prepares for showdown with Mueller
President Donald Trump's lawyers are preparing for a legal showdown with special counsel Robert Mueller, according to sources familiar with their thinking.
GOP Senate candidate says 'wealthy Chinaperson' comment isn't racist
West Virginia GOP Senate candidate Don Blankenship defended on Tuesday his use of the term "Chinaperson" to describe the father-in-law of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Indian court warns about Taj Mahal discoloration
India's Supreme Court has expressed concern that one of its most famous landmarks, the Taj Mahal, is showing signs of discoloration.
Watch out, Tinder, Facebook is getting into online dating
Facebook wants to help people find love on its platform. At its annual developers conference, F8, on Tuesday, the company announced a new dating feature.
Rod Rosenstein defends Justice Dept., dings critics in wide-ranging sit-down
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein beat back questions about threats to the rule of law and defended the Justice Department's independence in a wide-ranging question and answer session Tuesday in Washington.
Protests in Armenia after opposition leader's power bid blocked
Armenia's capital Yerevan was brought to a standstill on Wednesday as thousands of demonstrators blocked roads and danced in the streets, after parliament refused to elect their protest leader as the new prime minister.
Yale is the latest to revoke honorary degree from Bill Cosby
Yale is the latest university to pull an honor it bestowed on disgraced comedian Bill Cosby. The school's board of trustees voted to rescind an honorary degree it awarded to Cosby in 2003.
Iraqi who threw shoes at President Bush runs for Iraqi parliament
Almost a decade after sparking an international diplomatic incident by throwing his shoes at former US President George W. Bush in Baghdad, Muntadhar al-Zaidi is planning a political career of his own.
Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
Real Madrid reached its fourth Champions League final in five years, narrowly seeing off Bayern Munich in an enthralling semifinal.
Zinke and Alexander: How to protect America's 'best idea'
In 2017, over 330 million visitors traveled to see the memorials and monuments across our great nation. Every American should be able to enjoy our treasured parks, but heavy traffic and aging infrastructure are taking a toll on America's system of 417 National Park Service sites. Bluntly, our parks are being loved to death and it's time to invest in restoring and preserving them for future generations.
May Day protesters demand better rights for workers
Demonstrators across the globe took to the streets on Tuesday to demand better working conditions, as part of rallies marking International Workers' Day.
Kanye West explains what exactly he likes about Trump
Kanye West likes only half of what President Trump does. The half he likes? "The ability to do what no one said you can do, to do the impossible," he told T.I. when asked, in a video about the rappers' recent collaboration.
Kanye West just said 400 years of slavery was a choice
Tuesday brought us two Kanyes. The first was a man who opened up about his mental health, his family, and his art in a nearly-two hour interview with radio host Charlamagne Tha God.
